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Cammi replied to the topic New here? Introduce yourself! in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Thank you so much Nicole @motherof5!
Cammi replied to the topic Making a t shirt dress from the metro-t in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt 9 years ago

Thank you Nicole @motherof5! The sleeve cap seemed fine on the shirt but right! I bet the weight of the longer fabric can have an effect. We’ll see what happens!
Nicole replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 9 years ago

The season for sewing has changed
My skirts and I are estranged
But my jackets and coats
Are garnering votes
Time for clothing, to be, exchanged.

I just want to sit down and sew!
Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I finished my turn on the #sewingrota on a high with some gorgeous back jeans for me!
Three pairs of jeans, a denim shirt and four tee’s were a much needed injection of clothing in my wardrobe.

Now I am on to formal sewing, Zara’s first. Some gorgeous Gatsby inspired sequinned tulle.
Nicole replied to the topic Making a t shirt dress from the metro-t in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt 9 years ago

Watch your sleeve cap, it may need a little pinched from it, it is easy to do after sewing.
I ave found (with a longer tee/tee dress) you can get some odd things happen at the shoulder due to the extra weight of the extra fabric.
Nicole replied to the topic New here? Introduce yourself! in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Hello @cammipatterson, I am so glad you have joined!

Liesl’s patterns are just so good, you will learn a lot and be so pleased with your results.

~Nicole~
Cammi replied to the topic New here? Introduce yourself! in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Hi everyone! My name is Cammi. I have finally jumped on board after having followed for a long while. I have absorbed, absorbed, absorbed all of your beautiful makes! I have college age daughters and finally attempted to sew something for them with some trepidation. I sewed the metro-t and they loved it! I smocked for them when they were small and…[Read more]
Cammi replied to the topic Making a t shirt dress from the metro-t in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt 9 years ago

Thank you so much Tamara @justsewit! I will keep your pointers in mind as I experiment!
Cammi replied to the topic Making a t shirt dress from the metro-t in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt 9 years ago

Thank you so much Tamara! I will keep your pointers in mind as I experiment!
Tamara replied to the topic Making a t shirt dress from the metro-t in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt 9 years ago

Hi @cammipatterson what a great starting project!

I haven’t made an above the knee t shirt dress but I have used the metro pattern to make a t shirt maxi dress for my teenage daughter.

What I did was measure where she wanted her dress to finish and then I made the adjustment to the pattern by adding the amount of length and cutting through the…[Read more]
sewgirl23 replied to the topic Help with fitting at back please! in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress 9 years ago

The other fabulous ladies up thread have great advice! I’d concur with trying a sway back adjustment and lower the waistline on the skirt just a bit, pinning it out so you can see how much you need. The side view looks like your side seams are canting forward just a smidge and that should help correct the drag lines and the angle. I’m working on a…[Read more]
Cammi started the topic Making a t shirt dress from the metro-t in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt 9 years ago

Hi all, my name is Cammi and I’m new to the forums. I’ve followed Oliver and S for awhile and am finally working toward sewing some of these beautiful patterns! I’ve just made the metro-t for my college-age daughters and they loved it! Has anyone made it into an above the knee t-shirt dress? Can you give me pointers please?
Cammi started the topic Making a t shirt dress from the metro-t in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt 9 years ago

Has anyone made the metro-t into an above the knee t-shirt dress? Can you give me pointers please?
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Tamara replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

Agreed! I have to go back and search for that sailboat top… But yes you certainly are correct, who knew that pockets would be perfect to smock on? Gathering gives the clue.

And of course there are more than just the counterchange and geometric/ English smocking.

I haven’t yet tried using ribbon but want to one day.
Tamara replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

Agreed! I have to go back and search for that sailboat top… But yes you certainly are correct, who knew that pockets would be perfect to smock on? Gathering gives the clue.
Mama_Knowles replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

I have added smocking to the bubble shorts, the garden party dress,tje fairy tale dress, and the sailboat top. I am working on a smocked popover dress as well. I think anything really could have a bit of smocking added to it.
Nicole replied to the topic Question about sending private messages in the forum about the forums 9 years ago

http://oliverands.com/about/contact/

Try this @kirstylilian
Tamara replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

@sewgirl23 if you look at the line of the style of garment, it will give you an indication of where the smocking can go. I have used smocking on the carousel dress, the school photo dress and the school days jacket, not to mention the croquet dress.

For a motif the carousel dress would be perfect. You could also do a picture smocked panel and…[Read more]
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