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Refined Finish for Bodice Lining
Susan talks about how to finish your bodice lining with a more refined look. This is a great option for when your bodice is smocked. The pattern highlighted in this video is the Reese bubble but works with any partially lined patterns such as: Piper, Charlie, April, Ruthie, Lee, Mary De, Olivia. Click the printer icon below for printable version.


Pocket Posies Piper with Sleeves
An adorable Piper bubble with sleeves is a great choice for the chilly winter months. We used the Ruthie long sleeve with the Piper bubble to complete this look. You will need to adjust your armhole, see this blog post about adding sleeves to a sleeveless pattern! Shop the Look Pattern: Piper Fabric: Pocket Posies Blue by Figo Fabrics Lining/Piping: Taffy Gingham Buttons: 1/2" Decorative Plastic Buttons White Snaps: Kam Snaps Teal *Available at childrenscornerstore.com


Festive Village Piper
A precious Piper bubble in a festive Liberty Fabrics cotton fabric. A perfect opportunity to use a favorite seasonal print. Shop the Look Pattern: Piper Fabric: Festive Greetings Festive Village C by Liberty Fabrics x Riley Blake Lining/Piping: Hot Pink Gingham Buttons: Square Plastic Buttons Blue Snaps: Kam Snaps Blue *Available at childrenscornerstore.com while supplies last. Designed by Cathy Jones Click the printer icon below for printable version.


As Seen On the Cover: Piper
Piper is a fully-lined bubble featuring soft ruffles, perfect for everything from playdates to tea parties. The bodice can be customized with a smocked insert where it gathers on a raised waist. The bubble buttons in the back with a wrap-around facing for a couture finish complete with a continuous bound placket. It features elastic casings at the legs with snaps or buttons at the crotch. Complete the look with an optional sash for an extra touch of sweetness. Smocking Desig


Tulip Smocked Piper Bubble
These smocked tulips have us smitten. Use our Piper bubble in the smocked view to complete this look. We know this will be on your project list in no time. Shop the Look Pattern: Piper Fabric/Piping: Taffy Gingham 1/16" and Gingham Taffy Piping by Fabric Finders Smocking Plate: Tulip Garden by Ellen McCarn on a Pleated Insert DMC Floss: 603, 703, 3716, 3766 (Purchase Match Your Floss and note numbers.) Buttons: 1/2" Decorative Buttons White Snaps: White Open Ring Elastic


How to Install Grippers
Attaching grippers to finish a baby bubble or romper doesn't have to be scary! Melissa shows you some quick tricks that will make this finishing step a breeze. Children's Corner Patterns that may be closed with grippers: Alex , Bailey , Harper , Johnny , Jamie . Supplies SnapSetter tool (Melissa shows the Dritz brand, either work well) Stuff It Snaps (Size 16) Click the printer icon below for printable version.
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