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A little selfish sewing every now and then is a good thing, right? Let’s talk about the sewing you do for yourself.

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    novicesewer replied to the topic B6567 or Cappuccino in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 6 months ago

    Thanks for the quick reply.

    I think I will redo B6567 in rayon or similar fabric. I really like like the look of it. As for the sewing, I can figure the seam finishing since I’m more experienced now. I do need to think and figure places to baste especially around the seam pockets and neckline. Also, I already have B6567 traced out on tracing…[Read more]

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    Liesl Gibson replied to the topic B6567 or Cappuccino in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 6 months ago

    Tough call, right? The style lines on both are very similar, you’re right. The only real difference is in the neckline, which has gathering in the Cappuccino as opposed to the flatter panels of the Lisette pattern. I think it has to be your call, really. The important part will be to find the right fabric. I’d look for a rayon or a drapey silk,…[Read more]

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    novicesewer started the topic B6567 or Cappuccino in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 6 months ago

    I am an advanced beginner, having done several garments most of which are Liesl & Co. Patterns now.

    I sewed B6567 earlier in my sewing journey with a cotton that was probably too thick and not enough drape. It looked okay. As far as the sewing, I learned a lot and got a lot of practice. Though I preferred to have more handholding on seam…[Read more]

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    Corina G. replied to the topic Alteration to Butterick B6386 sewing pattern in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 1 year ago

    The tube idea is great, thank you. I’m gonna try it for my next project with this pattern.

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    Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Alteration to Butterick B6386 sewing pattern in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 1 year ago

    Ok, you’re looking for more like a funnel neck. You could measure the neck and cut a tube/rectangle to be the same length as the neckline. That’s where I’d start.

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    Corina G. replied to the topic Alteration to Butterick B6386 sewing pattern in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 1 year ago

    Partially it does (the hood is made up of 3 pieces, instead of one). For the neck, I’ve attached a couple of images of what I’m aiming for. Zipped hoodie with high neck hood - front view

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    Zipped hoodie with high neck hood - Lateral view

    Thank you!

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    Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Alteration to Butterick B6386 sewing pattern in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 1 year ago

    I’m not sure I understand what you mean. Does our Liesl + Co Neighborhood Hoodie help?

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    Corina G. started the topic Alteration to Butterick B6386 sewing pattern in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 1 year ago

    I would love to be able to make a high neck hoodie, so that the hood closes up higher (like a small collar), using the Lisette for Butterick B6386 sewing pattern. Any advice on how to do that?

    I already tried something on a pull-over hoodie and it turned out so badly I had to completely redo the hood and give up the idea. It simply didn’t work…[Read more]

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    Wanda replied to the topic Using Lisette PJ pattern for non-PJs in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 2 years ago

    Exactly! Thanks.

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    Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Using Lisette PJ pattern for non-PJs in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 2 years ago

    I think that would be cute! Sort of like a camp shirt, right?

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    Wanda replied to the topic Pants pattern recommendations? in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 2 years ago

    Thanks! I’ll be waiting with bated breath . . . .

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    Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Pants pattern recommendations? in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 2 years ago

    Those trousers were purchased for the shoot, but if you can hold on a few more weeks we might have something in the fall lineup that appeals to you…

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    Wanda started the topic Pants pattern recommendations? in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 2 years ago

    Question: What pants are shown on the cover of the Classic Shirt paper pattern? I’m looking for a slacks pattern that is comfortable, easy to sew and somewhat fitted, but looser than leggings, with side pockets, and suitable for a woven fabric or woven with a bit of stretch. Any recommendations? I just made a test muslim of the Carrie Trousers…[Read more]

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