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Sarvi replied to the topic Some zipper help, please? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
D’oh! Good catch, Heidi! I only have *white* interfacing, not black. Oh brother, that was a very confusing question, wasn’t it. THanks so much, I’ll go check out that link!
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Sarvi started the topic Some zipper help, please? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
Hi folks, any suggestions for me? I’m installing a zip in a (fairy tale) dress with a white bodice and black skirt. The skirt and skirt lining are both very delicate, sheer silk fabrics. I only have black fusible interfacing. I’m wondering whether I could use wonder tape/fusible web and bit of lightweight black cotton to improvise the interfacing…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago
I don’t think anybody else would have noticed, but I know it feels nice to have them tidied!
Well I wound up making two dresses that came out rather well, I thought. When she was 3, she had a size 3, when she was 4, she had a size 4, so now she’s 5 (and 6 in October!) I made size 5s. Nope!! All her growth has been tallifying and enskinnying. She…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago
I don’t think anybody else would have noticed, but I know it feels nice to have them tidied!
Well I wound up making two dresses that came out rather well, I thought. When she was 3, she had a size 3, when she was 4, she had a size 4, so now she’s 5 (and 6 in October!) I made size 5s. Nope!! All her growth has been tallifying and enskinnying. She…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Thanks, Karen! I only spotted one or two typos but I know it can be annoying to see them so I fixed them for you. 🙂
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Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Thanks, Karen! I only spotted one or two typos but I know it can be annoying to see them so I fixed them for you. 🙂
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Tamara replied to the topic Favorite prints for boys in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Did you have a look at Sarvi’s link @mcholley1? Aren’t they cute prints?! @Sarvi you have such good taste in fabric!
Is there anything in particular you little man likes on his shirts? I love a good check shirt and stripes (I made Noah a sketchbook shirt in Cape Ann stripe) are always good.
I do like fun prints so things that would appeal to his…[Read more]
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Tamara replied to the topic Favorite prints for boys in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Did you have a look at Sarvi’s link @mcholley1? Aren’t they cute prints?! @Sarvi you have such good taste in fabric!
Is there anything in particular you little man likes on his shirts? I love a good check shirt and stripes (I made Noah a sketchbook shirt in Cape Ann stripe) are always good.
I do like fun prints so things that would appeal to his…[Read more]
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Tamara replied to the topic Favorite prints for boys in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Did you have a look at Sarvi’s link @mcholley1? Aren’t they cute prints?! @Sarvi you have such good taste in fabric!
Is there anything in particular you little man likes on his shirts? I love a good check shirt and stripes (I made Noah a sketchbook shirt in Cape Ann stripe) are always good.
I do like fun prints so things that would appeal to his…[Read more]
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Tamara replied to the topic Favorite prints for boys in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Did you have a look at Sarvi’s link @mcholley1? Aren’t they cute prints?! @Sarvi you have such good taste in fabric!
Is there anything in particular you little man likes on his shirts? I love a good check shirt and stripes (I made Noah a sketchbook shirt in Cape Ann stripe) are always good.
I do like fun prints so things that would appeal to his…[Read more]
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Tamara replied to the topic Favorite prints for boys in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Did you have a look at Sarvi’s link @mcholley1? Aren’t they cute prints?! @Sarvi you have such good taste in fabric!
Is there anything in particular you little man likes on his shirts? I love a good check shirt and stripes (I made Noah a sketchbook shirt in Cape Ann stripe) are always good.
I do like fun prints so things that would appeal to his…[Read more]
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Tamara replied to the topic Favorite prints for boys in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Did you have a look at Sarvi’s link @mcholley1? Aren’t they cute prints?! @Sarvi you have such good taste in fabric!
Is there anything in particular you little man likes on his shirts? I love a good check shirt and stripes (I made Noah a sketchbook shirt in Cape Ann stripe) are always good.
I do like fun prints so things that would appeal to his…[Read more]
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Tamara replied to the topic Favorite prints for boys in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Did you have a look at Sarvi’s link @mcholley1? Aren’t they cute prints?! @Sarvi you have such good taste in fabric!
Is there anything in particular you little man likes on his shirts? I love a good check shirt and stripes (I made Noah a sketchbook shirt in Cape Ann stripe) are always good.
I do like fun prints so things that would appeal to his…[Read more]
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Nicole replied to the topic Fairy Tale in eyelet in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 10 years ago
Not sure if this will be of any help? http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/a-christmas-fairy-tale-tutorial-part-i.html?showComment=1358649417151
Have a peep if you like.
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Fairy Tale in eyelet in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 10 years ago
I would underline using something like cotton voile or even a single cotton gauze. Just thick enough to stop your seam allowances being visible.
Then line in a lightweight cotton, or maybe bemsilk lining.
Cut the skirt as one piece so you only have the centre back seam and then you could get away with not underlining the skirt, but I’d do it…[Read more] -
Sarvi replied to the topic clarification needed- adding fullness to Bubble Dress in the forum oliver + s: bubble dress 10 years ago
I really, really wish you lived closer and could touch this fabric. Photos don’t do it justice as it’s a plain black silk, no patterning or funky texture, but *gosh* it’s nice.
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Sarvi replied to the topic Fairy Tale in eyelet in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 10 years ago
I have not yet made it in eyelet, but I’ve made it with a lace skirt, and made the Pinwheel in eyelet and many of the same tips that apply to sheer fabrics apply here as well. The area where you want to take special care is in how you handle your seam allowances — both for the eyelet and for the lining. Normally you don’t have to go to tons of…[Read more]
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Nicole replied to the topic clarification needed- adding fullness to Bubble Dress in the forum oliver + s: bubble dress 10 years ago
My absolute pleasure, can’t wait to see what you do!
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Nicole replied to the topic Neckline – accidentally cut too wide in the forum oliver + s: ice cream 10 years ago
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Nicole replied to the topic Neckline – accidentally cut too wide in the forum oliver + s: ice cream 10 years ago
Sarah, apologies , on my phone
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