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Nicole replied to the topic Cloth diapers in the forum oliver + s: class picnic 9 years ago

I do, I use fold your own bulky towelling squares. 🙂
I simply size up, usually two sizes then when they are out of nappies, you have shorts waiting.
Emily started the topic Cloth diapers in the forum oliver + s: class picnic 9 years ago

I have a15 month in cloth diapers. I have made these shorts and the pull too low in the back. Otherwise fit good. Any suggestions? I’m about to make another pair that I just adjusted and added length to the top of the waist areas. Just wondered if anyone else sews for a cloth baby and had any suggestions.
María started the topic placket markings in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 9 years ago

I’m starting my first parachute polo. I should “transfer the placket markings to the wrong side of the shirt-front piece” now. Is there a template with those markings? Or are the markings just the dot and the line of the shirt front piece? I’ve done a couple od gallery tunics and I think I should have a template for the placket, but I can’t find…[Read more]
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I have a toddler who would rather me just sit and devote my attention to her than anyone or thing else right now!

I completed the jeans – to her measurements but they turned out baggy so I purchased the jeans fit class on craftsy to help me out. I also purchased the Angela wolf jeans pattern to see if this one would fit her better. She loves…[Read more]
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I have a toddler who would rather me just sit and devote my attention to her than anyone or thing else right now!

I completed the jeans – to her measurements but they turned out baggy so I purchased the jeans fit class on craftsy to help me out. I also purchased the Angela wolf jeans pattern to see if this one would fit her better. She loves…[Read more]
with love Heidi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I just made Cashmerette’s new tee, the Concord. Yay I have a TNT pattern again and it only took minor, for me, flat pattern changes and the first one is wearable and will be a great addition to my wardrobe.
I’m also taking in a tshirt and dress, I’ve had to remove an inch from each seam, 6 inches in total. I’m so glad they were princess seamed,…[Read more]
with love Heidi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I just made Cashmerette’s new tee, the Concord. Yay I have a TNT pattern again and it only took minor, for me, flat pattern changes and the first one is wearable and will be a great addition to my wardrobe.
I’m also taking in a tshirt and dress, I’ve had to remove an inch from each seam, 6 inches in total. I’m so glad they were princess seamed,…[Read more]
jay_1965vw replied to the topic what's the most difficult thing you've ever sewn? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Thanks @dubhels2003 and @motherof5!

Can I add my dislike of sewing curtains too… We needed to blackout the curtains in the girls room last week as the light was keeping them both awake when it was bedtime. We bought some blackout lining and I just folded over the excess and clipped them onto the hooks with the curtains. No hems at all! Maybe…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic what's the most difficult thing you've ever sewn? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I’ve been watching the progress of that coat with great fascination!
Nicole replied to the topic what's the most difficult thing you've ever sewn? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

@Buratti made some good points. My youngest is not as easily amused as my older children were, so my sewing is back to only a couple of hours a day (but my house is sparkly and washing up to date as she likes to help with those)

I have a new ‘most difficult project’ a jacket I am making my son. I have already put in 9 hours and only 1/4 of the…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic what's the most difficult thing you've ever sewn? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

@Buratti made some good points. My youngest is not as easily amused as my older children were, so my sewing is back to only a couple of hours a day (but my house is sparkly and washing up to date as she likes to help with those)

I have a new ‘most difficult project’ a jacket I am making my son. I have already put in 9 hours and only 1/4 of the…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic Pockets in the forum liesl + co: weekend getaway blouse + dress 9 years ago

You are correct @sanitystitches , it presses forward and is decorative.

~Nicole~
sanitystitches started the topic Pockets in the forum liesl + co: weekend getaway blouse + dress 9 years ago

Hi, I am making the dress version and I was going to add the pockets but I am a little confused. It looks, the way they are coming together, like the top/tabbed part of the pocket is just for decoration – it does not actually fold over the openning of the pocket. Am I missing something? I would have thought the point was to be able to button…[Read more]
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Buratti replied to the topic what's the most difficult thing you've ever sewn? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

With regards to sewing skills I am not sure I have sewn anything particularly difficult. Reading this thread has taught me that I am very cautious and that I only pick patterns strictly within my skills (e.g.Everyday skirt for me, Sketchbook shorts for the children)! In terms of sewing skills adding a zip to the Sketchbook shorts with your…[Read more]
EllenMCM replied to the topic what's the most difficult thing you've ever sewn? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

The Sewaholic Granville women’s shirt.

I can’t actually say it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever sewn, because I’m not finished yet.

It’s been an epic journey in fitting, tweaking, adjusting, discoveries about the idiosyncracies of my armscye, and more tweaking and fitting.

It’s close to a year, now. I need to hem it and add buttonholes, and…[Read more]
Bedtime Sewer replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 9 years ago

Thanks for the advice @justsewit. Tracing the pattern tonight!
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I managed the jeans but didn’t get the other things done. Have to leave this afternoon so I have no choice but to leave them for when I get back. I will be back in Perth again next week anyhow so hopefully I will have some pj’s and a bathrobe finished in that time also.
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I managed the jeans but didn’t get the other things done. Have to leave this afternoon so I have no choice but to leave them for when I get back. I will be back in Perth again next week anyhow so hopefully I will have some pj’s and a bathrobe finished in that time also.
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