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Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Oliver + S patterns for sale… in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago

Farmhouse Fabrics has o+s patterns at 60% off now (a little more than $6 apiece) – scroll down on this link http://shop.farmhousefabrics.com/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?Shopper_id=68839141111176883&Store_id=198&page_id=17&Sub_Department_ID=276&categ_id=276&parent_ids=0&page_viewall=Y&sNode=&Exp=Y&Search_Dept=&Search_Text=&Search_Sku=…
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Micro smocking? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago

Great idea, Sarvi!! It probably would have been a little easier to add width prior to cutting, giving you some “wiggle room” / options with design concept. One suggestion – go with more than 1 strand of silk thread. At least 2, if not 3 DMC or floche . . .so that your work will be seen. @motherof5 Thoughts?? Have you tried to smock this area of…[Read more]
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic what's the most difficult thing you've ever sewn? in the forum off topic 8 years ago

We agreed on this – Emily voted for the smocking on black velvet, and I chose the white coat. However, this heirloom creation was the most time consuming!

As far as what we would like to learn . . .
How to work well with (and feel confident using) a variety of fabrics – swimwear, knits, chiffon, crepe, leather, laminates, etc. and understanding…[Read more]
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago

While we have a school days rain jacket cut and ready to go, we’ve been scheming some ‘subtle’ Disney sewing!
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago

While we have a school days rain jacket cut and ready to go, we’ve been scheming some ‘subtle’ Disney sewing!
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic What size to make? (the tween dilemna) in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress 8 years ago

Well that’s the best case scenario {sigh of relief}! Thanks @brenda1652 @justsewit @liesl
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic What size to make? (the tween dilemna) in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress 8 years ago

I believe body measurements are listed under another tab on the website. They both are measuring approximately 32″ bust. Size 0 is based on 35″ hips if you can’t find the measurements online.
Frances Suzanne started the topic What size to make? (the tween dilemna) in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress 8 years ago

We are “teaching” a sewing class. We say teaching very loosely since Liesl will really be doing the teaching :). Two of the girls have selected the Gallery Tunic / Dress to sew and are both measuring size 0, however their hips are only 31″ and 33″. Should we make adjustments and if so, what would be the best method to accomplish this? Also, we…[Read more]
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Jump Rope Dress Placket in the forum oliver + s: jump rope 9 years ago

Thanks @motherof5 and @cybele727 for taking the time to respond!! We will be sewing a size 4T, with added length to the hem, so maybe we’ll be okay :).
Frances Suzanne started the topic Jump Rope Dress Placket in the forum oliver + s: jump rope 9 years ago

We are finally getting around to sewing this lovely pattern and were wondering the ease of getting it over a child’s head. Should we lengthen the placket slightly (without altering the integrity of the pattern) if our niece is traumatized when pulling ‘tight’ things over her head? IF this would be helpful, has anyone attempted it and what steps…[Read more]
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Jump rope in corduroy? in the forum oliver + s: jump rope 9 years ago

Yahoo because we have a ‘wide wale’ version on the cutting table, and we’ve never sewn this pattern before {gasp}!
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Royal babies! in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Let me try that again….sorry!!
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Royal babies! in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Look what I found while going through some Australian Smocking and Embroidery Magazines tonight…I see such similarities to Prince George’s “royal attire”!!
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Late Lunch Tunic – short sleeves? in the forum liesl + co: late lunch tunic 9 years ago

Thanks so much for your help, Nicole! I am still floundering between the Late Lunch Tunic and the Cappuccino Tunic (ugh, decisions, decisions). . .THANK YOU!
Frances Suzanne started the topic Late Lunch Tunic – short sleeves? in the forum liesl + co: late lunch tunic 9 years ago

So, we have had this pattern in our ‘stash’ for quite awhile, just waiting for the perfect opportunity to delve into sewing for ourselves {gulp}. Well, the perfect opportunity has arisen. . .capris with no matching blouse. However, we are about to be in the midst of a HOT summer in the South. I adore the styling of the 3/4 length sleeves, but am…[Read more]
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Frances Suzanne posted a new activity comment 9 years ago

@kateclemens What about these… http://www.infinitefreedom.com/free-smocking-lessons/

They look simple and straightforward – and are for basic smocking stitches!!

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Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

@meleliza – re: lullaby….Yes, that is how we’d do it {because we don’t trust our math, etc. to get them positioned just where we would want them}. 🙂
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Toggle cords in the forum oliver + s: school days 9 years ago

The one consistent request from our oldest niece is a RAINCOAT. She has mentioned it for months and now we are tickled that we have the fabric in hand and are ready to hit the ground ~~running~~ sewing! We are really wanting to use hot pink {red might even be okay} toggles. Does anyone have a good source for a set of these in a substance that wouldn’t crack?
Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Toggle cords in the forum oliver + s: school days 9 years ago

The one consistent request from our oldest niece is a RAINCOAT. She has mentioned it for months and now we are tickled that we have the fabric in hand and are ready to hit the ground ~~running~~ sewing! We are really wanting to use hot pink {red might even be okay} toggles. Does anyone have a good source for a set of these in a substance that wouldn’t crack?
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