thejennigirl

It is a good question. The sleeve is kimono style and on a bias of sorts.

I think I would shorten by measuring from the sleeve cuff back, taking equal amounts from the sleeve front and the sleeve back. I would suggest leaving then sleeve a little longer then you anticipate too. You can always cut more off.

The hem on this sleeve behaves a little…[Read more]

double post

Reading between the lines… the bodice buttons at the back so the front and the back will not be the same….
Is this the problem?

Reading between the lines… the bodice buttons at the back so the front and the back will not be the same….
Is this the problem?

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.

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.

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]

I have not sewn this pattern but have had the fortune (or foolhardiness?) to sew with silk before. Get good fine pins and use a lot of pattern weights because it is slippery. If the silk is handkerchief weight/sheer you’ll need good quality lining that will take the same washing as the silk and keeps the fluid quality. some nice sharp needles for…[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.

I had to go far back for this one… I put box pleats in the front because I wanted it a little more full instead of a slit in the back but the basic thing is the sailboat skirt.
corduroy jumper

I had to go far back for this one… I put box pleats in the front because I wanted it a little more full instead of a slit in the back but the basic thing is the sailboat skirt.
corduroy jumper

i think this is the one? I added a piped waistband so I could extend it into a snap-tab, and 5 pockets because she loves pockets.
floral overalls
detail
urgh I miss my flickr. sorry to clutter your thread with multiple posts.

i think this is the one? I added a piped waistband so I could extend it into a snap-tab, and 5 pockets because she loves pockets.
floral overalls
detail
urgh I miss my flickr. sorry to clutter your thread with multiple posts.

i think this is the one? I added a piped waistband so I could extend it into a snap-tab, and 5 pockets because she loves pockets.

I think this is the one? I ended up adding a waistband so that I could extend it into a snap-tab, and 5 pockets because she loves pockets.