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Nicole replied to the topic Look at These! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
I agree, I am starting from scratch with Beatrix’s wardrobe. It is great fun and surprising how few ‘outfits’ she actually needs.
Love this thread!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/87659246@N02/15422682905/in/faves-motherof5/
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Nicole replied to the topic Look at These! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
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Sarvi replied to the topic Look at These! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
Oh, those are wonderful — a bit of neutral really makes the bright colors pop, doesn’t it? Some folks are so great at mixing up patterns (like Nele), but when I get inspired and try it myself I think each pattern gets a bit lost in the others. Neutral + accent is so versatile, it’s great for dipping your toe in the world of strong, vivid colors…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic Look at These! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
Oh, those are wonderful — a bit of neutral really makes the bright colors pop, doesn’t it? Some folks are so great at mixing up patterns (like Nele), but when I get inspired and try it myself I think each pattern gets a bit lost in the others. Neutral + accent is so versatile, it’s great for dipping your toe in the world of strong, vivid colors…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic where on the waist do they fit? in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes 11 years ago
The culottes are designed to sit at the natural (or actual) waist, and I do think they look better worn that way. I tend to wear most pants and jeans lower on the waist, but I would encourage you to wear these higher. We’ve sort of forgotten where our actual waists are over the past ten years of fashion, haven’t we?
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Justine J replied to the topic Look at These! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
Oh, I’d forgotten this thread – thanks for ressurecting it Sarvi.
I adore that Paddington outfit – think I favourited every pic of it. Such perfect details.
The three piece set is fab too – have you seen her adult tees (same Liberty….gorgeous) (& sorry – no link – on phone so too hard – but they’re in the Liesl&Co group) -
Sarvi replied to the topic pleats in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes 11 years ago
Oooh, Bistro sew-a-long, please! I printed mine off yesterday.
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Sarvi replied to the topic pleats in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes 11 years ago
Oooh, Bistro sew-a-long, please! I printed mine off yesterday.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic pleats in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes 11 years ago
Yes, we could do a sew-along! You may need to give me a little time to prepare for that. We’ve got the School Days Jacket coming up next month, and then the holidays will be upon us, but maybe in January? We’d also like to do a Bistro Dress sew-along.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic pleats in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes 11 years ago
Yes, we could do a sew-along! You may need to give me a little time to prepare for that. We’ve got the School Days Jacket coming up next month, and then the holidays will be upon us, but maybe in January? We’d also like to do a Bistro Dress sew-along.
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Justine J replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 11 years ago
Ahhh, my apologies Cindy – missed that you don’t have enough…go for the contrast 🙂
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Justine J replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 11 years ago
Ahhh, my apologies Cindy – missed that you don’t have enough…go for the contrast 🙂
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Nicole replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 11 years ago
I like contrast belt idea, and I think teal sounds amazing!
I, personally, would have just the belt as contrast and have neutral buttons, black, bone or leather. Consider a buckle rather then a tie. I made one for Tildy with a vintage buckle Karen sent me https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/9689562427/in/set-72157632815351345
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Nicole replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 11 years ago
I like contrast belt idea, and I think teal sounds amazing!
I, personally, would have just the belt as contrast and have neutral buttons, black, bone or leather. Consider a buckle rather then a tie. I made one for Tildy with a vintage buckle Karen sent me https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/9689562427/in/set-72157632815351345
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beachmom replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 11 years ago
I love all those color pairings!
I wish I could find more of the mustard Lisette twill but even a search through etsy and ebay didn’t turn any up. I suppose I could look at my local fabric store for a Kona cotton in the same color since I have enough of the twill for everything but the belt and facings.
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beachmom replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 11 years ago
I love all those color pairings!
I wish I could find more of the mustard Lisette twill but even a search through etsy and ebay didn’t turn any up. I suppose I could look at my local fabric store for a Kona cotton in the same color since I have enough of the twill for everything but the belt and facings.
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Brittney replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 11 years ago
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Justine J replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 11 years ago
I love mustard paired with that deep eggplant purple, or raspberry (love that outfit, B) – but not sure about using it for a belt (yes with the facings though) – you could always make one of each colour and see 🙂
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Brittney replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 11 years ago
I think it could be really cute with the tie and buttons pulling the look together, or even like Sarvi’s last example with piping.
*If* you like bold colors (you know I do!), my favorite pairing with mustard is raspberry, though this is more hot pink than raspberry: https://www.flickr.com/photos/52761227@N04/9974306704/in/set-72157630670704608/ -
Sarvi replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 11 years ago
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