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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Book Report Size 7 — Sleeve doesn't fit into armhole. in the forum oliver + s: book report 11 years ago

Hi, and sorry for the silence. It’s been a busy week! I just grabbed S’s size 7 dress to check it and the sleeve fits fine, so I’m trying to imagine where you might be running into trouble. The obvious spot is the buttons at the shoulder, where the front overlaps the back by 1/2″. But from your photos it appears that you’ve accounted for that,…[Read more]

Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Finished waist too small in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes 11 years ago

Ok, I’ve spent the morning checking and re-checking and re-checking, and I can’t figure out what could be wrong. The grading all appears to be correct (after going over and over it), and when I look at the pieces everything seems to be in order. I truly can’t figure out where you might be running into a problem here.

The common problem seems to…[Read more]

Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Finished waist too small in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes 11 years ago

Hey Lightning,

I’m looking into this and will get back to you shortly. Very sorry for the troubles!

xo,
Liesl

BeckyinFL started the topic Some questions about sewing with an interlock knit in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago

I have a lovely piece of gold-colored interlock knit that I’d like to use to make the School Photo dress. I’m wondering what kind of lining material I should use. The interlock has a very moderate stretch in both directions and is of a medium weight. Not sure what it’s made of, but possibly all cotton or cotton/poly.

I’m also wondering if I…[Read more]

BeckyinFL started the topic Some questions about sewing with an interlock knit in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago

I have a lovely piece of gold-colored interlock knit that I’d like to use to make the School Photo dress. I’m wondering what kind of lining material I should use. The interlock has a very moderate stretch in both directions and is of a medium weight. Not sure what it’s made of, but possibly all cotton or cotton/poly.

I’m also wondering if I…[Read more]

BeckyinFL replied to the topic Fabric shelf life in the forum off topic 11 years ago

I am using fabric I bought when I worked at a fabric store in 1972, my first job after high school. I also have a closet-full collected over the years. The old fabrics are in perfect condition except for some permanent creases from being folded so long. I store it in plastic bins. I have had a problem with thread, though. Non-sewing friends have…[Read more]

BeckyinFL replied to the topic Book Report Size 7 — Sleeve doesn't fit into armhole. in the forum oliver + s: book report 11 years ago

Nicole, your posts are always so kind. 🙂

Lightning McStitch started the topic Finished waist too small in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes 11 years ago

I thought I’d start a new post for my problem, so it didn’t get confused with the opposite problem previously reported in another thread. I believe @Ejensewchat has had the same problem (unsure of which size she was sewing)

I’ve made the size 14 Girl Friday culottes and the finished waist has turned out about 3 inches smaller than intended.

I…[Read more]

Lightning McStitch started the topic Finished waist too small in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes 11 years ago

I thought I’d start a new post for my problem, so it didn’t get confused with the opposite problem previously reported in another thread. I believe @Ejensewchat has had the same problem (unsure of which size she was sewing)

I’ve made the size 14 Girl Friday culottes and the finished waist has turned out about 3 inches smaller than intended.

I…[Read more]

Lightning McStitch replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 11 years ago

I must plan an easy buffet
Put the best plates out on display
My Wedgewood and Spode….
And on them we’ll load

Kerrilyn replied to the topic Would this pattern be appropriate for a black formal? in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress 11 years ago

Hey don’t panic just yet. Do try it on first and then evaluate. It may be fine.

Nicole replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 11 years ago

I must plan an easy buffet
Put the best plates out on display
My Wedgewood and Spode….

Audrey replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 11 years ago

I must plan an easy buffet
Put the best plates out on display

Audrey replied to the topic Would this pattern be appropriate for a black formal? in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress 11 years ago

So now I’ve been sewing the Bistro, and have a little concern. My daughter has gone to bed, so this may be unnecessary worry once she tries it on, but there seems to be a little point at the bust end of the bust darts…right an awkward spot! I know it’s not the fault of the pattern, it’s my mistake, but can anyone help me with this?

Audrey replied to the topic Would this pattern be appropriate for a black formal? in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress 11 years ago

I showed her the Cinema Dress, but she specifically didn’t want the waistband seam/line and so we went with the Bistro which she also liked the more fitted look of.

KarenK replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 11 years ago

Congrats, Hugo! So very deserved!!

KarenK replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 11 years ago

Congrats, Hugo! So very deserved!!

Nicole replied to the topic Book Report Size 7 — Sleeve doesn't fit into armhole. in the forum oliver + s: book report 11 years ago

Please, please don’t feel bad. You could not have put your question in a more apologetic or humble way. I really felt for you but I had no answer for your predicament.

Oliver + S

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