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Pattern companies with boutique patterns for tweens?
hibernialass   Advanced NJ Member since 2012 Posts: 8	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/6/12 2:18 PM Hello! I have been looking for boutique patterns to make clothes for my daughter and am disappointed in the fact that there are TONS of these patterns out there for little girls, but not so many size 7 and up. My daughter wears a 7 now. I was wondering if any of you could guide me toward some pattern companies with boutique-looking patterns for big girls/tweens? Any and all help is most appreciated!
diane s   Intermediate OR USA Member since 2002 Posts: 3346	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/6/12 9:49 PM Have you ever used a Farbenmix pattern, they have the boutique look. They're from Germany and go up to size 12. A nice way to test the waters is with their book, 'Sewing Clothes Kids Love' It includes 10 patterns and lots of color photos. I found my copy at Joanns. Here's a shop that carries their patterns and lots of others Banberry Place ------ My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
hibernialass   Advanced NJ Member since 2012 Posts: 8	Login to reply to this post In reply to diane s Like this post Date: 2/6/12 9:59 PM Thanks so much! I've never tried any of their patterns but will definitely look for the book you recommend. I greatly appreciate it!
Sandra T Intermediate ON CANADA Member since 2005 Posts: 92	Login to reply to this post In reply to hibernialass Like this post Date: 2/6/12 10:03 PM You might want to take a look at Jalie patterns. Each pattern contains from toddler to adult sizes.
jenleeC   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 2011 Posts: 471	Login to reply to this post In reply to hibernialass Like this post Date: 2/6/12 10:11 PM There is a recent thread entitled "The Tween Dilemma" and there are lots of good suggestions there so I will direct you to that thread rather than repeat here! Personally I have found some of the McCalls and Burda patterns to be a bit more fashion forward for tweens once they move beyond the 'little girl' styles. I have made McCalls 6275, Burda 9516 and a scaled down version of the top from McCalls 6287 with success for my 11 year old. These are not 'boutique' companies of course, but I find my DD likes the styles. Some of the boutique company patterns are gorgeous but just too frilly for her tastes. Recently I made a simple Circle skirt for DD that was a great success and very easy to do. HTH -- Edited on 2/6/12 10:13 PM -- -- Edited on 2/6/12 10:14 PM -- ------ Jenny, Perth, WA
hibernialass   Advanced NJ Member since 2012 Posts: 8	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sandra T Like this post Date: 2/7/12 11:33 AM Thanks very much! I'm starting a list... =)
hibernialass   Advanced NJ Member since 2012 Posts: 8	Login to reply to this post In reply to jenleeC Like this post Date: 2/7/12 11:34 AM Thank you so much for linking to the other thread and for all your great suggestions! I appreciate it so very much. I'm really excited now and trying to avoid smacking down $100 for patterns in one big shopping spree now. lol! Thanks again!
hibernialass   Advanced NJ Member since 2012 Posts: 8	Login to reply to this post In reply to diane s Like this post Date: 2/7/12 11:45 AM Diane, F.Y.I., I checked out the site that you linked and the Farbenmix patterns were good, but I also LOVED the Abacadabra patterns there, which will also fit. I haven't had a chance to look at others yet, but I wanted to thank you again. I'm so excited and relieved. =)
Kathi R   Intermediate USA Member since 2005 Posts: 1939 PR Weekend Volunteer	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/12 11:53 AM Take a look at Oliver + S --- I just bought 3 of their patterns and I just love the details. ------ 2009: bought 140 yards, used 184 yards, net increase in volunteer fabric 44 yards ... total stash 385
hibernialass   Advanced NJ Member since 2012 Posts: 8	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/12 12:49 PM Thanks, Kathi. I had seen the Oliver + S patterns and showed them to my daughter, but she felt like they were too plain. She really likes the more funky, boutique-looking styles. This is not to say that all her clothes are funky, etc. But she likes it when the things that mama sews for her make her go WOW! lol!

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