Liesl Gibson

Here it is on a svelte mannequin https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/13886701965/in/album-72157636708064826/

if you have a wee flick through this set you can see how much ease it had 🙂
https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/sets/72157636708064826

I love it!

Still plugging away at Elsa’s coat. Not so pleasant to sew wool with a stuffy nose and head cold.
Sewing for babies sounds much more fun but I have Zara, Hugo, Me, Jed and Gifts before it is sweet Trixie’s turn again.
It doesn’t stop me planning…..

Still plugging away at Elsa’s coat. Not so pleasant to sew wool with a stuffy nose and head cold.
Sewing for babies sounds much more fun but I have Zara, Hugo, Me, Jed and Gifts before it is sweet Trixie’s turn again.
It doesn’t stop me planning…..

Are you in a rush? You can have my copy.
I purchased it in case Trixie was a boy. I am happy to swop for that tee pattern.

http://www.clevercharlotte.com/peony-party-patterns

This is cute and the boys look like an elegant tied version.

Congratulations Audrey.:)

Just picked up my daughter, Elsa, (15) from work experience at an animal reserve.

She handled everything from pythons to possums and even minded a monkey!

Just picked up my daughter, Elsa, (15) from work experience at an animal reserve.

She handled everything from pythons to possums and even minded a monkey!

Then perhaps consider a cloth with some stretch.
I made a maternity version in wool spandex and it gave me quite a bit of ease.

(I would post a link but I am worried the whole photo would appear and no one needs to see that huge belly here)

Someone with more experience than me is going to answer you I’m sure. View A is not the easiest pattern to adjust because of the 2 layers, but it can be done. View B might be easier. I think you need to start at a 4, do an FBA and grade out the bottom of the pattern to a size 16. Try on the muslin and make your second round of adjustments from…[Read more]

That sounds so pretty Lisa

Will do! Gracias!

Hi There, sometimes it’s better to go by measurements rather than cup size. Measure your full bust and your high bust. Look at the difference between the 2 numbers. If it’s more than 2 1/2″ you may want to do an FBA.

One day we’ll have a girls’ shopping day out!

No tips but I wish I was coming to carry your bags.