I have been making some new clothes for my grand daughter and thought I would buy some new patterns. That was until I saw how expensive paper patterns have become. The cost of a dress pattern for a child 1 - 4 years of age was $24.00. I can buy a little dress all complete for less than $10.00 at Target and at the rate kids grow if you add the cost of fabric and time to the pattern cost it would be well over the $50.00 mark.
Then I came across this book in my local book store. Cost $29.95.
There are 24 different patterns is sizes 2 - 10 years
They are basic styles that are easy to make. As I am an experienced sewer I don't really need the instructions but they are clear and easy to follow.
Monique is only 1 year old so these are a bit big but she will grow quickly and I will have them sewn ready for her in advance. Not only that, I'm sure the patterns will be useful to make clothes for some of my nieces children as well. I'm very pleased with this purchase.
Paper patterns have got rather pricey, haven't they. Hardly surprising that some people have given up on making their own clothes!
Posted by: Rachel | February 28, 2012 at 02:51 AM
Especially with all the cheap clothes from Asia.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | February 28, 2012 at 08:00 AM