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  • D’oh! Were we not supposed to reveal, yet? I can make another!

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I sense your frustration levels @withloveHeidi. I cut out two metro tshirts – one women’s size small and a men’s size xs. Started sewing the men’s xs in what I thought was knit fabric with 25% stretch – my foot😤😖 and what the HECK did I do to the neckline???? Oh how I do NOT LIKE SEWING WITH STRETCH FABRICS😭😡

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I sense your frustration levels @withloveHeidi. I cut out two metro tshirts – one women’s size small and a men’s size xs. Started sewing the men’s xs in what I thought was knit fabric with 25% stretch – my foot😤😖 and what the HECK did I do to the neckline???? Oh how I do NOT LIKE SEWING WITH STRETCH FABRICS😭😡

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Patterns need to be able to shape shift to fit me also! I don’t think I have ever used a pattern for myself that didn’t involve somesort of alteration – unless it was an accessory.

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Patterns need to be able to shape shift to fit me also! I don’t think I have ever used a pattern for myself that didn’t involve somesort of alteration – unless it was an accessory.

  • Sarvi replied to the topic Ethical concerns in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    They had both linen and merino jersey on sale — I got a bit of each. I’d been wanting to make a jersey top and linen slacks to match a pair of unusual shoes I found for my daughter, and they had the perfect match. They were so lovely and helpful, too — their receipt includes a little card with care instructions.

  • Sarvi replied to the topic Marking the markings–argh!! in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Ok, good tip — I have some thread a bit like that in a bright color I don’t often use — will try it, thanks!

  • Sarvi replied to the topic Marking the markings–argh!! in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Gals, any tips for marking wool? I’m off to google tailor’s tacks in the meanwhile.

  • Sarvi replied to the topic Ethical concerns in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Thanks @ann-maree for the great tip, I visited yesterday and there was a sale, too, got some wonderful fabrics at great prices!

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    @lightningmcstitch she does! Modelled pics hopefully this week with of course her neon pink shoes! Thank goodness I went monochrome for this one but I hope to get another made in matching neon pink denim – it is the flavour of the moment 😜!

    Alas I had no hands for much of today so tomorrow is going to be frantically busy!

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    @lightningmcstitch she does! Modelled pics hopefully this week with of course her neon pink shoes! Thank goodness I went monochrome for this one but I hope to get another made in matching neon pink denim – it is the flavour of the moment 😜!

    Alas I had no hands for much of today so tomorrow is going to be frantically busy!

  • I’ll bet she looks great in that skirt Tamara.

    Last night I made the Lisette 6182 top in z rayon challis and I’ve worn it all day today and love it. I’m also appreciating my lack of boobage. No bust, no alterations, no muslin, just sew! I’ll make the skirt next and then get some pictures.

  • I’ll bet she looks great in that skirt Tamara.

    Last night I made the Lisette 6182 top in z rayon challis and I’ve worn it all day today and love it. I’m also appreciating my lack of boobage. No bust, no alterations, no muslin, just sew! I’ll make the skirt next and then get some pictures.

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    😂@cybele727.

    We have a printer paper thief in our house and I stole it back to print out the men’s metro tshirt! Unfortunately I was found out and it was nabbed again! But thankfully the pattern is printed so I can (at last) put it together. But only when I have my hands free from picking up the baby who (sob) wants to stand up😕. It’s just going…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    😂@cybele727.

    We have a printer paper thief in our house and I stole it back to print out the men’s metro tshirt! Unfortunately I was found out and it was nabbed again! But thankfully the pattern is printed so I can (at last) put it together. But only when I have my hands free from picking up the baby who (sob) wants to stand up😕. It’s just going…[Read more]

  • Nicole replied to the topic cup sizes in the forum liesl + co: cinema dress 10 years ago

    There are some good seams to take it in by @vothgirl. A little from each would give you the best result.

  • @sarvi, I would love that!

  • Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I finished by husbands long waited Liberty shirt, I have only had the fabric for two years. 🙂

    I have moved on to a trusty KwikSew polo top for him, in a vibrant green/pink stripe.

  • Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I finished by husbands long waited Liberty shirt, I have only had the fabric for two years. 🙂

    I have moved on to a trusty KwikSew polo top for him, in a vibrant green/pink stripe.

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Just completed a city stroll wrap skirt for my teen in a size 10! Measured three times and for some reason she didn’t fit the 8😐. Anyway, this one fits well.

    I have a women’s metro t shirt cut in a size small to sew next followed by a men’s metro and a pair of short for my ten year old.

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