Once I was done with the tester, I loved it so much, I immediately envisioned another top but this time with trim at the bottom, so naturally ….I had to get that out of my head! (haha!) I tested the pattern first using this soft floral cotton and it came out absolutely lovely. It features a button hole closure in the back, a cute keyhole feature in the front and playful flutter sleeves (who doesn’t love flutter sleeves? They are adorable!). When the call went out for testers I immediately volunteered I was smitten by its modest, almost vintage, summery design. Please don’t forget to share your favorite big kid patterns in the comments.I recently had the privilege of testing the the adorable Isabella Flutter Sleeve Top by Townmouse Children’s Wear. I will have to give the knickers a try now. After the first time through I found it to be an easy pattern to repeat. The top features a gathered smocking-like bodice with flutter sleeves that are attached over the bodice. In the end the tops turned out adorable and I can see making a few more. You can use the elastic measurements and length though, based off your child’s chest measurements. The first top I made, originally intended for Fairy based on the size chart, instead worked well for Pixie with a little bit of shortening. I highly recommend using your child’s hip measurements for cutting the width of your fabric instead of going off your child’s chest measurements, otherwise it will fit at the top around the arms but then be too tight at the hips. I will say my winging it a bit turned out fine and dandy.Īs for the sizing, the top is straight cut and the sizing is based on waist measurements. I’m still not sure I would do it the way it was explained but that just may be me though (I don’t claim to be an amazing seamstress) and I greatly appreciated the reply. The top is really cute but I found the directions a bit confusing and the sizing way off if you go by your child’s chest measurements.Īs for the part that confused me, I did contact the designer and received a response fairly quickly. I used cotton prints and made size medium and extra large (with some alterations). I have only made the flutter top so far… not the knickers. It is called Knotty Knickers by Cosette’s Closet which I purchased through Dragonfly Fabrics. Not quite the range I was hoping for but it will work for this summer. I did pick up a new pattern recently that goes up to size 10. Oh, and let’s not forget the boy! I also need a new shorts pattern for my son. An awesome skirt or dress can always be paired with leggings if need be.
Keep in mind twirly girls who want playground modesty and ease of movement. Please readers share with me your favorite clothing patterns for girls sizes 8-14. The simple Elastic Gathered Waist Skirt that I used to turn out by the dozen doesn’t really work for them any more. But all of my kiddos have recently picked out fabrics requesting mom made items and I’m happy to do so but I’m not sure what to make. So moms who have issues with the tween clothing in stores have little choice in patterns as well.
I’ve also found that the patterns we love stop around size 6 or 8. Although my girls both still love a twirly skirt, they now prefer knit bottoms that allow for cartwheels and splits. When my kids were little they were quite happy in mom made skirts and shorts, but as they have gotten a bit older, they have also gotten a bit pickier.
It has been quite awhile since I’ve done much apparel sewing.
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