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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Cuffs flaring out? in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 4 years ago

I would imagine it has to do with stretching the cuff, but it should return to the correct shape with a little steam and some coaxing!
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Alternate cuffs in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress 4 years ago

Sure, I would imagine you could use the Classic Shirt or any of our other shirt/blouse patterns with a cuff and with a few adjustments you could have a more traditional cuff if you prefer.
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AutumnMoon started the topic Quality Dress Form in the forum Sewing for Yourself 4 years ago

Hello,

I’m looking for a quality, adjustable dress form (adult). I have looked online but most reviews read problems with sturdiness.

Can anyone recommend a sturdy, adjustable dress form? I make aprons as gifts for family and friends and the ‘one size fits most’ isn’t working. I would like to custom fit them and a dress form would help…[Read more]
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dubhels2003 started the topic Alternate cuffs in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress 4 years ago

I’ve made this once and love it and wear it often. However, I feel like my cuffs look a little scruffy. Mostly that’s my Sewing, but I wondered if I could substitute cuffs from one of the other patterns?
Kathy started the topic Cuffs flaring out? in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 4 years ago

Hello,
Does anyone have any idea why the cuffs on this all day shirt sleeve are flaring out? I’ve double checked that the interfaced cuff is facing the outside. Did I stretch the facing too much? Is there anything I can do other than recut some cuffs and facings and redo it?

Suggestions welcome!

Thanks,
Kathy
Darla replied to the topic Choosing the right size in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 4 years ago

Thanks so much Liesl! I’ll get her Grandma, who lives nearer, to do the measurements.
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Choosing the right size in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 4 years ago

I would suggest taking her measurements and comparing them to our size chart–that’s always the best bet! You can even use our handy free measurement chart to help you!

https://oliverands.com/free-patterns/measurement-chart/
Darla started the topic Choosing the right size in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 4 years ago

Hi friends
My Niece is a size 6X/7 in store-bought clothes. She’s 5 years old. I want to make her the Popover dress, but not sure of the correct pattern sizing. Thanks for your help!
Darla
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María replied to the topic Narrowing the trousers leg in the forum oliver + s: art museum 4 years ago

Thank you, Shelley! I’ll follow your advice and try a one leg-muslin on my flamingo…
I’ve seen the pics of the trousers you sewed for your son and they do not look as wide legged as I have seen in other pictures, you are right. May be it is the effect it makes in shorter kids, looking baggy over the feet.
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Narrowing the trousers leg in the forum oliver + s: art museum 4 years ago

I would do both equally. Remember, even a little bit makes a difference, a 1/4″ off inner and outer will make a full 1″ reduction in circumference.
They’re a relatively slim/straight leg fit anyway. Are you sure you want them narrower? Using a trace and Toile interfacing you can “tissue fit” the pattern. Just sew the one leg pattern pieces front…[Read more]
María started the topic Narrowing the trousers leg in the forum oliver + s: art museum 4 years ago

Hi, there…
I’m trying this pattern for the first time. I want to sew a pair of trousers as school uniform for my son.

I would like to make the trouser leg a little narrower. Where should I narrow it, the inseam, the outseam, or both equally?

Thank you for your help!
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic Pattern pieces for front of jacket – Grainlines not matching. in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket 4 years ago

Oh, I see what you are saying now.

Yes, the center lines should match up on all pieces. The grain lines are just for indication of how to place the pattern piece on your fabric. They don’t need to match up exactly between pieces. As long as they are pointing in the same direction on both pieces (which they do) you’ll be fine.
lillypilly replied to the topic Pattern pieces for front of jacket – Grainlines not matching. in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket 4 years ago

I think I’ve worked it out. The grain lines for pattern piece #1 only match for the A/B pattern piece #2 not the C cup ie #3 or D ie #4. The centre line matches so I am sure it will be fine.

My fist message was very confusing I should have written.

However my Pattern piece #1 doesn’t match up with the grain line arrow on my Pattern piece #4 –…[Read more]
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Pattern pieces for front of jacket – Grainlines not matching. in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket 4 years ago

Hi @lillypilly I use Trace and Toile all the time too.
You know what I often find is I accidentally have a piece of tracing upside down, then the grain lines don’t match!
For that reason I always trace the wording on the pattern piece as well
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