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enajybbil started the topic Cinema/Gallery sleeve mashup in the forum liesl + co: cinema dress 10 years ago

Is it possible to use the Gallery sleeve and armhole on the Cinema dress? The Gallery sleeve/armhole fits perfectly with zero tweaking. Is it possible to Frankenstein the gallery sleeve to the cinema dress? If so how?
vothgirl replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt 10 years ago

@georgeandizzy that’s awesome! I made one out of a piece of printer paper but the curved edge on the one in your link looks easier to use. Picking one up on my next trip to Joann’s!

When I made this skirt, I had to put in a couple tiny tucks on the folded-under edge to get it to lay flat. The tucks aren’t visible from the outside of the dress :-).
vothgirl replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt 10 years ago

@georgeandizzy that’s awesome! I made one out of a piece of printer paper but the curved edge on the one in your link looks easier to use. Picking one up on my next trip to Joann’s!
EllenMCM replied to the topic French seam on gathered sleeve? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I’ve done it! I press very carefully.
Kerrilyn started the topic French seam on gathered sleeve? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I am sewing with a lovely cotton voile and have used all French seams so far as they are neat and not too heavy. I seem to remember someone saying you can do French seams on sleeves. I have on a raglan style sleeve but would it work on a gathered set in sleeve? What should I be careful of when constructing it? I want to avoid any unpicking! Any…[Read more]
Kerrilyn started the topic French seam on gathered sleeve? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I am sewing with a lovely cotton voile and have used all French seams so far as they are neat and not too heavy. I seem to remember someone saying you can do French seams on sleeves. I have on a raglan style sleeve but would it work on a gathered set in sleeve? What should I be careful of when constructing it? I want to avoid any unpicking! Any…[Read more]
Brittney replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt 10 years ago

Have you ever tried a hem gauge? They are life changing (IMO). I have this one and use it all the time.…[Read more]
BeckyinFL replied to the topic Garden Party Dress – some changes to in the forum oliver + s: garden party 10 years ago

Good idea. I’ll do that, Sarvi. Thanks.
Sarvi replied to the topic Garden Party Dress – some changes to in the forum oliver + s: garden party 10 years ago

Just a tip — if you post these changes in the caption of the photo, they will be more easily available for anybody who searches the flickr pool for inspiration and comes across your dress. You can include notes about what size you made and what fabric you used as well, people often are curious about that.
BeckyinFL replied to the topic Beautiful Fabric in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Oh yeah. That’s where I got this fabric!
mcholley1 replied to the topic Beautiful Fabric in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Yep, High Springs. We make it to Manatee Springs several times a year. Do you ever hit up that quilt shop in Trenton?
miss_sonja replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt 10 years ago

It’s my lack of skill at successfully turning an entire skirt hem 1/2″ and then again. All attempts were wavy and unappealing. And my machine won’t baste properly.

I found BanRol at the local fabric store, and will give that a try and let you all know how it worke.d

One reason I really like sewing for my littlest is that size 2 things are so…[Read more]
BeckyinFL replied to the topic Beautiful Fabric in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

mcholley1, the picture is of Manatee Springs, in Chiefland, Florida. It’s pretty near where I live. (Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon is a little nearer, and that is where I usually go to swim.) Are you nearby?
BeckyinFL started the topic Garden Party Dress – some changes to in the forum oliver + s: garden party 10 years ago

I have made the Garden Party dress twice now, and I just want to record a few changes I made in case it would interest anyone else:
*After tracing the front piece I cut my pattern apart along the basting line so I could mark along it on the fabric (taped back together again for next time.)
*Ran 5 lines of basting instead of 3. Sounds excessive,…[Read more]
mcholley1 replied to the topic Beautiful Fabric in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

That blue is gorgeous! Your profile pic looks like we are neighbors!
mcholley1 replied to the topic What do you think? Feedback welcome. in the forum Sewing for Yourself 10 years ago

First…YAY Team Paper!!! I loathe PDFs and am so happy to be able to buy paper patterns!

I was lucky enough to be a tester for the skirt. I’m only 5’2″ and the skirt is a good length for me. It is a really fun, quick, and easy sew for anyone that is wondering about that. It does feel a little “open” when I wear it. However, I wear a pencil…[Read more]
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BeckyinFL replied to the topic Beautiful Fabric in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I have never heard of Art Gallery cottons. I’ll watch out for them. Dubhels200, have fun!

The finished Garden Party dress is now posted in the Flickr group.
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