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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Parachute Sweatpants Sew Along in the forum
Sew Alongs 10 years agoYes, I was wondering about that myself. Rachel (@nestfullofeggs), maybe it’s better to add a new post for each day of the sew-along? I think the updates get lost otherwise. In other words, maybe each day of the sew-along should be a reply to the post instead of modifying the original post? Do you think that would be better, @brittney?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic How thin is too thin for knits? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
Even with the right fiber content, different knit qualities will feel and drape differently, so there’s no simple answer to this. Unfortunately. You really just have to feel them!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Parachute Sweatpants Sew Along in the forum
Sew Alongs 10 years agoHow is this format working for everyone? We thought it would be nice to give the sew-alongs a home where they’ll be easy to find, especially if you have questions about the pattern. Plus, it frees up the blog for other exciting things!
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Todd Gibson started the topic Bubble Dress Sew Along in the forum
Sew Alongs 10 years agoOur friend, Catherine, is here to walk us through how to sew the Bubble Dress. This post originally appeared on the blog as part of the Size 5 Project.
This is intended as a two-day sew along. Let’s hand it over to Catherine to start day 1.
Day 1
Thanks for having me back for the Bubble Dress and the Size 5 Project.
Let’s start s…[Read more]
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Todd Gibson started the topic Bubble Dress Sew Along in the forum
Sew Alongs 10 years agoOur friend, Catherine, is here to walk us through how to sew the Bubble Dress. This post originally appeared on the blog as part of the Size 5 Project.
This is intended as a two-day sew along. Let’s hand it over to Catherine to start day 1.
Day 1
Thanks for having me back for the Bubble dress and the Size 5 Project.
Let’s start s…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Fabric sources? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 10 years ago
I just noticed that Harts fabric has some really pretty colors of sweatshirt fleece:
http://www.hartsfabric.com/solid-print-polar-micro-fleece-fabric.html
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Liesl Gibson posted an update in the group
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 10 years agoHey all, I just sewed my first entredeux and was SHOCKED at how easy it was! I’ll do a little tutorial for the Butterfly Dress sew-along. I was thinking I’d do a little pintucking tutorial, too, using a double needle and a pintucking foot. All these new (to me) techniques! Very fun, and so much simpler than I expected.
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What? You are kidding right? They are so simple you are right but you know I thought the same when I first tried them. They are such pretty techniques. I am very glad there are tutorials coming about them all. But, I thought the butterfly was a top?
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Ack, yes, the Butterfly Top! No idea why I said dress. In any case, I love these techniques.
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Todd Gibson posted an update in the group
Sew Alongs 10 years agoWelcome to the Sew Alongs group! Going forward, we’ll be hosting Oliver + S sew alongs in this group so that they are easy to find for future reference.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic How thin is too thin for knits? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
That has happened to me so many times! Knits come in such a range of weights and qualities, it’s really difficult to judge the weight when you’re purchasing on-line. Right now my fabric closet has a pile of really slinky knits that were intended for projects that require a more stable knit. Frustrating, to be sure.
If the fabric doesn’t feel…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Bigger size in swingset tunic and skirt??? in the forum oliver + s: swingset 10 years ago
Hey, if I didn’t need to sleep I’d get so much more done! Thanks for the feedback and for the request. xoxo
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Bigger size in swingset tunic and skirt??? in the forum oliver + s: swingset 10 years ago
It’s now on my list to grade up the skirt and release it in larger sizes! I can totally understand why you like it, and it would be great for the older girls too, I agree. I have a very large project on my plate right now, but I’ll try to squeeze it in when I can find time, ok?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Bigger size in swingset tunic and skirt??? in the forum oliver + s: swingset 10 years ago
It’s now on my list to grade this up and release it in larger sizes! I have a very large project on my plate right now, but I’ll try to squeeze it in when I can find time, ok?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Fabric sources? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 10 years ago
Ooh, good sources! I hadn’t heard of the French shop. So cute!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Neck facing puckering in the forum oliver + s: butterfly blouse + skirt 10 years ago
I’ve definitely found that different fabrics have varying amounts of stretch on the bias, and it can effect the neckline a great deal. In fact, I’m still trying to decide whether to re-do the neckline of my Lisette B6169 dress because it puckers just enough to really bother me. I wish there was a really easy solution or a perfect length, but I’m…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic 4th o+S Easter dress! in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 10 years ago
Oh, lovely! Thanks for posting.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Tips for fabric shopping in New York in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Great suggestions, Reeni! I always forget about Greenberg and Hammer. I’d add Steinlauf and Stoller to your list for their great tools and notions. And I love Elliot Berman for their European imported fabrics from all the great fashion houses.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Reply To: Tips for fabric shopping in New York in the forum Tips for fabric shopping in New York 10 years ago
Great suggestions, Reeni! I always forget about Greenberg and Hammer. I’d add Steinlauf and Stoller to your list for their great tools and notions. And I love Elliot Berman for their European imported fabrics from all the great fashion houses.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Reply To: Tips for fabric shopping in New York in the forum Tips for fabric shopping in New York 10 years ago
Great suggestions, Reeni! I always forget about Greenberg and Hammer. I’d add Steinlauf and Stoller to your list for their great tools and notions. And I love Elliot Berman for their European imported fabrics from all the great fashion houses.
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