Masha Richart

And the Op Shop was amaze balls!

I have just left and spent sooooo much money, oh dear, fabric doesn’t go off does it?
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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]

I really agree with the “slow down and enjoy yourself” mentality towards sewing. I feel like all too often I’m in a race with myself to sew things faster then I can think them up. I’m never going to catch up on the sewing list so really I need to quit trying! Having said that, I want my kid’s wardrobes to be entirely handmade. Hmm.. conflicting…[Read more]

I really agree with the “slow down and enjoy yourself” mentality towards sewing. I feel like all too often I’m in a race with myself to sew things faster then I can think them up. I’m never going to catch up on the sewing list so really I need to quit trying! Having said that, I want my kid’s wardrobes to be entirely handmade. Hmm.. conflicting…[Read more]

I always go by the hip rather than the waist measurement. If it helps my tall slim 5 year old niece has a waist measurement of 22.5″, Size 6, and a hip measurement of 23.5″, size 4, and is very tall, I just made her leggings the length of size 8! My nephew who is 7.5 years has a waist measurement of 24.75″ (24 3/4) a size 10 but his waist is…[Read more]

I always go by the hip rather than the waist measurement. If it helps my tall slim 5 year old niece has a waist measurement of 22.5″, Size 6, and a hip measurement of 23.5″, size 4, and is very tall, I just made her leggings the length of size 8! My nephew who is 7.5 years has a waist measurement of 24.75″ (24 3/4) a size 10 but his waist is…[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.