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This is one of the few O+S pattern I don’t have so I don’t feel “qualified” to give an answer.;) But if it’s tight under the arms, I would think going ahead and making the next size up would help with the jumper being too tight under the arms. Sorry I couldn’t be more of a help!

@todd I, for one, find the behind the scenes info fascinating! Sounds like S is built a lot like my oldest. That’s part of the reason why I sew as RTW that fits was hard to find, especially during the tween years.

My tried and true method of making sure a t-shirt neckband is going to fit is to pull it on over my own head. Obviously it…[Read more]

I didn’t seal the seams in the raincoats I made and there was plenty of topstitching. I didn’t have any issues with water seeping in. Granted the raincoats are not worn for long out in the rain. Usually just to/from the bus stop.;)

Here’s a good post with some helpful links: http://sewnbyangela.blogspot.com/2012/03/minoru-done.html?m=1

It’s time for my favourite show
But to the sewing room I surely must go

I’ve had great success with Snap Source products. Their Snapsetter is pretty much fool proof and their Snaps are good quality. Oliver + S sell a Snapsetter and snaps.

Polartec Power Stretch fabric is awesome! That’s what all my winter running clothes are made from.;)

My scissors are missing again!
The number I’ve lost equals ten!
If I ever find them
I’ll hogtie and bind them
To my Bernina that sits in the den.

side tracked too…

Theres an Aussie named Shelly that sews.
She makes all sorts of creative nice clothes.
She’s a cyclist too,
can mend an ewe and a shrew,
and is awfully clever with prose!

Next l…[Read more]

We’re getting hammered with snow right now too from the same weather system. Everything locally is cancelled and motorists are warned not to travel until it’s over ….on Thursday?

We’re getting hammered with snow right now too from the same weather system. Everything locally is cancelled and motorists are warned not to travel until it’s over ….on Thursday?

What about a hanging charging pocket like this: http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2014/06/diy-fabric-phone-charging-station.html

Fun ties? I like the Purl Soho tutorial: http://www.purlbee.com/2009/05/21/mollys-sketchbook-fathers-day-tie/

What about a hanging charging pocket like this:

Fun ties? I like the Purl Soho tutorial: http://www.purlbee.com/2009/05/21/mollys-sketchbook-fathers-day-tie/