oliver and s patterns for children are adorable, especially the lullaby layette which includes a romper and matching jacket, highly recommend this pattern. `Purl Bee also have a free sun bonnet which is beautiful, especially when made in liberty fabric.
Lovely romper. Rompers are great for when they are crawling so then will be the time to make the gorgeous tie one. Lovely makes and ideas. I think the leaf fabric would make lovely shorts but with a plain top as you only have 2 m. One idea would be to use some of the leaf fabric to make accents on a top, either a bias trim or pocket edging etc. making them a set. Or the other way round. Just an idea though. 🤗
I have the Southport Dress pattern since it was launched. And I still haven’t made it, I keep looking at it and putting it back, I think the Sauve dress looks a good thrown on frock. Lovely the baby makes…
Oh my word,,, you will have such fun sewing for grandchildren!! Especially, little girls. I make loads of stuff for mine and also knit lots. I don’t make anything for myself anymore as it’s not at all cost effective. I prefer to buy good quantity garments which are much more ‘ up to date’ Xx
Ohh Rachel the romper just gorgeous 💕 Hope you have a wonderful weekend with Layla enjoy the cuddles😍 I’ve sent for the hemmer !! I bought the blue fabric from Minerva it’s lovely we do have a boyes but not seen it in there not decided what to make with it yet🤔 but I love it! And love the hair tie definitely suits you! We have a 1940’s weekend near us in Haworth I was looking for a hair tie pattern perfect 👍 Perfect Saturday morning a new vlog from you, and the Northern soul sisters, feet up cup of tea! Xxxxxx
Absolutely love your makes. The Liberty romper is too cute for words! I think the headscarf looks lovely. It is so interesting to hear you say that the Southport would look better with a normal belt. I usually find that, too. And can I just say again that it is really useful to me when you give your honest review of patterns. I have learned a lot from you! Have a lovely family weekend! PS. I think the leaves fabric would be great for an oversized shirt :)
I made the Southport and felt frumpy in it as well! Being a tall lady like you, you would think it would suit. I also felt that the front bodice is too wide and tends to bulge out.
I'm the same about the Southport! Makes me feel a bit like an overstuffed couch!! My go to in KL was the SOI Ultimate shift (lengthened to the knee)and the Sew House 7 Sauvie! They both make me feel quite elegant! I loved the headscarf, you could also wear it with the tie at the back, would give a lovely 70s vibe? Adore the Layla bits, Liberty is SO gorgeous for baby clothes, so soft! Edited to add.... TOTALLY influenced and bought the Jenn Hogg hemmer as the ones i have don't have the curved edge!! Genius little tweak!
Lovely to catch up with you Rachel and see some of your makes. The baby romper is so cute and love all the Liberty fabrics. Thanks for sharing the free Atelier Scammit pattern. I’ve been looking for a top like that so I’m going to go and download it right now! The fabrics from Boyes are amazing too ❤
Hello Rachel, am thinking the tie of your headscarf ties at the nape of the neck and the widest part is at the top of the forehead. Agree with you about the tie at the back for Bub’s romper. Lovely fabric 🥰
Enjoy your time with Layla and Brontë! I love the Taylor Romper by Children’s Corner. I love sewing for my grandchildren and both Charlie and I look forward to the times we get to watch the children and give our children a break. The beauty of being a young grandparent is having lots of energy for the littles. I have a Clover hot hemmer and love that it grips the fabric a little. I also use a home made hemmer where I measured out different increments on a Manila file folder which is great for longer lengths and makes hemming so much quicker.
Oh thank you so much for popping over Rachel, Love the hair scarf and think it’ll look amazing with your lovely hair. I can’t get over how it’s grown so long so quickly. See you soon Jx
I agree with you about the belt on the first dress.If you have enough fabric it would be lovely to make matching hats.Have you seen the headbands the baker that sews makes?They look really great.I like your the headbands but I found unless you secure them with kirby grips they slide off.The last outfit looks fab.
I think your dress looks great. You are right about belting it. That will make all the difference and still be a cool comfortable dress on a hot summer day. Making baby clothes is so much fun. We had a surprise Grandbaby during Covid. My 40 year old daughter had the shock of her life and is having a ball being a Mom with her equally socked hubby. One thing I would say, the patter with buttons and tie at the back are going to be very uncomfortable as babies sleep on their backs for SIDS reasons. The fabrics you chose are very cute. Your coordinated set is really nice. I like coordinated sets because you can wear them as separates too.
Gorgeous makes. As always lovely! I think the Southport looks nice on you but I did know what you meant. I gave up on it. I think it was the thick straps on it. Just didn’t suit my body shape 🤷♀️. I’d maybe put that pattern to one side and make some of the ones you know you absolutely love (like ANY of your holiday ones because they were incredible 😍😍)
What about a Nicks top for the leaves print? Either with the peplum or the blouse style in a short sleeve. I think it would look really different but something that you could dress up or down. It needs to be a top I think.
Love it all! As soon as you showed the baby pattern with the ruffles down the bodice, I thought it would make a darling little dress as well as a romper. I’m not sure, but I think even I could convert that bottom to a gathered skirt. Have fun with little Layla!
Hi Rachel, I think a belt with your Southport would bring in the waist and look lovely on you. The fabric is fabulous! ❣️ If you have the McCalls 7387, I think you might be able to get the short sleeve version in a knee length out of the gorgeous tropical leaf fabric. I just love the rompers you are making for your granddaughter! Happy sewing!
I think the fabric pattern match is lovely. I also struggle with similar styles. Mine is short waist full tummy which makes finding the C spot as in casing😂 a nightmare
Like you i felt the same way about the southport. I tried every which way to like it I ended up, putting some elastic in the waistband tie because it kept falling down as the tie loosen throughout the day, and the top never did fit me right. I ended up sending it to the charity. Too bad I thought I would really like the style. I loved the fabric. I made it in a nice rayon challis. I will not make any more dresses with similar ties in the waist. Love that you’re sewing for your granddaughter it’s so cute to see small things and fun to sew.
How cute is the romper you made so lovely. I think your dress looks fab and the head scarf looks great...I've been trying head scarfs I put them in and then pull them out thinking nope they don't suit me but I really want to wear them....think it's a confidence thing which I lack! Fabric for you co-ord is gorgeous.
Thank you for your vlog Rachel. I have made the OH me oh my Tie Strap Playsuit for my little great granddaughter who is 6mths but very petite. I have also been making her a few of the Little Lizard King Raleighs (free pattern) with frilly pants- I purchased that pattern from etsy I think it was called Lapins ruffled baby pants, and my grandaughter loved them and they are so cool with hot weather but could be worn with bodysuit too. Your romper is gorgeous. (I put my labels on the front bodice) Lucky Layla.
I made a Southport dress with a viscose fabric, but I had to down size as like you say I felt frumpy in it. My neckline seem to be too low too so I raised that slightly.
Love the fabric of the dress, and perhaps it would look better with a wider belt. When I’m not feeling particularly slim ( quite a lot these days) I reach for one of my Style Arc’s Max Tunic Dresses. Lengthened by 9” and straightened hem, and generally use poppers. Lots of variations with the yoke,and machine embroidery. Put it on and forget about it! Enjoy your evening with Layla.
I’m in love with little girl baby clothes! The romper you made is adorable. I can’t wait to see Layla in the Winnie The Pooh rompers. Lovely fabrics and garments. Hugs from Oregon.
OMG I've died and gone to 'cuteness overload heaven' that romper is just the sweetest thing having a rush of 'granny' hormones and I'm not a grandparent yet! Your dress is lush stop being so hard on yourself you look lovely Rachel. 🥰xx
I love Atlier Scammit patterns so very excited to see a free pattern. I think they excel at top patterns which are useful but have a little twist that elevates them above the basic, as the pleats on the shoulders do on yours. I think that’s the problem with your Southport. It’s very functional as a summer dress but just lacks a certain something. I agree a belt might help and, as you were showing us your coord set, I wondered if it would work better in a more structured fabric such as double gauze.
Rachel, I love the little romper you made for Layla. We have a little granddaughter who is just over 1 1/2 years and her name is Layla also! It is so much fun sewing for her. Enjoy your weekend with her. By the way, I think the headband looks very cute on you with your curls!
The Southport looks lovely. I made one a few years ago and didn't like it with the tie so put narrow elastic in instead and it worked well. Gorgeous romper!
Thanks for sharing the free top pattern Rachel, I'm going straight to the website after this! All your makes are lovely as always especially the cute romper 😍 I have a 13 month old granddaughter and I think it would be great to make a couple for her holiday. Have you tried styling the headband with the wider part on top and tying it under your hairline at the neck? Maybe it would work better for you or just give you a different look. BTW I really like your hair as you've recently been styling it. I saw the email you shared on IG stories 🤷♀I think it's great that you have the kind of hair that can be styled either way - natural waves or straight, they both suit you. xx
Hello Rachel xx watching your vlog and your patterns for the bairn x I remember having mine little in Singapore and they would wear a little outfit which consisted of romper bottoms with a tabard top x with ties at the side x (if you imagine a tabard for cleaning) if that makes sense xx anyway very cool for baby
Have you tried the McCalls 7945? I LOVE mine and it's awesome in the heat :) . That romper is so cute! oooooh I LOVE the leafy linen viscose (of course I do LOL) how about some wide leg trousers with it? The co-ord set is lovely.
Have you tried the Southport in a botanical (flowers or leaves) ? It occurred to me when watching the rest of your video that we're as used to seeing you in a flower print as you are wearing them. 😉 I'm thinking that the print you've used - while really pretty - might give it a whole different feel. Also, a separate tie belt might have a smoother look than a drawstring gathering the fabric up. You always look very comfortable in long or short floral/leafy fabrics 😍 Love the co-ord set!!
I made the shorter version of the Southport dress in a Nani Iro fabric in a uk size 12. Like you I’ve not got on with it because of the drawstring in the casing which seems to cause unnecessary bulk in the midriff area. I might see if I can remove the casing and just use a belt. Your dress fabric is lovely and the colours are great on you but it may work better with a belt on you too.
The Southport looks fabulous on you, but question, baring in mind I am a print girl… is it the print? Would you like it more if it’s in a plain? Have a fab time with your granddaughter xx
Dandelion romper - maybe adjust the button closure arrangement . Practicalities of doing up/ undoing poppers on child who is not yet sitting up … 🤔. Move closures to crotch?
"I'm sitting for my grandchild this weekend and must make a her a new outfit". That's me to a T. 😅 I agree the tie belt isn't working. A wider black would look better, but might not be as easy. Would elastic in a casing in the back or just at the sides give you the shaping but still be easy to throw on? For me, I would like it to fit a bit closer just at the neckline and might move the top 2 buttons. That might not fit the way you prefer. The fabric is just too lovely to not be worn.
It was so strange listening to you talking about your Southport dress as I was just thinking at the time that you suit anything and everything and that I would look so frumpy in that style of dress, and then you started saying you look frumpy in it! 🤷 isn’t it funny how we see ourselves and how different that is to how others see us?! I thought it looked good and that it would be amazing in the hot weather, so it might be worth wearing it around the house and garden to see if it grows on you 😊 enjoy grandparent duties, they are the best times 😊
The romper is so cute! But I don’t get this age based size system. Kids are very different sizes at any age so how is that supposed to work? And when pattern companies don’t even bother with a measurements chart, then how am I supposed to choose in the first place? Because here in Germany we have a numbered sizing system based on height (which completely ignores circumference, so the opposite to adult women sizes 🙄), so asking my friend what her daughter is currently wearing doesn’t translate at all. Sorry, it’s become a pet peeve. Moving on. I think the mustard leaves could make lovely wide legged trousers of some sort. The print would pair well with solid coloured tops, and I’m always in favour of fabric in chafing prone areas when the weather turns hot. ❤
To be honest Rachael, not too keen on the dress on you. You have some lovely dresses which I prefer. Hope I have not offended. P. S. Love the romper, so pretty.
Not that it matters, but I think the color and pattern of the jumpsuit you are wearing is too dark and doesn't suit. When you held up the fabric with the big leaves and white background with yellow bits that matched your hair it was immediately much more flattering. Even though the leaves were dark the background was light. If I had your fare coloring, would stick with light to medium colors. Just saying :)
Such a darling little romper. 🌹❤️
Love your hair like this Rachel!
Love the little romper ❤
The romper is beautiful!Hope you had a wonderful weekend! The Atelier Scammit top looks like a super idea, thank you for sharing!
I actually love the way the hair tie looks on you. You are gorgeous and so talented. ❤
oliver and s patterns for children are adorable, especially the lullaby layette which includes a romper and matching jacket, highly recommend this pattern. `Purl Bee also have a free sun bonnet which is beautiful, especially when made in liberty fabric.
Gorgeous little things! Wish mine were still tiny!!
Lovely romper. Rompers are great for when they are crawling so then will be the time to make the gorgeous tie one. Lovely makes and ideas. I think the leaf fabric would make lovely shorts but with a plain top as you only have 2 m. One idea would be to use some of the leaf fabric to make accents on a top, either a bias trim or pocket edging etc. making them a set. Or the other way round. Just an idea though. 🤗
I have the Southport Dress pattern since it was launched. And I still haven’t made it, I keep looking at it and putting it back, I think the Sauve dress looks a good thrown on frock. Lovely the baby makes…
Lovely Liberty for Layla, so cute, I think the headscarf is fab really suits you 😊
Oh my word,,, you will have such fun sewing for grandchildren!!
Especially, little girls. I make loads of stuff for mine and also knit lots.
I don’t make anything for myself anymore as it’s not at all cost effective. I prefer to buy good quantity garments which are much more ‘ up to date’
Xx
Ohh Rachel the romper just gorgeous 💕 Hope you have a wonderful weekend with Layla enjoy the cuddles😍 I’ve sent for the hemmer !! I bought the blue fabric from Minerva it’s lovely we do have a boyes but not seen it in there not decided what to make with it yet🤔 but I love it! And love the hair tie definitely suits you! We have a 1940’s weekend near us in Haworth I was looking for a hair tie pattern perfect 👍
Perfect Saturday morning a new vlog from you, and the Northern soul sisters, feet up cup of tea! Xxxxxx
Absolutely love your makes. The Liberty romper is too cute for words! I think the headscarf looks lovely. It is so interesting to hear you say that the Southport would look better with a normal belt. I usually find that, too. And can I just say again that it is really useful to me when you give your honest review of patterns. I have learned a lot from you! Have a lovely family weekend!
PS. I think the leaves fabric would be great for an oversized shirt :)
I made the Southport and felt frumpy in it as well! Being a tall lady like you, you would think it would suit. I also felt that the front bodice is too wide and tends to bulge out.
I'm the same about the Southport! Makes me feel a bit like an overstuffed couch!! My go to in KL was the SOI Ultimate shift (lengthened to the knee)and the Sew House 7 Sauvie! They both make me feel quite elegant! I loved the headscarf, you could also wear it with the tie at the back, would give a lovely 70s vibe? Adore the Layla bits, Liberty is SO gorgeous for baby clothes, so soft!
Edited to add.... TOTALLY influenced and bought the Jenn Hogg hemmer as the ones i have don't have the curved edge!! Genius little tweak!
Lovely to catch up with you Rachel and see some of your makes. The baby romper is so cute and love all the Liberty fabrics. Thanks for sharing the free Atelier Scammit pattern. I’ve been looking for a top like that so I’m going to go and download it right now! The fabrics from Boyes are amazing too ❤
Hello Rachel, am thinking the tie of your headscarf ties at the nape of the neck and the widest part is at the top of the forehead. Agree with you about the tie at the back for Bub’s romper. Lovely fabric 🥰
Loving all your makes Rachel 👌💖. Have a fabulous time with Layla 💞😁🙏
Enjoy your time with Layla and Brontë! I love the Taylor Romper by Children’s Corner. I love sewing for my grandchildren and both Charlie and I look forward to the times we get to watch the children and give our children a break. The beauty of being a young grandparent is having lots of energy for the littles. I have a Clover hot hemmer and love that it grips the fabric a little. I also use a home made hemmer where I measured out different increments on a Manila file folder which is great for longer lengths and makes hemming so much quicker.
Oh thank you so much for popping over Rachel,
Love the hair scarf and think it’ll look amazing with your lovely hair. I can’t get over how it’s grown so long so quickly. See you soon Jx
Have a lovely time with Layla.x
I do agree about your dress, its fine but you have better dresses. Love the rompers, great for useing up your left over fabrics xx
Love all your makes! Enjoy your time with your grand baby 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
The romper for your sweet granddaughter is darling. Thank you for sharing the free pattern. That is exactly what I’ve been looking for! 😊
I agree with you about the belt on the first dress.If you have enough fabric it would be lovely to make matching hats.Have you seen the headbands the baker that sews makes?They look really great.I like your the headbands but I found unless you secure them with kirby grips they slide off.The last outfit looks fab.
I really like your Southport dress..the colours suit you.
The baby romper is gorgeous.
Lovely makes, the romper is adorable. I‘m also looking for a throw on dress for at home so your thoughts on the Southport are very useful ❤
I think your dress looks great. You are right about belting it. That will make all the difference and still be a cool comfortable dress on a hot summer day. Making baby clothes is so much fun. We had a surprise Grandbaby during Covid. My 40 year old daughter had the shock of her life and is having a ball being a Mom with her equally socked hubby. One thing I would say, the patter with buttons and tie at the back are going to be very uncomfortable as babies sleep on their backs for SIDS reasons. The fabrics you chose are very cute. Your coordinated set is really nice. I like coordinated sets because you can wear them as separates too.
Love love your baby outfits❤
Gorgeous makes. As always lovely! I think the Southport looks nice on you but I did know what you meant. I gave up on it. I think it was the thick straps on it. Just didn’t suit my body shape 🤷♀️. I’d maybe put that pattern to one side and make some of the ones you know you absolutely love (like ANY of your holiday ones because they were incredible 😍😍)
What about a Nicks top for the leaves print? Either with the peplum or the blouse style in a short sleeve. I think it would look really different but something that you could dress up or down. It needs to be a top I think.
I’ve made two Oh me oh my patterns, for my granddaughters, several times. The Daisy and Sunflower dresses, they both come out lovely. X
Love it all! As soon as you showed the baby pattern with the ruffles down the bodice, I thought it would make a darling little dress as well as a romper. I’m not sure, but I think even I could convert that bottom to a gathered skirt. Have fun with little Layla!
Hi Rachel, I think a belt with your Southport would bring in the waist and look lovely on you. The fabric is fabulous! ❣️ If you have the McCalls 7387, I think you might be able to get the short sleeve version in a knee length out of the gorgeous tropical leaf fabric. I just love the rompers you are making for your granddaughter! Happy sewing!
I love the fabrics and your makes once again Rachel. The colors are beautiful. The romper for Layla is so cute. Enjoy your time with her this weekend.
I think the fabric pattern match is lovely. I also struggle with similar styles. Mine is short waist full tummy which makes finding the C spot as in casing😂 a nightmare
Like you i felt the same way about the southport. I tried every which way to like it I ended up, putting some elastic in the waistband tie because it kept falling down as the tie loosen throughout the day, and the top never did fit me right. I ended up sending it to the charity. Too bad I thought I would really like the style. I loved the fabric. I made it in a nice rayon challis. I will not make any more dresses with similar ties in the waist. Love that you’re sewing for your granddaughter it’s so cute to see small things and fun to sew.
How cute is the romper you made so lovely. I think your dress looks fab and the head scarf looks great...I've been trying head scarfs I put them in and then pull them out thinking nope they don't suit me but I really want to wear them....think it's a confidence thing which I lack! Fabric for you co-ord is gorgeous.
The “leafy” fabric from the local store looks amazing on you. The head scarf looks “sassy”. Go girl, all power to you.
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Thank you for your vlog Rachel. I have made the OH me oh my Tie Strap Playsuit for my little great granddaughter who is 6mths but very petite. I have also been making her a few of the Little Lizard King Raleighs (free pattern) with frilly pants- I purchased that pattern from etsy I think it was called Lapins ruffled baby pants, and my grandaughter loved them and they are so cool with hot weather but could be worn with bodysuit too. Your romper is gorgeous. (I put my labels on the front bodice) Lucky Layla.
Thank you so much I’ll have a look at some of those
I love the fabric of the dress you are wearing. What about a black patent belt? The little rompers are so cute, lovely fabrics 😊😊
I made 3 Southport dresses. One in a cotton blend one is a viscose and one in a chambray. I gave the cotton away as it felt frumpy .
I made a Southport dress with a viscose fabric, but I had to down size as like you say I felt frumpy in it. My neckline seem to be too low too so I raised that slightly.
Love the fabric of the dress, and perhaps it would look better with a wider belt. When I’m not feeling particularly slim ( quite a lot these days) I reach for one of my Style Arc’s Max Tunic Dresses. Lengthened by 9” and straightened hem, and generally use poppers. Lots of variations with the yoke,and machine embroidery. Put it on and forget about it! Enjoy your evening with Layla.
I’m in love with little girl baby clothes! The romper you made is adorable. I can’t wait to see Layla in the Winnie The Pooh rompers. Lovely fabrics and garments. Hugs from Oregon.
OMG I've died and gone to 'cuteness overload heaven' that romper is just the sweetest thing having a rush of 'granny' hormones and I'm not a grandparent yet! Your dress is lush stop being so hard on yourself you look lovely Rachel. 🥰xx
I love Atlier Scammit patterns so very excited to see a free pattern. I think they excel at top patterns which are useful but have a little twist that elevates them above the basic, as the pleats on the shoulders do on yours. I think that’s the problem with your Southport. It’s very functional as a summer dress but just lacks a certain something. I agree a belt might help and, as you were showing us your coord set, I wondered if it would work better in a more structured fabric such as double gauze.
Rachel, I love the little romper you made for Layla. We have a little granddaughter who is just over 1 1/2 years and her name is Layla also! It is so much fun sewing for her. Enjoy your weekend with her. By the way, I think the headband looks very cute on you with your curls!
The Southport looks lovely. I made one a few years ago and didn't like it with the tie so put narrow elastic in instead and it worked well. Gorgeous romper!
Thanks for sharing the free top pattern Rachel, I'm going straight to the website after this! All your makes are lovely as always especially the cute romper 😍 I have a 13 month old granddaughter and I think it would be great to make a couple for her holiday. Have you tried styling the headband with the wider part on top and tying it under your hairline at the neck? Maybe it would work better for you or just give you a different look. BTW I really like your hair as you've recently been styling it. I saw the email you shared on IG stories 🤷♀I think it's great that you have the kind of hair that can be styled either way - natural waves or straight, they both suit you. xx
Hello Rachel xx watching your vlog and your patterns for the bairn x I remember having mine little in Singapore and they would wear a little outfit which consisted of romper bottoms with a tabard top x with ties at the side x (if you imagine a tabard for cleaning) if that makes sense xx anyway very cool for baby
Yes I know the style you mean Linda they are lovely!
Have you tried the McCalls 7945? I LOVE mine and it's awesome in the heat :) . That romper is so cute! oooooh I LOVE the leafy linen viscose (of course I do LOL) how about some wide leg trousers with it? The co-ord set is lovely.
Have you tried the Southport in a botanical (flowers or leaves) ? It occurred to me when watching the rest of your video that we're as used to seeing you in a flower print as you are wearing them. 😉 I'm thinking that the print you've used - while really pretty - might give it a whole different feel. Also, a separate tie belt might have a smoother look than a drawstring gathering the fabric up. You always look very comfortable in long or short floral/leafy fabrics 😍 Love the co-ord set!!
The bondi dress from Tessuti is a great dress for showing off your leaf fabric
Agree with this suggestion, watch the length though as you may want to add to it but not fabric hungry at all
Yes!!!! I have made this pattern before and loved it perfect thank you!
Thanks for your vlogg my favourite dress with two meters is Maison fauve Transit dress
I made the shorter version of the Southport dress in a Nani Iro fabric in a uk size 12. Like you I’ve not got on with it because of the drawstring in the casing which seems to cause unnecessary bulk in the midriff area. I might see if I can remove the casing and just use a belt. Your dress fabric is lovely and the colours are great on you but it may work better with a belt on you too.
Have you tried the Sauvie Dress by Sew House 7 - similar to the Southport but may be a better fit
The Southport looks fabulous on you, but question, baring in mind I am a print girl… is it the print? Would you like it more if it’s in a plain?
Have a fab time with your granddaughter xx
I have no idea Bec, I’m going to try it with a wide belt and see how I feel x
Hi Rachel,what about making the saltwater slip in the leaf fabric instead?
Looks beautiful on you. Great for summer!!!
Try a wide black belt maybe
Dandelion romper - maybe adjust the button closure arrangement . Practicalities of doing up/ undoing poppers on child who is not yet sitting up … 🤔. Move closures to crotch?
"I'm sitting for my grandchild this weekend and must make a her a new outfit". That's me to a T. 😅
I agree the tie belt isn't working. A wider black would look better, but might not be as easy. Would elastic in a casing in the back or just at the sides give you the shaping but still be easy to throw on? For me, I would like it to fit a bit closer just at the neckline and might move the top 2 buttons. That might not fit the way you prefer. The fabric is just too lovely to not be worn.
You could make a bow to add to a hair clip or a bow on a hair band
How about making the Saguaro set but as shorts with that leaf print fabric.
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It was so strange listening to you talking about your Southport dress as I was just thinking at the time that you suit anything and everything and that I would look so frumpy in that style of dress, and then you started saying you look frumpy in it! 🤷 isn’t it funny how we see ourselves and how different that is to how others see us?! I thought it looked good and that it would be amazing in the hot weather, so it might be worth wearing it around the house and garden to see if it grows on you 😊 enjoy grandparent duties, they are the best times 😊
Thank you so much x
Hi Rachel, ditch it! It is frumpy and wrecks your usual gorgeous vibe xxx
Hi Rachel, if you make your shoulders narrower it would not look so frumpy, your eye would be drawn to the pretty top half xx
Sorry forgot to add I think the dress looks lovely
The romper is so cute! But I don’t get this age based size system. Kids are very different sizes at any age so how is that supposed to work? And when pattern companies don’t even bother with a measurements chart, then how am I supposed to choose in the first place? Because here in Germany we have a numbered sizing system based on height (which completely ignores circumference, so the opposite to adult women sizes 🙄), so asking my friend what her daughter is currently wearing doesn’t translate at all. Sorry, it’s become a pet peeve. Moving on. I think the mustard leaves could make lovely wide legged trousers of some sort. The print would pair well with solid coloured tops, and I’m always in favour of fabric in chafing prone areas when the weather turns hot. ❤
I agree Nimue, to be fair there might be measurements in there, I haven’t checked and I really should have while filming!
To be honest Rachael, not too keen on the dress on you. You have some lovely dresses which I prefer. Hope I have not offended. P. S. Love the romper, so pretty.
You haven’t at all Linda! I don’t like it on me either!
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Not that it matters, but I think the color and pattern of the jumpsuit you are wearing is too dark and doesn't suit. When you held up the fabric with the big leaves and white background with yellow bits that matched your hair it was immediately much more flattering. Even though the leaves were dark the background was light. If I had your fare coloring, would stick with light to medium colors. Just saying :)