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Rhythm started the topic Sewing Books in the forum off topic 10 years ago
I want to invest in some quality sewing books to learn to be a better sewist. This forum is full of immensely knowledgeable people, so where better to ask! What are your recommendations?
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Brittney replied to the topic Question on moving darts for the Bistro dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
I must confess, I don’t own this one (yet, still nursing), but in the comment section on this post it says there is a SBA included: http://oliverands.com/community/blog/2014/10/introducing-the-liesl-co-bistro-dress-pattern.html
I apologize, I should have sourced that the first time, but I was on my phone.
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Briana replied to the topic Question on moving darts for the Bistro dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
I’ll look up the sba adjustments, thanks!
Brittney, I will look up the adjustment in the pattern, I was pretty sure I read it through, I must have missed it in my panic to get it done! thanks for the head’s up.
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Brittney replied to the topic Question on moving darts for the Bistro dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
The Bistro includes instructions for a small bust adjustment:)
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meleliza started the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum
Fiber Club! 10 years agoAs an example of everything that’s wrong with knitting: I started a shawl project at the beginning of the soccer season (I can’t lug my sewing machine to the field, after all) and it was close to finished, so I motivated myself to finish it off. Lovely pink Tosh yarn, pretty pattern with lots of excellent reviews on ravely, not too hard, not too…[Read more]
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meleliza replied to the topic Question on moving darts for the Bistro dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
Tell her to stand up straight! 😉
The waist darts could be changed to little gathers. If you google SBA you’ll find plenty of tutes, but it’s hard to explain in words. I would spefically look for the ones by Gertie or Colette patterns. They are reliable and well done.
Seriously, though, standing up straight will prevent having to adjust for…[Read more]
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kgiff replied to the topic Which size would you use (4 or 5)? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
I decided to just buy the larger sizes. I’ve been patiently waiting to make a few for over a year. But I just couldn’t justify buying the smaller size when chances were I’d only get around to making it once.
I did buy a couple smaller ones with the last sale though…
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Rosie replied to the topic Digital vs. Paper? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
Not sure where to look for the roll of paper. However, I am a touch embarrassed. The pattern I had issues with was the larger Sandbox. I was sure I had it but only found my smaller pattern. Bought the digital and had the print issues, I just found I did have a print copy!!!!!! Arghhhhhhh
Oh well at least it was useful in finding out about…[Read more]
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cybele727 replied to the topic Alterations: How to lower front waistband (& keep back high), w/o changing hem grain line? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
Rebecca,
My daughter has the same needs. Buddha belly and higher rise in the back.We love the afterschool pants for this reason. You choose the size based on the fit of the front, lower rise. Then on the back you do a small alteration that adds to the back rise.
Nicole, I think in your flickr account you drew a picture of the alteration for…[Read more]
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Jess M. replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago
The weather is starting to warm up, and I don’t know why that makes me want to SEW ALL THE THINGS! I’m currently piecing some digi patterns and making templates of my paper patternsn in the size I need! I’m gearing up for a Rollerskate, Playdate, Playtime!, Puppet Show, a non-Oliver dress/tunic and like 3 others I can’t remember LOL.
I’m…[Read more]
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Jess M. replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago
The weather is starting to warm up, and I don’t know why that makes me want to SEW ALL THE THINGS! I’m currently piecing some digi patterns and making templates of my paper patternsn in the size I need! I’m gearing up for a Rollerskate, Playdate, Playtime!, Puppet Show, a non-Oliver dress/tunic and like 3 others I can’t remember LOL.
I’m…[Read more]
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Briana replied to the topic Question on moving darts for the Bistro dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
TY!
front chest darts. It almost looks better with no darts at all. She’s tall, but doesn’t have a figure yet, and the way she stands her shoulders round her chest in (concave). But if I don’t dart it at all, how would I pick up the slack in the material that the darts would have taken up?
How would I do that small bust adjustment?
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Jess M. replied to the topic Paper Patterns in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
Can I bump this with my own ISO for Paper Patterns so as not to clog the board?
If there is anyone looking to switch from Paper to Digital, please let me know! I would really love to nab a 2+2 in the larger size ( I have the smaller), and I would be happy to purchase the digital for you as a swap (or Paypal the digital value+ Shipping of…[Read more]
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Jess M. replied to the topic Digital vs. Paper? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
I am probably no help whatsoever, as I love the idea of digital, but I’m a touch type person, and I have a huge collection of paper patterns. My OCD really really hates having both LOL. I have quite a few digital, and I have to say, the putting together of the O+S digital patterns is a much smoother process than many other indie pattern shops.…[Read more]
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Cat75 replied to the topic Which size would you use (4 or 5)? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
I would buy the larger size. Unless you plan to make something right now, like an Easter dress or something special. I just can’t justify spending money on something I might not get around to using.
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meleliza replied to the topic Question on moving darts for the Bistro dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
front darts or back darts? where are they not lining up? What exactly do you mean by concave?
Patterns are typically drafted for a B cup. For a child, you might need a small bust adjustment.
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with love Heidi replied to the topic Up for Grabs in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Lightning, I would welcome the family reunion dress. It is the perfect style for a friend of mine and she really appreciates boutique (handmade) clothing 🙂
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Briana started the topic Question on moving darts for the Bistro dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
I have a 13 yo daughter who I’m sewing the Bistro dress for. She’s a size 0, but the darts on the dress are not lining up for her at all (though her measurements did say that was her size). She’s a bit concave–how can I reset the darts for her to fit her better?
I’ve been looking all over youtube for tutorials but I’m stumped!
Thanks!
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