Lightning McStitch
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Nicole replied to the topic New here? Introduce yourself! in the forum off topic 9 years ago
Maria, I have been admiring your lovely sewing, a very big welcome to you.
@LightningMcstitch, as my son says, everything is science.
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Darcy Struble replied to the topic Favorite TV Show to watch while handsewing in the forum off topic 9 years ago
@lightningmcstitch and @lattemama, we LOVE Doctor Who. My husband is trying to force me to make him a 10th Doctor costume for halloween (or a Lucius Malfoy costume from Harry Potter, trying to figure with one will be easier haha). We are currently out of them on Netflix so we have to wait for the season airing to be over get more 🙁
Lightning…[Read more]
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vothgirl replied to the topic Fabric sources? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 9 years ago
@lightningmcstitch I love the blue/lime and pink/rose stars! 🙂 I’ll have to brush up on my high school French and browse the site some more.
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Audrey replied to the topic Any thoughts on the Sunday Brunch Jacket from flannel? in the forum oliver + s: sunday brunch 9 years ago
Thanks @lightningMcStitch Yours is lovely, and I think just what I’m looking for. Now to decide…
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Audrey started the topic Who wants to sew the Oliver + S skirts with me and win?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago
I’m sewing ALL the Oliver + S skirts! Yep, call me crazy, but in the next 2 months, I’ve committed to sewing up ALL the Oliver + S skirt patterns. (Okay, so I’m cheating because I’ve already sewn the Music Class Blouse and Skirt and I’m not going to do that again this time!) And I’m going to blog about it to keep myself accountable. I’m going…[Read more]
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Audrey started the topic Who wants to sew the Oliver + S skirts with me and win?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago
I’m sewing ALL the Oliver + S skirts! Yep, call me crazy, but in the next 2 months, I’ve committed to sewing up ALL the Oliver + S skirt patterns. (Okay, so I’m cheating because I’ve already sewn the Music Class Blouse and Skirt and I’m not going to do that again this time!) And I’m going to blog about it to keep myself accountable. I’m going…[Read more]
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Audrey started the topic Who wants to sew the Oliver + S skirts with me and win?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago
I’m sewing ALL the Oliver + S skirts! Yep, call me crazy, but in the next 2 months, I’ve committed to sewing up ALL the Oliver + S skirt patterns. (Okay, so I’m cheating because I’ve already sewn the Music Class Blouse and Skirt and I’m not going to do that again this time!) And I’m going to blog about it to keep myself accountable. I’m going…[Read more]
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Justine J replied to the topic Marking the markings–argh!! in the forum off topic 9 years ago
I use the same ‘pin’ method as Shelley. And @lightningmcstitch – re notches – my mother taught me to always cut my notches out rather than in – much safer 🙂
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic Digital vs. Paper? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago
It’s really only been with customers from Australia that we have heard about issues with printing the larger format sizes. And I haven’t yet been able to figure out exactly what the issue is. My current assumption is that it’s not a hardware-related issue but it’s due to the paper that print shops stock in Australia–or with the inability of…[Read more]
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic Digital vs. Paper? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago
It’s really only been with customers from Australia that we have heard about issued with printing the larger format sizes. And I haven’t yet been able to figure out exactly what the issue is. My current assumption is that it’s not a hardware-related issue but it’s due to the paper that print shops stock in Australia–or with the inability of…[Read more]
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Rhythm replied to the topic sleeve tab help in the forum oliver + s: jump rope 9 years ago
@lightningMcstitch – pure genius!
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic Fabric Minimum in the forum liesl + co: woodland stroll cape 9 years ago
Oh yes @lightningmcstitch, it’s all about fabric width. If you find something that’s wider than what’s specified, you can change the layout and perhaps use less fabric.
But can you really beat the computer? It would be an interesting John Henry vs. the steam hammer challenge to pit you against our computer if we have the width of your fabric and…[Read more]
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic Fabric Minimum in the forum liesl + co: woodland stroll cape 9 years ago
Oh yes @lightningmcstitch, it’s all about fabric width. If you find something that’s wider than what’s specified, you can change the layout and perhaps use less fabric.
But can you really beat the computer? It would be an interesting John Henry vs. the steam hammer challenge to pit you against our computer if we have the width of your fabric and…[Read more]
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic Fabric Minimum in the forum liesl + co: woodland stroll cape 9 years ago
For what it’s worth, here’s how we determine yardage. This may help you understand a bit about how much you may be able to cut back on required yardage when purchasing fabric. And I know some of you enjoy these behind-the-scenes peeks at our process, so here we go.
But first, a disclaimer. If you read this, think you’re good enough to squeeze out…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic Box pleated skirt for Fairy Tale? in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 9 years ago
I’ll second the request for a pleat tutorial, thank you! I want to do the Jump Rope with a pleated skirt and emailed @lightningmcstitch for help, but I’ve gotten swamped since with other work and haven’t had a chance to take another crack at it.
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lattemama replied to the topic Your most-viewed project on Flickr? in the forum off topic 9 years ago
Aargh! @katybellabug and @lightningmcstitch David Kracht is so annoying! I ended up blocking him after my third encounter with Explore.
My most viewed is Sofia’s Hide-and-Seek dress with embroidered butterflies
I thought with almost 8000 views it would be a top contender but that Portfolio tunic wins everything Nicole! Both in looks and…[Read more]
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katybellabug replied to the topic Your most-viewed project on Flickr? in the forum off topic 9 years ago
@vothgirl Now that is a great tip! I didn’t know you could do that. Thanks!
It seems my most view picture is the embroidery detail on the back pocket of my Small Fry Skinny Jeans, which is nice. I was quite proud of myself for managing that! 😉
@justmejay Everytime someone talks about…[Read more]
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Nicole replied to the topic Stupid things I've done while sewing O&S patterns in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago
@LightningMcstitch, I WANT that feature!
I may or may not have done the same many times and if it was inseam just ‘reinforced’ it….
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Jane replied to the topic Go To Bed! in the forum off topic 9 years ago
HaHa @LightningMcStitch you gave me an idea, maybe I’ll have a few drinks before bed so I can sleep through it and let hubby deal with it! 😉
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 10 years ago
Nice try @LightningMcStitch, but when next season’s pattern are late it won’t be my fault!
You’ll have to blame Spotlight who came in with a last-minute request for a Lisette fabric collection that forced @Liesl to put pattern development on hold in order to meet their deadline. The collection was handed off this week, so she’s back at work on…[Read more]
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