Wee Care Sew Along 2 - Cutting Out & Sleeves

[@dianejolma8834]

I am so happy to have found you. Goodness, it’s such a relief to get such wonderful, quality instructions. I am new to heirloom sewing and have had it in my mind for some years now that I want to make gowns for the hospitals. I’m now retired and it’s time to do some important sewing. Thank you so much!

[@TheJoyfulCottage]

GLAD we can use poly/cotton for beautiful Madeira hem!!!

[@kathyssewingstudio]

Yes! I do it all the time!!!

[@alicemiddleton9470]

Again thank you for this tutorial. I have made a bunch of them. The little dress shown at the beginning of this part of the tutorial shows a bound sleeve rather than the smocked one. What measurement did you use for it? I am assuming it is a small size. Thank you for your help. Alice Middleton

[@kathyssewingstudio]

I'm sorry - I no longer have that gown as it's already been donated. I probably used a "best guess" measurement based on the size of the gown made.

[@luzmaryrodriguez111]

Muy lindo video

[@alicemiddleton9470]

Thank you for this tutorial. I have found a new outlet for sewing with these Wee Care gowns. How long is the skirt on this dress? I have been using the pattern from A&E and it is much shorter. Also how long is the binding for the bound sleeve hem?

[@kathyssewingstudio]

The gowns are cut exactly as the pattern indicated. It is the SAGA pattern.

[@susansnow4258]

Where May I find your instructions on how to make a placket on a bishop dress with room for buttons and buttonholes???? Please!

[@kathyssewingstudio]

I sell the instructions in my Etsy shop - www.etsy.com/listing/868921681/making-a-ready-to-smock-bishop-dress-pdf?ref=shop_home_recs_38&crt=1

[@noniehoffman235]

Can you sew the lace on the sleeves before you pleat?

[@kathyssewingstudio]

You can try if you like. I have never been as pleased with the results because the rolled/whipped seam doesn't want to feed the same as the single layer of fabric.