Robin

Bumped

I ran the tape measure around the finished dress, at waist height, definitely not scientific.

I ran the tape measure around the finished dress, at waist height, definitely not scientific.

*Not a science*
I made the size 10 for one of my daughters and there is 42” (approx) of fullness through the waist.
I hope that helps.
I do have a step by step tute if you would like a peep http://www.pinterest.com/pin/73676143878386828/

I rather like this about the O+S patterns, they are not a ‘fast’ sew (well, a few pieces are). However, the techniques encourage one to sew better.
My children have predominately hand made, lots of hand-me-downs helps, the best thing is you realise that don’t need so many clothes. My older Twins have purchased a few things lately with their own…[Read more]

I rather like this about the O+S patterns, they are not a ‘fast’ sew (well, a few pieces are). However, the techniques encourage one to sew better.
My children have predominately hand made, lots of hand-me-downs helps, the best thing is you realise that don’t need so many clothes. My older Twins have purchased a few things lately with their own…[Read more]

Little ones tend to pretty up and down, even chubby ones. I would go by hip for pull on shorts *as a rule*. Sorry not to be more help.

Little ones tend to pretty up and down, even chubby ones. I would go by hip for pull on shorts *as a rule*. Sorry not to be more help.

*I haven’t made them yet*
Matilda is 5, her waist is 19′ and her hip is 21′, she is the height of a 4 year old. I would generally cut her a size 4 in pull on shorts.
Being pull on elastic waist type shorts I think a bit of ease would come to no harm.
BUT I have not made them and i don’t know if there is a sizing chart.
Is this any help?
Todd…[Read more]

I am wearing my late lunch tunic at the moment and even though my bump is tiny compared to some (because I am only 12 weeks along), I find this top to be very comfortable. I think the print you chose would be very pretty for a maternity top. I used stretch sateen so it has a bit of stretch in it not to mention I am not a 6-8 and had to size up but…[Read more]

I am wearing my late lunch tunic at the moment and even though my bump is tiny compared to some (because I am only 12 weeks along), I find this top to be very comfortable. I think the print you chose would be very pretty for a maternity top. I used stretch sateen so it has a bit of stretch in it not to mention I am not a 6-8 and had to size up but…[Read more]

Well, this is number 6 for me and I am due in September. 🙂
I was thinking the Empire line would work over a belly, I may add a little more to the centre panel and gather it in.
I don’t see why it wouldn’t work as a dress, it just may end up quite full, a long tunic would be lovely and the stripes would be very flattering.
As for underlining, you…[Read more]

Well, this is number 6 for me and I am due in September. 🙂
I was thinking the Empire line would work over a belly, I may add a little more to the centre panel and gather it in.
I don’t see why it wouldn’t work as a dress, it just may end up quite full, a long tunic would be lovely and the stripes would be very flattering.
As for underlining, you…[Read more]

That is very pretty.
How far along is she? I am 27 weeks and I am planning to make this http://oliverands.com/liesl-and-co-patterns/OLV-LC004LL-D.html for myself next.

I agree whole heartedly Meleliza!

I agree whole heartedly Meleliza!

Melanie and Sarvi, thank you so much, goodness me.
How true Melanie, we all do our jolly best don’t we?

That dress (the cap-sleeve version) looks very much like my wedding dress! Which I bought on eBay, ha. I love that tip about the flannel sheet on the cutting mat – I am so doing that in the future.
Janice, I think you could absolutely do it if you and she decide that is what you want. How exciting!

That dress (the cap-sleeve version) looks very much like my wedding dress! Which I bought on eBay, ha. I love that tip about the flannel sheet on the cutting mat – I am so doing that in the future.
Janice, I think you could absolutely do it if you and she decide that is what you want. How exciting!

I still say go for it! Use wedding dress shopping as a final decision maker for style only even though they are likely to be hawks going for prey. I would avoid it if you are definitely decided. I heard someone (famous) paid some astronomical amount of dollars for their whole wedding – pity they weren’t anthropological enough to share! Sorry for…[Read more]