Thursday, April 25, 2013
Spring KCW: Class Picnic Top
This week is the spring week of Kids Clothing Week (KCW). I participated last fall, and loved getting ideas from the things other people sewed for their kids. This Class Picnic Top from Oliver + S is the first of my projects.
I made a size 2T. Modifications: lengthened the pattern about a half inch (only had 2/3 of a yard to work with), shortened the hem by an inch, and made short sleeves instead of three quarter length. After I had it cut out, I realized the fabric could look pretty silly and old on a little girl, so I decided to add some piping. I couldn't decide which color piping I liked better, so in the end I used both! When I made this dress into a nightgown, I remembered how hard it was to tell the front and the back apart. I added a loop of peach ribbon into the back yoke/arm seam to distinguish the back.
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love it! brilliant with the little ribbon tag, I still mix up mine sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI am participating in a Sew Along with Whimsical Fabrics, and Liesel (from Oliver+S) told me to take a look at your short sleeve version. My daughter does not want the 3/4 length sleeves. Can you give me some advise on how to best adjust the pattern to make the short sleeves? do I just cut them shorter, or do I need to modify the pattern further?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for you help.
Bronwyn
I just went back and looked at my pattern pieces, and I didn't modify them at all, other than shortening them. I just cut the sleeves about 2.5-3" shorter (didn't carry the flare through at all, just cut it off!). I hemmed the sleeves with the same directions as the original pattern! I hope this helps! Let me know if you have more questions. I'd love to see your version when it is finished!
DeleteI have also altered the pattern to give it long sleeves here: http://www.atluceends.com/2013/02/sewing-stream-jammies.html
DeleteStacy,
DeleteThanks for letting me know how you did it.
I will definitely let you see the finished product…provided I did a decent job!!!!
Thanks again!
Bronwyn
Stacy…...I finished the blouse last night…..I love how it turned out! Thank you so much for filling me in on how you modified the pattern. I was so worried that I would not do it correctly, and then I would end up spending more $$ on fabric!
ReplyDeleteI would be happy to send you a photo, but I am not sure how to do it on your blog. If you know how, let me know!
Thanks.
Bronwyn