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From: postcardgirl
Date: 01-06-2004, 11:39 AM (1 of 6)
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I'm a quilter -- I've made exactly one clothing item -- it was in my 8th grade sewing class, I made a sweatshirt. It didn't turn out too bad, and I wore it for years. However, I am still traumatized by the curved sewing -- I HATE arm holes! My daughter is in preschool, she needs to "wear" her favorite animal in three weeks for sharing day. She wants a froggy dress. Easier said than done. She cannot be happy (we went shopping online, and although she's 4 she's got very definite opinions on what she likes) with a premade shirt or dress. I found fabric online that she loves, so I'm thinking of making her a simple jumper type dress out of this fabric. How "hard" is a basic jumper and do I HAVE to do buttons or zippers?! 
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User: postcardgirl
Member since: 05-01-2001 Total posts: 367 
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-06-2004, 12:50 PM (2 of 6)
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There are a lot of simple patterns out there without buttons or zippers. I wish I could give you #s but it has been a long time since I sewed for a little girl. Look for a pattern with a bodice. I think the lined bodice ones are a lot easier than the smaller facings. If you have more Questions just ask. Barb Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: sewserious
Date: 01-06-2004, 06:28 PM (3 of 6)
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Go to www.sewingpatterns.com and look at this jumper/dress. It is very simple and you could do one in a crazy quilt design for her later. Put 6208 in the search box. It should come up with a New Look jumper pattern. http://www.smartcart.com/1sew/cgi/searchindex.cgi These patterns are available at Walmart. |
User: sewserious
Member since: 08-24-2003 Total posts: 112 
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-06-2004, 07:06 PM (4 of 6)
You can do this Shari. Just take your time and yell if you have problems.  We will help you along with it.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: rose074
Date: 01-07-2004, 12:24 AM (5 of 6)
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Hi Shari- I just love to make super simple jumpers for my daughter. I've been doing it since she was just 2, now she is 6. I love Butterick #5562. It has shorts, a jumper, and a jumper top. I modified the pattern to use only 4 pieces for the jumper. Front Front facing Back Back facing When the pattern tells you to "cut 2" just put it on a fold and cut one. Just remember to do the same thing with the facings too. Very easy. Your daughter will love it. you can e-mail me privately if you need more help. <email address removed for privacy> Danelle in Tri-Cities Washington
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User: rose074
Member since: 12-23-2000 Total posts: 73 
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From: postcardgirl
Date: 01-07-2004, 09:27 AM (6 of 6)
| Thanks ladies! I'll be making a voyage to Wal-Mart after I pick up my daughter at preschool -- I'll let you know what I come home with! |
User: postcardgirl
Member since: 05-01-2001 Total posts: 367
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