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Lisa started the topic skirt gathering dots missing in the forum liesl + co: late lunch tunic 6 years ago

The pattern says to stitch the gathering between the dots, I have no dots. Where do I start and stop the stitching?
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Anyone know of a tried and true cocoon dress pattern? in the forum off topic 7 years ago

Hi Heidi. There are heaps of these type of dress patterns out there, especially among the indie pattern companies.
For me, I’d start with the dropped sleeve bodice, so I’d use either the maritime tee, or the weekend getaway patterns for the bodice (for the weekend getaway, just cut on the Gold and omit the facings) then just drafting the length…[Read more]
Heidi started the topic Anyone know of a tried and true cocoon dress pattern? in the forum off topic 7 years ago

Hi everyone! This is my first post to the forum. I have purchased some amazing linen which I plan to dye and would like to recreate a Rachel Craven cocoon dress.

I’m having the hardest time finding a similar pattern. It doesn’t look like a difficult style of dress to make, so I’m wondering if people just make their own patterns when they want to…[Read more]
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Wanda replied to the topic Using Lisette PJ pattern for non-PJs in the forum Sewing for Yourself 7 years ago

Exactly! Thanks.
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic what would you choose? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 7 years ago

I’m all about shorts at the moment, so I’d plump for Sandbox pants as shorts with love heart shaped pockets!
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic what would you choose? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 7 years ago

Ooh, tough one! Have you asked on the FB group? That’s where most of the discussion is these days, and I’m sure you’d get lots of suggestions if it’s not too late for you to start yet…
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Plaid? in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress 7 years ago

I think it should be fine. You might want to interface the neckline just to help it keep its shape, but a drapey fabric might be nice! I hope you’ll show us how it turns out.
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Using Lisette PJ pattern for non-PJs in the forum Sewing for Yourself 7 years ago

I think that would be cute! Sort of like a camp shirt, right?
Tamara started the topic what would you choose? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 7 years ago

I know it’s only a couple of days away but I have this urge to go with a Valentine’s theme for my daughter to wear to kindy on Thursday.

She wears a top that acts as a “uniform” but we are allowed to use any kind of bottoms. It’s summer and will be hot on Thursday (41 degrees c).

I’m thinking of using the music class skirt and appliqué hearts…[Read more]
Ann replied to the topic Birthday party dress hem facing in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 7 years ago

Never mind….I have added half an inch to the end of each hem facing pattern piece and recut. It fits perfectly now.
Ann replied to the topic Birthday party dress hem facing in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 7 years ago

I’m having the same problem as Heidi had with the hem facing. My dress is a size 6 as well. Did she find a solution?
Kirsten started the topic Plaid? in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress 7 years ago

I’m sewing up my very first bistro dress and I’m considering a subtitle plaid. How well do you think this pattern would suit a slightly drapy rayon/cotton plaid?
Wanda started the topic Using Lisette PJ pattern for non-PJs in the forum Sewing for Yourself 7 years ago

I’ve been looking for a pattern for a drop shoulder short-sleeve button down top for my adult daughter, who wants a loose fit with no darts, and it occurs to me that the top of the Lisette PJs (Butterick B6296) is pretty much exactly what she is looking for. Is there any reason that I shouldn’t go with that, leaving out the obvious PJ tells (the…[Read more]
Dixie replied to the topic Popover shoulder straps without bows in the forum oliver + s: popover 7 years ago

You know, that makes me think, Liesl — I hadn’t thought of how you could actually make the (essentially) bias tape into a loop before sewing it on at all. I was trying to work it out technically in my head — how I could make a loop without having an awkward lumpy seam at the top. Thanks @liesl and @lightningmcstitch!
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Altering sleeves in the forum liesl + co: cappuccino dress + tunic 7 years ago

Sure, you can always copy the armhole and sleeve from another pattern. It’s not an easy process, but it’s certainly possible. I hope that helps!
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