Gina Ellis, Trek Sewing Chair from the 2nd ward, has made a few Thursday nights available to help those who need sewing done. Give her a call by Wed. night and you can come by her home for a sew-in on Thursday. She’s amazing!
Contact Info: 801.726.7625
She'll be available during the day 10 - 12, and 7 - 9 p.m.
She has machines, cutting areas, etc., so you just need to bring your fabric, thread and other supplies.
Figuring yardage is pretty simple and any of the clerks at JoAnn's or other fabric stores will give you help if you ask.
Bloomers: Measure from waist to top of foot, double that number. Now divide that number by 36 and that is the yardage you will need. You will also need 1/4" elastic to put in the legs and 3/4" to put in the waist. One pkg of each would be enough for 1 pair of bloomers.
If you don't wish to make bloomers just pick up a couple pair of pajama pants at WalMart and a pkg of 1/4" elastic and that will give you great bloomers for little work.
Skirts: Measure from waist to ankle, double that number. Now divide that number by 36 and this is the yardage you will need. This formula for the skirt will work great for small to medium girls. If you are a size 12 or larger, triple the measurement you got from waist to ankle and then divide that by 36. This will give extra fullness needed. You will also need 1 pkg of 3/4" non roll elastic and thread to match.
Apron: All girls should be able to get their apron, pockets, and tie out of 1 1/2 yards. Pick a fabric that isn't a really light color, as it's going to get dirty. Thread to match.
There are also apron patters online:
http://web.archive.org/web/20070817074529/http://home.mindspring.com/~angeliakay/id2.html
http://www.mormontrek.net/Pack/PDF/Aprons.pdf
