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Masha Richart replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I feel strange posting about this but as I feel I have gotten to know many of you over the last years, here goes. My husband suffered a stroke yesterday morning. He is in the intensive care unit at the hospital and in critical condition. His left side is completely paralyzed. He is only 37 years old and we have no idea what happened. Our lives…[Read more]
Rachel Le Grand replied to the topic Parachute Polo Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

@with-love-heidi, all Polos made can be entered, so please share what you made.
Rachel Le Grand replied to the topic Parachute Polo Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

@with love Heidi, all Polos made can be entered, so please share what you made.
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Ok, I have to bite the bullet and sew big kid pants! There is NOTHING in the shop that remotely looks anywhere NEAR acceptable! Truly disappointing but, hey, I knew it would come around eventually.

So off to Spotlight I trotted and bought denim. Now I have to find a pattern to fit Noah as I have the Jalie to fit Imogen. I will compare Thread…[Read more]
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Ok, I have to bite the bullet and sew big kid pants! There is NOTHING in the shop that remotely looks anywhere NEAR acceptable! Truly disappointing but, hey, I knew it would come around eventually.

So off to Spotlight I trotted and bought denim. Now I have to find a pattern to fit Noah as I have the Jalie to fit Imogen. I will compare Thread…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic Patterns from other companies? in the forum Sewing for Yourself 10 years ago

First tip from me, when I sew a muslin, I put my seams on the out side, easier to alter.

#1 It appears you need to take fabric from the back piece, not the front. Unpick and move the back until you get the right fit, then pin and re-mark and trim to your new seams.

#2 That bust dart looks pretty good and your front arm looks nice!

#3 I wonder…[Read more]
Brittney replied to the topic Parachute Polo Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

I made a dress, well, two but I need to add buttons to twin #2’s so no pics yet.
with love Heidi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Making myself another large messenger bag! The fabric on my current one is showing wear 🙂
with love Heidi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Making myself another large messenger bag! The fabric on my current one is showing wear 🙂
EllenMCM replied to the topic Patterns from other companies? in the forum Sewing for Yourself 10 years ago

I didn’t expect them to show up here! But that seems convenient.

I’m planning to make this blouse over and over – button downs are a wardrobe staple for me. Since I’ll be using the pattern a lot, I want to get the fit exactly right. I made this out of an old sheet, and there’s some inconsistency about right and wrong side of the fabric because…[Read more]
EllenMCM replied to the topic Patterns from other companies? in the forum Sewing for Yourself 10 years ago

Thanks Nicole!

I’m linking to Flickr, because the pictures are big.

I would love comments!
Nicole replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago

My kid has got arms like an ape
There’s no way she’ll fit in this cape
I’ve lengthened and lengthened
Reinforced seams and strengthened
Nicole replied to the topic Patterns from other companies? in the forum Sewing for Yourself 10 years ago

I can’t see any problems with that Ellen. If you get ticked off, blame me 😉

If you are nervous, perhaps post a link to a Flickr photo and people can comment on that?
with love Heidi replied to the topic Parachute Polo Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

If I made the Polo before the sew along is it still eligible?
with love Heidi replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago

My kid has got arms like an ape
There’s no way she’ll fit in this cape
I’ve lengthened and lengthened
EllenMCM started the topic Patterns from other companies? in the forum Sewing for Yourself 10 years ago

I’ve been working on a muslin for the Sewaholic Granville and I *think* I’ve got it to a point where it almost works. I would love to post some pictures for fitting advice, but I wanted to check if it’s Ok first, since it’s not a Leisl&Co/Lisette pattern. Would that be all right?

Leisl&Co and Todd, this is your space, and if you want it reserved…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic Washing the Garden Party dress? And two changes I made… in the forum oliver + s: garden party 10 years ago

When I made mine, http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/the-garden-party-tutorial-part-one.html, I added a wee spot of interfacing to the bottom of the ‘V’ and also sewed the’V’ with a narrower stitch

Both dresses have washed like rags.

One washing tip from me, reduce spin and goffer the gathers a little and then let the…[Read more]
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Printing Digital Patterns in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Every Staples apparently sets their own prices. Ours is really expensive, but I’ve found a blueprint place that’s really inexpensive, much more friendly, and always does a great job. You’re right, Sarvi; they know what they’re doing and I’ve never had a problem there.
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Washing the Garden Party dress? And two changes I made… in the forum oliver + s: garden party 10 years ago

I think probably it couldn’t hurt to interface a bit at the bottom of the keyhole opening. I wouldn’t interface the entire opening, but maybe at the bottom where there might be some stress you could fuse a little square. It could also work to edgestitch the opening if you’re concerned that it might fray. It will really depend on the fabric, I think.
Brittney replied to the topic Printing Digital Patterns in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I am in a different, smaller town than Sarvi and mine at a local place is roughly the same price, the most I ever paid was $7 and that was for a two sheeter. It should be priced by the square inch, I think, or at least that’s how the two here do it.
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