Shirt pattern, dress pattern?

Posted by Johanna Gibson on May 12, 2007, 8:08 am

Hello,
I am looking for a cute but simple (and easy) pattern for a
shirt, for a 2-year-old boy. I would prefer one that had a nice
collar and long sleeves. Any recommendations?
I'm also searching for a cute but simple pattern for a dress, for a
2-year-old girl. Any recommendations for that one?

Thanks!

-- Jo in Scotland

Posted by Patti S on May 12, 2007, 10:36 am

Hi Jo
"Kwik Sew" has some darling baby and children's patterns. I've used
"Kwik Sew" patterns, though never for clothing, and I'm pleased with how
simple they are. Sew Thankful carries many, many Kwik Sew patterns, and
they ship overseas. Take a look at this link, and see if there's
anything that suits you. HTH.

Baby and Children's Wearables & Gift Patterns at Threads, patterns,
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Address:
http://www.sewthankful.com/BabiesAndChildren.html

Patti in Seattle

Posted by Polly Esther on May 12, 2007, 10:57 am

Jo, you'll want to be paying attention when choosing a pattern. Many of
them are for knits only and just won't work well for a woven fabric. And do
pay attention to your choice of fabric. Mama's Not going to thank you if
you select something that wants to be ironed. Polly

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Posted by Kay Lancaster on May 12, 2007, 5:42 pm

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Johanna, if you're going to be sewing for these kids often, you might want
the KwikSew books "Sewing for Toddlers" and "Sewing for Children".
These books have both the basic patterns for all sizes and sewing
instructions for both knits and wovens, and lots of ideas on
how to make all sorts of changes to the basics for different looks.
"Toddlers" covers roughly ages 1-4 (chest 20-23"), "Children" 4-12
(chest 24-30"). http://www.kwiksew.com then pick catalogue and then
books, or check the titles on Amazon.com and you can poke around inside
the books a bit. Try ebay or one of the online secondhand stores for
copies if you're on a budget -- just make sure the "master patterns"
are included.

I don't think I've ever met a Kwiksew pattern that didn't sew well.

Kay

Posted by Ann Eales on May 27, 2007, 3:45 pm

Hi Kay,
I have only used 1 Kwick Sew for a ladies jacket and it turned out huge, I
am not experienced dressmaker so just though it was me. Maybe I should have
tried a smaller pattern, do they sew out large?
Ann

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