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

I made a version of the culottes but more as a wide leg pant for my 7yo. She wants a fabric jeweled belt as featured on the blog a while ago. But I really think adding a large attached sash that could be tied into a large bow would look great with a cropped cardi or tucked in tee. Anyone have dimensions for a sash belt for a 7/8 kids size?
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Adding organza to skirt in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 9 years ago

Hi @joslyn sorry for the delay in any reply.
Do you mean adding a gathered ruffle of organza to the lining, which will then show below the skirt hem?
Here’s how I would do that:
Calculate depth of ruffle – work out how much you want to see below the dress. Add 1/2 to 3/4 for a narrow or rolled hem.
Then add another 2 inches so that you can attach…[Read more]
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mcholley1 replied to the topic Bento Tee Dress Alterations in the forum liesl + co: bento tee 9 years ago

Thanks for the reassurance. I can’t wait to cut a few more. I felt like I was secretly at work in my pajamas all day. I think I’ve found my winter uniform!
joslyn replied to the topic Correct dress photo? in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 9 years ago

I see it now – thank you!!!

I am making my 6 year old a dress with a dropped waist, long puffed sleeves and a flared a-line skirt. Your instructions for the pattern modifications are so clear and easy to follow. I am going to fully line it and add an invisible zipper. The top is black silk and the bottom darkish red stretchy velvet. I am…[Read more]
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Bento Tee Dress Alterations in the forum liesl + co: bento tee 9 years ago

Looks like you did it perfectly! A boxy dress with dropped shoulder is going to have a boxy fit. Thus the lines. It’s normal for this style. The dress looks great on you!
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Correct dress photo? in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 9 years ago

That’s the right photo, @joslyn. You can see the full worksheet for the dress on page 20, including a sketch of the skirt on that particular dress–it’s added to an empire waist in this instance.
joslyn started the topic Adding organza to skirt in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 9 years ago

Thanks for your help. I am making a Christmas dress for my daughter. I plan to use the flared a-line silhouette with a fully lined bodice and skirt. I am thinking of adding a short layer of ruffled organza to the outside layer of the lining. Does anyone have any experience doing this – and any advice?
joslyn started the topic Correct dress photo? in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 9 years ago

Hi
I am loving your book! I am in the planning stages of my daughters Christmas dress and I am looking at page 89- flared skirt with princess seams. I think the photograph that is included is the wrong one. In my book it is the blue dress with a navy polka dot yoke and ruffled cap sleeves. Can you tell me which picture is supposed to go there?
Thanks
joslyn started the topic Correct dress photo? in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 9 years ago

Hi
I am loving your book! I am in the planning stages of my daughters Christmas dress and I am looking at page 89- flared skirt with princess seams. I think the photograph that is included is the wrong one. In my book it is the blue dress with a navy polka dot yoke and ruffled cap sleeves. Can you tell me which picture is supposed to go there?
Thanks
mcholley1 replied to the topic Bento Tee Dress Alterations in the forum liesl + co: bento tee 9 years ago

Try again!
mcholley1 started the topic Bento Tee Dress Alterations in the forum liesl + co: bento tee 9 years ago

I extended the length of the bento tee to make a dress. I also narrowed the sleeves at the side seams.

1)Is there a better way to narrow the sleeves?

2)Is it possible to do something about these drag lines and maintain the boxy look or am I asking too much?
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic When do you Serge? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

@rleibman I love everything about this question!!!
If I’m right, you’re a bloke, making a quilted Star Trek jumpsuit?! Damn, that’s a high five right there!
The tutorial is great. I’ve never read a sewing tutorial written for men and the walking foot hamburger analogy is fantastic!
Anyway, to answer your question… Yes, they intend for you to use…[Read more]
Roberto Leibman replied to the topic When do you Serge? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Stupid question on an old thread. I’m trying to follow this tutorial (https://ds9nemjumpsuit.blogspot.com/p/tutorial.html)
On section 2, it says:
“Once quilted, serge the entire quilted assembly.”
I’m new to serging (just got one) though I’ve gone through a few online classes and videos on it, so I’m familiar with what the machine does.
Does the…[Read more]
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Zipper instead in the forum oliver + s: school days 9 years ago

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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Zipper in the forum oliver + s: school days 9 years ago

It’s not an option written into the pattern as it requires redrafting the front panels.
You can either make it a single, non overlapping closure with a zipper, or insert a zipper into the underlying facing and keep the buttons over the top.
Deb describes and shows the second option very well on her blog. Link :…[Read more]
Emily started the topic Zipper in the forum oliver + s: school days 9 years ago

Does this coat have a zipper option or has anyone put one in?
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