Tag: sewing

Easy and Free Children’s Tank Pattern

~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

Hey sewists!
If you’re in the market for a late summer tank
for a near and dear kiddo,
might I suggest this one from Fishsticks Designs.
 
The pattern is free, yes that’s right, free!
Not only that, but it also comes in sizes 12 months all the way up to kids 14.
And, you don’t even have to trace the pattern once you download it to your computer.
Just print off the size you need.  All sizes are individually included.
How great is that!
 
My littlest grand one is 2 1/2 yrs.
I made the 4T and it fits perfectly.
Of course, he’s no delicate little flower.
I call him Tank!!!
Befitting that I make a tank for my Tank.
 
The Fishsticks pattern line includes boys and girls designs.
I will definitely be purchasing some patterns for future sewing.
 
Have a fabulous end of week.

 
 
 

Sharing our Craft

~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

Please meet Evelyn.
Evelyn is 9 years old.
Evelyn is my granddaughter.
Evelyn just sewed her first complete project.
Evelyn is very proud!
 
 
She has never used a pattern – until now.
She learned all about pattern selection, fabric, and cutting. 

She is quite meticulous with her cutting.

 
Finally, the last pattern piece.
Time to get sewing!

Using the sewing machine is Evelyn’s favorite part of the process.
The finished product is her favorite result of the process.

 Evelyn asked to sew more from patterns,
including something for herself.

As you can see, friends, the purpose of this post is not to review the
Simplicity 4707 Vintage Baby Doll Clothes pattern.
But the purpose of this post is to encourage you to share your craft with somebody.
You too will be rewarded with a smile like that!
 
Go.
Teach.
 
Have a most rewarding weekend    🙂
 

 

Bubble Skirt for a Bubbly Granddaughter

~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

What a cute, cute skirt pattern.
I used Butterfly Kisses pattern number 112.
No pattern pieces involved, just instructions.
It uses simple rectangles for the construction.
For my 4 year-old granddaughter, I made the corresponding age size.
It fits her perfectly (I will update with photos of my pint-size model when my daughter sends them).

My fabric of choice for the outside skirt panel was this very soft, drapey, 21 whale corduroy.
It is called Blue Jay Cool Cords for Robert Kaufman.
I am in love with this fabric!
I’ve never felt such a soft corduroy.
The corduroy is lightweight enough to wear with flip flops and a t-shirt or tank
during the summer months,
but it can then be paired with leggings and a sweater to be worn in the fall.
 
 
For the yoke, I used  a white pin dot from my stash.
And . . .

 
the lining is a pink polka dot – also from my stash.
 
 
My serger came in handy for construction of everything except the elastic waist casing.
The basic premise of a bubble skirt is that the lining (pink polka dot) is smaller
than the outside, main fabric (the cook cord).
Therefore, the corduroy had to be gathered to fit the lining piece.
I used the gathering foot to quickly accomplish that step.
Stay tuned for another installment of Stitch Selection Savvy,
which will focus on gathering.
 
Until then, my friends, happy sewing!