Deb

Estelle is such a pretty name. I knew a little girl named Estella, who is about Imogen’s age.

I adore the name! I wanted Chloe to be a Charlotte! Elizabeth was a given for me I think because its Catherine’s middle name and Carol’s and also ties to Her Majesty. I think they chose beautifully.

Although I do hope that the next generation choose versions of the old names, like Elise instead of Elizabeth, just to mix things up slightly.

I adore the name! I wanted Chloe to be a Charlotte! Elizabeth was a given for me I think because its Catherine’s middle name and Carol’s and also ties to Her Majesty. I think they chose beautifully.

Although I do hope that the next generation choose versions of the old names, like Elise instead of Elizabeth, just to mix things up slightly.

I adore the name! I wanted Chloe to be a Charlotte! Elizabeth was a given for me I think because its Catherine’s middle name and Carol’s and also ties to Her Majesty. I think they chose beautifully.

Here ’tis.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/justsewit_tk/17375361862/

I made a little library dress from silk dupion and I did the version with the collar. I also have a pink silk one waiting to be sewn up.

It wouldnt matter where the silk came from or if it were dupion or Thai. It works beautifully with the pattern.

You may have to take care with laundering.

I’m not sure if I took a photo of the dress I made.…[Read more]

I made a little library dress from silk dupion and I did the version with the collar. I also have a pink silk one waiting to be sewn up.

It wouldnt matter where the silk came from or if it were dupion or Thai. It works beautifully with the pattern.

You may have to take care with laundering.

I made a banner for mine Jenny. My chaps just cut felt and glued it on.

I made a banner for mine Jenny. My chaps just cut felt and glued it on.

I love hearing when someone’s sewing does well!

Our pant are servicable. That is all that matters. Up next in my sewing is a banner for first communion. My son designed his ideal and I promptly vetoed it as it was frankly impossible. At least for sewing. I almost said… here glue your drawings on the fabric.

I don’t remember ever making…[Read more]

I love hearing when someone’s sewing does well!

Our pant are servicable. That is all that matters. Up next in my sewing is a banner for first communion. My son designed his ideal and I promptly vetoed it as it was frankly impossible. At least for sewing. I almost said… here glue your drawings on the fabric.

I don’t remember ever making…[Read more]

Sometimes you can lose some seam allowance if the seam is not perfectly flat. Perhaps try dampening in and rolling it under your fingers.
Is the the step you are referring too?
http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/garden-party-dress-part-two.html

Thanks Fiona, well done on your frocks doing so well.

Thanks Fiona, well done on your frocks doing so well.

Good on you Fiona. I expect you will put a plan in place to sew things for the Mayfair throughout the year. It feels quite rewarding when your things prove to be popular.

I started the hot pink hopscotch skirt yesterday and had fully intended to finish it also. Alas I think we have some pearly white teeth coming as my poor baby has been terribly…[Read more]

Good on you Fiona. I expect you will put a plan in place to sew things for the Mayfair throughout the year. It feels quite rewarding when your things prove to be popular.

I started the hot pink hopscotch skirt yesterday and had fully intended to finish it also. Alas I think we have some pearly white teeth coming as my poor baby has been terribly…[Read more]

Another that has not sewn the Library dress but I have made many outfit from for my children.

I adore sewing the stiffer silks, they are easy to handle and sew well.

First up, decide how you want to launder your garment, pre-wash and stick to that method. If you chose to hand wash (…[Read more]

@Reeni I waved my moderator wand and took out your duplicate/empty posts. Thanks for sharing your pics.

@Reeni I waved my moderator wand and took out your duplicate/empty posts. Thanks for sharing your pics.