Nicole

There is an errata notice for that pattern that might address this issue:

Errata
In the first printing of this pattern there was a minor error in the instructions. In the second column on page 4, the bottom two illustrations have the fabric right side-fabric wrong side shading reversed. Where you see the fabric right side illustrated,…

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My book arrived today! It is good timing as I have to have this week off due to severe tonsillitis 🙁

I believe the illustration is incorrect – if you follow the text instructions, the method described is her preferred method for attaching bias binding. The illustration should show the wrong side of the fabric instead of the right side. I was just following that same step a few hours ago and used the text for guidance instead of the picture.

Answered in the other thread you’d posted in.
Glad you found this one though, as the tips re cords are worth noting.

@peggyw all I can suggest is this: Measure the bare chest of the intended kid, then measure again with all the expected underlayers.
Remember, the jacket is sized to have the quilted vest underneath.
If you’d kid will wear a singlet, top, sweater or two, quilted vest and jacket thdn you’ll probably need all that ease.
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Fabulous! I love those St James knits and it’s so good you can buy them by the metre.

Yeah, you might even want to measure the pattern at various spots and compare the measurements to spots on his legs if you don’t want them to be tight. Since everyone is built differently, it will also depend on how muscular or thin his legs are.

Is this spam @todd ?

Well okay then. Between you and me, I’m working on it!

Tara @4dfamily98 is he into small adult sizing?
Thread Theory (www.threadtheory.ca) make men’s patterns that tend to be a slimmer “athletic” fit and would probably suit a teenager. They are beautiful patterns and ones that I would rank as “up there with Oliver + S”.
They have just released their button down shirt in paper pattern.
But you know…[Read more]

Tara @4dfamily98 is he into small adult sizing?
Thread Theory (www.threadtheory.ca) make men’s patterns that tend to be a slimmer “athletic” fit and would probably suit a teenager. They are beautiful patterns and ones that I would rank as “up there with Oliver + S”.
They have just released their button down shirt in paper pattern.
But you know…[Read more]

Tara @4dfamily98 is he into small adult sizing?
Thread Theory (www.threadtheory.ca) make men’s patterns that tend to be a slimmer “athletic” fit and would probably suit a teenager. They are beautiful patterns and ones that I would rank as “up there with Oliver + S”.
They have just released they’re button down shirt in paper pattern.
But you know…[Read more]

It is so nice that you’re all doing this!

Oh Rachel I love every one of these! I’d be happy to pay postage if you’d consider sending them all this way.

Liberty of London Hide-and-Seek Dress size 6. Blogged about here.

Liberty of London Hide-and-Seek Dress size 6. Blogged about here.

Liberty of London Hide-and-Seek Dress size 6. Blogged about here.

Black and white Book Report Dress with cat buttons, size 5. In excellent condition since it was only worn a couple of times. Blogged about here.

Belgian style Fairy Tale Dress size 5. Blogged about here.