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Permalink Reply by Grace Janvier on May 25, 2009 at 11:32am

I live in a remote community so what ever I get my hands on, when I go into the city the nearest 6 hrs away I usually go to the thrift store and pick up used patterns. Or I shop a walmart and fabric stores and stock up. my friend sews to, so we exchange patterns.

Permalink Reply by Kathy Hood on May 25, 2009 at 11:08pm

I agree on using the Burda patterns for children.
Their clothing is more fashionable than the others.

Permalink Reply by Sue Harkins on May 26, 2009 at 10:50am

I haven't tried Burda, but will give them a try. I use and enjoy Children's Corner patters. The best part is that the different components (collars, sleeves, etc) are interchangeable.
Sue
www.serendipitysue.net

Permalink Reply by eileen on May 26, 2009 at 4:53pm

Hi Sue

I have always heard that the patterns from that company run small That is the hardest thing for me-sizes- the grandchildren are not near me - so I have to keep asking what size my daughter is buying for them at the present. The oldest is going to start school soon and I want to make school clothes=she is a stringbean and the pants don't fit even though I put elastic in them
EIleen

Permalink Reply by Sue Harkins on May 27, 2009 at 10:02am

Hi Eileen,
I think that the patterns do run a tiny bit small. I have made samples of the different sizes out of some inexpensive muslin and have the moms I sew for. They have their children try on the clothes to see which size fits best. I would say that for the most part, the size their children wear corresponds with the Children's Corner Pattern size. I have noticed that the shorts and pants are sometimes too roomy and I have adapted the pattern size by taking off 1/2 to 1 inch off the side seams and 1" off the top. Hope this helps.
Sue
www.serendipitysue.net

Permalink Reply by Marie-Noëlle LAFOSSE on May 26, 2009 at 10:58am

I like adapting vintage patterns As far as new patterns the last I used was simplicity 4760 for the shirt. I must say the size fitted perfectly and the explanations were very clear
http://lamachinacoudre.blogspot.com/

Permalink Reply by Carolyn on May 26, 2009 at 5:00pm

I love the patterns from YCMT (You Can Make This). Even though they are E-patterns, they can be printed and used just like a reg. pattern. The directions are very easy to follow and you can always contact the Author via email for help.

Permalink Reply by Diane on May 27, 2009 at 5:06pm

I have always loved Children's Corner. The YCMT are great too - some of my favorites. Potabella Pixie is quickly moving to hetop of my list, though!!!

Permalink Reply by Cathy Nelson on June 17, 2009 at 4:09pm

I'm looking for plus size patterns for children. Does anyone have a suggestion?

Permalink Reply by Jodie Hickman on June 18, 2009 at 1:41am

I really like the You Can Make This Site. You can find a lot of the same patterns commercially though.
They have really cute ideas.

Permalink Reply by Ags on July 6, 2009 at 5:51pm

Hi All! I just joined this group. I have 7 children, only 5 still at home. My first 5 are girls, and I've always sewn for them. My last two are boys, and now that they're not toddlers anymore...6 and 8yrs., I'm having a hard time finding patterns for them. I understand that boys' clothing may seem so much more basic than girls', but besides boxers, pajama pants, and a pair of dress pants, I haven't seen much. I have copied patterns from clothes before, and I'm doing that now, but I'd love to see more patterns for boys. Anyone in the same situation, or have a tip on some good boys' patterns? :)

Permalink Reply by Frances Dempsey on August 26, 2009 at 2:02pm

I'm a new member..just joined and already loving this forum! I like Ottenbre children's patterns and the current magazine does have some plus sizes for girls. They also always have some cute boy patterns in every issue. Francy

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