tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post3324640676375571484..comments2023-06-27T08:15:48.443-05:00Comments on Smockity Frocks: Frugal SewingSmockity Frockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15922037293905396736noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-57784372615608786302008-04-04T20:12:00.000-05:002008-04-04T20:12:00.000-05:00When I was skating, and mom was sewing all my cost...When I was skating, and mom was sewing all my costuming, she would raid thrift stores for their patterns, just for the sleeves and necklines. We had quite a collection of "different" skating dresses for next to nothing in a day when skating patterns weren't readily available.Terri Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843377322433134394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-42707803381580957752008-02-18T23:16:00.000-05:002008-02-18T23:16:00.000-05:00Michele, I would recommend something with no sleev...Michele, <BR/>I would recommend something with no sleeves or collar to begin with. That would be the simplest. Here is a link that has a little sundress that looks pretty simple. (See the second picture.) <BR/>http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?page=thumbnail.cfm&cat=1&type=4&sec=12&browTypeId=&StartRow=19<BR/><BR/>Anything like that, with just a bodice and skirt, would be good to start with.Smockity Frockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922037293905396736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-20729083635031873502008-02-18T11:17:00.000-05:002008-02-18T11:17:00.000-05:00Hi, I was wondering if you had a brand or type of ...Hi, I was wondering if you had a brand or type of pattern you liked for baby clothes for a beginer sewing to try out? I recently got a sewing machine and I am eager to try it out, but I and no one I know has any experience with it. My mother in law (who gave it to me) does, but she lives 5 hours away, so it will be awhile before she is able to show me what to do and so far the patterns she sent Michehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09943079762244070030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-66409007276285072522008-02-16T21:58:00.000-05:002008-02-16T21:58:00.000-05:00Something else that I do is try to use a pattern w...Something else that I do is try to use a pattern without a zipper or other "expensive" notions. Buttons are inexpensive...zippers and special threads, etc. cost a little more.<BR/><BR/>This truly IS a way to make something beautiful, Connie, and something I've done for years. I must say, I sewed more for my girls when they were little. Having five sons slowed me down in this department.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-34951973833505285542008-02-15T23:51:00.000-05:002008-02-15T23:51:00.000-05:00P.S. I just changed my template again. Do you th...P.S. I just changed my template <I>again</I>. Do you think it's too distracting from the actual posts?<BR/><BR/>I just didn't like the orange-red Pyzam stripe across the top of my green page.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-74672344465162058342008-02-15T23:50:00.000-05:002008-02-15T23:50:00.000-05:00I've got to learn me some smockin'. My little gir...I've got to learn me some smockin'. My little girl absolutely <I>loves</I> a little smocked jumper we bought at a thrift store last year. Now, even after lengthening the shoulder straps, the dress is too short. So, it time to figure this out. I may have to email you eleventy-four questions.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-68556349678428336942008-02-15T14:56:00.000-05:002008-02-15T14:56:00.000-05:00I have a McCalls pattern for a girl's peasant top ...I have a McCalls pattern for a girl's peasant top that I think I've made about 100 variations of. And just yesterday I saw a new way to change it up a bit! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-43818913129128714482008-02-15T13:43:00.000-05:002008-02-15T13:43:00.000-05:00I often do the same thing - but it is hard when yo...I often do the same thing - but it is hard when you have *only* been blessed with one girl and one boy! P.J. patterns get the most mileage here - and curtain toppers - though lately I digressed to a much more complicated pattern and I'm regretting every stitch! I have made the same dress pattern for our daughter 7 times and it never looks the same since there were multiple views as well as a Heather Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563913535839786305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-12157560543478721962008-02-15T13:42:00.000-05:002008-02-15T13:42:00.000-05:00Great idea, I try to use my patterns over and over...Great idea, I try to use my patterns over and over by just changing them a bit. I also use clothes to make my own patterns, by tracing them on a paper bag or butcher paper. <BR/>I love your site, your bonnets are adorable!<BR/>Blessings~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com