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Nicole replied to the topic Upholstery Fabric for Jacket? in the forum Sewing for Yourself 10 years ago

Hi Lisa.

I love love love that pattern and your fabric choice is gorgeous but…. may I suggest you definitely request a sample?
I regularly run the gauntlet of unusual fabric choices but the description does say heavy and there is no mention of apparel at all.
You would also have some pattern matching to do with the plaid.
Also, it is dry clean…[Read more]
Lisa started the topic Upholstery Fabric for Jacket? in the forum Sewing for Yourself 10 years ago

Hello! Not sure if I’m posting in the correct place but I’ll give this a whirl! (Update, I appear to be posting in the correct space now after an initial error). I would like to make the Caramel Jacket by Waffle patterns for myself. Will a fabric that is 9.2 oz per square yard be too heavy? It is described as upholstery fabric so I’m think…[Read more]
Lisa posted an update in the group Sewing for Yourself 10 years ago

Hello! Not sure if I’m posting in the correct place but I’ll give this a whirl! I am wanting to make the Caramel Jacket by Waffle patterns for myself. Will a fabric that is 9.2 oz per square yard be too heavy? It is described as upholstery fabric so I’m thinking maybe its not appropriate for a jacket. However, I live in Canada, so heavier could be…[Read more]
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Nicole replied to the topic Yet another recital dress quandry! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Or a Sunday Brunch skirt?
Love that pretty lawn.
Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Thank you @needlewoman, she is beyond thrilled.

@ann-maree, I just took my time, and used a very fine sharp needle. Zara would like a peplum top made from the remnant but I told her I need a break before tackling that cloth again.

Thank you!

Trixie was happily playing under my cutting table so I cut out a Butterick Liberty shirt and denim…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Thank you @needlewoman, she is beyond thrilled.

@ann-maree, I just took my time, and used a very fine sharp needle. Zara would like a peplum top made from the remnant but I told her I need a break before tackling that cloth again.

Thank you!

Trixie was happily playing under my cutting table so I cut out a Butterick Liberty shirt and denim…[Read more]
cybele727 replied to the topic Yet another recital dress quandry! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Yes… Butterfly. So quick and easy, so elegant. Do it in a fancy pants silk!
cybele727 replied to the topic Any idea when the new patterns are being released…? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Aren’t we in the second week of September already? 😉
nzsewist replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I have finished the first of the two gingham music class blouses. I really enjoyed the challenge of the collar, plackets and cuffs. I’ve just started on the second one and making quite fast progress this time. I found some faux cowhide at spotlight yesterday so plan on making some cowgirl vests for their costumes by modifying the school days vest…[Read more]
nzsewist replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I have finished the first of the two gingham music class blouses. I really enjoyed the challenge of the collar, plackets and cuffs. I’ve just started on the second one and making quite fast progress this time. I found some faux cowhide at spotlight yesterday so plan on making some cowgirl vests for their costumes by modifying the school days vest…[Read more]
needlewoman replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Congratulations Nicole; you are a marvel about working with challenging fabrics, and so I’m extra glad for you that Zara is so very happy. Star War boxer shorts – the mind boggles, T!

I got some marvellous feedback re. the shorts, and shirt I finished to fitting point, last week. The grey/cream sketchbook shorts came back today, and I’ve…[Read more]
needlewoman replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Congratulations Nicole; you are a marvel about working with challenging fabrics, and so I’m extra glad for you that Zara is so very happy. Star War boxer shorts – the mind boggles, T!

I got some marvellous feedback re. the shorts, and shirt I finished to fitting point, last week. The grey/cream sketchbook shorts came back today, and I’ve…[Read more]
needlewoman replied to the topic Sewing Books in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Thanks for that Dubhels, I’m a book nut; I will check it out.
needlewoman replied to the topic Yet another recital dress quandry! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I second the butterfly skirt! It’s an awesomely easy pattern to make up, and works really well with ‘tricky’ fabrics – ie ones where you don’t want to break up the fabric’s pattern with seams in the front or with corduroy/velvet fabric where seams can look lumpy – that’s my only quarrel with the Music Class skirt. The London Calling fabric is…[Read more]
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Currently making Star wars boxer shorts for the hubby! Just hope they fit.
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Currently making Star wars boxer shorts for the hubby! Just hope they fit.
Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I finished a pair of Named Alexandrina Peg trousers, for Zara, in velvet backed apparel vinyl. It stretched, it slipped but the finished garment has produced far more joy then is decent for an item of clothing.

Total Rock Star moment.
Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I finished a pair of Named Alexandrina Peg trousers, for Zara, in velvet backed apparel vinyl. It stretched, it slipped but the finished garment has produced far more joy then is decent for an item of clothing.

Total Rock Star moment.
with love Heidi replied to the topic Yet another recital dress quandry! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Garden Party dress? It would look amazing with a sheer overlay. Just cut the pieces twice and sew them as one.
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