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justsewit replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 10 years agoI would say that you wouldn’t actually fold the fabric as per you would ordinarily to get the result because the tucks moght end up a bit off. Would trace the pattern on the fold but not cut it on the fold in order to get the full piece and then work from there to determine where to put my tucks.
This is just how I would do it.
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justsewit replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 10 years agoI would say that you wouldn’t actually fold the fabric as per you would ordinarily to get the result because the tucks moght end up a bit off. Would trace the pattern on the fold but not cut it on the fold in order to get the full piece and then work from there to determine where to put my tucks.
This is just how I would do it.
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Hey Nicole, didn’t I see your layette in grey as well? Great neutral choice.
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Deb replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 10 years ago@meleliza
Try the link again…..http://sewingstashchallenge.blogspot.ca/2012/08/smocked-dress-again.html
….and near the bottom of the post is instructions on how to do the ‘growth’ tucked hem. I simply call it a tucked hem and use it mainly because I like the neat finish.
Others like it because when the child grows, it can easily be unp…[Read more] -
Tamara replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago
I understand! Still it is no excuse to not enjoy the experience. You would make overseas friends and set up networks that would probably allow them to visit you in Australia. And we all know there really is no place like home.
You are actually giving your girls a wonderful experience – I lived overseas as a child for a year and still draw from…[Read more]
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Tamara replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago
I understand! Still it is no excuse to not enjoy the experience. You would make overseas friends and set up networks that would probably allow them to visit you in Australia. And we all know there really is no place like home.
You are actually giving your girls a wonderful experience – I lived overseas as a child for a year and still draw from…[Read more]
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Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago
We had no power yesterday for much of the day so sewing couldn’t be done. I did make a start on tracing some 6-12 month sized items ready to forge ahead on them before they are actually required. It will work well with a busy winter schedule.
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Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago
We had no power yesterday for much of the day so sewing couldn’t be done. I did make a start on tracing some 6-12 month sized items ready to forge ahead on them before they are actually required. It will work well with a busy winter schedule.
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago
There are threads all over my house
The silk fabric frayed from the blouse
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Tamara replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Woohoo! I ordered the new Lisette patterns from the Butterick website last week (when Meleliza said they had them on sale) and they turned up today! Very fast shipping! So excited!
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Tamara replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Woohoo! I ordered the new Lisette patterns from the Butterick website last week (when Meleliza said they had them on sale) and they turned up today! Very fast shipping! So excited!
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Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago
A Polar Vortex is heading this way
Do you think Santa would lend me his sleigh?
To go South for the winter
To get me out of this cold hinter
And take me to Montego Bay!!There are threads all over my house….
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Nicole replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago
A Polar Vortex is heading this way
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Nicole replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago
It is lovely to hear you are settled.
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Nicole replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago
It is lovely to hear you are settled.
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Tamara replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Jay what happens if you have that much fun in the next three years that you won’t want to leave? So very glad things are falling into sync for you. Enjoy your machines when you get them. It seems the weather is perfect for sewing (and playing) so you’d be torn between what to do.
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Tamara replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Jay what happens if you have that much fun in the next three years that you won’t want to leave? So very glad things are falling into sync for you. Enjoy your machines when you get them. It seems the weather is perfect for sewing (and playing) so you’d be torn between what to do.
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Nicole replied to the topic Smocking in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 10 years agoSounds like I need to photograph and sort. Woo hoo, that is therapy to me!
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juliamom2009 replied to the topic Oliver + S patterns for sale… in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago
If anyone’s looking for the small size paper Swingset Tunic/Skirt, there’s one on Instagram for $6 shipped in the US – search #thegreatfabricdestash on Instagram (not my sale – just sharing!!)
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Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago
When the thermometer dips below zero
Long-johns become my new hero
But I guess you can tell
they’re itchy as hell
‘cuz I’m scratching like some kind of weirdo!Sorry to do the whole limerick, but it’s EXACTLY what I’m doing right now and for the same reason 🙂
A Polar Vortex is heading this way
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago
When the thermometer dips below zero
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