Extending your Clothing

Purchasing handmade children's clothes is a big commitment financially, there are many mass produced cheaper alternatives on offer out there. They aren't of the same quality but sometimes the purse dictates the purchase.

Here at DSD I try and give an extra bit of growing room in all our clothes or use designs that grow with the child such as the Anna dress which easily converts to a tunic then a top.
Straight forward t-shirts and hooded tops are a little more problematic as they are shirt length already, there is however a way round it.

This was given to me by a boy who loves his Raggedy Rainbow Hooded Top but having a growth spurt has meant the length is just too short now.

He had requested extending colours of yellow and green.

A quick measure and spin on the overlocker - with matching rainbow thread - and the top is extended so it will last until the next growth spurt or maybe 2.

This can easily be achieved at home by using a zig zag stitch on your sewing machine or you are welcome to send it in to me and I can extend it for you. Extensions can be put onto sleeves, bodies, leggings etc.
This extends the life of your clothing and makes that original expenditure on a handcrafted item worth it.

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