Children charity dresses & shorts
08-26-2011, 09:15 PM
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Way to go!!!! Don't know what pattern ya'll are using but here are a couple that may be useful from Dress A Girl and Boys in Britches.
http://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld....rt%20Dress.pdf
http://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld....%20Pattern.pdf
Thank you for what you do!!
http://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld....rt%20Dress.pdf
http://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld....%20Pattern.pdf
Thank you for what you do!!
08-27-2011, 06:02 AM
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Ladies and one man (my hubby) are not all skilled at sewing so I chose pattern from littledressesforafrica.org
that Nancy Zeiman showed. I said we should do something for boys so I made a size 4 and 8 similar to a pj pattern with drawstring.
For dresses -cut off pillowcase seamed edge, cut out armholes, decorate with whatever trim/lace , put pocket from scraps, make casing at top to put drawstring thru for long ties at the shoulders. Tack all drawstrings at center back so won't come out. Go wild with creativity.
Wouldn't get as many t-shirts in our area but sure had variety of sizes in pillowcases. Some flannel pillowcases will be made into pj bottoms. Even got 6 fleece cases which are to be used to make baby bunting bags--remember those?
that Nancy Zeiman showed. I said we should do something for boys so I made a size 4 and 8 similar to a pj pattern with drawstring.
For dresses -cut off pillowcase seamed edge, cut out armholes, decorate with whatever trim/lace , put pocket from scraps, make casing at top to put drawstring thru for long ties at the shoulders. Tack all drawstrings at center back so won't come out. Go wild with creativity.
Wouldn't get as many t-shirts in our area but sure had variety of sizes in pillowcases. Some flannel pillowcases will be made into pj bottoms. Even got 6 fleece cases which are to be used to make baby bunting bags--remember those?
08-27-2011, 05:01 PM
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I mentioned that I made a pattern similar to children's pj's.
I have made patterns thru my sewing yrs but I wanted to make these with no side seams just 2 pieces of fabric. They are sewn with serger from center front then up the center back.
Sew the pant legs as one seam and do a casing at waist for a tie. You can buy patterns this style.
wonderful..what did you use for a pattern for boy's shorts?
I have made patterns thru my sewing yrs but I wanted to make these with no side seams just 2 pieces of fabric. They are sewn with serger from center front then up the center back.
Sew the pant legs as one seam and do a casing at waist for a tie. You can buy patterns this style.
Originally Posted by joym
Originally Posted by debcavan
Wow. What a collection. this is so nice of you to do. I'm glad you are doing shorts too. Little boys need things too.
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