tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post3745154700247805007..comments2023-12-16T00:27:47.044-08:00Comments on What's Mummy Up To ...: Waste Not Want Not - Little Summer DressesWen from What's Mummy Up Tohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103240343809250540noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-66666131893062022602018-06-21T12:37:52.918-07:002018-06-21T12:37:52.918-07:00I have the same problem on my Pfaff
I have the same problem on my Pfaff<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00978481697448283803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-14064050512658438362017-04-30T14:21:57.495-07:002017-04-30T14:21:57.495-07:00hi , has anyone got any advice on shirring on a b...hi , has anyone got any advice on shirring on a brother sewing machine , ive tried everything i can think of but it isnt gathering at all ,,,ime so wanting to make this dress but my machine just isnt doing it ,, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-50630335006436333322015-11-21T13:47:18.453-08:002015-11-21T13:47:18.453-08:00Hi Aboidun Precious. I'm so happy you'll ...Hi Aboidun Precious. I'm so happy you'll be making one of these for your goddaughter. They are really great for a beginner sewist, so have fun! The ones I made here were for a baby/toddler, so I used a muslin/gauze wrap cut in half. The width for these were the full width of the wrap (about 1yard/metre) wide. This width may be OK for a 4 year old as well (depending on how big she is) as the shirring elastic is very stretchy, but you will need to lengthen the dress. I general, I would do a chest measurement, and make sure the width of the fabric is at least twice the chest measurement. Hope that helps!!Wen from What's Mummy Up Tohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103240343809250540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-21229426717801731402015-11-21T03:16:51.709-08:002015-11-21T03:16:51.709-08:00Thanks for sharing, I want to make this for my god...Thanks for sharing, I want to make this for my goddaughter. She is 4,how wide should the width be? Am a biginner.thank you so much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13459919834461551852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-21757841490927598762015-11-21T03:16:21.892-08:002015-11-21T03:16:21.892-08:00Thanks for sharing, I want to make this for my god...Thanks for sharing, I want to make this for my goddaughter. She is 4,how wide should the width be? Am a biginner.thank you so much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13459919834461551852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-88520580838659632522015-07-12T04:17:53.974-07:002015-07-12T04:17:53.974-07:00Hi Leanne, These will look gorgeous on a little 1...Hi Leanne, These will look gorgeous on a little 10-month-old. Hope you have as much fun as I did with these ones. Feel free to send me a pic when you're done. I'd love to see them!!Wen from What's Mummy Up Tohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103240343809250540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-60665879722089320682015-07-11T14:58:53.471-07:002015-07-11T14:58:53.471-07:00Thanks for sharing this this summer dress Wen I ha...Thanks for sharing this this summer dress Wen I have a 10 month old granddaughter and I am excited to make a few of these dresses for her for summer :-) :-) :-) I've never done shirring before so like you I'm really nervous.<br />Thanks LeanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-10062472699311000112015-02-09T19:09:41.537-08:002015-02-09T19:09:41.537-08:00Thankyou Wen, I am attempting to sew it now. I me...Thankyou Wen, I am attempting to sew it now. I measured my grand daughter from underarm to knee and I think the length 32cm ie just a little shorter than yours will be okay.(if it is too short, I will make some pants to go with it and she can wear it as a top LOL!!). I have an overlocker and so I am going to overlock up the back seam - I hope the shirring will hold in place :) I would love to upload a picture when I have finished but, I might need some upload instructions, as I am not sure how to do it. thankyou for your reply.- Sue (Excited Nana)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-78358575410916565822015-02-08T21:00:38.187-08:002015-02-08T21:00:38.187-08:00Hi There,
I think that the same size I made here ...Hi There,<br /><br />I think that the same size I made here (maybe with a little extra length) would still fit your granddaughter. The shirring leaves lots of growing room as it's very stretchy, so you should be OK to use the same measurements for fabric width I've used here, then just add a couple of inches or so for the length. Hope that helps. I'd love to see a pick when your dress is finished! Wen xWen from What's Mummy Up Tohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103240343809250540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-11071641124559158202015-02-08T17:18:41.278-08:002015-02-08T17:18:41.278-08:00Sorry, I mean her chest is 47cm. I can now see th...Sorry, I mean her chest is 47cm. I can now see that your sizing is in inches. Should I just add about 15cm to the chest measurement to allow for the shirring, or am I best to make the 40inch (100cm) size - Thankyou <br />I am looking forward to giving this a go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-53043671428560473042015-02-08T17:10:21.008-08:002015-02-08T17:10:21.008-08:00Hi, I would love to make this for my grand daughte...Hi, I would love to make this for my grand daughter. she is 10 months old. Her chest measurement is 42cm. Could you please guide me as to how wide would I need my fabric to be, before shirring. Should I just add another 10cm to the chest size? thankyou for your help. The dress is very cute, thanks for posting it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-58660442712714162732014-06-09T14:02:11.988-07:002014-06-09T14:02:11.988-07:00put a little shirt under it It will give the out...put a little shirt under it It will give the outfit a layered lookAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-64788755221011705332014-03-30T03:16:26.812-07:002014-03-30T03:16:26.812-07:00Oh, that's fantastic. I'm glad it worked o...Oh, that's fantastic. I'm glad it worked out for your daughter. I'd love to see a photo. Feel free to email it to me. I'm planning a post on some if the creations made by my lovely readers and if live to include your too. My email is whatsmummyupto@gmail.com. Wen from What's Mummy Up Tohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103240343809250540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-11529353593643439652014-03-29T17:08:21.541-07:002014-03-29T17:08:21.541-07:00I ama beginner sewer and I made this dress! It was...I ama beginner sewer and I made this dress! It was the 2nd dress i ever made and oh so easy!!!! Now my sister wants me to make one for her daughter. Absolutely love it! Wish I could post a picture of the completed dress! So easy to replicate even with other material and sizing too. My daught is a size 3 and itfit her perfectly with a bit of extra length. Thanks fot the great tuterial!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-9430735325512203382013-12-11T20:38:44.363-08:002013-12-11T20:38:44.363-08:00Qué bonitos vestidos y parecen muy simples de hace...Qué bonitos vestidos y parecen muy simples de hacer, justo que estoy aprendiendo con la máquina de coser y GRACIAS A TU BLOG!! I love it!!! Aquí en Argentina especialmente en La Rioja estamos en verano con 40 grados Celsius de calor!!!! Ideales para hacerle a mi bella hijita!!!! Gracias!!!! Bendiciones para tí y tu familia. VetuAlma https://www.blogger.com/profile/10342663856607675821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-69182388845147529622013-06-13T12:13:08.446-07:002013-06-13T12:13:08.446-07:00I love this! How much should the shirring "sh...I love this! How much should the shirring "shrink" the fabric in width? I'm guessing about 50%, because with a 1/2" side seam, that would reduce the fabric width by 1" of the 40", bringing it to 39" in actual fabric width, divided by 2 for shirring shrinkage is 18.5". That's a little smaller than the chest size of an average 6 month old. At that size, it would "hold" at the chest and still have plenty of room to grow because the shirring isn't that tight. My concern is for it to not be too big to start with, and expand at least a small amount when put onto my niece. There's probably a little more it would be smaller, because the shirring should be started before the 1/2" mark on each side (I'm thinking out loud here). So I need to make sure my "gauge" for shirring is about 50% in the tests. Does that sound about right?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190501523274516511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-75415257590881299112013-05-14T08:16:03.237-07:002013-05-14T08:16:03.237-07:00I love summer dresses. I just bought some really c...I love summer dresses. I just bought some really cute dresses for my girls at <a href="http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/burlingtoncoatfactory/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Burlitgon</a>. They had great prices, so I saved a lot of money on them and-- since I didn't make them myself-- they really look beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-5851000554156044462012-10-14T05:31:04.107-07:002012-10-14T05:31:04.107-07:00Hi Daniela, Thanks for reading ... hopefully you&...Hi Daniela, Thanks for reading ... hopefully you'll get a chance to try one when summer's back!!<br />Wen from What's Mummy Up Tohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103240343809250540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-43738456169015831812012-10-14T01:57:02.637-07:002012-10-14T01:57:02.637-07:00I really like those dresses! Unfortunately here in...I really like those dresses! Unfortunately here in Germany autumn just set in and it's going to be a while until I can sew one...<br /><br />Greetings from the other side of the world <br /><br />Danielalunadepanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152339877220990881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3708470085876473475.post-57092491972958847932012-10-07T17:07:38.866-07:002012-10-07T17:07:38.866-07:00Hi Wen,
I am trying to contact you regarding winn...Hi Wen,<br /><br />I am trying to contact you regarding winning some fabric through the Tutorial Exchange. I couldn't find an email address for you. Please contact me via email for details. Thanks!<br /><br />KymFabricFascinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15519022643309007832noreply@blogger.com