April Henry

I have not ( as I line this garment ) but I would without hesitation
I like my play clothes to be tough

After five hours glueing drafting and cutting, I have started sewing hugos peacoat

I am missing my computer though and watching too much bad telly when I feeding

After five hours glueing drafting and cutting, I have started sewing hugos peacoat

I am missing my computer though and watching too much bad telly when I feeding

After five hours glueing drafting and cutting, I have started sewing hugos peacoat

I am missing my computer though and watching too much bad telly when I feeding

I say yes!
Perhaps baste the pleats and have a play , see how well they sit?

Welcome Enbee, I am glad you have de-lurked!
When I get my new MacBook we must have a natter 🙂

Thank you!
It is a surprise, she chose it from her Pinterest board with some help from liddy

Thank you!
It is a surprise, she chose it from her Pinterest board with some help from liddy

Just finished a play date dress for Tilly for her sixth birthday tomorrow

Just finished a play date dress for Tilly for her sixth birthday tomorrow

The phone is great for reading/checking for spam but not so nice for posting.

The phone is great for reading/checking for spam but not so nice for posting.

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I think a stable knit would be lovely. I would use the fabric for facings but interface with a soft product like sheerweft.

There is a Lisette forum where you may get more traffic, MC.
http://www.sewlisette.com/forums/

I made some with a stretch drill which worked very well but I think the quilting cotton would not have enough ‘give’.

I am having to follow on my phone now, my husband tipped a glass of wine in my laptop and it is obviously tee-total.

The tech guru is hopeful he can save my photos.

I am having to follow on my phone now, my husband tipped a glass of wine in my laptop and it is obviously tee-total.

The tech guru is hopeful he can save my photos.

I think I can help. I do this for my Twins as they have tiny waists and curvy botties.

#1 Unpick the back waistband about two inches either side of the centre back seam.
#2 Unpick the centre back seam as far as needed.
#3 Try on jeans and re-fit, pinning out excess.
#4 Re-sew centre back seam, fit again, adjust, trim, neaten and topstitch.
#5 Cut…[Read more]

That is soooo cute!

I’m so with you on that one @meleliza! I keep a few baskets with the larger pieces and they’ve become all sort of fun projects and trims on other projects. I’ll often cut and prepare bias trim with the scraps so it’s ready when I need it. Remaining scraps go to a painter friend who uses them to wipe his brushes or to local schools for art classes.…[Read more]

Yes, Sarvi! A few years ago I purchased a pattern and yardage for a pair of PJ pants from a well-known pattern company that’s well respected within the industry. It was meant to be a very quick sew for my sister, who was about to be hospitalized and needed some TLC. And I could have just cried with frustration when the yardage was more than 1/2…[Read more]