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I was planning to make a simple jumper for a 2T girl and i had no redi-patterns i liked so i found this simple jumper online with these sewing instructions.

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i read the instructions it seemed like there might be asimpler re-ordering to make the sewing simpler (not that i thinkthe instructions are incorrect) they just seem long/tedious. I was thinking ... that it seems like it would be simpler to sew the bottom to the top if i gather the jumper skirt part while it is flat (not sewn all round) and then attach it to the jumper top while it is flat and sew that seam first then sew up the back seam then button plackets etc..

hopefully that makes sense ?

anyone have time to look and give an opinion/idea on simplifying the instructions ?

TIA robb

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robb
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Looking at it, that's probably how I'd do it as it's easier with tiny garments to sew as much flat as possible. I'd try to complete everything else, even the buttonholes and the hem, before completing the back seam.

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Kate XXXXXX

I agree with Kate on sewing as much flat as possible; saves time, and many times is so much easier. Beautiful pattern for a 2-year old. Emily

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Emily Bengston

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Thanks for the help and reply Kate.

I guess as an amateur i am motivated to find the simplest way to do a project rather than the quickest.

anyways here is a link to my practice outfit a "batik jumper" my fun version of the "muslin jumper".

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post more progress as it occurs.thanks again for the help robb

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robb

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time, and many

Thanks for the help and reply Emily.

unfortuneately i am not using that fabric ... yet

but here are some pics of my muslin / **batik jumper ** :)

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slightly more fun than muslin to me robb

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robb

I like it; of course blue is one of my favorite colors. You might be surprised how nice it will look all finished and the little girl with will have 2 dresses, different colors & fabrics. Emily

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Emily Bengston

Thanks again for the tips Kate and Emily.

I finished a Batik version here are the shared pics ...

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soon as i can get my *model* to cooperate i will add thatphoto too

robb

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robb

Beautiful job and I'm certain the "Angel" will be so excited to wear it; the older children get, the more they love "Mommy-made" or "Grandma-made" clothes till they're teens and want jeans & tee shirts. Been there, done that, with 3 DDs and 3 DGDs. The 10-year old DGD still likes Grandma to sew for her, but the others stopped years ago. Emily

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Emily Bengston

That is so pretty Robb. You did a great jog. Juno

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Juno B

I don't know what your "real" fabric is, Robb, but it must be stunning if you consider this the practice version. This one is beautiful!

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Pogonip

Thanks Juno, I just exercised more patience than usuall. robb

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robb

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> as soon as i can get my *model* to cooperate i will add that> > photo too> > robb

stunning

beautiful!

It was an experiment/accident that worked out in my favor.

The real fabric is suppose to be a fine corduroy (as it is getting colder) with small apples motif. Another possibility is a fall/autum sunflower print on bottom weight cotton.

I have no eye for fabric/color/prints/patterns and the clothes they might make but i like trying.

thanks again robb

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robb

Dear Robb,

Your recipient will be delighted with both the "practice" jumper and the "real" one. Lucky girl.

Teri

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