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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Question about lullaby layette shoulder darts in the forum oliver + s: lullaby 2 years ago
Hi Bonnie, I’ve only ever made the jacket in stretch fabrics and from memory I’ve just used a straight stitch everywhere. I’d certainly use a single straight stitch at the shoulder dart so they press flat more easily.
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Help with choosing a size please in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 2 years ago
Hi Figen, as one without much “up front” my experience with bust measurements is limited, but:
I believe the bust measurements as per the chart will be the B cup.
A nice shirt fit is often all about the shoulders, so I’d suggest choosing your size based on your upper bust measurement and then using the C cup pattern tissue which saves you having…[Read more] -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Geneva Blouse Front Placket in the forum liesl + co: geneva v-neck blouse 2 years ago
Hi Paige. Because the front placket helps to form the collar it needs to be wide enough that there’s no chance it will roll out or fold on itself.
It certainly works out very nicely if you sew it as instructed, so my suggestion is not to worry and let it happen. Enjoy the sewing -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Add sleeves in the forum liesl + co: breezy blouse 2 years ago
Hi Liz, the breezy blouse is lovely, but it’s very essence is its sleeveless was, no?
Adding a sleeve to a sleeveless pattern is tricky. I’d focus on going the other way:
What is it you like about the breezy blouse?
It would be much easier to copy the neckline, the side panel blocking or the hem shape onto another pattern that already had…[Read more] -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Gallery tunic placket instruction in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress 2 years ago
Hi Violet,
There’s a sew along for this pattern on the blog. Perhaps this will help: https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2016/02/gallery-tunic-dress-sew-along.html -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic arm facing too short? in the forum liesl + co: breezy blouse 2 years ago
Is it possible you’re trying to attached the wrong side of the armhole facing?
Maybe you could add a picture to help illustrate what’s going wrong
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Shortening to use pockets in the forum liesl + co: cappuccino dress + tunic 2 years ago
Hi Katie,
The front of the Cappuccino dress is a bit tricky as it’s made up of three pattern pieces.
Do you like the current fit and dress length but want to raise the pockets on the dress?
Or do you want to shorten the whole dress? Then the question becomes where? Through the body or at the hem or both?
Sliding the pockets up the dress…[Read more]
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Adding sleeves to the Marais? in the forum liesl + co: marais knit dress + top 2 years ago
I haven’t sewn the Marais dress (yet) so take the following with a grain of salt, but here’s what I’d do if I wanted to add a sleeve:
Choose the knit pattern that you like the sleeve/armscye of; eg metro T, or the Easton, or the Belgravia dress, etc
Trace both patterns in your size and find the centre front line (it’s the fold line for the metro…[Read more]
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Narrowing the trousers leg in the forum oliver + s: art museum 3 years ago
I would do both equally. Remember, even a little bit makes a difference, a 1/4″ off inner and outer will make a full 1″ reduction in circumference.
They’re a relatively slim/straight leg fit anyway. Are you sure you want them narrower? Using a trace and Toile interfacing you can “tissue fit” the pattern. Just sew the one leg pattern pieces front…[Read more] -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Pattern pieces for front of jacket – Grainlines not matching. in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket 3 years ago
Hi @lillypilly I use Trace and Toile all the time too.
You know what I often find is I accidentally have a piece of tracing upside down, then the grain lines don’t match!
For that reason I always trace the wording on the pattern piece as well -
Nicole replied to the topic Liesl and Co Woodland Cape in the forum liesl + co: woodland stroll cape 3 years ago
It is very roomy @sewrosey61 as it fastens with a side button.
This lovely pattern is my go to as a teacher gift. My last version was sewn for a AUS size 20.
(My tip, attach the button with elastic so it has some ease)
Alternatively, I think you could make a wee tab that has buttons on each end.Good luck!
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Cargo pockets in unexpected places… in the forum oliver + s: field trip 3 years ago
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Sure, but be warned the sewing queue is long! I’ve got three bear suits and a Goldilocks dress to sew for next month’s Melburn-Roobaix -
Lightning McStitch started the topic Cargo pockets in unexpected places… in the forum oliver + s: field trip 3 years ago
I made a laptop case for my son recently as he needed a soft pouch with pockets for mouse and charger and earbuds. The Field Trip Cargo pocket instructions to the rescue to help me create a bellow pocket!
I never cease to be impressed how often the Oliver + S instructions can help out! -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic digital pattern scale in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt 3 years ago
For clarity sake, can you say whether you were printing the A4/letter version, or 36″ wide roll, or A0 standard paper sheets.
If someone tries to fit the US 36″ wide (darn you US rebels) to an international standard A0 sheet the scaling could easily end up whacked.
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Masha Richart replied to the topic Picking the right size for a petite curvy girl!!!! in the forum liesl + co: marais knit dress + top 3 years ago
Also, because of the way the top is constructed, you can easily make more tummy room by slashing and spreading the middle piece from the bottom up, in addition to grading out at the side seams.
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Masha Richart replied to the topic Picking the right size for a petite curvy girl!!!! in the forum liesl + co: marais knit dress + top 3 years ago
Hi Cybele! My measurements are UB 37, FB 41, Waist 33. I sewed up the L D-cup as a muslin and was surprised to see that it fit pretty spot on (I was expecting the upper chest and straps to be too big/wide, and that I would have to adjust the seams, but neither of those things were the case). Your full bust is a little bigger than mine, but…[Read more]
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic School Days: Removeable vest as a standalone light jacket? in the forum oliver + s: school days 3 years ago
I haven’t done it, but I have often wondered about just this.
The only thing you’d need to consider is whether you want it to close when worn on its own.
I’m not sure, from memory, if the front edges of the vest actually meet at centre front. If not, you might need to add some to the centre front and then maybe add a zipper and zip guard? -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Choosing a Size for the Classic Shirt in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 3 years ago
Hi Catherine, this blog post will probably answer all your questions:
You’re right that you want to choose your size according to your upper bust/shoulder size then use the cup sizes feature to account for your bust
(As a square shouldered B-cupper I speak only…[Read more] -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic lullaby layette jacket in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 3 years ago
Hi Nicole. Is it your intention not to line the jacket?
If you’re using your quilted fabric on its own AND want the jacket to be reversible then yes, it would be super neat to unpick some of the quilting and make a two internal facing darts.
Otherwise I’d just make the dart as directed, press it towards the back and even stitch it down with an…[Read more] -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Help—back key hole opening in the forum oliver + s: garden party 3 years ago
Hi Becca,
I remember that happening to a dress (or two) of mine. Perhaps it was the Croquet dress?…. And I recall a thread on this forum about how to prevent it.
I’ve since tended to use a little square of lightweight fusible interfacing on both the main fabric and the facing when I do one of those keyhole slit openings.
A nice, decorative…[Read more] - Load More
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