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

One gorgeous (if I do say so myself) hot pink linen Garden Party piped with neon orange (from the awesome Britters) sewn and ready to be posted to the US of A.
A sewing swop with Cindy the swimsuit queen, who made Tilly a swimsuit from scratch. She even designed the pattern.

Tomorrow I have some last minute costume alterations and then it is…[Read more]
mcholley1 replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I wouldn’t even use the buttonholes…I’d just sew the buttons straight through.

Is 11 too old for the seashore sundress? This is what I made for disney. It has been passed on to another little disney fan now. She wears it with a white blouse underneath and it is really…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic Fleece version done–mixed results in the forum oliver + s: nature walk 10 years ago

I making a fleece version soon. I know when I sewed if in wool, grading and clipping seams helped the finish
I think I will swop the front facing placket for cotton webbing too
Sarvi replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

How about the Art Museum trousers, with a shiny stripe down the side, and an oversized Sketchbook shirt with the stand collar option and lots of length added, then add on the bits of gold trim. In the right fabric it might read like a coat?

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Just an idea,…[Read more]
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

@Nicole I found a terrific pattern on my last trip to spotlight but was surprised to have the saleslady tell me that she was sorry that it appeared they didn’t stock that one! You know you truly live in the sticks when one of the big four patterns isn’t even stocked at a major franchise!

I hope to take a trip to one of the city stores this…[Read more]
Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

@Nicole I found a terrific pattern on my last trip to spotlight but was surprised to have the saleslady tell me that she was sorry that it appeared they didn’t stock that one! You know you truly live in the sticks when one of the big four patterns isn’t even stocked at a major franchise!

I hope to take a trip to one of the city stores this…[Read more]
miss_sonja started the topic Fleece version done–mixed results in the forum oliver + s: nature walk 10 years ago

I finished up a fleece version today. It’s … ok. I messed up the collar. I was going to do it in quilting cotton on the inside not fleece, but I totally forgot when cutting out the fabric and the two layers of fleece are a bit awkward. The collar was hard to sew on properly. And picking out stitches in fleece is a bear! Not worth it, especially…[Read more]
miss_sonja replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

My older girls are 11 and 15. My teen wears adult sizes; my 11 year old can wear some O+S –I’ve made her pj pants with the Sleepove pjs.

Sailboat! That’s one I don’t have – I was scared of the buttonholes, but I have conquered them on my machine, so I should try it.

Any ideas for how to do a prince charming type costume?
Nicole replied to the topic Tips for fabric shopping in New York in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Mood, I want to go to Mood.

I have a bag Sarvi sent me and I always use it at Spotlight.
(In South Australia you take your own shopping bags, they are not supplied)
Nicole replied to the topic Reply To: Tips for fabric shopping in New York in the forum Tips for fabric shopping in New York 10 years ago

Mood, I want to go to Mood.

I have a bag Sarvi sent me and I always use it at Spotlight.
(In South Australia you take your own shopping bags, they are not supplied)
Nicole replied to the topic Reply To: Tips for fabric shopping in New York in the forum Tips for fabric shopping in New York 10 years ago

Mood, I want to go to Mood.

I have a bag Sarvi sent me and I always use it at Spotlight.
(In South Australia you take your own shopping bags, they are not supplied)
Nicole replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

The Fairytale would make lovely princess dresses for the older girls.
mcholley1 replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

The sailboat pants make cute Mickey mouse pants. How old are the girls?
Sarvi replied to the topic What's for Tea Today, Mum? A cooking thread. in the forum Cooking and Baking 10 years ago

If I had eggs like those, really fresh, I bet I’d eat loads of them. Supermarket eggs are really sad specimens. Pale yolks, shells barely there. I splurged on proper eggs from the farmer’s market today. Had to queue for them!

Moussaka sounds fab.
Sarvi replied to the topic Tips for fabric shopping in New York in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Oh, very good point. Habu is a bit like that. The long-suffering non-crafting friend who went with me referred to it as a ‘yarn speakeasy’ 🙂
Sarvi replied to the topic Reply To: Tips for fabric shopping in New York in the forum Tips for fabric shopping in New York 10 years ago

Oh, very good point. Habu is a bit like that. The long-suffering non-crafting friend who went with me referred to it as a ‘yarn speakeasy’ 🙂
Sarvi replied to the topic Reply To: Tips for fabric shopping in New York in the forum Tips for fabric shopping in New York 10 years ago

Oh, very good point. Habu is a bit like that. The long-suffering non-crafting friend who went with me referred to it as a ‘yarn speakeasy’ 🙂
Sarvi replied to the topic You know you've been sewing too long when… in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Sounds like a very nice brain to be in, then!
miss_sonja started the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

We’ll be going to Disneyland to celebrate my husband’s birthday in October. I thought it would be fun to make some costumes for my son (and daughters, too, if they want, but they’re pretty much aged out of O+S), so he could really feel the Disney magic.

Any tips on what patterns I could hack to make some costumes? Costume ideas?
Nicole replied to the topic What's for Tea Today, Mum? A cooking thread. in the forum Cooking and Baking 10 years ago

@DarcyStruble, yum! Love that idea. Thank you.

We are lucky with eggs, it is good we like them.

Another 1/2 dozen egg plants were dropped off yesterday so I think moussaka is on the menu again tonight.
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