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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Reducing width of bodice in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 7 years ago
If you’re not taking in at the armholes this should be fine. You could also consider adding waist darts similar to the Fairy Tale Dress for a closer fit. But yes, tapering to the waist is perfectly fine!
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T5 started the topic Reducing width of bodice in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 7 years ago
My daughter approximately fits the size 12 building block dress. I made a muslin and it is a bit baggy on the sides. I gradually tapered the bodice starting at the arm hole down to the bottom of the side where it is taken in 1/2 inch. Is that an acceptable alteration? I am planning on reducing width of skirt by 1/2 inch as well so the bodice and…[Read more]
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J deGroot became a registered member 7 years ago
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I just made the Gallery tunic in a size 12. It looks and feels wonderful but it doesn’t quite fit right around the bust. I’ve also made the Cappucino tunic in a size 12 and it fit perfectly so I didn’t make a muslin of this one first (though I should have). At first I thought I needed a bicep adjustment but after some research I think that…[Read more]
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T5 became a registered member 7 years ago
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Wide neck adjustment in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 7 years ago
Glad it worked out! I’ve adjusted the neckline for friends by lowering as well and it’s worked out just fine. Happy New Year!
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Veronica replied to the topic Wide neck adjustment in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 7 years ago
Hi, Liesl! Thank you so much for responding. I do hope you are feeling better!
Enbee, what I ended up doing was lowering the neckline by 1/8″ (essentially moving the seam line down to the 5/8″ mark”) which added an extra inch to the neck. I also added an inch to both front pieces at the center front, so that they actually overlapped. Since I had…[Read more]
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Enbee replied to the topic Wide neck adjustment in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 7 years ago
I have no advice, but my husband has exactly the same issue and as a result all of his RTW shirts are too big on his torso. So if you have success with the modification I’d love to hear about it!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Wide neck adjustment in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 7 years ago
Hi Veronica,
Sorry for the silence; we’ve been laid low with the flu! In general, a longer collar band will mean lowering the neckline, but I would suggest marking the desired neckline on your muslin and measuring that first. You can probably use the collar band and collar from a different size once you know the length of the the neckline itself.…[Read more]
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Veronica started the topic Wide neck adjustment in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 7 years ago
Hi there!
My partner is a perfect size Large, except for his neck which needs the collar lengthened by at least two inches. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to make this happen? I’m fairly confident I can grade up the collar/stand pieces themselves, but where else do I adjust the pattern? If I add an inch to both of the center front…[Read more]
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Veronica became a registered member 7 years ago
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic attaching lining to Oliver and S Little Red Riding Cape in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew 7 years ago
Hi Denise, I think you have misread the instructions but have the right idea.
You construct one set of front, side and back panels out of fabric A, then the same out of fabric B (lining). Then the hood. Then sandwich it all together and stitch the periphery before turning it through an armhole.
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Denise L. started the topic attaching lining to Oliver and S Little Red Riding Cape in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 7 years ago
I am attempting to sew Red Riding Hood Cape. The directions say to sew lining to cape at each seam. I am having difficulty understanding how to flip it when it is all done.I would think you would sew lining and cape separate and then attach all at outer edges and then sew together? Can some one help me understand? Thank you
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Maxi Length Soho in the forum liesl + co: soho shorts + skirt 7 years ago
I hope it goes well! Please show us when you’re done, and I’ll check in from time to time to make sure you’re doing ok in the meantime.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Denim Fabric in the forum off topic 7 years ago
Ah, and here’s a shop that sells Cone!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Denim Fabric in the forum off topic 7 years ago
I’ve been using the denim the Robert Kaufman makes and I love it, but I’m not sure where to tell you to get it? They make many different weights, so it’s helpful to know denim or have access different types so you can feel it. Sadly, the Cone Denim mill in the U.S. has closed, but they make absolutely lovely authentic, durable denim if you can get…[Read more]
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