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Jess M. replied to the topic Adding a ruffle to the shorts in the forum oliver + s: puppet show 10 years ago

Finally getting around to making these again, thank you Heidi for the ruffle link! I really need to get a Ruffler!
Jess M. replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum Fiber Club! 10 years ago

Oh, and I always take my swatch and measure in 3 different manners: 1: Unblocked
2: Steam Blocked
3: Washed/Dried (however I plan to care for it)
Jess M. replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum Fiber Club! 10 years ago

I always cast on 50 stitches and do 5 garter stitches on each end, and a few garter rows to begin with. When I cast off, it keeps my swatch from curling. Especially in Stockinette. I recently learned the value in swatching…usually I don’t mind, as I knit stuff for DD so if it’s bigger, well she can wear it longer or next season. But this…[Read more]
cybele727 replied to the topic Marking the markings–argh!! in the forum off topic 10 years ago

My problem with carbon and tracing is that sometimes the marks need to be on the right side, and that stuff doesn’t wash off!

I am learning to love tailor tacks.
meleliza replied to the topic Marking the markings–argh!! in the forum off topic 10 years ago

You know, I tried all kinds of clever gadgety stuff popular in the blogosphere, but when I took Susan Khalje’s couture class, I learned how to use dressmakers carbon and a tracing wheel. My life was changed! So efficient, so precise. Except for sheer fabrics, it’s what I use for everything. There’s a tutorial on the oliver and s blog and they sell…[Read more]
meleliza replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum Fiber Club! 10 years ago

Did I mention math is one of the things wrong with knitting? Too much math.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been knitting for years, just a lot less once the kids got bigger. Because sewing is more practical, useful and faster too. I mean, people just don’t wear hand knits. Even when it all works out perfectly, I never end up wanting to wear…[Read more]
meleliza replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum Fiber Club! 10 years ago

Did I mention math is one of the things wrong with knitting? Too much math.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been knitting for years, just a lot less once the kids got bigger. Because sewing is more practical, useful and faster too. I mean, people just don’t wear hand knits. Even when it all works out perfectly, I never end up wanting to wear…[Read more]
Sarvi replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum Fiber Club! 10 years ago

Linda is spot on. The only thing I would add is that some yarns are inherently very firm and some grow/bloom in counterintuitive way so also block your swatch. Even a half or a third of a stitch off (in width — row gauge is better handled in inches, I think) can add up so much more quickly than it seems it should.
Masha Richart replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I dreamt about the new O+S patterns last night. In my dream there were two of them and I was very excited but I cannot for the life of me remember what I dreamt they were … clearly sewing has been at the forefront of my thinking lately!
Masha Richart replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I dreamt about the new O+S patterns last night. In my dream there were two of them and I was very excited but I cannot for the life of me remember what I dreamt they were … clearly sewing has been at the forefront of my thinking lately!
BeckyinFL replied to the topic Tools in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I second left-handed shears. I would also like snaps a little smaller and lighter than the size O+S currently stocks. Other ideas: packs of ideal-sized white or shell buttons for button-up-the-back dresses; small cord made especially for piping.
BeckyinFL replied to the topic Marking the markings–argh!! in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I read recently a suggestion someone had for marking the shoulder line on the bubble dress. They sewed a basting stitch through the pattern and fabric together then clipped the threads to remove the pattern. There were thread bits left in the fabric that marked the line. I can’t remember if it was machine or hand basting, but I’d probably do it by…[Read more]
BeckyinFL replied to the topic placement of the waist trim in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 10 years ago

Gal, I don’t know about that, but I do love to talk about it!
sayiamyou replied to the topic Adjustable elastic on pants? in the forum oliver + s: sailboat 10 years ago

I remember this photo from so many years ago! I will always create an adjustable waist where I can. It’s so useful.
Rebecca W replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum Fiber Club! 10 years ago

Thanks Linda! This is helpful. I usually do a smaller swatch (varies in width, but probably closer to 4 inches in length) and then count stitches for an inch and multiply. It sounds like that may not be the most accurate way of doing thing. 🙂 I am entirely self taught (via internet and a stitch book that I have) so I am often guessing and doing…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic Adjustable elastic on pants? in the forum oliver + s: sailboat 10 years ago

My pleasure Rosie 🙂
Rosie replied to the topic Adjustable elastic on pants? in the forum oliver + s: sailboat 10 years ago

Exactly how I was going to do them. Than you so much 🙂
Nicole replied to the topic Tools in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Mine came in a job lot from a fashion design student.
Nicole replied to the topic Adjustable elastic on pants? in the forum oliver + s: sailboat 10 years ago

I have, with buttonhole elastic.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/4626830012/in/set-72157625138776927

I have recently pulled them out for my next child.

I have a tute for making them here http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2011/08/short-cut-sailboat-pants.html if you fancy a peep.
Nicole replied to the topic Adjustable elastic on pants? in the forum oliver + s: sailboat 10 years ago

I have, with buttonhole elastic.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/4626830012/in/set-72157625138776927

I have recently pulled them out for my next child.
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