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brenda muntz became a registered member 3 years ago
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Masha Richart replied to the topic Adjusting for a high round back in the forum liesl + co: breezy blouse 3 years ago
Hi Annie. I think I would probably put in the seam for the best fit, and then end up with a slit opening instead of a keyhole. . But you could try doing the adjustment without a center back seam, and then take out the excess at the neckline with darts.
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Tamara became a registered member 3 years ago
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Annie started the topic Adjusting for a high round back in the forum liesl + co: breezy blouse 3 years ago
I’m planning to make the breezy blouse but am cautious about how a high round back adjustment will affect the keyhole opening in the centre back. In the past I’ve made a centre back seam or a yoke to accomodate the adjustment on tops and shirts. I’d prefer not to have too many back seams on this delightful design but not sure what to do. Advic…[Read more]
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Karin replied to the topic shortening the sleeves? in the forum liesl + co: chaval coat 3 years ago
Since no one else is jumping in here, I can only offer a bit of insight from lengthening things, which is that when you change the length, the width (or circumference) changes a bit too. So my tendency in the case of shortening a sleeve would be to do it in a way that ensures the sleeve is the width you want at various points on the arm. Not sure…[Read more]
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Karin replied to the topic Pattern size – height in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket 3 years ago
For what it’s worth, I didn’t find that information on the pattern I bought either. I usually need an extra inch or two (or three) spread through the torso, and so I look for waist length info. The best I could do was to measure the pattern and hope for the best!
Others here have spoken of making a muslin, which I admire but will never be…[Read more]
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Sar became a registered member 3 years ago
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Pia started the topic Pattern size – height in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket 3 years ago
I just purchased 3 of your patterns and can’t wait to start sewing, the instructions are really thourough and well thought out.
I am sure the info is somewhere to be found, I just have not managed to: Which height are the patterns made for? I am quite tall and allways neeed to adjust, it is only a matter of how much.
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Pia became a registered member 3 years ago
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Kathy started the topic shortening the sleeves? in the forum liesl + co: chaval coat 3 years ago
Hello,
I’d like to shorten the sleeves approximately 5 inches. I’m not sure where best to do this, as there’s no lengthen/shorten line. Should I divide the 5 inches between two locations on the sleeve? Am I correct in assuming I should shorten in approximately the same place on the under sleeve and upper sleeve?
Thank you!Kathy
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Karin replied to the topic Which way is up on the waistband pieces? in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress 3 years ago
Thank Liesl; sorry to be slow to respond. That helps to figure out how much I should lengthen the bodice. It’s a slight problem that the pattern measurements don’t specify what the finished waist length is in each size. I lengthen as a matter of course anyway, but it’s sometimes hard to know how much!
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Nirmala D started the topic Confusion about sleeve cuff in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 3 years ago
I am just not getting it! While I successfully sewed the collar stand, I cannot seem to sew the sleeve cuff and facing together as instructed. I’ve looked at the instructions and the sew-along carefully a couple of times and tried and ripped out. It is the part where we are to re-sew the 1 inch seam that previously attached the interfaced cuff to…[Read more]
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Karen C became a registered member 3 years ago
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic beginner sewer im stumped on first step simplicity pattern , embarassing LOL in the forum off topic 3 years ago
Hi Bonnie (@bonlou)
This is not really the place to ask as it’s not a pattern from this company.
A quick internet search for your pattern came up with a YouTube video tutorial. I suggest you try that. -
Bonnie started the topic beginner sewer im stumped on first step simplicity pattern , embarassing LOL in the forum off topic 3 years ago
pattern no 3949 apron C
first step says to reinforce the edge of the dart nearest side seam, stitch along broken line and seam line through small dot for about 1 ” on either side of the dot. clip diagonally to stitching at small dot. it shows a pic but no arrows no direction , i dont want to stich then clip and have it be messed up i have never…[Read more]
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Bonnie became a registered member 3 years ago
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Which way is up on the waistband pieces? in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress 3 years ago
Sorry about that–the waist is the narrowest part. It gets wider for the hips…
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Karin replied to the topic Which way is up on the waistband pieces? in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress 3 years ago
Oh, I can’t believe I didn’t think of that! Thank you so much.
I should probably be working on a muslin instead of with the good fabric instead, but you’ve given me a better chance of getting it right first time 🙂 - Load More
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