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From: SewManyProjects
Date: 01-23-2007, 11:19 AM (1 of 6)
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I'd really like to sew my older dd's wardrobe for this spring/summer. She is a total girly-girl and loves to change clothes frequently. After reading these forums (and while waiting to get registered) I ordered the rodondo skirt pattern and matching hermosa top pattern. I'm thinking about choosing 3 prints and 2 solids and making everything mix & match. I'm just not sure of quantities. I'd like to keep it pretty minimal, but I also want her to have some variety. I'm thinking shorts/capris that she can wear under dresses/skirts or on their own. I'll probably buy some rtw t-shirts. Share your thoughts and ideas Please! Thanks, Ashlea Ashlea
Self taught sewist, wishing I could take classes, planning my 5 year old dd's spring/summer wardrobe. |
User: SewManyProjects
Member since: 01-18-2007 Total posts: 33 |
From: Sherri
Date: 01-23-2007, 12:23 PM (2 of 6)
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Check out this article it is for adults but I think it also works for kids. http://sew-whats-new.com/CMS/content/view/181/46/ My girl(8) is a skirt/dress girl. So what I have done to start is 5 tops 2-3 shorts/pants bottoms 2 dress 2 skirts I like Jumper type dresses that she can wear with or without a shirt. I usually try for at least one pair of long pants (she hates that so sometimes they are just hand me downs from her brother). I like simple things without a lot of embellishement that can be played up easily with added one thing etc. Sherri My website
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User: Sherri
Member since: 02-07-2001 Total posts: 357 |
From: SewManyProjects
Date: 01-23-2007, 12:33 PM (3 of 6)
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My girly-girl won't wear jumpers (at least not the a-line or straight type), no twirl factor. But she just started wearing long pants once in a while. I guess some full skirted jumpers would work. She also likes halter style and those could be worn over a t, short or long sleeved. Good thought.
Ashlea
Self taught sewist, wishing I could take classes, planning my 5 year old dd's spring/summer wardrobe. |
User: SewManyProjects
Member since: 01-18-2007 Total posts: 33 |
From: Pudge99
Date: 01-23-2007, 12:43 PM (4 of 6)
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If she likes the twirl factor. Why not make the basic jumper top with a twirl skirt (http://sew-whats-new.com/CMS/content/view/211/46/) on the bottom.
Gina
Pictures of my successes and failures Pfaff 2040 Janome Mylock 134D Singer Futura CE-100 w/ Autopunch Husqvarna Viking 3D Sketch |
User: Pudge99
Member since: 10-30-2001 Total posts: 1375 |
From: Sherri
Date: 01-23-2007, 12:44 PM (5 of 6)
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My girly-girl won't wear jumpers (at least not the a-line or straight type), no twirl factor. But she just started wearing long pants once in a while. I guess some full skirted jumpers would work. She also likes halter style and those could be worn over a t, short or long sleeved. Good thought. I always make full skirted Jumpers for Grace because she hates the a line ones to. Got spin!! Sher My website
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User: Sherri
Member since: 02-07-2001 Total posts: 357 |
From: temom
Date: 01-24-2007, 08:56 AM (6 of 6)
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Don't forget matching shorts to go under those dresses and skirts. My 6 year old isn't allowed to wear a skirt or dress without shorts underneath.
Theresa
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User: temom
Member since: 01-19-2007 Total posts: 410 
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