Lightning McStitch
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Stupid things I've done while sewing O&S patterns in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 6 years ago
I should start a list of stupid things I’ve done while developing new patterns. It would start with sewing a zipper completely closer earlier this week…
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Help grading/sizing Sunny day shorts, please? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts 6 years ago
Hi Natalia,
I would suggest that you refer to our size chart to determine the right size. You can compare that to the finished measurement chart to determine how much ease you want. The waist can be raised or lowered as needed. You might want to make a muslin, first, if you’re unsure. I sometimes ask S to put an elastic around her waist, over the…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Making the Muslin for Classic Shirt in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 6 years ago
Sorry, I just saw this! Yes, with dressmaking muslin you don’t wash it. You can iron it just fine, but the sizing gives it nice stiffness to make it easier for making muslins. It sounds like I really need to do a full tutorial about making a muslin–I’ll put it on my list for a video class, ok?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Hand sewing needles in the forum off topic 6 years ago
Well, my all-time favorite needles are a bit pricey but so luxurious to use. Have you tried the Tulip Hiroshima needles yet? Amazingly sharp. Their embroidery needles in assorted sizes (7, 8, 9, 10) are my favorites. But I’m surprised that you can’t find ordinary steel needles at Joann! Yikes!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 6 years ago
I’m still not clear where you’re getting stuck. Are you on page 43, step 8? If so, the inside of the placket will show for now, just like it does on the coordinating illustration. Once you’ve sewn the neckline with the neck facing you’ll turn the placket right side out again so it doesn’t show anymore. If this isn’t where you’re getting stuck, can…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 6 years ago
Hi Jo, Can you be more specific about what’s giving you trouble? The placket starts on page 47. Is there a particular step that’s confusing you?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Collar interfacing and button placket in the forum liesl + co: recital shirt 6 years ago
Yes, do interface both pieces. You’ll want the extra structure.
What you’re seeing in that illustration is the stitching on either side of the set-in placket. Typically a set-in placket is topstitched on either side. If you’re choosing the continuous (cut-on) placket, it is traditionally topstitched only on the innermost fold. You can do it…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Adjusting the fit for a rounder tummy in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 6 years ago
I would suggest that you check the finished measurements and compare them to your boyfriend’s measurements. A muslin in an excellent idea. This post might help get you started with making adjustments. (I know it’s written for a toddler’s belly, but the technique would be the…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Collar interfacing and button placket in the forum liesl + co: recital shirt 6 years ago
Hi there.
Answering on the fly here. Yes, it looks like the interfacing is missing from that illustration, sorry. We’ll issue an errata for that.
I’m not quite sure what you mean by your second question. Do you mean both center-front pieces for View A? If so, yes. And yes, edgestitch the innermost fold. Most of the illustrations show View B,…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic The waistband sunny day shorts in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts 6 years ago
I forgot that existed, @Enbee! thanks for the link.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic in between sizes! in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 6 years ago
It’s really difficult to tell from small photos, but from what I can see it looks like a dropped shoulder adjustment would be the first thing to tackle. Keep in mind that this pattern is designed to fit loosely, so don’t take too much out! And if your library doesn’t have the book it’s a great investment if you can afford it. I refer to mine all the time.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Trying to use parts of Baptism dress for First Communion Dress … in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 6 years ago
I agree that jersey might be too casual. That’s a gorgeous dress! Are you sure you want to take it apart? If so, you could use the fabric from the original bodice for part of the new bodice, like @Enbee suggests. I suspect that you could match the color and texture of the original fabric pretty closely, especially if you sent a swatch to Farmhouse…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 6 years ago
The instructions to convert to a gathered skirt with a straight hem begin on page 74 of the book.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic in between sizes! in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 6 years ago
I’d suggest taking a look at Fit For Real People for this one. It will show you how to adjust the shoulders, sleeve width, etc.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Little Orphan Annie dress advice in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 6 years ago
Which version of Annie are you going for? This one?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Altering the Everyday skirt with the Building Block Dress book in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt 6 years ago
All of these are very do-able! I think you’ve got the gist of it, for sure. I hope you’ll show us when you’re done!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Library dress – query in the forum oliver + s: library 6 years ago
Does this help? If not, I’ll go back and look when I have a few minutes, shortly…
https://oliverands.com/shop/library-dress-sewing-pattern.html#tab-errata
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Making the Muslin for Classic Shirt in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt 6 years ago
Just a lightweight muslin would work fine. Most good fabric shops will carry multiple weights of muslin for different purposes. I usually keep several weights on hand–right now I’m developing trousers and using a heavier weight than I would use for blouses. But @lightningmcstitch is right–if you have a voile or batiste that would be fine too.…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Roller Skate Dress in Lace in the forum oliver + s: roller skate 6 years ago
That will be so pretty! I can’t wait to see how it turns out.
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Nicole replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 6 years ago
Just put one of babies on the plane to Ireland. I know she will have a wonderful time but I miss her already.
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