beachmom
@beachmom
Active 9 years ago-
Nicole replied to the topic Sizing question in the forum oliver + s: popover 8 years ago
Why don’t you colour block and cut the 2 for the top and then make it wider, gradually, with a bit of trimming as you go?
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Nicole replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I can’t decide which is my size
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Nicole replied to the topic Finishing knits in the forum oliver + s: school bus t-shirt 8 years ago
@eboyd83 I have tried a few but my latest ones are from Cash’s name labels.
They have been the best, and if you contact them directly they will do a large bulk order.
xx Nicole
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago
There is rumoured to be a new book
The cover, it has a good look
But I just can’t decide
If I step up or hide
Perhaps a challenge to be undertook(I know, bad past tense 🙂 )
I can’t decide which is my size
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Merino source in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I’m wearing a merino fleece Metro T right now! Have a look at http://www.thefabricstore.com.au the have an L.A. store so US shipping should be reasonable.
There’s an amazing outdoor fabric supplier in the UK that I’ve purchased from, and I keep finding one in Canada when I’m searching online, but I forget the name…. -
mcholley1 started the topic Merino source in the forum off topic 8 years ago
Our summer trip is to Glacier National Park which reads cold nights for my Florida kids. I want to make a few fieldtrip Ragland and leggings in either a merino knit or thin fleece. Does anyone have any favorite sources for high quality technical fabrics online?
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Nicole replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago
What did I do with my thread?
It’s normally kept by the bed
‘Cuz I stitch in my sleep
Embroidering sheep
Non-mulesed and organically fed.(do not google mule-sing)
There is rumoured to be a new book.
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Nicole replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago
What did I do with my thread?
It’s normally kept by the bed
‘Cuz I stitch in my sleep
Embroidering sheep
Non-mulesed and organically fed.(do not google mule-sing)
The is rumoured to be a new book.
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Nicole replied to the topic Help with fitting at back please! in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress 8 years ago
@thesimpson5 I am pretty new to this fitting business but I find if my seams are on the outside they are easier to adjust.
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I finished my jeans. I had a few issues with the back yoke fit but I have that sorted now (I think), and have cut a second pair.
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Nicole replied to the topic Question about sending private messages in the forum about the forums 8 years ago
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago
What did I do with my thread?
It’s normally kept by the bed
‘Cuz I stitch in my sleep
Embroidering sheep -
Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago
What did I do with my thread?
It’s normally kept by the bed
‘Cuz I stitch in my sleep -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago
What did I do with my thread?
It’s normally kept by the bed -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Lengthen culottes in the forum oliver + s: lunch box tee + culottes 8 years ago
The culottes have a very dropped crotch, so this is one pattern where you’d probably get away with not making changes.
However, beware making such big size changes as you’ll lose the proportions of the pattern and could end up with something quite odd.
Perhaps you could make the 2T with size 4 leg length.
You could run a tape measure from front…[Read more] -
Rachel Le Grand replied to the topic Lisette B6358 Swimsuit Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 8 years ago
Hello and welcome! We’re so glad you’re joining us for the sew-along.
This is the schedule for the B6358 sew-along:
May 23 Day 1: Cut out your fabric and practice your sewing. Find the right stitches and techniques for your suit.
May 25 Day 2: View A: Assemble the tie front and front facing. Finish the upper edge.
May 27 Day 3: Fin…[Read more] -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Faux Fly Basting Stitches. Removed or not? in the forum oliver + s: field trip 8 years ago
Replying to my own question… I’ve made these pants quite a few times now and I remove the basting stitches. The slight “openness” makes it look more like a functional fly.
I’m in the “remove them” camp. -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Finishing knits in the forum oliver + s: school bus t-shirt 8 years ago
@eboyd83 Emily a serger and an overlocker are the same thing, just US vs Aus/English terminology.
A coverstitch is the separate function which looks like straight stitching on top and serging/overlocking underneath. A coverstitch can be a stand alone machine or a combo serger/coverstitch. -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Finishing knits in the forum oliver + s: school bus t-shirt 8 years ago
Not to blow my own horn, but have you looked in the tutorials section of the Oliver + S blog? With just a bit of tinkering and practice, you can get a great, professional looking, and nearly unbustable hem using a twin needle.
A simple zig zag stitch will work well too, and if your thread colour matches well is not that bad to look at. -
Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I finished 3 Deer and Doe tees and one drafted from a favourite body shirt (very fitted for wearing under shirts).
I am not sure what Modal actually is, @needlewoman (off to Google) but it is very stretchy with great recovery but tricky to handle.
I may have likened it to sewing snot 😉
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