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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Sweatpant modification question in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 8 years ago

Well done!
poppy_andrew replied to the topic Sweatpant modification question in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 8 years ago

Ok, I finally finished the knit pajamas. Thank you @LightningMcStitch for the support!

Here they are:

Now I have to finish the pjs for my son before he decides he’s too old!
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MamaTilney started the topic Different bust/waist/hip sizes – where to alter? in the forum liesl + co: cappuccino dress + tunic 8 years ago

I’ve got narrow shoulders with a wider waist and still wider hips. I’m shaped rather like a… Christmas tree? (Sounds so much more festive and fun than ‘triangle,’ doesn’t it?) In Liesl + Co. patterns, I’m a size 2 bust/size 6 waist/size 10 hips.

I’ve had great success blending those three sizes in the Diplomat dress, and am considering doing so…[Read more]
Kathy Anderson replied to the topic finishing seam allowances in the forum oliver + s: field trip 8 years ago

Thank you. I just looked over the directions one last time, and they do include in the “Sewing with knits” directions, to finish the seams. And my little shirt is wonderful, of course! Finished fast. Another lovely pattern.
Tamara replied to the topic finishing seam allowances in the forum oliver + s: field trip 8 years ago

Hi @grandmak

I honestly couldn’t say why! I have made the field trip raglan many times and have honestly not noticed the instructions not mentioning to finish the seams. I just go ahead and do that anyway. If you have an overlocker/ serger you can opt to use this instead of the sewing machine and this way it finishes the seams as you sew. If not…[Read more]
Kathy Anderson started the topic finishing seam allowances in the forum oliver + s: field trip 8 years ago

I just made, and am delighted with the hopscotch dress pattern, using a lovely knit designed by RAE. I’m just starting a raglan t-shirt, and I’m wondering why there are no directions to finish the seams? That was a part of each step of the dress pattern.

Thanks.
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Melissa replied to the topic Short sleeves in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress 8 years ago

Thank you so much for sharing that! It gives me a great visual. I have five little kids and long sleeves seem to always get in the way so this looks better for me.
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Addie replied to the topic Favorite fabric stores in the forum off topic 8 years ago

I bought my dupioni silk bridesmaid dress fabrics (in person but you can buy swatches) from here: https://www.thaisilks.com
Addie replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic 8 years ago

For your must have’s: one step buttonhole feature, needle down position, ability to lower feed dogs AND your price point and more… I have to recommend my sewing machine. It’s the Janome DC4030 (I have the pink ribbon edition that is no longer available but it is VERY similar to the standard DC4030). I bought it from a Janome dealer who told me…[Read more]
Addie replied to the topic Short sleeves in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress 8 years ago

I made the Gallery dress with short sleeves. Here is a picture.
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Ava replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic 8 years ago

both the skylines5 and brother innovis 700 really have all the same feet, maybe the brother has a few more that I don’t even use. but the janome is more expensive which not sure if that price difference will justify a better machine.

when you call stores that sell both get mixed suggestions. some say janome better quality,others say brother…[Read more]
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic hemming question in the forum liesl + co: cappuccino dress + tunic 8 years ago

Great! If it still doesn’t lie flat after a good pressing, maybe try hemming it again? If your machine tension is off that could make the hem wavy. I think it’s just one of those things that gets better with practice. Glad you’re having fun with it!
Melissa replied to the topic Short sleeves in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress 8 years ago

great. I was hoping it would be that easy. Thanks!
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