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My nephew's daughter has inherited her Mommy's doll named Ruby. She does not let Ruby out of her site.
The clothes Ruby had on were taken apart to make a pattern. To me, putting binding around the edge is hard to do correctly & neatly. In this tutorial I show how I made facing patterns and used "flat" construction which has now been around for a while, but for some reason the pattern companies don't seem to have caught on.
Now, let's turn this into a dress for Ruby!
Ruby's New Jumper was featured @
That's so cute ! I used to do lots of sewing, but I'm not sure I have the patience for it anymore - I'd rather throw some paint on something.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Ruby will look great in it !
Very cute. I'm loving all the orange everywhere. It's so cheerful. Thanks for sharing a great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous little outfit - and a great tutorial too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Nicely done! Check out my tutorial on rub-off patterning and next time you won't have to deconstruct Ruby's clothes!
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Sew true Melissa. I've seen the dot-to-dot tutorials on different blogs. However, this jumper was given to me already taken apart. It did need 4 darts in the front and a bit of fullness in the sleeve that needed to be added. So far the dot-to-dot is for simple seams. Perhaps we need a Part 2 of rub-off or dot-to-dot to show how to add pleats, gathers and darts?
DeleteAdorable! Fantastic tutorial!! Thanks for sharing at Manic Monday!
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I've been sewing over 20 years and never used wax paper for a pattern, but it would mark very easily. Your tutorial was really good and your outfit turned out so nice. Orange is so hot right now and it looks so cute. A lot of times if I'm serging and don't have matching color I'll either use a lighter color if light fabric and dark if dark fabric. I like the finish and no one really sees the finish. very nice project. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best.
ReplyDeleteI started watching "Sewing with Nancy" on PBS back in the 70s when she first came on PBS. She used wax paper when altering patterns.
DeleteI love the orange! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
ReplyDeleteWow. You are a great seamstress!
ReplyDeleteI definitely do a lot of facings, because I hate working with bindings. What a cute set of doll clothes!
ReplyDeletelove it! xo
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing tutorial.
ReplyDeleteBeth @ Hungry Happenings
Great tutorial. She is going to love this colorful and fun romper.
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pam
Great tutorial. The romper is adorable! Thanks for being a part of our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We loved having you and hope you'll be back! -The Sisters
ReplyDeleteOnce upon a time, this was the only way to do neck edges. Bias was rarely used. You've written a fabulous tutorial and made a cute little outfit. Love the decorative stitch. Thanks for linking up!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Joy, I've featured Ruby's New Jumper today...
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Thank you SO much Pam! I always enJOY being featured!
DeleteWould it be possible for you to make a pattern to be shared/posted on here out of the pieces you have? That would be awesome! Such a cute jumper!!
ReplyDeletePlease disregard my previous message!! I found the pattern! It's so adorable, thank you Joy!!
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