The pattern
was to be this Project Runway Simplicity Pattern. Looks good enough, right? Not so much…the pattern comes in a size that
fits the oldest 2—size 10. Then there
are the middle 2—size 5s, and a toddler—size 2.
The smallest the pattern comes in is a size 8. Anyway, on to measure all the girls, because
part of making them clothes, is making sure they fit. Side note:
the kids really don’t grow around too much, they just grow taller. At least this group does. 
Doesn't everyone throw the scraps on the floor as the pattern gets cut out? You should see the floor as I sew...
The oldest 2 dresses go together pretty
easy. I made a change to put an exposed
zipper in the back, and ¾ sleeves.
Easter is early and it’s still cold.
Now what to do with the middles???
And I’m not going to think of making the little yet. I get a pattern that is a straighter dress in
the right size, but have to figure out how to do the pocket, and even where to
place the pocket. Then, to do the same
with a baby size. YIKES!! Then one middle and the toddler are in
Alabama, and need short sleeves. It’s
already hot there. We went to visit them
for spring break. I took my machine and
could actually try the dresses on them, instead of hoping that it fits. Well, it took at least 2 adults to get the
toddler to try on the dress, and a lot of running and squawking. The dresses even got finished before Easter
and they turned out real cute. I decided
to put the doll dresses off to do later due to my serger croaking…
Here are the dresses- each family has their own pop of color, and the girls LOVE the pockets..
Looking at a frog-- see the zippers?
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