Kim
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Nicole replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
@sewgirl23
I think the 2+2 would be gorgeous. Just under the tie, instead of the tab.
ASM Blue did a gorgeous Ice Cream blouse. I would use gingham, so I could stitch the squares, rather then pleat.I still love French knots.
I think simple smocking looks cleaner and more modern.
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Nicole replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
@sewgirl23
I think the 2+2 would be gorgeous. Just under the tie, instead of the tab.
ASM Blue did a gorgeous Ice Cream blouse. I would use gingham, so I could stitch the squares, rather then pleat.I still love French knots.
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Nicole replied to the topic Sizing question in the forum oliver + s: popover 8 years ago
Why don’t you colour block and cut the 2 for the top and then make it wider, gradually, with a bit of trimming as you go?
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Nicole replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I can’t decide which is my size
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Nicole replied to the topic Finishing knits in the forum oliver + s: school bus t-shirt 8 years ago
@eboyd83 I have tried a few but my latest ones are from Cash’s name labels.
They have been the best, and if you contact them directly they will do a large bulk order.
xx Nicole
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Nicole replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago
What did I do with my thread?
It’s normally kept by the bed
‘Cuz I stitch in my sleep
Embroidering sheep
Non-mulesed and organically fed.(do not google mule-sing)
There is rumoured to be a new book.
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Nicole replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 8 years ago
What did I do with my thread?
It’s normally kept by the bed
‘Cuz I stitch in my sleep
Embroidering sheep
Non-mulesed and organically fed.(do not google mule-sing)
The is rumoured to be a new book.
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Nicole replied to the topic Help with fitting at back please! in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress 8 years ago
@thesimpson5 I am pretty new to this fitting business but I find if my seams are on the outside they are easier to adjust.
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I finished my jeans. I had a few issues with the back yoke fit but I have that sorted now (I think), and have cut a second pair.
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Nicole replied to the topic Question about sending private messages in the forum about the forums 8 years ago
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I finished 3 Deer and Doe tees and one drafted from a favourite body shirt (very fitted for wearing under shirts).
I am not sure what Modal actually is, @needlewoman (off to Google) but it is very stretchy with great recovery but tricky to handle.
I may have likened it to sewing snot 😉
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Nicole replied to the topic Finishing knits in the forum oliver + s: school bus t-shirt 8 years ago
Hi @eboyd83.
The main thing, with hemming knits, is keeping enough ease and stretch so that the hem doesn’t ‘pop’ when being worn or put on and off.
I have a cover-stitch machine (which is great when it works). Before that, I used to neaten the raw edge with a zig zag, turn press and then stitch with a large stitch (3.5) stretching in the fabric…[Read more]
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I just made myself a Deer and Doe Plantain tee in navy cotton/modal with (much to my daughters horror) silver sleeve patches.
I love it, although sewing modal is a slippery business.
@Liesl I was lucky that is was sized for him so I didn’t have to fit at all. I enjoyed it but I am ready to move on to some quicker projects.
I can’t wait to see…[Read more]
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I just made myself a Deer and Doe Plantain tee in navy cotton/modal with (much to my daughters horror) silver sleeve patches.
I love it, although sewing modal is a slippery business.
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thejennigirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I spent the past 5 weeks altering prom dresses, and have had the first 2 wedding gowns of the season come in this week, so my poor serger and sewing machine have really been put to task!
When not dealing with lace, sequins or beads, I’ve been selfish sewing like crazy. Since the first of May, I’ve made myself 3 blouses (spring2016 Vogue 1507,…[Read more]
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Nicole replied to the topic a c-thru metric ruler… seems to be elusive in the USA! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago
I have the one sold in the O+S store, I use it all the time.
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I finished my sons blazer, finally. It was a big sew. I now know why Liesl is not keen to make a kiddy size pattern…
Next, jeans for me!
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Nicole replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
I love a shorter gown with matching knickers. Simple batiste with maybe some pin tucking?
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Nicole replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic 8 years ago
@rebecca, it is much faster then a household machine and far more powerful.
It will sew a buttonhole on anything, even canvas (I am talking about tarp canvas).It has a range of stitches, just like a domestic one.
I adore it.
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Nicole replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic 8 years ago
@rebecca, it is much faster then a household machine and far more powerful.
It will sew a buttonhole on anything, even canvas (I am talking about tarp canvas).It has a range os stitches, just like a domestic one.
I adore it.
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