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Nicole replied to the topic Premade bias in the forum oliver + s: 2 + 2 10 years ago

You *can* absolutely, but it can be a little rougher in texture so if your child has sensory issues, perhaps check that first?

Check your width too, make sure it is not too narrow or it is just horrid to attach.

You are right Lucy, it is a lot quicker. 🙂
Nicole replied to the topic About to give up (I can't find the right size) in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 10 years ago

I am with Heidi on this one. This is a dress that will look okay a bit big, particularly if you have a bow to cinch it in at the waist, it also looks very pretty swinging a little free.

You sound as if you really want to make it? So make it in the 2T and it will fit, at some point. You can always add a largish hem too.

🙂
Sarvi replied to the topic About to give up (I can't find the right size) in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 10 years ago

I wonder if it’s more of a shape issue than a size issue — would leaving the darts unsewn on the 18-24 leave enough belly room while still fitting nicely around the shoulders? I don’t recall whether the 18m size has the waist darts? Unfortunately it’s hard to predict how much a kid that age will grow in four months, but I can understand wanting…[Read more]
Deb replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 10 years ago

@meleliza
Try the link again…..

http://sewingstashchallenge.blogspot.ca/2012/08/smocked-dress-again.html

….and near the bottom of the post is instructions on how to do the ‘growth’ tucked hem. I simply call it a tucked hem and use it mainly because I like the neat finish.
Others like it because when the child grows, it can easily be unp…[Read more]
vothgirl replied to the topic The size 5 project in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Well thanks to @georgeandizzy ‘s blog post and a Facebook promotional coupon, last night I found myself buying the Puppet Show pattern ;-). My girls fall in separate size ranges but since Olivia has all of Ellie’s old things to grow into, I only got the larger size. Once I finish my Easter sewing (Library Dresses for the girls and a Bistro dress…[Read more]
- Brittney replied 10 years ago
  
  Yaaay! It’s a fab pattern, glad I could twist someone’s arm in to trying it, haha;)
Sarvi replied to the topic The size 5 project in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Great plan, @meleliza ! I know what you mean about upcycling adult clothes. You’d think there was ample yardage but the seams hit in funny places, and often unpicking the seams is so much trouble for so little usable fabric that it makes more sense to just trim them off. I do have a nice little pile of pretty buttons robbed from old Banana…[Read more]
Todd Gibson replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago

There are threads all over my house
The silk fabric frayed from the blouse
But it’s twenty below
Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago

A Polar Vortex is heading this way
Do you think Santa would lend me his sleigh?
To go South for the winter
To get me out of this cold hinter
And take me to Montego Bay!!

There are threads all over my house….
lattemama replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago

A Polar Vortex is heading this way
Do you think Santa would lend me his sleigh?
To go South for the winter
Nicole replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago

A Polar Vortex is heading this way
Do you think Santa would lend me his sleigh?
Nicole replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

It is lovely to hear you are settled.
Nicole replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

It is lovely to hear you are settled.
Nicole replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 10 years ago

Sounds like I need to photograph and sort. Woo hoo, that is therapy to me!
Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago

When the thermometer dips below zero
Long-johns become my new hero
But I guess you can tell
they’re itchy as hell
‘cuz I’m scratching like some kind of weirdo!

Sorry to do the whole limerick, but it’s EXACTLY what I’m doing right now and for the same reason 🙂

A Polar Vortex is heading this way
Todd Gibson replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago

When the thermometer dips below zero
Todd Gibson replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago

A new year means new patterns for me.
Last year’s are all looking twee
I just have to buy more….
I’ll buy the whole store
Because prices just dropped, you will see!

(Sorry, couldn’t help myself. We just did a big price cut on all Named Patterns thanks to the favorable swing–for those of you in the US–in the USD-EUR exchange rate. Happy shopp…[Read more]
Deb replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 10 years ago

@FrancesSuzanne
Yes, that’s the one.
Link button doesn’t work for me either but the copy/paste does.
lattemama replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago

A new year means new patterns for me.
Last year’s are all looking twee
I just have to buy more….
I’ll buy the whole store
lattemama replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago

A new year means new patterns for me.
Last year’s are all looking twee
I just have to buy more….
I’ll buy out the store
lattemama replied to the topic What's for Tea Today, Mum? A cooking thread. in the forum Cooking and Baking 10 years ago

I’ve never learned to love eggplant – maybe I should give it a try again.

I’m stuck on the quinoa. It’s so good, I’ve had it for lunch all last week and this week. I make a batch on Sunday night, divide it into 4 jars and top up with chicken, fish or beef. Perfect for lunch.

I use this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnmjmHUUxsY (the…[Read more]
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