http://thelongthread.com/?p=754 a blog about handcrafted goods in an age of mass production Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:51:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://thelongthread.com/?p=754&cpage=1#comment-8785 thelongthread Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:49:04 +0000 http://thelongthread.com/?p=754#comment-8785 I think a yard of fabric would make a larger-sized blouse. For adjustments to the size, that's always a tricky one. I usually make clothes looking at something from the girls' closet or measuring them. I think the general rule is to add 1/2" for each size increase? You might want to look for a pattern. I think a yard of fabric would make a larger-sized blouse. For adjustments to the size, that’s always a tricky one. I usually make clothes looking at something from the girls’ closet or measuring them. I think the general rule is to add 1/2″ for each size increase? You might want to look for a pattern.

]]> http://thelongthread.com/?p=754&cpage=1#comment-8752 Mary Ellen Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:57:19 +0000 http://thelongthread.com/?p=754#comment-8752 I would love to make this peasant blouse for 10-12 year old nieces. How do I adjust the size of the pattern pieces Also can you give me a hint about how much fabric I would need for a larger sized blouse? I love your clear instructions and tutorials. ME I would love to make this peasant blouse for 10-12 year old nieces. How do I adjust the size of the pattern pieces Also can you give me a hint about how much fabric I would need for a larger sized blouse? I love your clear instructions and tutorials. ME

]]> http://thelongthread.com/?p=754&cpage=1#comment-7549 Angie Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:50:52 +0000 http://thelongthread.com/?p=754#comment-7549 That is so adorable! That is so adorable!

]]> http://thelongthread.com/?p=754&cpage=1#comment-7536 tammie Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:27:30 +0000 http://thelongthread.com/?p=754#comment-7536 I've been planning to try that tutorial for my daughter, your version is great! Really cute fabric. I’ve been planning to try that tutorial for my daughter, your version is great! Really cute fabric.

]]> http://thelongthread.com/?p=754&cpage=1#comment-7316 Annie Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:18:18 +0000 http://thelongthread.com/?p=754#comment-7316 I love that fabric! I wish it was still available. I have been wanting to make a shirt like that as well, thanks for sharing! I love that fabric! I wish it was still available. I have been wanting to make a shirt like that as well, thanks for sharing!

]]> http://thelongthread.com/?p=754&cpage=1#comment-7312 Lil' d Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:19:28 +0000 http://thelongthread.com/?p=754#comment-7312 Thanks for the link - I've been wanting to make my daughter a top like that. Yours looks gorgeous - I love that fabric! Thanks for the link – I’ve been wanting to make my daughter a top like that. Yours looks gorgeous – I love that fabric!

]]> http://thelongthread.com/?p=754&cpage=1#comment-7297 Jacquie Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:15:32 +0000 http://thelongthread.com/?p=754#comment-7297 What great fabric! Love it! What great fabric! Love it!

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