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Ava started the topic making a blouse from the block in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 8 years ago
If you want to make a blouse similar to the butterfly blouse style, do you just extend the bodice more into an A line from the building block book? I see there is a option to change the back to one similar to the butterfly blouse. Hoping to do a blouse with a bell sleeve, just want to get an idea of the proportions of the blouse compared to the…[Read more]
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Rebecca Ark became a registered member 8 years ago
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago
My seam ripper fell to the floor
I just heard a knock at the door
I never get peace
For sew/stress release
And I definitely need it some more!New one:
Oh why is this fabric so blue?
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic Bistro dress in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress 8 years ago
@lisachawk so sorry to hear about your difficulties with the pattern.
That definitely sounds like something is off. Are you working with a digital copy of this pattern? If so, be sure to check the scale measurements on the copy you printed to make sure that it has been printed true to scale. You also might want to check the finished measurements…[Read more]
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rebecca replied to the topic Bistro dress in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress 8 years ago
Wow. *muslin draft. Auto-correct not always helpful ok these iPhones.
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rebecca replied to the topic Bistro dress in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress 8 years ago
Ugh. So frustrating when that happens!! It’s happened to me. The best I can suggest is to look at the “finished garment” measurements and see what size is best for your body, plus ease. And sew and Muslim draft — to get the right fit.
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Lisa started the topic Bistro dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago
I made the Bistro dress with short sleeves in a size 8 and it was so small! It was more like a size 4. It fit my sons girlfriend who is tiny. The arms were so tight on me? It doesn’t look like the arm size changes much on other sizes? Any suggestions? The picture below is of my sons girlfriend not me.
Thank you
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Lisa started the topic Bistro dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago
I made the Bistro dress with short sleeves in a size 8 and it was so small! It was more like a size 4. It fit my sons girlfriend who is tiny. The arms were so tight on me? It doesn’t look like the arm size changes much on other sizes? Any suggestions? The picture below is of my sons girlfriend not me.
Thank you
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Cozette Morstein became a registered member 8 years ago
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Tamara replied to the topic In between sizes in the forum liesl + co: soho shorts + skirt 8 years ago
Hi @thesimpson5 I think you are on the right track. Even though I have always had the opposite issue of having to go out a size over going in a size. The method is just the same, gradually take the line into the 4 from the waist. Although, because it is a pleated style there will be volume when sitting etc as part of the design, you could try just…[Read more]
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thesimpson5 replied to the topic Fitting help in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 8 years ago
Yes, I had the same drag line from the shoulder. I pulled out my Fit for Real People book to take a look at how to fix it, but haven’t tried it yet. I’m so glad to see it worked well for you!
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thesimpson5 replied to the topic Fitting help in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 8 years ago
Yes, I had the same drag line from the shoulder. I pulled out my Fit for Real People book to take a look at how to fix it, but haven’t tried it yet. I’m so glad to see it worked well for you
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Karin replied to the topic Fitting help in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 8 years ago
Thanks so much for the suggestions! I went up a cup size and did a small square shoulder adjustment and it fits much better.
I’ve sewn lots of clothes for my kids but this is my first attempt to make something that actually fits me – I’m excited to cut into the pretty fabric now that the muslin fits.
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thesimpson5 started the topic In between sizes in the forum liesl + co: soho shorts + skirt 8 years ago
I’m getting ready to make my first SoHo skirt. I measure a 6 for the waist and a 4 for the hips. What’s the best way to make this adjustment? After looking at the front pattern piece, I’m thinking maybe grade from a 6 at the waist to a 4 along the pocket edge line. Anyone else made this adjustment with some advice to offer? Thanks in advance!
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mlinton started the topic Swing set with jersey knit? Or with shorts underneath? in the forum oliver + s: swingset 8 years ago
Anyone seen or done some customizations with the swing set skirt? I’m brainstorming & trying to match my 4 year olds strong opinions with her desire to get something momma-made. (Her little sister gets most of the sewing attention since she doesn’t complain about whatever I want to make.)
I’m thinking about trying this with a knit fabric. I think…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Fitting help in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 8 years ago
The upper bust/full bust thing works great for some people and not at all for others, unfortunately. It’s a general guideline that helps a lot of people to get a good fit, but if you’re wearing a DDD bra then clearly you’re not an A/B. From what I can see in the photos it looks like you’re getting a good fit. This is a loose-fitting shirt, so it…[Read more]
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Karin started the topic Fitting help in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 8 years ago
I am having difficulty getting the classic shirt to fit me properly. I started out by taking my measurements (H: 40, W: 31, B:37, UB: 35)
Since the different between UB and B is only 2″ I started with the size 10A/B (although I had my suspicions this wouldn’t work well since I wear a 32DDD bra and have lots of trouble finding button up tops…[Read more] -
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