Lightning McStitch

Yes, digital patterns currently available are not sized to be printed on A0 paper–which, by the way, seems to be an Australian standard not used most other places.

Starting with our Spring 2015 patterns, though, we will be included A0 layouts for those of you Down Under.

Yes long sewing rooms do have that advantage don’t they?

Yesterday, I made a start on the three bubbles by sewing the skirt pieces together. I have two yet to press out the curvy sides and then I can sew the linings to the skirt of two of them because I haven’t yet cut a third.

I also have topstitching on the little Tea party dress bodice to do…[Read more]

Yes long sewing rooms do have that advantage don’t they?

Yesterday, I made a start on the three bubbles by sewing the skirt pieces together. I have two yet to press out the curvy sides and then I can sew the linings to the skirt of two of them because I haven’t yet cut a third.

I also have topstitching on the little Tea party dress bodice to do…[Read more]

Three weeks into sewing Hugo’s peacoat and the end is in sight
I have a long sewing room so I put Trixie up one end and by the time she wriggles her way to me I have a bit done and move her back again

That said, I think it is time for the barricades to go up, she will be crawling soon I guess

Three weeks into sewing Hugo’s peacoat and the end is in sight
I have a long sewing room so I put Trixie up one end and by the time she wriggles her way to me I have a bit done and move her back again

That said, I think it is time for the barricades to go up, she will be crawling soon I guess

My absolute pleasure Becky, I enjoy ironing
Making order from chaos in one small part of my life 🙂

If it had the scallops I press those first

I just put it over the end of the ironing board and keep turning it until I have pressed all the skirt.
Then a give it a good shake and fluff up the bubble

I still have the following patterns:

Ice Cream 5-12
Tea Party – 2t, 3t, 4 & 5
Music Box Jumper 5-12

Just message with interest. Thanks!

Wow not long to go at all!

Yes I thought I would have no opportunity either for the first few months but she isn’t the trickiest baby I’ve had. We seem to have fallen into a little pattern where she will sleep long enough for me to do something. Of course it doesn’t always go to plan like yesterday where she spent some time in the swing while I…[Read more]

Wow not long to go at all!

Yes I thought I would have no opportunity either for the first few months but she isn’t the trickiest baby I’ve had. We seem to have fallen into a little pattern where she will sleep long enough for me to do something. Of course it doesn’t always go to plan like yesterday where she spent some time in the swing while I…[Read more]

Oh I am in complete understanding of the insomnia Masha! I had that too! Which month are you due? So glad you did the layette first – its done then and you can focus on the needs of the bigger kiddies for a while longer before baby demands the whole of your attention. I have posted on your photo btw re: your need for input on the little dress for…[Read more]

Oh I am in complete understanding of the insomnia Masha! I had that too! Which month are you due? So glad you did the layette first – its done then and you can focus on the needs of the bigger kiddies for a while longer before baby demands the whole of your attention. I have posted on your photo btw re: your need for input on the little dress for…[Read more]

Wow! I’ve received a lot of messages! I will respond in the order received, and update the original post this evening. My husband took the day off work and whisked me away to go antique shopping, so I can’t update at the moment.

For those asking, I have the frock and wanderings coat patterns from sugar city, uncut.

Thanks ladies!

It’s a fabulous tool to have Heidi! Like a rag book for chemistry students.

I have a pile of fabric on my cutting table as I am currently having a solitary debate over what to use for the bubble I want to make. I think I am leaning towards either the Heather ross print I used for the layette bodysuit or the Cape Ann print I used for the layette…[Read more]

It’s a fabulous tool to have Heidi! Like a rag book for chemistry students.

I have a pile of fabric on my cutting table as I am currently having a solitary debate over what to use for the bubble I want to make. I think I am leaning towards either the Heather ross print I used for the layette bodysuit or the Cape Ann print I used for the layette…[Read more]

A skirted bottom would be perfect – can definitely see this being a hit!

Yes charming boys patterns that have today’s style with yesterday’s class – sounds like we have them anyway but could do with more perhaps.