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Ava started the topic Back pleat? in the forum liesl + co: gelato blouse + dress 6 years ago

Has anyone tried a back pleat on the gelato dress to add more room for underarms and back? I recently saw a tailor do this for Indian style tunics when they want to add more ease without altering the style lines?
Kim replied to the topic How to prevent top of dress bodice from curling forward in the forum off topic 6 years ago

Thank you I will try your suggestions on the bodice.
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Hollywood trousers fly facing in the forum liesl + co: hollywood trousers 6 years ago

Have you checked our sew-along to see if the photos help?

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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic How to prevent top of dress bodice from curling forward in the forum off topic 6 years ago

It sounds to me like your machine tension might not be even or the fabric is somehow getting pulled tight as you sew it. If the outer fabric is getting pulled, or if it’s being push along with the presser foot as you sew, that would result in a curling edge. Maybe try reducing the amount of pressure your presser foot is putting on your fabric (if…[Read more]
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic breezy blouse armscye bias band in the forum liesl + co: breezy blouse 6 years ago

Hmmm. Are you measuring along the seam line? I’m measuring the armhole vs the binding in the software and all the sizes are exactly the same length as the bias, so I’m not sure why you’re having this problem.
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Problem with pocket lining and front panel in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt 6 years ago

Can you check your pattern pieces again? I’m lining them up perfectly (see attached image), so I’m not understanding how you’re having this problem.
Kim started the topic How to prevent top of dress bodice from curling forward in the forum off topic 6 years ago

When I sew a girls dress with a woven cotton fabric sometimes the top of the lined bodice curls forward it does not stand up straight. It happened with a dress with a v notch at the top of the bodice. I cut down into the v of notch, trimmed the sides of the v then turned and press well after sewing. I am making a dress with a heart shape at the…[Read more]
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Chris Colavizza started the topic Hollywood trousers fly facing in the forum liesl + co: hollywood trousers 6 years ago

I’m topstitching my left trouser front fly. Do I sew this to the fly facing. My instructions say to movevout of the way. I’m not lining this pair.
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melissa replied to the topic Problem with pocket lining and front panel in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt 6 years ago

Should I just trim the excess so it’s level with the other piece? I’d like to move forward with this project and I don’t know what to do. I was extremely careful with cutting the pattern to size. I am a beginning sewer.
Barb replied to the topic Oversized Classic Shirt? in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 6 years ago

Oh thanks! Look forward to seeing what you did.
Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby 6 years ago

So Liesl got back to me on the Facebook page and explained that you don’t have to finish the seams when they are enclosed.
Thanks, Liesl!
Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby 6 years ago

Beginner question here…
When you are sewing together the inside and outside jacket pieces, are you supposed to finish the seams?
Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby 6 years ago

When you’re sewing the inside and outside parts of the lullabye jacket, do you have to finish the seams?
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Oversized Classic Shirt? in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 6 years ago

I have one that I’ll post as soon as I find time. I usually sew a 6 or 8 and went up to a 12 for oversized, and it went really well! Promise to post soon.
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Afternoon Tea Blouse problem in the forum Sew Alongs 6 years ago

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Can you post some photos for us? That might help. If it’s easier, you can ask for advice at the Liesl + Co Friends Facebook group, too. More people are active there these days.
Barbara started the topic Afternoon Tea Blouse problem in the forum Sew Alongs 6 years ago

Hello! I did the Afternoon Tea Blouse sew-along and it was such a great experience! Between the sew-along tips and the wonderful pattern instructions, I had fun making my most challenging pattern to date and my “wearable muslin” turned out great!

Except – it’s snug, no, *tight* right across the stripes. I believe I made the correct size…[Read more]
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Barb replied to the topic Oversized Classic Shirt? in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 6 years ago

Thanks for the tips!
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