I’m still not sure I would do it the way it was explained but that just may be me though (I don’t claim to be an amazing seamstress) and I greatly appreciated the reply. The top is really cute but I found the directions a bit confusing and the sizing way off if you go by your child’s chest measurements.Īs for the part that confused me, I did contact the designer and received a response fairly quickly. I used cotton prints and made size medium and extra large (with some alterations).
I have only made the flutter top so far… not the knickers. It is called Knotty Knickers by Cosette’s Closet which I purchased through Dragonfly Fabrics. Not quite the range I was hoping for but it will work for this summer. I did pick up a new pattern recently that goes up to size 10. Oh, and let’s not forget the boy! I also need a new shorts pattern for my son. An awesome skirt or dress can always be paired with leggings if need be. Keep in mind twirly girls who want playground modesty and ease of movement. Please readers share with me your favorite clothing patterns for girls sizes 8-14. The simple Elastic Gathered Waist Skirt that I used to turn out by the dozen doesn’t really work for them any more. But all of my kiddos have recently picked out fabrics requesting mom made items and I’m happy to do so but I’m not sure what to make. So moms who have issues with the tween clothing in stores have little choice in patterns as well. I’ve also found that the patterns we love stop around size 6 or 8. Although my girls both still love a twirly skirt, they now prefer knit bottoms that allow for cartwheels and splits. When my kids were little they were quite happy in mom made skirts and shorts, but as they have gotten a bit older, they have also gotten a bit pickier. Just throw on a maxi dress with some cute sandals and you’ve got a complete summer outfit.It has been quite awhile since I’ve done much apparel sewing. Maxi dresses are the perfect summer dress. Take a basic t-shirt pattern and use it to sew a beautiful maxi dress! It’s Always Autumn has a tutorial showing how. Go to Simple Simon & Co for an easy sewing tutorial. Use lightweight, flowy fabrics to create a beautiful drape. It takes just a few seams and there’s no pattern required. This kimono cardigan is easy to make and dresses up even the most casual of outfits! It also makes a great swim coverup if you’re headed to the beach or pool. Head to Easy Peasy Creative for the twist wire headband sewing tutorial.Īre you looking for more things to sew for easy summer style? Here are some suggestions:
Though I have a feeling that once you sew one, you’ll want to sew a bunch! And why not? Because if one cute headband is good, a stack of them is even better! And then you can have one to match any outfit. It’s a quick little project you can sew in about 30 minutes. Petro at Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can sew a twist wire headband. Perfect for hot summer days when you want to keep your hair off your neck! It’s also great for holding your hair up in a bun.
There’s no need to tie a knot – just twist the ends of the headband around each other and the wires inside will hold it in place. Headed to the beach? To the park? Just running errands around town? Pull your hair back in a twist wire headband and you’ve got fun summer hair with no fuss. Cute summer hair is easy with a twist wire headband like this.
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