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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Raising V neck on Amarena dress in the forum liesl + co: amarena dress 10 months ago
If you raise the V-neck (which you can absolutely do, no problem) you’ll want to shorten the collar at the center back so it fits correctly. Again, easy to do–just measure at the seam line and shorten at the back seam by the same amount. I hope that helps!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka jacket problem with sleeves in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 months ago
Ok, it looks like maybe your shoulders are wider than the pattern? I think you could make an adjustment for this by drawing a wider shoulder on the front and back pattern pieces.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka jacket problem with sleeves in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 months ago
Hi Claudia, I’m not sure what you mean by drawings? Do you mean drag lines? Can you post a photo so we can see what’s happening?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lengthen and shorten in the forum liesl + co: sintra halter top + dress 1 year ago
Our patterns are designed for someone of average height–approximately 5’6″–but whether you want to lengthen or shorten, and the location of that lengthening or shortening, will depend on your particular body. I’m 5’8″ but I’m also very long through the torso so I usually need to lengthen the torso of our patterns to fit myself. But if you have…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Need help with Fira Pattern Markings in the forum liesl + co: fira dress + top 1 year ago
Eileen, I think you’re confusing the markings for the dots with the markings for the lines themselves. The lines are marked directly ON the line. The dots are marked next to the dots. I hope that helps.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lowering bust dart on Geneva in the forum liesl + co: geneva v-neck blouse 1 year ago
Here is a blog post that I hope will help!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Fit of camp shirt vs. classic shirt in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 1 year ago
Hi, yes the Classic Shirt is more boxy like the Camp Shirt. The Recital Shirt is more fitted because of the fish darts in the back, but you can eliminate them if you want that style to be more boxy also. I hope that helps!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lowering bust dart on Geneva in the forum liesl + co: geneva v-neck blouse 1 year ago
Hi, yes, that’s intentional to give you a little more room through the bust. If you want, you can baste the side seam and try it on to see how it works. In our experience it’s helpful, but if you don’t like it you can always straighten it. Just make sure you have enough room before you remove it.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Secret Agent Buttons in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 1 year ago
Apologies that I’m not exactly sure what you’re asking. The overlap is probably about 2″–you’re right. So as long as your buttons and buttonholes line up to leave that amount of overlap and they still fit I think it should be fine. Very cute, by the way!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic lengthening the everyday skirt in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt 1 year ago
Yes, quite a few of our customers have lengthened this style! If you check the hashtag on social media you might see it? Just continue the lines as they’re drawn and it gives a nice line. Can’t wait to see when you’re done!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Waistband not fitting in the forum liesl + co: garibaldi a-line skirt 1 year ago
I’m checking the pattern and it measures exactly the same as the skirt waist. Could it be that you cut the wrong size facing? Or maybe the fabric stretched? The facing measures exactly the same as the waist for all the sizes…
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Raising Neckline in the forum liesl + co: geneva v-neck blouse 1 year ago
You can definitely raise the neckline if you want. In terms of other alterations, it all depends on how the blouse fits you from the start. Raising the neckline won’t affect the overall fit.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yardage needed for View B cut on bias? in the forum liesl + co: garibaldi a-line skirt 1 year ago
Hi Mimi,
The best way to check is to do a mock layout with your pattern pieces. Bias usually takes more fabric than straight grain, so it’s always best to check before you buy the fabric. I hope that helps!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Help choosing zize in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress 1 year ago
Let us know how it goes!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic sizes across patterns – yanaka jacket / easton cowl neck tee in the forum liesl + co: easton cowl-neck tee 1 year ago
It’s tricky to pick a size for a knit tee based on the fit of a woven jacket. I’d suggest that you might be happiest by comparing the measurements of a tee you already own and like–that way you’ll be more assured to get a fit that makes you happy.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Terrace–fabric and flattery in the forum liesl + co: terrace dress 1 year ago
The Terrace is a loose fitting dress, and in general I would say that drapey fabrics are most suitable for it. Linen and rayon are great options. Lawn would work although it’s not very drapey. It’s lightweight enough to be ok. Broadcloth would probably be a bit heavy, I think.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Building Block Dress Placket in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 1 year ago
I’ve sewn that placket in micro cord and didn’t find it to be bulky at all, but if you’re concerned you could always choose a contrast lightweight fabric. Either one should be fine!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Ruffle on top? in the forum oliver + s: after-school 1 year ago
That’s entirely your call! I think it’s nice to have something interesting at front and back but you get to be the designer here…
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Ruffle on top? in the forum oliver + s: after-school 1 year ago
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen it, but I can’t remember where it was. Here’s a tutorial for adding piping. Adding a ruffle would be much easier, but a similar process. And very cute! I hope you’ll show us if you make it.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Waistband not fitting in the forum liesl + co: garibaldi a-line skirt 1 year ago
Thanks for your patience while I’ve been out on medical leave. Hmm, can you posts photos so we can try to troubleshoot for you? Which view are you sewing: View A with the pockets and waistband?
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