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Yes, @motherof5, the way the forums work is that if you are not logged in you get a cached version of…[Read more]

I have finished four of the nurses capes but they are quite small so I have decided to make matrons using the LTTS cape pattern in red wool.

I have finished four of the nurses capes but they are quite small so I have decided to make matrons using the LTTS cape pattern in red wool.

I noticed today I see more up to date posts when I am logged in.

My absolute pleasure @Linda.

@Linda, I am pretty sure I added it afterwards…. I *think* I sewed the edges and the top but left the bottom free for movement.
Those dresses went to Humble, Texas. 🙂

I like the ribbon detail, Nicole. Did you add it afterwards by hand or something? I might do this, I really like it.

I like the ribbon detail, Nicole. Did you add it afterwards by hand or something? I might do this, I really like it.

Looks like Nicole’s tip works really well. I am in process in of sewing bodice to skirt so can’t tell completely yet, but it’s looking good so far! Thanks,Nicole.

I have to take my machine in for repairs 🙁 I got thread caught around the balance wheel and can’t get it out.
I’ll be sewing on the overlocker and coverstitch for a few days.

I have to take my machine in for repairs 🙁 I got thread caught around the balance wheel and can’t get it out.
I’ll be sewing on the overlocker and coverstitch for a few days.

The School Days coat makes a lovely lightweight spring coat in corduroy.

That is adorable!

I sew with vintage patterns and have a very large stash. The instructions are usually pretty good, they generally instruct you to clip seams and under stitch and often have lots of notches to help match things up. They often don’t tell you when to neaten your seams, watch out for that.
The sizing can be very slim (a reason why I…[Read more]

I hear that cord is super soft– I bet it would make a great sketchbook shirt, too. Maybe a little oversized so it could also function as a lightweight jacket. And use the scraps in a bucket hat!!

Sunny days shorts would be easy as there are no pockets to try and pattern match.

Thanks, nico!e- I’ll have a look immediately as I am just about to sew scalloped side seams and stopped to check on here in case anyone had replied.

Linda

Ups, I forgot to mention your mod. I have it pinned but never managed to try it out and that would be a sure bet for what I’m looking for! Thanks for the reminder 🙂

@AnaSofia can I humbly recommend my own alteration of the Sketchbook shirt for a polo shirt. I just made another long sleeved version (not yet on the blog) and it works really well