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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Popover shoulder straps without bows in the forum oliver + s: popover 5 years ago
Lots of options:
I’m sure @juliamom2009 used fold over elastic.
Or, you could make long tubes of fabric and then put elastic inside them, like gathered straps.
My daughter just requested a jumpsuit like that so she doesn’t have to re-tie the bows with every toilet break. -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Adjusting for a full bottom in the forum liesl + co: soho shorts + skirt 5 years ago
From looking at diagrams for high/round/full bottom adjustment, I think it’s best described as an FBA for the backside.
It’s the same slash, pivot and spread as an FBA but applied to the middle(ish) part of the centre back seam.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Reducing width of bodice in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 5 years ago
I’m glad it worked out, and my apologies again for the silence! Thanks so much for your kind words. I’m glad you’re happy with the book and you might be interested in our first tween/teen pattern, the Girl on the Go Dress and Top for your 12-year-old daughter? Very happy you found us, and welcome to our little community!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Reducing width of bodice in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 5 years ago
Ok, sorry for the delay. I’m finally getting a chance to look at this. I recall changing the width of this piece several times during the development of the book, and it’s been so long now I forget exactly why I changed it. But it does indeed seem like the facing should be a little wider or the seam allowances should be trimmed a bit narrower. I…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Reducing width of bodice in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 5 years ago
Sorry, not ignoring you. I’ll reply just as soon as I get a chance to look into this, ok? Wearing too many hats right now…
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Reducing width of bodice in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 5 years ago
Looking at the instructions and pictures again, and checking the true 1″ wide facing strip, I can only conclude there’s an error…
@liesl ? It works perfectly with the instructions and illustrations if the strip were even 1/4″ wider…
Currently you sew 1/2″ inch, fold over 1/4″ and that only leaves 1/4″ to cover the seam allowances. Yet the…[Read more] -
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Reducing width of bodice in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 5 years ago
To save modifying my comment again I’ll leave the error there for posterity 🙂
I was adding up to a strip of some width other than 1″ (1&1/2″ would be the sum of 1/2″+3/4″+1/4″)
Anyway, the short answer is: trim those seam allowances aggressively and maybe fold your raw edge over by slightly less than 1/4″
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Reducing width of bodice in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 5 years ago
For your first question about adjusting the skirt: if you took the bodice in at the side seams I would do the same with the skirt. Simply because it makes the maths simpler.
The cuff question: you’re on the right track with your stitching but you’re imagining the next step differently to where the pattern is taking you. 🙂
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Reducing width of bodice in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 5 years ago
If you’re not taking in at the armholes this should be fine. You could also consider adding waist darts similar to the Fairy Tale Dress for a closer fit. But yes, tapering to the waist is perfectly fine!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Wide neck adjustment in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 5 years ago
Glad it worked out! I’ve adjusted the neckline for friends by lowering as well and it’s worked out just fine. Happy New Year!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Wide neck adjustment in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 5 years ago
Hi Veronica,
Sorry for the silence; we’ve been laid low with the flu! In general, a longer collar band will mean lowering the neckline, but I would suggest marking the desired neckline on your muslin and measuring that first. You can probably use the collar band and collar from a different size once you know the length of the the neckline itself.…[Read more]
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic attaching lining to Oliver and S Little Red Riding Cape in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew 5 years ago
Hi Denise, I think you have misread the instructions but have the right idea.
You construct one set of front, side and back panels out of fabric A, then the same out of fabric B (lining). Then the hood. Then sandwich it all together and stitch the periphery before turning it through an armhole.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Maxi Length Soho in the forum liesl + co: soho shorts + skirt 5 years ago
I hope it goes well! Please show us when you’re done, and I’ll check in from time to time to make sure you’re doing ok in the meantime.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Denim Fabric in the forum off topic 5 years ago
Ah, and here’s a shop that sells Cone!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Denim Fabric in the forum off topic 5 years ago
I’ve been using the denim the Robert Kaufman makes and I love it, but I’m not sure where to tell you to get it? They make many different weights, so it’s helpful to know denim or have access different types so you can feel it. Sadly, the Cone Denim mill in the U.S. has closed, but they make absolutely lovely authentic, durable denim if you can get…[Read more]
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Making Classic or Recital Shirt sleeveless in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 5 years ago
Hi Kathy, there’s a tutorial that shows how to make any bodice sleeveless here: https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2014/04/customizing-the-layette-sleeveless-bodysuit-tutorial.html
Do you have the Building Block Dress Book? Changes like this are also well described in there.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Maxi Length Soho in the forum liesl + co: soho shorts + skirt 5 years ago
I was hoping someone would reply to tell you they had tried this, but you must be the first one! I’ve lengthened the skirt to midi length and see no reason why it won’t work for maxi length. There’s plenty of sweep so you’ll be able to walk. Two words of advice: one, I would suggest checking the drape of your fabric to be sure it’s not TOO…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Templates in the forum about the forums 5 years ago
Phyllis, there are two reasons we do this. The first is because, with so many sizes, the buttonholes get confusing when they’re laid on top of each other. The second is because I think it’s easier to transfer the markings once the placket is finished. Otherwise they get rubbed off during the sewing process or you might forget to include the seam…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Reducing width of back panel in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt 5 years ago
No worries, that’s what I’m here for! But thanks for the kind reply and I hope you’ll show us how it turns out. xo
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Back wider than front? in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 6 years ago
Glad it worked out ok!
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