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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Buttons? in the forum liesl + co: brunswick jacket 3 months ago
Hello! You can absolutely extend the front edge by 1/2″ on either side to make a 1″ button placket. You could also extend the collar by the same amount to get the same look on the lapels, but if you’re wearing the collar up it’s not strictly necessary. I’d love to see how it turns out!
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Planetgerf started the topic Buttons? in the forum liesl + co: brunswick jacket 3 months ago
I’m wondering how easy it might be to add a button placket/3-button closure to this jacket. Is it as easy as extending the center front seam out on both sides? I suppose the collar/lapel would need to have adjustments as well. Anyone try this?
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Jackie started the topic Sticking pattern together in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 3 months ago
I’m finally getting round to making the Chai Tea (which I bought in 2017!).
I cannot fully understand the sticking together instructions, despite having done this loads of times with other designers.
Do I need to match the letters in the ovals, or do I just trim one side and get the grid lines to meet and there will be two ovals with an A in…[Read more]
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Deborah started the topic Sizing – waist to hip distance in the forum liesl + co: garibaldi a-line skirt 3 months ago
Hello! I’m about to make the Garibaldi skirt (view with pockets). As it seems to be quite fitted waist through to hips, can you tell me the waist to hip point distance (ie the vertical distance) that your patterns are drafted for? I know the “big” pattern companies use a distance of 9 inches. I am quite petite and would normally adjust this…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Chicarita bodice seam in the forum liesl + co: chacarita wrap dress 4 months ago
So glad to hear it!
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Amanda C replied to the topic Chicarita bodice seam in the forum liesl + co: chacarita wrap dress 4 months ago
Thank you both – it’s finished, worn and admired! 😊
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Amanda C replied to the topic Chicarita bodice seam in the forum liesl + co: chacarita wrap dress 4 months ago
Thank you both – it’s finished, worn and admired! 😊
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Chicarita bodice seam in the forum liesl + co: chacarita wrap dress 4 months ago
I’m glad you like it! And yes, it’s probably a good idea to clip the side seams at the underarm a bit to help them lie flat. It will depend on your fabric, of course, but in general it will help. Thanks for asking!
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@liesl I am struggling with the collar on the Yanaka Jacket. Please help! I can’t understand which parts on step 5 need to be seen together. I though it was just the 2 ends but it doesn’t Sot right when step 6 completed x
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It sounds like you’re doing it right–the two ends of the collar (the part that sticks out) need to be sewn together, and then you’ll sew the neck seam. The important part is to clip into the inside corner so that the neck seam is the same length as the collar in Step 6. That way both edges will be the same length. I hope that helps! The…[Read more]
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Chicarita bodice seam in the forum liesl + co: chacarita wrap dress 4 months ago
Hi Amanda
You’re talking about the bodice side seam that becomes the underarm capped sleeve seam, right?
Yes, I would cut a few little notches at the most curved part and then serge the seam allowances with that extra bit of give in the seam allowance.
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Amanda C started the topic Chicarita bodice seam in the forum liesl + co: chacarita wrap dress 4 months ago
I have almost finished my first Chicarita and am loving this make. Having sewn the bodice seams, I am tempted to clip the curve to help them lie flatter – should I?? The instructions don’t seem to suggest this.., I can serge them afterwards or use pinking shears (or I could just do this??)
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Sizing in the forum liesl + co: gelato blouse + dress 5 months ago
Uff, I feel your pain! It’s really difficult to visualize your questions without a photo–can you possibly upload one to help me? We have several tutorials that I think can help, like this one: https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2018/08/how-to-raise-or-lower-a-dart.html
Yes, the two size blocks are different, but that doesn’t mean you can’t…[Read more]
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