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Deborah started the topic Sizing – waist to hip distance in the forum liesl + co: garibaldi a-line skirt 5 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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Deborah became a registered member 5 months ago
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Chicarita bodice seam in the forum liesl + co: chacarita wrap dress 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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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Louise Price became a registered member 5 months ago
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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 6 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 6 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 7 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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Lisa Walker's profile was updated 7 months ago
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I have a question about the Yanaka jacket hem facing. My front hem facing (correct size) and my back hem facing are not matching at the notches and then the unnotched edge. Should I cut down the back hem facing or is there a problem with the pattern piece?
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cybele727 started the topic Sizing in the forum liesl + co: gelato blouse + dress 7 months ago
Hello All:
Long time no see! The baby girl who brought me here is now 16! I might have to update that picture. I am not sure how that profile picture happened!
I have a gelato DRESS question.
I purchased the 16-30 range. I am petite and round!~. 🙂
I made a 16 with a slight lowering of neckline.
Here are my fit issues:
1) the extra…[Read more] - Load More
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