ASK DANA
Have a question about sewing, design, photography, food, my favorite movie, why I still have a crush on Justin Timberlake? anything like that.
Send me an email and I’ll try to answer it in my Ask Dana series.
danawillard (at) gmail (dot) com
Here’s what I’ve answered so far….
* How do I cut a straight line on fabric?
* How much of your kid’s wardrobe is handmade by you? (I’m feeling guilty about buying clothing at the store)
* How do you set up your photo shoots?
* Is your house always as clean as it looks in your photos?
along with these FAQs too..
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The new look is great, Dana! Just a question, how about an “Ask Dana” about creating buttons with HTML that people can grab and post on their own blogs?
On Pinterest someone had pinned home made salsa from your website but I can’t find it and I would love to have the recipe.
I was wondering if you had any suggestions for a sewing machine and serger for a beginer? I love sewing and have made a few of your patterns (Thank You) I can’t see myself spending $500 plus on each macine when I’m just starting out, but my old hand me down basic machine just isn’t cutting it.
Tiffany, I do know at some establishments (sewing stores) you can purchase a good sewing maching for $100 and receive free sewing classes. Be Bless
I’ve been making cream pies for over 25 years, everyone loves my coconut cream, but my cream pies just about always weep, altho I’ve tried many different techniques, can you explain what causes this? Thanks
My undergrad was in food science… When you cook starch with liquid, the carbohydrate molecules branch out and bind with water molecules in your cooking liquid, producing a thickening effect because that water is no longer free.
As time goes on, the starch will return to its resting state and you see weeping.
Commercial mixes avoid this by using seaweed carbohydrate (such as carageenan) and other stuff that holds tighter and longer than the starches used by home cookies.
But home cream pies should be eaten within three days anyway for food safety reasons, so you shouldn’t have a terrible amount of weeping in that time frame.
Hope this helps!
Where do you buy the cute white sleeveless ruffle shirts little girls have on with the market skirts thank you sally
Dana,
LOVE YOUR BLOG! At what size a piece of fabric do you throw away and what size would you keep? I have a drawer full of pieces of fabric that I can’t decide if I will ever use and I need some guidance on this. Please help… Mare
What size seam allowance should I use on the diaper cover pattern?
about a 1/2 inch
Do you know which fabric shops in Mpls/St Paul carry Sunbrella? Thanks, Norma Jean
What is the name and brand of the aqua paint in your living room? I noticed it when I was looking at the decorating with portraits feature today. I am searching for a similar aqua for my office/craft room. Thanks!
I am so impressed by your website tutorials. I want to start sewing right at away but I don’t own a sewing machine. Where I should buy one on a college budget and what kind? I have very very little experience sewing but I want to learn.
How do I sew elastic directly onto fabric? (without using casing)
Hey,
I would love to make the Warhol dress for my daughter, but the link does not seem to be working. Is there something wrong with it, or is it my computer. Please help!
Thanks
Someone posted a Girls Toddler one shoulder dress from your website… can’t find it.. Would be perfect for my flower girl.
Thanks!
it might be the Warhol Dress?
http://www.danamadeit.com/warhol-dress-free
Hope that helps!
Hi Dana! I have a quick question for you. (: I was wondering if you would be willing to share with me the way that you have your little clothing labels/tags made? I am looking forward to selling a few of my things in the near future and would like to have some designed before I send anything out! (: Thanks so much!
You have a post on dyeing baby clothes. The baby is lying on a blanket that I would like to knit. Do you have the pattern?
sorry I actually bought that at a thrift store so I don’t have any pattern details! Wish I did!
Would you want to do a craft meetup in Austin? Some other bloggers have done this in other cities and I thought it sounded fun. Plus, yours is one of my favorites!
HI Dana, I was wondering if you could show use how to turn a t-shirt into a tank top, or give me a few tips. My brothers want me to turn a few of their t-shirts (like you would see on urban outfitters) but I’m nervous to start cutting them up. I’m mainly nervous about the trim around the arms and collar.
Just saw your posting about your fabric book. What a helpful resource! As a FIT grad, I’m used to seeing large crazy books that contain information like that and it’s usually not available to those not directly involved with design. Where did you get that canvas tote with the blue bottom??
Hi Dana!
First of all, I LOVE your blog! Your creativity is contagious and makes me want to sew even more. Do you have any tips for another mom on how to balance family time and creative time?
Thanks,
Kristin
Hi, I was wondering do you know any easy ways to make a pattern for a vest or even good go to patterns for that?
you could try this kids vest pattern I have here:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-and-pattern-frontier-vest.html
Did you release pictures of your kids to other websites? I saw them & thought they looked familiar.
hi Dana i have been looking for a sewing machine for a little while and was wondering what machine you would recommend and what kind do you have? i want a good machine to wear i can sew denim and some thinker material.
I was wondering where you found that fabulous lace you put on the front of the Dessert Beauty Shirt Dress. I love it, and would like to order some. Thank you.
Greetings Dana! You have indeed gave me hope. My daughter is 8 and she is growing out of her clothes fast and I am tired of constantly trying to purchase clothes that is a little to “grown” for her. She still loves the little skirts that you made and show on your website for she is a “girly girl”. My qeustion to you is, how do you make “adjustable” elastic waistbands? I know at at certaint age such waistbands dose not exist. You are a blessing!
hi Michelle, the flat front pants tutorial has some info on adjustable waistbands. Maybe this will help:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-kid-pants-with-a-flat-front.html
Hey Dana
Any suggestions on how I can fix them without having to start over?
So on Sunday I made my daughter a pair of pants using your basic pant tutorial. This is not the first time I have made them but it was the first time I used flannel if that means anything. When it was time for her to put them on so I could hem them, the pants did not fit over her hinny
Anything would be a help!!
The pattern is made for a slender toddler (my kids are bean poles). So you could add more room in the bum area. Just extend the sloping part of the pants on the back. Use a pair of pants that you already own to guestimate how big to make them.
I’m not sure you can do anything at this point though to make them bigger…..other than slim them down and make doll pants? or baby pants for a friend? Sorry about that!
Hi Dana! I finished making 3 simple skirts for my girls over the weekend and they are so adorable (my oldest excitedly wore hers to school today)! My question is that they do the whole “longer in front, higher in back” thing because of the way it sits on them…could it be that I need to adjust the elastic to be tighter so they stay in place more? (Right now they sit more along their hips but are loose enough that the elastic is not even stretched when they wear it. (Note: I meticulously checked the length all the way around prior to and after sewing to be sure it was even, so I know that isnt the issue). Many thanks for your input when you have a moment…
hmmm, you could always make the skirt from two pieces (rather than one long piece of fabric) and cut the back fabric so it dips down about an inch longer in the back? Maybe that would help.
I’ve never really had that problem with my kids.
sorry!
I liked the Adoily-able T-shirt you made for Lucy in May 2018, FamilyFun. Went to blog but couldn’t find it. Went to archives Jan + Feb. Where should I look? Thank you.
Thanks! And sorry about that! I need to have it linked in the tutorial section. whoops.
here you go:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2012/02/tutorial-doily-heart-shirt.html
Hi Dana, I’m a huge fan of your work/ talent… Unfortunately I’m not as nearly creative but have the utmost respect for those who are. My question is do you create for others, sell the clothing you make, or orders?
I don’t sell clothing. I do sell some patterns and my book but mostly, I share ideas and tutorials here on the site. Sorry about that!
Hi Dana!
Do you have any tips on making a pageant cupcake style skirt? On what base to use to start?
Thanks so much!
hmmm. not sure what that is exactly….but maybe a layered skirt like this:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2012/03/tutorial-the-layered-skirt.html
You can adapt the steps to any age/any size
Thanks so much! Will definitely try this one!
What is the best serger to buy? I’m looking for one but I’m confused on which to get. I’m just going to be making my own clothes, nothing more – so I don’t need something terribly fancy. I just need it to get the job done. Any suggestions?
here’s some great serger info from a local sewing shop here. Hope it helps!
http://stitchlab.biz/serger_recs.html
Hello Dana, can you show us a tutorial to make a peasant blouse for children?
Hi Dana,
What fabric would you suggest to recover the seats on my kitchen chairs? I have 3 kids 6, 4, and 1 and need something spill proof and durable and would love a fun pattern or bright color. Thanks!
Hi Dana,
First of all, I love your blog. You have the best tutorials out there. I almost always end up here when I’m looking for something for my kids (especially). My delima: I have a 3 month old boy and he has zero shorts for summer, and I have tons of fabric and notions to make him some. However, I cannot find a pattern for shorts that small and I have none to use as a guide. Do you have any patterns for purchase or any suggestions. I have been scouring the internet with no prevail. Any help or direction or pattern for purchase would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!
Brea
Hi Dana,
just wondering if you have your pants pattern available in a larger size (ie a size 6). I love the pants on my younger daughter (and your tutorial was just so easy to follow!), but am not confident to increase the size for my six year old.
thank you
Helen
I was about to ask the same thing!
Hello Dana,
Love your blog! You have helped me more than once.
I was wondering, when you posted the tote bag tutorial, I was under the impression that it would be a “series”….am I correct? Or, did you place the basic tutorial suggesting other ways to re-vamp the tote? I was confused and was anxious that it would actually be a series because it love tote bags.
Thank you,
maude
I would love to make your President’s Day shirts for the 4th of July, but every time I click on the link for the downloads it takes me to some google drive page. I’m not computer smart, so I have no idea what to do. Is the link broken? Please help! Thanks! Oh, and I love your blog!
I just bought some ponte roma knit fabric because i love the color and lines of the fabric. it’s kinda heavier than regular interlock knit. what would you suggest i could make with it? thanks!
Hi Dana,
I am wondering if you have any tips for working with cashmere. I want to make shirts/dresses for my kids out of recycled cashmere but am unsure of the best way to do this due to unraveling etc.. (I don’t want to felt it).
Thanks! I love your site!
Hi Dana, I am a very newbie into sewing and I was following your tutorial on sewing elastic and I’m having the worst time in getting the fabric sewn from pin to pin without a bunch of extra fabric. I’m even pulling in both directions and my line isn’t straight either. Any tips?
I found your site by googling kids pants patterns. I love your stuff and you make it so easy to follow with not only step-by-step instructions, but pictures. I’m new to sewing, but I’m getting the itch to do it more and I keep thinking that I know I could MAKE things for a fraction of the cost of buying a made products. Thanks for your tutorials and patterns. I’ve bookmarked your site and I’m definitely going to try some of your wonderful ideas!
The newly posted little pink crocheted bonnet is just gorgeous and I’d love to make it, where would I find a pattern?
Simply Modern Mom made it for my baby. I don’t have a tutorial link but you can browse her site or email her about it:
http://www.simplymodernmom.com/
Hi Dana, love the diaper cover pattern. Wanted to try it, but was wondering if you’ve ever lined them with the PUR plastic that could be used inside a diaper bag etc. Just curious if it would be difficult to work with? And, if it would make the covers retain the babies body heat and be too hot?
I’ve never tried that but you definitely could. I would prob make a sizer larger than you think to accommodate the extra fabric lining.
Hi Dana, I have a question about cascading vertical ruffles. I want to do some for a dress I am going to be making, but I can’t get them to lay flat. I want to use cotton woven because that is what I will be using for the rest of the dress. ( The main fabric is a blue cotton organdy.) What technique would you suggest? I am really scratching my head over this one!! Thanks for your help!!
Dana,
I am trying to make 2″ bias tape with your “1/2 yard” instructions. (great instruction b-t-w!) I can only find the Clover 2″ bias tape maker. I know that there is another brand…can your wonderful sewing-brain help??
Dana,
Did you have a posting on how to make bats for halloween?
not a full tutorial just a few tips in the original post here:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2011/10/halloween-costumes-2011-into-the-dark-knight.html
Hi Dana! I just saw your post about creating your own patterns (you make it look so easy!) but I am having some difficulties that maybe you can help me with. I am trying to find some patterns for a 50′s style swing dress that is sleeveless. And the free pattern I keep finding has sleeves, and the patterns I have to buy aren’t what I am looking for. It’s hard to explain what I am looking for, but it’s for my bridesmaids dresses. But any help on how to make a pattern would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I would check out this book that I reviewed on my site:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2011/11/the-colette-sewing-handbook-an-inverview-with-sarai-and-a-treat.html
The author Sarai does all sorts of cool vintage and 50s styles and her book is very detailed about sewing dresses to fit your particular body size.
Anyway, her ideas/concepts might help you.
Good luck!
Hi Dana I love your website. Could you please recommend
A sewing book that explains sewing techniques From A-Z e.g best way to do a staystitch or understitch. I am also looking for a book on pattern drafting thanks. I can’t wait to purchase you book FAbric A-Z I’ve always wanted to know more about the different types of fabric out there and how I can use them now I can
Dana….I love the tutorial on crib sheets. My dilemma is that I would like to make my own toddler flat sheet for my son’s bed instead of having to buy a 4-piece toddler bed set. I have several crib sheets from when he was a baby because I’m able to use the same mattress from the crib for the toddler bed. So, i don’t want to waste the $ on more things than I really need. Any advice for how to make a flat sheet? Thanks!
I would just measure the mattress, then add enough inches all around for it overhang and be tucked in at the bottom, then add some hem room on all sides. Look at your standard Twin size flat sheets to see how they’re put together and then size it down.
Hi Dana, You’ve given great tutorials on freezer paper stenciling, and I thought this question could be related. What do you do with clothes that have painted images/words which you might not like (like something that was given as a gift)? I have several such kids’ clothes (mostly shirts), but I don’t want to throw them out or give them away, and can’t figure out how to remove those painted images! Any tips?
Hi Dana, I have tried to follow the instructions for the adult circle skirt, first I am very bad at math. I followed the instructions to make the pattern for the 1/4 circle and something went wrong, my 1/4 circle came out so big that I would need 4 or more yards to make the skirt and somehow I know that’s not correct. My waist measurement is 34 inches (where did my 26 waistline go?) I added 2 inches to that and divided it by 6.28 which gave me 5.7 (5 3/4). I want the length to be about 34 to 36 inches because I want to make the skirt shorter in the front and longer in the back. What I really would like to do is make a half circle and place it on the fold of the fabric this way I can place the waist circle where I want it to be.
Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!
Evelyn
i know sewing with knits is supposed to be easy, but………i can NOT get it right!! I’m trying to make skirts with light weight cotton knit shorts sewn into them (for modesty on active little girls). my sewing machine (brother) keeps eating my fabric (the needle presses it down into the presser foot plate as i try to sew a seam. I’m using a ball point needle and a walking foot. what am i doing wrong?????
I have the same problem with my brother. It’s very frustrating. I’m going to try sewing with lightweight paper underneath the fabric to see if that helps.
Hi! I love your site! A few weeks ago I found a post of yours with a pic of a little girl (that you had torn out of a magazine). She was wearing a wool skirt with suspenders. I can’t find it anymore… If you remember what I am thinking about maybe you could help me. If I want to make something like that for my little girl, can I just make a circle skirt, and add suspenders, or is it more complicated then that? Thank you for creating such a lovely website. You have inspired me to get into sewing again. I have sewed shorts for my two boys and skirts for my daughter.
Morning Dana!
Just curious if you had stashed away in your “bag of goodies” a template or tutorial on how to make simple Car seat covers for the adults in the car? I haven’t come across any that seem to be streamlined as your tutorials are. Any help or suggestions would be fabulous….your site is helping the “beginning sewer” that I am want to continue. Thanks for sharing your talent and enthusiasm for the craft with us.
Alisa
Where did you purchase the double fold bias tape makers and what brand are they?
I have been looking for bias tape makers and all I can find are single fold.
I would appreciate any info.
Thanks
Sheila palkowitsh
they’re all single fold but after you make the single fold tape, you fold it in half (by hand) and iron it so that it’s double fold. If you look back in this post you can see the tips showing the single-fold/double-fold measurements. Meaning….if you want 1/2 inch double fold tape, you need to get a 1 inch bias tape maker.
You can buy bias tape makers online from Joanns. They’re Clover brand
I have this one (which makes 1/2 inch double fold):
http://www.danamadeit.com/2012/08/just-making-40-yards-of-bias-tape-over-here.html
and this one which ends up making 1 inch double-fold:
http://www.joann.com/clover-bias-tape-maker-2-/prd791794/
hope that helps!
Hello! I love love love your blog and all the super easy tutorials. I am a self-taught wannabe seamstress and always use your site as a reference. I had a question though. I was wanting to add some lace (as a trim or maybe make into a flower) to my daughter’s dress but was a little unsure about how to go about it. Could you give me any tips? Hope to hear from you!!!
My LO is 2yo. As he is still in cloth diapers we are using 3T jeans, but they are a bit long.
I was thinkting if it is possible to ad some sort of lining so i can fold them out and show a cute pattern that also protects the denim from wearing ?
Hello Dana,
I like your blog very much, and I love all those fabric prints that you use for the children’s clothes. I’m not from US and I was wandering if you could recommend a fabric shop that delivers international with materials both user and budget friendly.
Thank you
Hi Dana!
I love your blog! I wish I has half as talented as you are when it comes to sewing and photography. You just make everything look so, pretty! I am working on some semi-homemade Halloween costumes and I wanted to see if you had ever made shoe covers. I want to make felt pirate boot covers for the kids to wear over the shoes to match their costumes because I need something cheap and I have had no success finding actual shoes. Do you have any patterns or ideas for something like that? Thank you so much!! Have a blessed day
I’ve been sewing and using your tutorials for a few years now and I absolutely love them! You tend to be my go-to for project ideas and tutes. Up until now, I’ve just been using my simple singer sewing machine that my hubby got me off craigslist…at the time of purchase I had no idea if I’d really get into it. But I did. Now, I’m at the point where I’m considering buying a serger. You mention/use it in almost every tutorial. BUT, I’m seriously about them and how they work. I only know their end product. Have you ever done a post about them or considering an educational 101 post about them?!? Or can maybe point me in the right direction?! Thanks SO much!!!
Hi, Dana. Can I just say how lovely I think you are, first off? Your site is wonderful, and I’m so excited to make some of your adorable outfits for my soon-to-be granddaughter. I’ve just finished a diaper cover from your tutorial, but I don’t have a printer, and I wasn’t sure about the size on my computer screen, so I winged it on some pattern paper. Dimensionally, I did well. But size-wize… I think it’s a little tiny even for a newborn. I know I shouldn’t complain, as you graciously provided this pattern for free, but could you provide inches with the pattern? I’m self-taught (I took one class at Parsons, so I am able to figure out patterns), and it took me seven (interrupted) hours to make that first diaper cover. Please don’t laugh. I’m going to give it another go, slightly enlarging my pattern, but I would love to feel confident that my hard work will get the benefit of being worn. The one I made is the cutest thing ever, but I think it’s preemie sized. Thank you!
Hi!
I’m wondering if you have any advice for someone trying to sew a Suzy Bishop inspired dress without a pattern. (for halloween) Can it be done? lol.
thanks!
love your site!
Myriah
Bonjour!
Dana, bravo for your friendly, inspiring, lovely blog!
My question today is about yellow. Just like you, I’m a big fan of yellow but I seem to be unable to choose the right shade when it comes to paint! It’s really easy to pick the wrong yellow for the wrong project. (I smiled at your Mountain Dew sewing room!) I really love your yellow crib and was wondering if you have any reference/brand for the paint used?
Merci!
Stephanie
I would love to start selling & get labels printed up…but my hesitation is that I’m not sure about what name to go with. How do I check to make sure that no one else is using a name already and do I need to do anything to register my name somewhere?
hi dana- i am hoping to buy a serger soon. i have been saving up for quite awhile, but i am unsure of what to get. any advice or suggestions would be extremely helpful and much appreciated. thanks
Hi dana
Please advice me how to take measurement for kids pants from the age of 1 years to 5 years,
Hi, my name is Hope. I recently found out that I will be meeting my fourth niece. She’s about 1 year and 5 months old. I have some experiencing with sewing, and I’d like to make the Warhol dress and the tiered skirt… Any suggestions for somebody who isn’t exactly the best person to make something?
P.S. Do you know how to make a diaper bag? Hopefully it’s cheaper then buying one!
Hi Dana!
Just noticed you live in Austin. Woohoo.
Any chance you’re going to the Texas Women’s Conf this Wed. (Oct. 24) specifically the >> SparkandHustle.com/events/tx-conference-for-women/ Bootcamp?
If so, would love to say ‘hello.’
darlene
Hi Dana.
I don’t know if you missed my questions above. But I’ll poat it again. could you please recommend a good pattern drafting book for beginners that explain with pictures how to draft patterns from scratch.
Thank you
thanks for your time and effort
maymunah
Hi Dana, I just want to know where I can get the fabric you used on the Rollie Pollie design. More specifically, the grayish one with the white flower heads on it. I have been looking for quite some time now to make my own bean bags for my children. However, until now, I have not found a fabric that I loved.
Thank you!
Shannon
Hi Dana – a few days ago I downloaded the pattern for the perfect diaper cover – do you have the instructions to add the ruffles etc for all the sizes – I have seen the instructions but canot find them on Pintrest now.
Thanks
Hi Dana
I’m also a mother of three from Belgium, and I’m completely new at sewing ( although I have successfully made two different skirts following your super-clear tutorials).
For Christmas, I’ve bought my mother a new mobile phone, and would now like to make a pocket for it, so that she can put it in her handbag safely. Do you think I could slightly adapt one of your bags/pillow covers or so to create a little pouch? If so, which one would be best?
Thanks!
Reine
Hello
Emm how to make a collar shirt? would you plz tell us to stitch different style of collar.
Hi Dana.
I was wondering what type of sewing machine you use?
thanks
Jessie
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
You are truly inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing! xoxo from Oregon.
Hi Dana, I would love to know where to get the fabric you used for your bean bags. One was a grayish purple with what looked like white stars. I have been trying to make some but can’t find a fabric I love u til now. Please advise
I am making a sheet for a cradle that the mattress measures 37x19x2. My question is how big of a corner square should I be cutting out? Everything I’m reading is for a standard crib mattress with an 8″ square. I’m a bit confused. Everything else is self explanatory…………great instructions. Would appeciate an answer quickly as our baby is due any day now, thank you.
Hi Dana,
I too am named Dana, am a mother and crafter and am starting a blog as a way to both journal my crafty endeavors, and share with family and friends. I was wondering if you have ever had any negative experiences from featuring your children, with their real names in your blog. I have been a frequent visitor to your site, and some of the charm is the smiling faces of your little people. I’m torn, I’d love any insights you have about this.
You are an inspiration, thank-you!
Dana,
Could you give us a turorial or some info on your serger? i want one but am so intimidated by how complicated they are. I make clothing for my grand daughters and would love the finished touch of a serger.
Hi Dana, I’m looking at your freezer paper stencils but can’t find freezer paper. Would it have another name or where could I buy it from? Thanks!
Look in the canning section of your grocery store. I finally had to ask for the location. Your store may have it in a different place. Also try the section with freezer bags.
Hi Dana,
In your post about 13 diy fabrics, you mention that you can use acrylic paint mixed with a paint medium. The brand of acrylic paint you use is not Deco Art (by Americana, the same brand as the medium). Would you recommend or not recommend Deco Art? I’m planning to purchase paint this weekend, what do you recommend? Thanks!
Hi Dana,
Your website and blog are amazing! I’ve had so much fun making things for my kids. I haven’t sewn for some 25 years (my last foray into sewing may have involved a hot pink leopard print and bat wings in the late 80′s…. Tasteful!) And your tutorials have given me the confidence to sew again!
Anyway, I’d love to make some hooded towels, and I’m wondering if you have covered this somewhere?
Thanks heaps
Hello Dana,
I have a new party project… trying to cover walls in folage. I am looking for a light weight recycable, non woven fabric in dark green. (disposable) but not plastic where would i find a roll of it???
Hello Dana,
I have a new party project… trying to cover walls in folage. I am looking for a light weight recycable, non woven fabric in dark green to fill in behind the folage. where would i have good luck finding it? thank you!
Hello Dana!!
I really wanted to make a bolg.. But i cant find one. What type of “blog” did you use? Oh and I love all of your baby clothing!!!
Hi Dana just seen a lovely picture on FB of a little dress from your site ,Ihave looked and looked but can not find it .It`s called The Shirt Dress. Please can you help? Iwould love to make one for my great neice
Kind regards Ann Peacock
I went over this site and I conceive you have a lot
of wonderful info, saved to favorites (:.
Hi Dana, Thank you for tutorial Fiesta Skirts. I am living in Atlanta. I am following you for a few months. I love all that you do. I am Colombian. Could you tell me where I will find in this city ribbons, elastics in different colors and sizes, also fabrics. I went at Joann’s but they had just regular sizes and colors and too expensive for me. I wanted to make several and I wanted to purchase by the yard.
Please tell me how I will get from you skirt pattern?
Hi. I have made my son your kids flat front pants from your pattern. He is only just turned 2 and once made they were way too long (just made a big hem) but were too small around the waist. He doesn’t wear a nappy and it fell nicely from his bottom but were too tight around the hips and waist and it wasn’t high enough at his back but sat nicely in the front. How can I alter the pattern?? I am very new at sewing but find it hard to afford nice clothes. I bought a pair from markets that fit him soo nicely and we got comments about them all the time. Now they are too small and want some nice ones for winter and thought it would be nice to make a pair for my 2 older boys as well. Thanks for the free pattern. Just having trouble working out how to adjust it to work without making a batch of pants till we get the right one!
I was so impressed with your bias tape tutorial, but I have a question…..I bought the Clover 1 inch bias maker and was wondering do I cut the strips in 1 1/4 in strips so as to fit in the maker ?
I made some 1 inch strips but they are to small and when I iron them they seem to move around in the maker because they are smaller than the part of the maker that you feed the fabric into. understand ?? lol
Thanks, Pam
Hi, i just came across this website. i desire to learn how to sew and i would
like to know the basic things i need to buy to start up.
You had a tutorial on a baby romper & I can’t find it. I need it!!
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