A new generation begins to sew!

 

One of the things I love best

is the feeling that I am helping others to learn

and enjoy sewing.

I try to encourage anyone I can

to this end.

My patterns have been streamlined

and filled with helpful tips

for this purpose, as well.

Recently a dear online sewing friend

had a precious young niece visiting her.

They spent time together playing

with the beautiful collection of dolls.

Naturally, new clothes were in order!

Doll clothes, that is!

I was gratified to hear that my friend

quickly thought of my Ezy T pattern.

Halloween fabrics were selected and sewing began.

Here is a shot of the action!

You may recall that the pattern is meant for knit fabrics.

An important note here is that the fabrics selected were

actually simple, woven cottons!

I am told this worked well, though the side seams were serged

and pressed and the armhole clearances may be just a bit snug.

I have not tried this myself but a photo does not lie!

Here is our little friend, toiling away!

(if your machine has a slower speed setting I recommend this for newbies)

with a bit of serging help here and there from her aunt

we have some happy results!

How about that for gorgeous results?

More good news!

The Ezy T goes together so quickly that two dresses

were made in a reasonable time.

how about the cute foldover elastic belts, too?

After all the sewing?

There was even time to do some adventuring…

Let’s go up to the doll room!

A great time was had by all!

I am so very glad to have had a tiny part

in this happy day of sewing and dolly play time.

If there is a youngster in your life

that might share your interest in sewing

please seize the opportunity!

I especially recommend simple patterns to begin.

The Double Take Reversible Sundress

is another Janie Carroll Designs pattern that is a great starting point.

Happy Sewing!!