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Claudia started the topic Too much width around hip? in the forum liesl + co: city stroll wrap skirt 9 years ago

I almost finished my first city stroll wrap skirt. The sewing was great fun so far. Before attaching the waistband I wrapped the skirt around me. And it stows above the pockets. It looks like there is too much material in between hip and waist. Can you see on the pics?
Has anyone an idea how to solve this? Lisl, maybe you? Shall i just tighten…[Read more]
Tamara replied to the topic Advice sewing with Corduroy & Velveteen in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Hi @fitdoc Ava

May I suggest Farmhouse fabrics http://shop.farmhousefabrics.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Shopper_id=773110202142467731&Store_id=198&Page_id=17&categ_id=31&parent_ids=0&name=Corduroy,+Prints
And Fabric.com https://www.fabric.com/find?SearchText=Cool+cords

Robert Kaufman has a fantastic range of soft beautiful quality…[Read more]
Ava replied to the topic Advice sewing with Corduroy & Velveteen in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Where do you purchase fine corduroy that could be used for dresses/jumpers? I’m not having any luck especially in a print.
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Ava replied to the topic Has anyone done zipper instead of buttons in back of yoke? in the forum oliver + s: hide-and-seek 9 years ago

Wow Heidi. Love the warmer look with the hoodie and zip.

I did find a tutorial in the Building Block Dress so will try that
Claudia replied to the topic Lengthening city stroll wrap skirt in the forum liesl + co: city stroll wrap skirt 9 years ago

Hey Maria, thanks for the hint and link. It helps a lot! Claudia
María replied to the topic Lengthening city stroll wrap skirt in the forum liesl + co: city stroll wrap skirt 9 years ago

Claudia, have you seen this post? https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2016/09/lengthened-city-stroll-wrap-skirt.html
I think it says Liesl lenghtened her skirt 15 or 16 inches…
Hope this helps.
Claudia replied to the topic Lengthening city stroll wrap skirt in the forum liesl + co: city stroll wrap skirt 9 years ago

Is there a maximum you would not exceed when lengthening the skirt? For size 4? Thank you so much! Claudia
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Lisa P. Taylor started the topic Reversible garment using quilting cotton and fleece in the forum about the forums 9 years ago

I am making the lullaby layette jacket, which is reversible, with quilting cotton on one side and fleece on the other. I expect the cotton to generally be worn on the outside. I am seeking some general guidance on what stitch to use when joining seams, stretch or straight? Would a quilting needle or ball point for my machine work best? I would…[Read more]
Lisa P. Taylor started the topic Reversible garment using quilting cotton and fleece in the forum about the forums 9 years ago

I am making the lullaby layette jacket, which is reversible, with quilting cotton on one side and fleece on the other. I expect the cotton to generally be worn on the outside. I am seeking some general guidance on what stitch to use when joining seams, stretch or straight? Would a quilting needle or ball point for my machine work best? I would…[Read more]
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with love Heidi replied to the topic Has anyone done zipper instead of buttons in back of yoke? in the forum oliver + s: hide-and-seek 9 years ago

I suspect t it will be much more difficult to add a zip to an already finished bodice than to modify the pattern and add one from scratch.

I’ve also made buttonholes for years on a machine without a bottonhole foot, just the regular foot and the 4 step buttonhole program. I’ve also made buttonholes with a dense zigzag stitch, regular foot and no…[Read more]
with love Heidi replied to the topic Has anyone done zipper instead of buttons in back of yoke? in the forum oliver + s: hide-and-seek 9 years ago

I haven’t done a zipper in the back yoke but I did add one to the front instead of the button back.
Ava replied to the topic Has anyone done zipper instead of buttons in back of yoke? in the forum oliver + s: hide-and-seek 9 years ago

anyone?
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Diana M replied to the topic Firefly Jacket Question in the forum oliver + s: firefly 9 years ago

no worries Liesl 🙂 I managed to figure it out in the end and have in fact already finished my first one! Its a great pattern, really easy to follow. Thanks and enjoy your travels!
Diana M replied to the topic Firefly Jacket Question in the forum oliver + s: firefly 9 years ago

no worries Liesl 🙂 I managed to figure it out in the end and have in fact already finished my first one! Its a great pattern, really easy to follow. Thanks.
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic adding embroidery details to garments in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

Here’s a tutorial that might answer some of your embroidery questions? https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2014/06/customizing-with-oliver-s-adding-embroidery-with-rebecca-rinquist.html
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Firefly Jacket Question in the forum oliver + s: firefly 9 years ago

Apologies for the silence, @dids! I’m traveling, with limited access to my computer. If I recall correctly, you attach the elastic to both front edges of only the fabric A jacket. So right side and left side. Does that make sense? I hope it helps.
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