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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lengthening city stroll wrap skirt in the forum liesl + co: city stroll wrap skirt 10 years ago

So glad! I hope you’ll show us the skirt when you’re done!
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lengthening city stroll wrap skirt in the forum liesl + co: city stroll wrap skirt 10 years ago

I just cut out another one of these for myself, and I lengthened it by a bit for winter. To do this, you’ll simply splice the pattern at the lengthen-shorten line and add the desired amount of length at that spot. Be sure to lengthen all the relevant pieces by the same amount (don’t forget the facing!), and keep the grain line matched up as you…[Read more]
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Please keep us posted on your husband’s status, will you? He (and you) will be in my prayers as well. xo
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Please keep us posted on your husband’s status, will you? He (and you) will be in my prayers as well. xo
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Up for Grabs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

You’re all so lovely to do this!
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Liesl Gibson started the topic in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Any special traditions you’d like to share with us? Favorite dishes? I managed to find canned pumpkin here in Madrid, so this weekend I’ll be making my Grandma’s pumpkin pie recipe. This evening we went out for sushi to celebrate–we’re not really big on turkey.

But my big news for the holiday is that today I finally finished the book manuscript!…[Read more]
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

@Cathbe, the best way to determine whether you need the twill tape (which I would actually recommend even if you don’t “need” it) is to check the stretch from selvedge to selvedge. If it stretches or if the fabric is quite heady you’ll almost certainly want it. I hope that helps!
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Which size do I choose/ Cinema Dress in the forum liesl + co: cinema dress 10 years ago

Hello, @filur! Here’s a post that I think will help to answer your questions. Note, especially, #2.

15 tips for fitting a muslin

Holler if you have any further questions about it, ok?
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

Ah, that makes me so happy, @mychurchdoll! I’m headed to Paris in a few weeks–maybe I’ll get to wear mine, too! It’s been too warm here to wear it so far. Can’t wait to see photos, everyone! xo

And @sanitystitches, I completely understand the fear of heat with wool. I’ve found that the wool setting on the iron is absolutely perfect, and if you…[Read more]
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking 10 years ago

Nicole, I hope you’ll post photos of everything so we can see! And I hope it was a fun party for everyone, especially the parents! xo
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Sewing with Rayon- Fabric Care in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I’m with the group: I wash and dry my fabric before cutting and then line dry after sewing. The wash and dry is a just-in-case precaution–because every once in a while something sneaks into the drier. But rayon is a pretty durable fabric, for the most part, so you should be fine with machine washing.
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

That sounds like a fantastic solution, @mychurchdoll! I was also thinking that a bias binding could be really pretty and simple for a very thick fabric that won’t cooperate with hemming.
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Tips for fabric shopping in New York in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I’ve hosted a few NYC shopping trips in my time. Would love to do it again someday if there’s enough interest!
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

Sorry to hear that that seaming went so slowly, @sanitystitches. I pressed mine and then sort of fiddled with the fabric as I sewed, so I didn’t need to baste. But different fabrics may respond differently, too. And your finished coat looks terrific!

@artscience, definitely shorten and the shorten line. Anything else will give you a different…[Read more]
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

And the final day of the sew along has now been posted. Enjoy!
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

Hi everyone! I’m out of town at a conference, so apologies for the slow replies. @dubhels2003, I think you mean easestitching? It’s a basting stitch that you can remove after you finish the seam. Easestitching allows you to shorten an edge slightly without causing puckers or gathers. How is everyone doing so far? I’m wishing I had packed my coat…[Read more]
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

Hi everyone! I’m out of town at a conference, so my apologies for the slow replies. @dubhels2003, I think you mean easestitching? It’s a basting stitch that you can remove after you finish the seam. Easestitching allows you to shorten an edge slightly without causing puckers or gathers. How is everyone doing so far? I’m wishing I had packed my…[Read more]
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

Day 2 of the B6244 Coat sew along is now posted.
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 10 years ago

Day 2 of the B6244 Coat sew along is now posted.
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