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Nicole replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago

The season for sewing has changed
My skirts and I are estranged
But my jackets and coats
Are garnering votes
Time for clothing, to be, exchanged.

I just want to sit down and sew!
Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago

I finished my turn on the #sewingrota on a high with some gorgeous back jeans for me!
Three pairs of jeans, a denim shirt and four tee’s were a much needed injection of clothing in my wardrobe.

Now I am on to formal sewing, Zara’s first. Some gorgeous Gatsby inspired sequinned tulle.
Nicole replied to the topic Making a t shirt dress from the metro-t in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt 8 years ago

Watch your sleeve cap, it may need a little pinched from it, it is easy to do after sewing.
I ave found (with a longer tee/tee dress) you can get some odd things happen at the shoulder due to the extra weight of the extra fabric.
Nicole replied to the topic New here? Introduce yourself! in the forum off topic 8 years ago

Hello @cammipatterson, I am so glad you have joined!

Liesl’s patterns are just so good, you will learn a lot and be so pleased with your results.

~Nicole~
Nicole replied to the topic Question about sending private messages in the forum about the forums 8 years ago

http://oliverands.com/about/contact/

Try this @kirstylilian
Nicole replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago

@sewgirl23
I think the 2+2 would be gorgeous. Just under the tie, instead of the tab.
ASM Blue did a gorgeous Ice Cream blouse. I would use gingham, so I could stitch the squares, rather then pleat.

I still love French knots.

I think simple smocking looks cleaner and more modern.
Nicole replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago

@sewgirl23
I think the 2+2 would be gorgeous. Just under the tie, instead of the tab.
ASM Blue did a gorgeous Ice Cream blouse. I would use gingham, so I could stitch the squares, rather then pleat.

I still love French knots.
Sarvi replied to the topic Lisette B6358 Swimsuit Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 8 years ago

That’s a good idea — I read much more than I comment, or I get busy but bookmark things for future use — but it must seem like radio silence from the other end!
Sarvi replied to the topic Question about sending private messages in the forum about the forums 8 years ago

Hm, good question! I assumed as the thread starter you’d have an edit button somewhere, but perhaps I have made an ASS of U and ME as the old saying goes.
Sarvi replied to the topic Lisette B6358 Swimsuit Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 8 years ago

May Grey (and its buddy, June Gloom) are weird patches of overcast skies that come along between Spring and Summer here in Los Angeles. You’ve been having a nice time hiking in April, then you lose the blue skies (but oddly enough, not the penetrating heat of the sun — so if you look outside you’ll want to grab a sweater, but then you open your…[Read more]
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Lisette B6358 Swimsuit Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 8 years ago

Yay! The suits look great. I love the boning and all the “grown up” lady aspects of this pattern. I’ll miss the sewalong deadline but I’m right behind you, just six months behind… 🙂
Sarvi replied to the topic Lisette B6358 Swimsuit Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 8 years ago

Those are really nice, I like the cut a lot particularly on the bottoms. That’s something I can wear. I am still looking for the right fabric — and sewing time — but would love to get a pair done by the time May Grey is over in Los Angeles.
Sarvi replied to the topic Question about sending private messages in the forum about the forums 8 years ago

Tamara, could I suggest editing the title of this thread to read “question about sending private messages” or similar as it appears Leslie might have mistaken this for a private conversation between the two of you.
Sarvi replied to the topic Sizing question in the forum oliver + s: popover 8 years ago

Looks like the Popover Dress size chart lists garment measurements rather than body measurements. Looking at the body measurement chart for another pattern, 22.5″ puts you in a size 4 — so it sounds like your cute dress with the size 6 chest can accommodate any surprise growth spurts this summer and perhaps take you through winter as well, with a…[Read more]
Sarvi replied to the topic Merino source in the forum off topic 8 years ago

I have bought from the Fabric Store and the quality is fabulous. I wonder whether Rockywoods would have anything suitable?
mcholley1 replied to the topic Merino source in the forum off topic 8 years ago

Thanks for all the great sources! It looks like the fabric store is the best price even with international shipping. Now to decide on weight…
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Merino source in the forum off topic 8 years ago

@justsewit I have always gone in person yo the Melbourne store. There are stores in Wellington (NZ), Sydney & Melbourne (Aus) and Los Angeles (U.S.A.)
I guess they’d ship from whichever had stock and was closest to you.
Now that it has turned cold I want a wardrobe full of merino fleece long sleeved tees!
juliamom2009 replied to the topic Sizing question in the forum oliver + s: popover 8 years ago

I did a Popover dress using fold-over elastic in the past. It worked great. I measured the dress on my daughter and sewed the FOE into a circle and applied it folded over the armhole. In fact, I just finished up another Popover. Intended to use fold-over elastic again but couldn’t find it in my disaster of a sewing room. Literally, the minute…[Read more]
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago

The season for sewing has changed
My skirts and I are estranged
But my jackets and coats
Are garnering votes
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago

The season for sewing has changed
My skirts and I are estranged
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