Lightning McStitch
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Tamara replied to the topic Corduroy Secret Agent Trench in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 12 years ago
I have! It turned out great!
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Nicole replied to the topic Great British Sewing Bee in the forum off topic 13 years ago
I hope it comes here,to ABC,the only channels we get in the sticks!
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Tamara replied to the topic Roller Skate in knit fabric? in the forum oliver + s: roller skate 13 years ago
Well, it is the kind of knit that will cause success. A more stable knit will be better, if I can do a badminton top on knit then you should be able to do a roller skate in knit – the book report dress can be done in a knit also. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
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Tamara replied to the topic Roller Skate in knit fabric? in the forum oliver + s: roller skate 13 years ago
Well, it is the kind of knit that will cause success. A more stable knit will be better, if I can do a badminton top on knit then you should be able to do a roller skate in knit – the book report dress can be done in a knit also. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
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Tamara replied to the topic Roller Skate in knit fabric? in the forum oliver + s: roller skate 13 years ago
Yes I agree with Nicole, a woven for the facing will stabilise the knit at the neck and lessen the chance of ugly stretched necklines.
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Nicole replied to the topic Roller Skate in knit fabric? in the forum oliver + s: roller skate 13 years ago
I think a knit would be lovely but I would use a woven for the neck facing to keep it in place.
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Nicole replied to the topic Faux Fly Basting Stitches. Removed or not? in the forum oliver + s: field trip 13 years ago
Disclaimer-have not made this pattern yet!
If they are basting stitches,I would remove them when completed.
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Nicole replied to the topic sewing machine in the forum off topic 13 years ago
Bumped!
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Nicole replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic 13 years ago
Bumped!
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Nicole replied to the topic Printing digital patterns on A4 paper in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 13 years ago
Yes,you do have to join them together.
That is pretty standard with PDF’s.
Something like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/8508925824/in/photostream (Not an o+s,blush)
I swop internet time with my son if he puts them together for me.
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juliamom2009 replied to the topic Magnetic snaps in the forum oliver + s: school days 13 years ago
Sarvi is correct – I put some in a Sunday Brunch Jacket. I don’t know how this applies to the School Days coat because I haven’t sewed it yet, but I sewed the magnetic snaps through both layers of facing and jacket fabric. I then just sewed the buttons on top through only the jacket fabric solely for their decorative effect.
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Nicole replied to the topic Tutu Help in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew 13 years ago
I am with Heidi,I am not sure how it would dye…..I would stagger it with the other colours.
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Nicole replied to the topic Sizing/Fit for the Family Reunion in the forum oliver + s: family reunion 13 years ago
Please make a trial run in another fabric.
When I wanted to make Tildy’s silk version I made a cotton version first to check the size.

I made the 12-18mnth width and lengthened at the hem.
She is nearly 4 (sob) and still wearing it.
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Tamara replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 13 years ago
Hope he had a grand time! Lends a new meaning to “picking rocks”. Was this school related or through another institution?
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Nicole replied to the topic japanese tana lawn at spotlight on in the forum off topic 13 years ago
Spotlight Mt Barker has a huge range.
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Tamara replied to the topic Serger Problems! in the forum off topic 13 years ago
Sorry to hear it is still having problems. I am assuming you have looked at the dials to make sure they are in check. It sounds like you need backup!
Tamara (so sleepy I was going to sign in your name hehehe) -
Tamara replied to the topic Serger Problems! in the forum off topic 13 years ago
Sorry to hear it is still having problems. I am assuming you have looked at the dials to make sure they are in check. It sounds like you need backup!
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Tamara replied to the topic Serger Problems! in the forum off topic 13 years ago
A thought just occurred regarding the needle. Maybe if you take it out and put it back in, it may not be in position right. Sometimes that happens when I have to change mine and they break! Just try it to make sure it is in position correctly.
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Nicole replied to the topic Serger Problems! in the forum off topic 13 years ago
Sharon,I spoke with my husband who has successfully repaired some small problems with my overlocker.
He suggests that you unthread the machine and,with the side open,turn the wheel by hand and see if the bottom looper is bent and catching or bumping into the needles.
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Nicole replied to the topic french seams with flat piping? in the forum oliver + s: tea party 13 years ago
Is there any particular reason that you wish to use french seams?
I am with Melanie on this one,I am sure it could be done but it would be bulky.
How about lining the skirt?
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