Stocking Pattern for DD

You can easily create a sock or stocking pattern yourself. Trace the profile of the inside of the leg, and then convert the outside edge to a straight line. Or, just use the one I’ve made. This works best with knit/stretchy fabrics, and a ball point needle on the sewing machine. Craft shops don’t always…

sewing for DD: bustier dress

My next sewing project is a cute fantasy school uniform for Mirielle. The bustier skirt is fully lined and has LOTS of ruffles, quite happy to have found a solid ruffling technique.It needs another pass to make the bust more heart-shaped and to tidy up the back, but otherwise worked out quite smoothly.