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I love making mens shirts Ellen.

Nearly finished Beatrix’s sewing turn and then on to Matilda.

Time to glue the Carnival PDF together.

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]

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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?

Could you either upload a smaller photo or link to a photo hosted elsewhere (flickr allows for pretty big files) — I’m afraid I’m having a bit of trouble picturing the problem you’re describing.

It is just not easy is it when you have a sick child! Sending virtual get well hugs of recovery to all of you!

It is just not easy is it when you have a sick child! Sending virtual get well hugs of recovery to all of you!

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

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.

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.