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needlewoman replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Hi everyone, I haven’t been able to contribute to these forums for the last three weeks as I have been house, and dog-sitting. Home today, hurray!! No sewing done during this period whatsoever; but I have been able to trace, draft, and cut out nearly 30 outfits – all neatly packaged in sturdy plastic bags – you know the ones with the…[Read more]
needlewoman replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Hi everyone, I haven’t been able to contribute to these forums for the last three weeks as I have been house, and dog-sitting. Home today, hurray!! No sewing done during this period whatsoever; but I have been able to trace, draft, and cut out nearly 30 outfits – all neatly packaged in sturdy plastic bags – you know the ones with the…[Read more]
aprilshowers replied to the topic Halloween 2015 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Okay, okay, this is getting the creative juices flowing. Thank you! I’m off to the fabric store today to see what I can find. Thank goodness my other daughter decided to be Hermione so we can use last year’s Harry Potter costume 🙂

For the record, here is her vision
aprilshowers replied to the topic Halloween 2015 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Okay, okay, this is getting the creative juices flowing. Thank you! I’m off to the fabric store today to see what I can find. Thank goodness my other daughter decided to be Hermione so we can use last year’s Harry Potter costume 🙂

For the record, here is her vision
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Progressing nicely with my skirt. I have the waistband and hem to do and then its done! And then I can make another one!
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Progressing nicely with my skirt. I have the waistband and hem to do and then its done! And then I can make another one!
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Monochrome Project- B&W in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Well I managed to double dip and get Sarvi’s size 5 project covered as well with my monochrome swingset.
I’ve always thought a lovely sewing community idea would be a “skill swap”. In the way that quilters swap quilt blocks, or people swap handmade gifts. In my swap idea (which I’m not volunteering to organise cause I think it could get really…[Read more]
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Ribbing for waistband? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts 10 years ago

I haven’t done it but I think it will work really well. Whether you put elastic in will depend on how good the recovery of your ribbing is, and how much faith you have in it not stretching out over time.
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Halloween 2015 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

@aprilshowers firstly, that is one fabulous idea for a costume. What a smart kid.
I’d start with a raglan sleeve pattern and then cut and split the front and back and sleeves to widen them. Then use elastic inside a casing around the neck to bring it all back in.
The art smock in Little Things To Sew is much like this. Or you could do it with the…[Read more]
with love Heidi replied to the topic Halloween 2015 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I’ve got enthused. I’ve drafted a doll version of the below dress based on the dolls Popover dress:)
nzsewist replied to the topic pretreating wool for coat – help! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I hand wash mine in wool wash and dry flat (a trampoline sounds like a great idea!) before cutting and sewing. With whatever lining I’m using too, although sometimes I separate them if I’m worried about any colour coming out. If colour does come out of the wool then I keep washing until it stops shedding dye or add some white vinegar and salt to…[Read more]
nzsewist started the topic Ribbing for waistband? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts 10 years ago

I’m making N a whole stack of these shorts for kindy from some french terry sweatshirting that I had in my stash. I’ve got ribbing that matches the terry and I’m wondering if it might work to make the waistband from that. Would I still need to put some elastic in the waistband?

I can just do a trial run and see what happens but I thought I would…[Read more]
nzsewist replied to the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking 10 years ago

This is my go to recipe for birthday cakes…

Annabel Langbein’s Ultimate Chocolate Cake

I always make the cake or cakes a few weeks in advance, wrap in cling film and then freeze until the day before. I’ve made this one in both 27cm (entire recipe) and 20cm (recipe split into thirds) tins. I’ve also staked two 27cm cakes, and you could…[Read more]
Sarvi replied to the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking 10 years ago

You know, I do have one huge chocolate cake recipe, but it’s for making a huge number of individual cakes (it’s a recipe for 75, from El Bulli). That make me wonder whether it wouldn’t be easiest to make one normal cake to decorate and put candles on, then make a huge number of cupcakes. Won’t have to fuss with handing out 200 plates and forks,…[Read more]
with love Heidi replied to the topic Halloween 2015 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I’ve got some great ideas, using Popover/badminton/swingset/garden party dresses as the base. I love working out how to make what’s in kids imaginations 🙂 Off to draw some pictures then I’ll be back.
Nicole replied to the topic ISO patterns for men's button-up shirts AND jeans [both high-end, w/detail] in the forum off topic 10 years ago

My husband is pretty chunky and I make this shirt for him
http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/jedediah-for-jed.html I do add length and last time I shortened the ‘tails’.

I just finished this shirt for him it has a two piece collar and sleeve placket.

I have seen it listed on eBay and Esty. The oversized 80’s look…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic Halloween 2015 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

How about cutting a seam in the Hopscotch centre sleeve and adding the flowing fabric to that?
Nicole replied to the topic pretreating wool for coat – help! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I would pre-wash in the machine, with a approved wool wash. I use Softly in AUS.
I would treat both fabrics the same as they will be laundered together once it is made.

I would never ever tumble dry wool, some girls do though, Do you have a trampoline? They are awesome to dry wool on.

If you are super nervous, wash a swatch first. Wool is…[Read more]
Nicole started the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking 10 years ago

Hit me with your ‘big’ cake recipes, preferably something that will freeze.
I am considering making my sons 18th cake, possibly for up to 200 people.

At the moment I am thinking I will make several and put them together on the night…. anyone here experienced with catering for a big crowd.

I am not after anything too fancy, just good honest…[Read more]
Nicole started the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking 10 years ago

Hit me with your ‘big’ cake recipes, preferably something that will freeze.
I am considering making my sons 18th cake, possibly for up to 200 people.

At the moment I am thinking I will make serval and put them together on the night…. anyone here experienced with catering for a big crowd.

I am not after anything too fancy, just good honest…[Read more]
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