Liesl Gibson
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Oh no! Camp shirt/Dress – wrong fabric?? in the forum liesl + co: camp shirt + dress 2 months ago
No, you can still make it! The shirt won’t have the same drape as the original pattern, so it may be a little more oversized in appearance. But just refer to the finished measurements on the pattern and that will give you a better sense for how it will fit when it’s finished. I hope that helps!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Eliminating center bodice bust dart on Rush Hour dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 2 months ago
Hello! The Dior dart on that style is quite short, so it could probably be moved in a variety of ways, but it also depends on how much “take-up” is in the dart (your bust size, the size you’re sewing, etc.). You could potentially ease the dart into the princess seam or move the princess seam slightly forward to absorb it. It may take a little…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Waistband not fitting in the forum liesl + co: garibaldi a-line skirt 4 months ago
Hi ladies,
I assure you the waistband is the correct length–I’ve just checked it again. It’s slightly shorter than the waistband of the skirt because the skirt fabric gets eased into the waistband as you sew it. You might be experiencing problems because the skirt waist itself stretches a bit as you’re working with the fabric. If you’re having a…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Key Considerations for Altering a Yanaka Traditional Tattoo for a Full Bicep in the forum groip1 4 months ago
Hello! With the shoulder seam and the two gusset seams you’ll have plenty of places to add width, yes. I would suggest opening the seams on your muslin to see where the jacket “wants” to add space in order to determine the best spot. I hope that helps!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka alteration for a twisting sleeve in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket 5 months ago
Hello! Thanks for your patience as I’ve been traveling. This should be a relatively easy fix. You’ll want to pin out the resulting fold in the fabric and blend the lines to make a smoother sleeve. The result will be sort of like this very crude drawing, with more of a curve to the sleeve. I hope that makes sense?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Fabric Sources in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 7 months ago
There are so many places now! I wrote a blog post a long time ago and I’m sure it needs to updated, but this might give you a place to start?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Raising V neck on Amarena dress in the forum liesl + co: amarena dress 7 months ago
Yes, you’ll do the same with the facing.
You’ll definitely want to trim some of the bulk from the neckline as you go, yes. That’s where the basting stitches come in handy, to help you line up everything to the point of the V neck.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Needle Question in the forum liesl + co: laureles square-neck top + dress 7 months ago
That seems like sound advice. Maybe try an all-purpose needle or even a ballpoint needle?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Popover dress in the forum liesl + co: laureles square-neck top + dress 8 months ago
It looks like the photo you’re try to upload might be too big?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Popover dress in the forum liesl + co: laureles square-neck top + dress 8 months ago
Do you mean the test square to be sure you’ve printed it at the right scale?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Leg Opening Circumference? in the forum liesl + co: cannes wide-legged trousers 9 months ago
4 ply silk would be AMAZING! And I’ve worn my Cannes Trousers to the opera several times. Highly recommend! Both comfortable and elegant. Enjoy! I’ve been to the Vienna Opera several times now and it’s a wonderful experience!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Leg Opening Circumference? in the forum liesl + co: cannes wide-legged trousers 9 months ago
Hello! The total width of the legs depends on the size you’re making but the size 6 is apprximately 40″ all the way around. You can also use this tutorial if you want to make them narrower.
I used silk crepe-back satin for the blue trousers. The drape is…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka altering for a full bicep in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket 9 months ago
It’s basically what the tutorial is doing, actually. If you look at the end result they’ve essentially raised the seam line and curved it a bit more. It’s just a fancier way of doing it. I would suggest that you watch for drag lines that indicate a necessary adjustment elsewhere, but I think your end result will be very similar if you do it the s…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka altering for a full bicep in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket 9 months ago
Hello! That tutorial will probably give you good results. What I would suggest in your case, however, is that you open up all the seams at the bicep to allow the gaps to show you where it wants more room. You can probably give the extra space at the seams by adding a little more seam allowance, especially at the seam along the shoulder and top of…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic lace ruffle in the forum Sewing for Yourself 9 months ago
For the lace ruffle I simply attached a row of wide, gathered lace to the upper edge of the hem facing. You could also create a separate skirt if you prefer, and attach it to the dress with the outer skirt. I hope that helps!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Tribeca Bra? in the forum liesl + co: tribeca knit cami a year ago
That’s great! Would love to see a photo if you post it someplace. It sounds like a terrific project!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka altering for a full bicep in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket a year ago
Hi there, I would be inclined to make the change at the underarm part just because it’s easy, but it might depend on what you need.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Underarm curved seam allowance in the forum liesl + co: late lunch tunic a year ago
It should be fine at 1/2″, no worries!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Woodland Stroll cape in the forum liesl + co: woodland stroll cape a year ago
I saw a faux suede trim at Mokuba in Paris a few weeks ago. I´m sure they have it in the New York store as well–you could call and ask them about it. It seemed perfect for this purpose, to me.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Tribeca Bra? in the forum liesl + co: tribeca knit cami a year ago
Interesting idea! I wonder if you could make it two layers with encased elastic between the two layers to finish the bottom edge? In my mind I can engineer it but… I think it would be quite easy to sew, actually!
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