sayiamyou
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8 years ago LINKsayiamyou @maraya
I bought a Babylock Diana after so many rave reviews about the Babylock brand (my sewing machine is a Bernina). The Diana is a serger/coverstitch in one and I love it. Transitioning from one function to the other is not difficult or time consuming. I’ve sewn on the Babylock coverstitch at my local shop and it was very nice too. I went with the combo because I didn’t already have a serger and do not have space for 3 machines. If there’s a dealer near you I recommend going to test drive.
8 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaYou should be fine. Do what works best for you and your daughter.
8 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaI have made the skirt reversible several times. I omit the ties, and leave both elastic casing for a ruffled top. My daughter loves them.
I don’t know why you couldn’t still use buttons for the top. It seems to me that it’d be similar to when I made the bubble dress reversible, but used buttons to coordinate with each side.
8 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaI didn’t have this issue, but agree with Nicole. Did you trim enough away from the seam allowance? It seems like that seam is to be trimmed to 1/8″? Sometimes that cause you to lose a little as well.
8 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaI have the yoke for a playdate dress completed. I’m hoping we can get the kids in bed on time tonight so I can get it finished up. Then it’s on to 2 drawstring bags to use gift bags for my nephew and a school friend of A’s.
8 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaOh my goodness, the poor baby! Has she been checked for Chrohn’s? A little friend of ours was diagnosed just before Kindy. He has dealt with similar chronic constipation since birth as well. I hope she can stay regulated and not be subjected to that medicine again.
8 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaIn one of my recent editions of Busiessweek magazine there was an article about US textile manufacturers (and one close to me in Gaffney, SC) working to secure all their raw materials from US growers again. I will try to find it and link for those interested.
I worked for several years with (then US manufacturer) Springs Industries, and it was very sad to watch the company slowly dissolve its reliance on US goods, and eventually even nearly all its US manufacturing/distributing.
8 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaWhen I sew a fine fabric like voile or lawn, I won’t use the 5/8″ gathering stitch in order to avoid the punctures. 1/4″ and 3/4″ usually works just fine for me.
8 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaMy daughter and I go on mommy-and-me dates. We actually started this when I was pregnant with my son (so, she was 3), and we have continued doing it because it’s a nice way for us to reconnect. It’s never anything over the top, sometimes a coffee date, other times a quick dinner and treat, or even the fabric store, but it’s helpful. I stay very busy with work and grad school so even a short 1-hour date is a huge treat for both of us.
My son is now starting to show some real defiance and attitude (and he’s only 27 months) so I know the dates will be even more appreciated because it’ll give her time to get proper attention after spells of focusing on the little fella.
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8 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaHugs and prayers for you and your family, Cybele. That is an awful lot on your plate.
I can appreciate your frustrations with work. A dear friend worked for Social Services in the US for while, but had to leave because it was such an emotional strain re-connecting children to parents she knew were not good for the welfare of the children. My heart goes out to anyone dealing with those types of people.8 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaAnytime Brit!
8 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaFabric.com has good options if you don’t have a fabric store close by that carries denim (and I’ve been happy with all the ones I’ve purchased from them). 6 – 6.5 oz with a little stretch has been great for our early spring and early fall temps, and the 8 – 8.5 oz with a little stretch is good for our colder weather.
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9 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaI’ve sewn the sandbox and after school pants in denim several times and have been happy with the results. Nicole has altered the sketchbook shorts to pants and has done a bang up job of owning that pattern. Search “sketchbook” on her blog and you’ll be in for a treat.
http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com/2013/05/trrific-trousers.html
http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com/2012/09/skinny-sketchbook-jeans_24.html9 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaI remember this photo from so many years ago! I will always create an adjustable waist where I can. It’s so useful.
9 years ago LINKsayiamyou @marayaThank you for the insight, Todd. You always give interesting and useful details. And I’m glad you commented regarding price and quality, especially in reference to digital patterns. Of course the O+S brand signifies quality, and I would expect nothing less from your digital prints, which is why I have never minded paying a comparable price for digital. I have been burned about two too many times with digital patterns and, as you said, find significant price variances to be suspect.
Regarding usage, lay out the pieces if you have the option and want to be frugal. Otherwise, purchase the suggested amount and be grateful that someone put a considerable amount of time and effort into ensuring you aren’t left cursing in the middle of project because the measurements were off.
If you have leftovers, matching gloves would be a very nice coordinate.
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