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I would button them on rather then sew them on. Also, consider adding some elastic to the back bottom edge of the strap, stretched to fit inside the strap, for ease.

For the Sketchbook ‘knicker bockers’ I would pleat the bottom of the shorts and add a cuff, like a waistband.

This is how I would attach it (but to the cuff)…[Read more]

I love this look too http://www.pinterest.com/pin/73676143876784643/

My stash is getting out of hand.
I might have to purchase more land!
A mile of fence
’round the circumference

Don’t forget wool!
You can buy jumpers (sweaters) from Op Shops and cut them up and sew leggings from them.

I would believe it Becky, I sew with fabric older then me!
Off to check out your links. 🙂

@FrancesSuzanne, I am no expert but I overlay patterns when I want to size down.

So I would lay the Bubble dress bodice over the Playtime then flip over and perhaps fold some out?
Just a running thought….

I can second the vote for Kwiksew patterns, seriously ugly pattern covers but a good solid pattern.

I had thought of adding a cuff to the Sketchbook to make knicker bockers http://www.pinterest.com/pin/73676143878629714/

The Sailboat short are perfect to add a simple suspender strap too, in fact that pattern has an old world feel to it.

How tall are they? Could they carry off a Music Class blouse with Puppet Show shorts? Perhaps lengthen/tuck…[Read more]

@Inder I figure if I use a stretchy knit it should be useable and give me some leeway.
She is divinely chubby.
Thank you!

Brilliant, thanks Ladies.
I have some very stretchy soft cotton lycra I will make the prototype with.

The links were super helpful.

Oooh, that sounds so pretty. I sewed with faux shearling once, it wasn’t so bad. I shaved the seam allowance with a daisy shaver first.

@dubhels2003 You are a legend, every 1.5 hours, you are a Rock Star lady!
Beatrix has started screaming if I don’t feed her quick enough when she is ready to feed. I have to settle her, let her sleep for 20…[Read more]

Oooh, that sounds so pretty. I sewed with faux shearling once, it wasn’t so bad. I shaved the seam allowance with a daisy shaver first.

@dubhels200 You are a legend, every 1.5 hours, you are a Rock Star lady!
Beatrix has started screaming if I don’t feed her quick enough when she is ready to feed. I have to settle her, let her sleep for 20…[Read more]

Oooh, that sounds so pretty. I sewed with faux shearling once, it wasn’t so bad. I shaved the seam allowance with a daisy shaver first.

@dubhels You are a legend, every 1.5 hours, you are a Rock Star lady!
Beatrix has started screaming if I don’t feed her quick enough when she is ready to feed. I have to settle her, let her sleep for 20 minutes…[Read more]

This was one of my favorites for the twins when they were little. It is on the slimmer side, so it fit Georgia better and for a longer time. Here were a few of their 6 month ones: http://sewingforfour.blogspot.com/2012/03/hopscotch-dresses.html?m=0

Both the Sandbox and Afterschool have nice long legs.

I cut up an old skirt of mine
After drinking half a bottle of wine
I thought I’d cut straight
Oh my but wait
Should stripes go across the grain line?

New one,

My scissors are missing again!