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Annette replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

I made this in felted black wool(plaid) for my DIL to wear in Paris next week. She loves it.
I used a decorative serger stitch on the outside edge all around, and am very happy with it. I think this piece would have been too thick if turned on the edge.
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Wow! Lots of sewing Heidi. Lucky you for having a four day weekend! I am sewing along with kids clothes week and have so far made two Seashore dresses and bloomers to match. I have some fabric ready to layout with the Birthday party dress on the cutting table which is the next project and after that I hope to have at least one bubble dress made.…[Read more]
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Wow! Lots of sewing Heidi. Lucky you for having a four day weekend! I am sewing along with kids clothes week and have so far made two Seashore dresses and bloomers to match. I have some fabric ready to layout with the Birthday party dress on the cutting table which is the next project and after that I hope to have at least one bubble dress made.…[Read more]
Sarvi replied to the topic Herringbone question in the forum off topic 10 years ago

For who knows what reason I am unable to view flickr (arrgh!) but yes, it should be vvvvvvvvvvv rather than >>>>>>>>>
Sarvi replied to the topic Altering for large body type in the forum oliver + s: garden party 10 years ago

Nothing to add to Nicole’s excellent advice, but good luck, I’m sure both the kid and the parents will be delighted to have a special, pretty dress!
with love Heidi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I have a 4 day long weekend! I hope today I can finish off the Art Museum vest and hem my Appleton dress. And maybe make a Jalie Bella dress. I hope over this weekend I might be able to finish off my nieces quilt, it’s the last one of 4 tops I made nearly 5 years ago.
And tomorrow I get to help my nephew sew I himself a new onesie!
with love Heidi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I have a 4 day long weekend! I hope today I can finish off the Art Museum vest and hem my Appleton dress. And maybe make a Jalie Bella dress. I hope over this weekend I might be able to finish off my nieces quilt, it’s the last one of 4 tops I made nearly 5 years ago.
And tomorrow I get to help my nephew sew I himself a new onesie!
Nicole replied to the topic Tips for fabric shopping in New York in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I wonder if small hands are an advantage? My BIL used to get me to pull lambs as my hands were smaller.

Have fun shopping, seriously jealous.
Nicole replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

@sarvi it is awesome. Jed calibrated it yesterday and we are having a cool snap so it is perfect baking weather.

I need a new kettle now, my old one looks very grungy on the hob.
Nicole replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

@sarvi it is awesome. Jed calibrated it yesterday and we are having a cool snap so it is perfect baking weather.

I need a new kettle now, my old one looks very grungy on the hob.
Nicole replied to the topic Scratchy piping in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Great ideas @ann-maree.

How frustrating @rhythmtyagi, it may soften yet or you could try giving it a scrub with a nailbrush and some yellow soap. That may help remove the dressing.

xx Nicole
Nicole replied to the topic Herringbone question in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I made these for my baby girl https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/17417326175/in/album-72157649752898567/ ( not O+S, blush) and I pointed the Chevrons downwards even though they were across the grain on the fabric.

I made my older daughter a coat from the same cloth ( I purchased a bolt) and I did the same. Both garments are wearing well with…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic Altering for large body type in the forum oliver + s: garden party 10 years ago

@AmyF how very kind of you.

If she is only 8 I am wondering of she is only really after width? I have sewn for a obese child and her I found that was he case for her. I think what I would do is too split the front dress panel in half and add a few inches to the that.

I would add the same to the front bands and add quite a bit to the waist one…[Read more]
sanitystitches replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

I got so many compliments when I wore my coat to work – from other teachers AND from students so its appeal crosses generational lines! I just got some wool/cashmere fabric from Mood (by mail) and it is so lovely I might cry a little. I am planning to make another in the next week or two.
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AmyF started the topic Altering for large body type in the forum oliver + s: garden party 10 years ago

I hope you guys can help me!

I’ve been asked to sew a baptism dress for an 8 year old little girl, that is a size 14/16 youth. She is overweight and already developing, so the mom likes the style of the garden party dress to hide her buds.

I made this dress in a size 10 for my daughter, so we tried the dress on her and it was tight. We…[Read more]
Audrey replied to the topic Monochrome Project- B&W in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I finally squeezed in a B&W project! Going to Flickr to upload it now. But you can also see it in my blog post here: http://skirtfixation.com/2015/10/star-wars-t-shirt-diy-kids-clothes-week-day-3/
shokomoo started the topic Herringbone question in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I have a wonderful herringbone wool. I have never used herringbone and I have a question about how I should look at this pattern.

I am not sure whether I should look at this pattern as lots of “V” going across the fabric, or I should look at this pattern as lots of upside down “V”, like an arrow that is missing a straight line in the middle,…[Read more]
dubhels2003 replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

So, before I get cracking, is this what a flat felled seam should look like from the outside? I’ve never done one before! This is not ironed and seam allowances weren’t measured, just having a test! Thank you.
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