TeddyBear. China comes up with first national textile standards for children’s clothing. Free Peasant Dress Pattern and Tututorial (printable pattern sizes 12 mo to 8y) - Page 2 of 2 - Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom. Pattern tips and tricks: 1. *** Important pattern printing tip*** When printing the patterns, do not print directly from Google docs.
Download the pattern to your computer and open it in your adobe acrobat reader, choose actual size and print. (I just printed a pattern directly off Google docs and noticed it printed slightly smaller.) 2. Peasant dresses/tops are designed to be roomy, if you prefer a slimmer fit, move the bodice pattern over from the fold by about 1/2 inch. (I do this) 3. The short sleeves will be much cuter if you shirr or add elastic to the bottom. Step 1: Print your pattern pieces and cut them out. Step 2: Get your length measurement. For the perfect length measure your child from armpit to desired dress length Add 1.5 inches to this measurement. 12-18 mo: 13 to 14 inches, Rylee & Cru lookbook. Spring / Summer 2015 Holiday 2014 close.
Essential Techniques for Knit Clothing. Learn important information about sewing with knits on any machine, including tips for various necklines and hemming techniques.
Karen LePage, founder of Gentle Clothing, is a “sewing with knits”-expert. Sewing Tip of the Day: Sewing with Knit Fabrics. Working with Knitted Fabrics Knit fabrics have become a staple in sewing, combining comfort and easy care with style.
What-i-found: Butterick - Sewing for Children is Fun! END 'Knit Wavy Seam Syndrome'... I am often asked about knits, and the infamous ‘Wavy Seam Syndrome’.
Up until recently, my advice hasn’t been all that fantastic. Let’s see, there is sewing with a ball point needle. Sew using your serger (if you have one), or a zig zag stitch. If you must do a straight stitch, always sew on a long stitch. And of course, sew very carefully – being sure NOT to pull the fabric through. And so on. The Thrifty Kid – Acrobat Pants (or How to make Harem Pants from a Tank Top) Today I’m showing you how to make the easiest pair of pants ever!
With only two cuts and two seams, you can make a pair of trendy harem pants from any old tank top or t-shirt. These pants are so comfortable to wear and allow for lots of movement, so they are great for babies and toddlers in nappies. Bigger kids will love them too, especially in summer as they are quite breezy, and because there is no front or back, kids can just pull them on without any fuss. The secret to starting a successful children’s clothing line. Posted by Kathleen Fasanella on Jan 25, 2011 at 12:26 pm / Newbies, Sales and Marketing / Trackback Today we have a guest entry from Caletha Crawford.
For eight years, Caletha was the editor in chief of Earnshaw’s magazine, the leading business publication for the children’s apparel industry. In that role, she advised designers and retailers on industry trends, best practices, sales insights and fashion cycles. Her readership and contacts spanned independent start-up brands to multimillion dollar design houses. She’s attended countless trade shows and market events both here and internationally. Today, in addition to consulting with brands to help them better understand the industry, communicate their positioning and grow their market share, she is a professor at Parsons The New School for Design.
When Kathleen suggested I write a post about the common mistakes that children’s wear designers make, I jumped at the chance. How are you, a newbie, supposed to know the difference? . Children's Clothes Australia - Designer Children's Clothes, Children's Clothes, Children's Clothing Online - Moda Bambini: Children's Boutique. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh - Home. Tips for Sewing Children's Clothing.
Children, whether they are your own or you’re a doting relative, are fun to sew for.
Children’s sewing patterns are cute and whimsical, and you can include fun details, like animal-shaped buttons, that might look a little out of place on an adult garment. They require less fabric and can be faster to whip up (which leaves us more time and money for more sewing projects!). But sewing for children also includes some unique challenges. Keep measurements handy and update them often Keep your child’s measurements handy. Fabric selection Fabric selection is hugely important when sewing for children. One is washability. Pattern selection Look for patterns that allow kids range of movement and to dress themselves. Closure choices Be mindful of your choice of closures, especially for babies and small children. Add size tags This is an especially good idea if you are hoping to pass on any handmade garments to younger siblings.
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