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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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    Corina G. replied to the topic Alteration to Butterick B6386 sewing pattern in the forum Group logo of Sewing for YourselfSewing for Yourself 6 years 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 6 years 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 6 years 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 6 years 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 6 years 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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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      Kathy Eastwood replied 7 years ago

      Help! I need some advice. I want to sew the jacket in Lisette B6169, but I’m having trouble finding fabric I like. I’m hoping for a botanical print on a light background in either twill or denim, but can’t find one. The closest I’ve found is some upholstery fabric at fabric.com, which is a medium weight 100% cotton. However, it is dry clean only,…[Read more]

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