Liesl Gibson

Did anyone catch the story on “Last Week Tonight” (HBO) that dealt with this?

You can see it here on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdLf4fihP78 (some bad language involved). Very interesting and also entertaining.

We watched Daredevil on Netflix too but I was almost repulsed by the violence. A bit too much (and that is coming from someone who likes Game of Thrones – although I have issues with the gratuitous nudity in that).

Doctor Who is a favourite (going to the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff this summer – yay!) as well as Torchwood.
Outlander is so…[Read more]

I had a much-needed day off from work yesterday after being immersed in a huge project at work since just after New Years. It’s all finally done and I spent the day sewing up a storm.
I made a Metro tee for a friend, and a skirt and tank top for her daughter as well as a skirt for my girl.

Then at the very last moment before school pick-up I…[Read more]

I had a much-needed day off from work yesterday after being immersed in a huge project at work since just after New Years. It’s all finally done and I spent the day sewing up a storm.
I made a Metro tee for a friend, and a skirt and tank top for her daughter as well as a skirt for my girl.

Then at the very last moment before school pick-up I…[Read more]

Haha! No, I meant I lack the skill to do French seams as well as you do! But I couldn’t resist mentioning your other favorite topic, hehe.

Haha! No, I meant I lack the skill do French seams as well as you do! But I couldn’t resist mentioning your other favorite topic, hehe.

I believe I was the person Nicole mentioned above — at any rate I am the lucky recipient of an exquisite silk dress fitting that description. Nicole is right, while the bound seams at the armscye are gorgeous to behold (and very comfortable on that particular dress because of the fit) oftentimes the most practical solution for that specific seam…[Read more]

Sure thing, here it is:

adding pom poms and tassels to oliver + s patterns

Looking forward to seeing what you gals come up with!

And here’s a trim that might look nice with it:

http://www.joann.com/american-crafts-ribbon-5in-velvet-with-scallops-many-colors/11421104.html

Is it a home-sewn dress? Or a commercial product? The original image comes from an Etsy page selling the little bow in the girl’s hair, so I don’t think that whoever made or manufactures that dress can see your question.

Here’s a crinkled gauze that’s inexpensive and might work — give it a try and see what you come up with! Good…[Read more]

Is it a home-sewn dress? Or a commercial product? The original image comes from an Etsy page selling the little bow in the girl’s hair, so I don’t think that whoever made or manufactures that dress can see your question.

Here’s a crinkled gauze that’s inexpensive and might work — give it a try and see what you come up with! Good luck!

dubhels200,
Thank you for your reply , I am taking my time with this one , I adore the pattern and please if you can sort it out and assist in suggesting what to do to acheive the same dress it would be greatly appreciated .
Enjoy your holiday and thank you again.

Sarvi,
I really appreciate your help , I will try what you suggested it is such a precious dress and yes the tassels were the purpose of the post but I was hoping to replicate the photo version , I adore the simplicity of the design .Hello anyone out there who made the version in the photo I need your input please !
I will take my time and study…[Read more]

Sarvi,
I really appreciate your help , I will try what you suggested it is such a precious dress and yes the tassels were the purpose of the post but I was hoping to replicate the photo version , I adore the simplicity of the design .Hello anyone out there whi made the version in the photo I need your input please !
I will take my time and study…[Read more]

Hi Cheri, I could be mistaken but that looks like an inspiration photo used to show how sleeves look with pom pom trim added to the sleeve edge. I think you could achieve a similar look by extending the pattern piece for the gathered section to dress length, but I’m afraid I have not made the Garden Party so I don’t know how it’s constructed and…[Read more]

Hi Cheri, I could be mistaken but that looks like a an inspiration photo used to show how sleeves look with pom pom trim added to the sleeve edge. I think you could achieve a similar look by extending the pattern piece for the gathered section to dress length, but I’m afraid I have not made the Garden Party so I don’t know how it’s constructed and…[Read more]