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cygne2 started the topic Forest Cape sans lining in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

I just received the fabric for my Forest Cape and am surprised to find it is double-sided. Both sides of the wool blend are soft (child friendly) and attractive, so I’ve decided to forego lining the cape. I think I could put the interface between the layers of wool and bind the raw edges. My question is, what to do about the neck facing?

Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Interfacing question in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

That’s great to hear, @with-love-heidi! My mom made one with a laminate that she’s been using for a long time, too. I need to find time to make one for myself!

Johanna Töpel started the topic Skirt packed – Questions in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 9 years ago

Hi,
I love this book, but there are a two basic things I don´t understand and it id driving me crazy.

Question 1: On page 47, section 33 it says “The top edge of the placked and the fabric near the slash line will match at the outer edges”. How can they match? The placked is 1.5″ wide and one fourth of that is 3/8″. 1/4″ (from section 30) and…[Read more]

with love Heidi replied to the topic Interfacing question in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

I’ve used fusible with good results. I made a wallet with fusible last January and it is still going strong with daily use.

Anna replied to the topic Interfacing question in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Thanks!

Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Interfacing question in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

No, it’s fine. I prefer the sew-in interfacing for this project, but if you have fusible and want to use it go ahead. Enjoy!

Anna started the topic Interfacing question in the forum about the forums 9 years ago

The Have It All Wallet pattern calls for extra firm woven sew-in interfacing. I only have extra firm fusible. Is there a reason not to just sew in the fusible instead of fusing it? Thanks.

Anna started the topic Interfacing question in the forum about the forums 9 years ago

The Have It All Wallet pattern calls for extra firm woven sew-in interfacing. I only have extra firm fusible. Is there a reason not to just sew in the fusible instead of fusing it? Thanks.

Anna started the topic Interfacing question in the forum about the forums 9 years ago

The pattern calls for extra firm woven sew-in interfacing. I only have extra firm fusible. Is there a reason not to just sew in the fusible instead of fusing it? Thanks.

Lisa replied to the topic Bento Tee Dress Alterations in the forum liesl + co: bento tee 9 years ago

Thanks for the idea, I think I will try this with the Lunch Box to make a dress for my daughter! I bet it will be very cute!

SarahGreen replied to the topic Has Anyone added belt/sash to culottes in the forum oliver + s: lunch box tee + culottes 9 years ago

Sorry, I don’t have dimensions. I’m guessing you might have already come up with something, but I think an obi/kimono-style belt would be adorable with the culottes.

Enbee replied to the topic Where to buy material in the forum oliver + s: field trip 9 years ago

I made a pair of these out of supplex – nylon fabric that many RTW hiking pants are made of. I ordered from Rockywoods fabric, but you might also look at Rose City Textiles (they have more choices). That’s a very specific type of RTW look that may or may not be to an 11-year-olds taste, but both stores do sell swatches. And I found the supplex…[Read more]

Tara replied to the topic Where to buy material in the forum oliver + s: field trip 9 years ago

Thank you Tamara! That totally helps. Will check those out.
Good to know about samples, that will help him decide.

And being that I had always wanted rtw looking clothes when my mom/grandma sewed for me, I totally get it and yes will pretty much do what it takes to perfect the look. Thankful to have the support here.

Tamara replied to the topic Where to buy material in the forum oliver + s: field trip 9 years ago

Hi Tara (@4dfamily98)

Would he like them in denim? If so you could try Threadbare fabrics – they have cone denim which is a high quality denim, both rigid and stretch.

Otherwise you could try Fabric.com. They have twill, corduroy and other pant weight fabrics that may be suitable. Samples can be requested which would be helpful.

I understand!…[Read more]

Tamara replied to the topic Where to buy material in the forum oliver + s: field trip 9 years ago

Hi Tara (@4dfamily98)

Would he like them in denim? If so you could try Threadbare fabrics – they have cone denim which is a high quality denim, both rigid and stretch.

Otherwise you could try Fabric.com. They have twill, corduroy and other pant weight fabrics that may be suitable. Samples can be requested which would be helpful.

I understand!…[Read more]

Tara started the topic Where to buy material in the forum oliver + s: field trip 9 years ago

Hi~

I am looking for some good quality material to make these cargo pants. We checked out JoAnn’s and didn’t find anything suitable. I am looking both for a shop online or local, I live in the US. Also, what is the type of material you have found success with? I will be making for an 11-year-old boy who wants the pants to look store bought. He is…[Read more]

Marsha Ratzel replied to the topic Printing PDF Patterns in the forum oliver + s: bubble dress 9 years ago

I’m so excited to find that, once I looked through my whole Picnic Blouse PDF, there was a single sheet pattern option. You know where you have it printed off at a copy shop.

While I’d love layers for each size (tough and expensive to produce I’m betting), this option is fantastic too. I will print it off and then trace the size I need. I HATE…[Read more]

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