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Karen O'Keefe became a registered member 3 years ago
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Question about lullaby layette shoulder darts in the forum oliver + s: lullaby 3 years ago
Hi Bonnie, I’ve only ever made the jacket in stretch fabrics and from memory I’ve just used a straight stitch everywhere. I’d certainly use a single straight stitch at the shoulder dart so they press flat more easily.
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Glory became a registered member 3 years ago
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Ingrid started the topic finished measurements not including seam allowance? in the forum liesl + co: fira dress + top 3 years ago
Hi all!
I have been working on my first Fira dress, using the body measurements and finished garment measurements in the tables. To my suprise, the garment ended up being too small, and I had to throw my beautiful fabric in the bin…. I wanted to understand and when I measure the bust, hip and waist in the pattern, from pattern line to pattern…[Read more] -
Jerri Kerley started the topic blocking size 2 bishop dress in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 3 years ago
I have misplaced my original June Tailor heirloom blocking board, with the the sizes marked for different sized necks. I have a different blocking board, but don’t know what the standard size for a size 2 toddler should be.
It has been 20 years since i made my last bishop and I am still fumbling my way through the process.
Please help with a…[Read more] -
Jerri Kerley became a registered member 3 years ago
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Janet replied to the topic Interfacing for Geneva blouse in the forum liesl + co: geneva v-neck blouse 3 years ago
Whoops! I just found the instructions for the interfacing, exactly where I should have figured it would be needed. Never mind!
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Janet started the topic Interfacing for Geneva blouse in the forum liesl + co: geneva v-neck blouse 3 years ago
Hi, the Geneva blouse pattern says you’ll need interfacing, but I don’t see any instructions on where. What did I miss? Thanks!
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Janet became a registered member 3 years ago
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Bonnie started the topic Question about lullaby layette shoulder darts in the forum oliver + s: lullaby 3 years ago
I’m making the jacket with cotton spandex fabric. Should the shoulder dart be sewn with a regular machine straight stitch or a stretch machine straight stitch. Thanks
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Bonnie became a registered member 3 years ago
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Building Block Dress Question in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 3 years ago
Hi Brenda, can you be more specific? I’m not sure what you mean by View A? Which sleeve are you making?
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Lena Przypkowski became a registered member 3 years ago
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Brenda Miller started the topic Building Block Dress Question in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 3 years ago
I am working on View A, sleeve facing. With 1/4″ turned under and 1/2″ seam I only have 1/4″ of facing left which does not really cover the bulk of the graded seam. Did I do something wrong perhaps?
Thanks
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Brenda Miller became a registered member 3 years ago
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Mytutucrafts became a registered member 3 years ago
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Christine E-E became a registered member 3 years ago
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Help with choosing a size please in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 3 years ago
I wrote a whole blog post to explain. I hope this helps!
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Help with choosing a size please in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 3 years ago
Hi Figen, as one without much “up front” my experience with bust measurements is limited, but:
I believe the bust measurements as per the chart will be the B cup.
A nice shirt fit is often all about the shoulders, so I’d suggest choosing your size based on your upper bust measurement and then using the C cup pattern tissue which saves you having…[Read more] -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Geneva Blouse Front Placket in the forum liesl + co: geneva v-neck blouse 3 years ago
Hi Paige. Because the front placket helps to form the collar it needs to be wide enough that there’s no chance it will roll out or fold on itself.
It certainly works out very nicely if you sew it as instructed, so my suggestion is not to worry and let it happen. Enjoy the sewing - Load More
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