tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post8578971369068042146..comments2023-08-03T06:16:37.887-05:00Comments on viola & pearl: simple yoke dress and blouseRobynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954919072956349087noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-49185684119737175372013-02-18T07:38:34.794-06:002013-02-18T07:38:34.794-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05067599239192666739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-62962513764224297082012-09-26T19:22:53.695-05:002012-09-26T19:22:53.695-05:00Hi, Louise. I actually didn't have a pattern f...Hi, Louise. I actually didn't have a pattern for the skirt - it's just a rectangle of fabric folded right sides facing, stitched up one side, then hemmed at the bottom. I made the top ruffle by folding the top edge down an extra inch or so before stitching the elastic casing. Clear as mud? Google "simple skirt tutorial" and I'm sure you can find more guidance on making a simple, elastic waist, girl's skirt. I'm sorry, but I haven't made a tutorial of my own for this! So glad you liked it and happy sewing!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07954919072956349087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-7517824425376416502012-09-26T12:31:24.947-05:002012-09-26T12:31:24.947-05:00Would love to know where that skirt pattern is fro...Would love to know where that skirt pattern is from. It looks quite manageable- as Im a beginner sewer, but also so cute. Thanks<br />LouiseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-2903066629709531542011-06-18T12:45:16.481-05:002011-06-18T12:45:16.481-05:00can't wait to see the AMH yoke dress!can't wait to see the AMH yoke dress!Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-69264495258092357632011-06-14T08:52:31.710-05:002011-06-14T08:52:31.710-05:00well, it's about time. hmph. I'll file awa...well, it's about time. hmph. I'll file away the serger tip too, since one day I know I will fire mine up. I just know it.Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-70411635597971581492011-06-13T14:11:41.686-05:002011-06-13T14:11:41.686-05:00Good, Jessica, I'm so glad that helps! What ar...Good, Jessica, I'm so glad that helps! What are you making???<br /><br />And, Larry, not sure if you're still checking in on these comments, but I just realized I never answered your sleeve question. Yes, the long sleeves are the ones in the pattern.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07954919072956349087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-796776048676137682011-06-13T13:47:59.398-05:002011-06-13T13:47:59.398-05:00Thanks Robyn!!! That helps immensely and now I ca...Thanks Robyn!!! That helps immensely and now I can finish my project. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01498117345133702655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-52998200970847015182011-06-12T19:55:30.020-05:002011-06-12T19:55:30.020-05:00Thanks, Auntie M! You're right about the onesi...Thanks, Auntie M! You're right about the onesies - those would be a lot easier to keep tucked in, too! Wonder if they have those in a 6T... :)<br /><br />Hi, Dear Spring Green - glad you like the dress! I made it a while back, but if I remember correctly, for each sleeve, I cut 2 semicircles, placed them right sides facing and stitched them together on the curved edge. Flipped the piece right side out, pressed it, then gathered the straight edge. I attached the sleeve by basting it right sides facing onto the unfinished shoulder, then finished the arm hole with bias tape, flipped to the inside and top stitched in place. Clear as mud? <br /><br />If I make another dress like this, I'll try to document how I make the sleeve and write a short post about it.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07954919072956349087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-86808314522694332982011-06-12T19:05:21.390-05:002011-06-12T19:05:21.390-05:00Hey, Jessica! Okay, the way I learned to finish of...Hey, Jessica! Okay, the way I learned to finish off a serged edge is quite simple. Just use Fray Block (supposedly better than Fray Check, but basically the same deal) to seal the end of the serged fabric (where the tail comes off) and clip it closely when it's dry. Done. (Let me know if that's not clear.) There may be a fancier way, but this was how I was taught and it works for me. I have made napkins with rolled edges finished this way that come through the wash with no problem at all. Hope that helps!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07954919072956349087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-6503074803343654482011-06-12T16:10:26.515-05:002011-06-12T16:10:26.515-05:00Looks like you and Larissa had fun in Austin! I&#...Looks like you and Larissa had fun in Austin! I'm glad! Much needed 'girl time'. :)<br />I know you have a serger. Could you enlighten me on something? How do you finish off a rolled hem and make it look pretty without a long chain hanging off the end? If you know, I would greatly appreciate the information. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01498117345133702655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-43728195645984816242011-06-02T15:50:56.391-05:002011-06-02T15:50:56.391-05:00I have added this pattern to my list of "wait...I have added this pattern to my list of "wait until they are .99 at Joann's sale"! Adorable! Now, I just need to figure out how to do those sweet fluttery sleeves. Thank you for the inspiration!Angie from Dear Spring Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03613347058430486109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-72905763893399696672011-05-18T08:38:37.901-05:002011-05-18T08:38:37.901-05:00Oh, how sweet and feminine. Using corduroy was sm...Oh, how sweet and feminine. Using corduroy was smart too for multi-season. I really like the little extra ruffle at the top of the skirt. That would be darling for a young one still wearing onesies!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395364055736244902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001783866310871038.post-68068769274637277342011-05-16T07:37:47.818-05:002011-05-16T07:37:47.818-05:00Beautiful, beautiful, classic. Love that yoke styl...Beautiful, beautiful, classic. Love that yoke style, and aren't you clever for customizing it? Love the fabrics you used also. Every time you post anything you've made for the kids I get a huge urge to put down what I've been doing and make a dress for the girls. I may have to get that nightgown pattern, if it is available. Are the long sleeves on the Amy Butler version the sleeves that came with the pattern?Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.com