meleliza
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meleliza replied to the topic Sewing the ruffle to the bodice in the forum oliver + s: swingset 9 years ago
I made this recently and found those steps a little OTT. You don’t need to stop at the dot, just pin the straps in and sew all the way around. I finished the yoke lining with Hong Kong seams I think and covered all the raw edges. Still, the finished product is lovely and a huge hit.
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meleliza replied to the topic How to achieve this look for Garden Party dress? in the forum oliver + s: garden party 9 years ago
My daughter wants one like that too. Really, it’s simple – just eliminate the waist band from garden party and you’ll have the same dress/tunic. The waist band is only top stitched on. Just skip it.
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meleliza replied to the topic French seams in the Music Class blouse in the forum oliver + s: music class 9 years ago
I just snuck into sleeping baby girls room to find the pink Liberty blouse I made last spring. Of course it’s all French seams and it’s lovely. I lined the yokes. The pattern didn’t call for it? Strange, it’s much easier and more comfortable to line a yoke.
Linen really does need good finishes. You could also use flat felled seams or a…[Read more]
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meleliza replied to the topic ISO girly boy-free fun in the forum off topic 9 years ago
But sure, I’d love to send them to the farm! 😉
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meleliza replied to the topic ISO girly boy-free fun in the forum off topic 9 years ago
I have seen the slack lines. Those are cool!
With the boys in school today, we spent the whole morning doing full pedicures. So relaxing! And now we have matching pink toes. 🙂
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meleliza replied to the topic ISO girly boy-free fun in the forum off topic 9 years ago
To be more clear: I just need ideas for getting rid of the boys. Maybe I could sell them to the gypsies?
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meleliza replied to the topic ISO girly boy-free fun in the forum off topic 9 years ago
yes, dates are great! I’m trying to squeeze in as much time as I can before she starts school. The boys just suck every ounce of attention and energy.
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meleliza started the topic ISO girly boy-free fun in the forum off topic 9 years ago
my boys are driving me crazy. I can’t even stand the sight of them their behavior is so bad. My poor daughter is suffering through this too. Short of running away together, are the any suggestions for some seriously girly fun to distract us? What are your favorite girls only things to do?
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meleliza replied to the topic softening linen?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago
It’s hard to say how much it will shrink now, but generally, yes linen will soften after it’s been washed and dried a few times. It tends to only get softer over time too.
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meleliza replied to the topic Holiday plans? Travel, sewing, other? in the forum off topic 9 years ago
The usual family Easter for us. My cousin is hosting. They have 2 little ones, my other older cousin has 3 and with our 3 it makes for a jolly egg hunt. My aunt and younger (20 somethings) cousins usually hide the eggs. I think it won’t be too fancy. My kids typically look the nicest, but I just love Easter finery.
Kitty still fits in last years…[Read more]
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meleliza replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum
Fiber Club! 9 years ago
I’d like to point out that all the qualities you listed are exactly the opposite of Elizabeth Zimmerman. 😉
But I agree, I look for all those things. In fact, it takes hours of research to even begin to buy yarn and cast on, which is another of the problems with knitting. Problems with the pattern are not only harder to fix, they’re harder to…[Read more]
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meleliza replied to the topic Lining? in the forum oliver + s: family reunion 9 years ago
This Drew has a wide neckline. Does it really need a full button back packat? Or could you do a small keyhole at the back instead. Then, you just make a lining skirt and stress skirt separately with French seams. Then baste then together at the top to attach to the yoke.
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meleliza replied to the topic The size 5 project in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago
Yes, that is an ambitious stack. Timing is everything in this, because these original pattern are summery ones. And they go through several sizes a year at this age, so we’re lucky to hit sizes 5 in the summer. Realistically, I’m sewing/buying 6 for everything else so they last longer, but size 5 fits so I’m doing a couple of these for sentimental…[Read more]
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meleliza replied to the topic Summer Nightgown pattern in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago
The popover sundress with straps instead of ties. In fact, that’s how I’d alter the class picnic – use bias to bind the armholes and creat straps all in one. That would be simpler.
I think badminton would be great too, if you have that pattern. But it would also be pretty easy to add cute ruffles to the popover dress.
A super pretty nightgown…[Read more]
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meleliza replied to the topic spring 2015 patterns – when?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago
I can’t wait to see them!
@sosew I’ve been there and remember not having any girls to sew for. 🙁 But you know, boys really just wear pants and tshirts. There’s a lot you can do with the existing patterns to change them up. I like sewing costumes for my boys and pjs. Recently, I’ve also started making them ties for special occasions.
Or, you…[Read more]
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meleliza replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum
Fiber Club! 9 years ago
Oh yes, I love embroidery and cross stitch too. Nothing can go wrong, you just unpick the stitch if you don’t like it. And simple looks good too. In fact, I liked a cross stitch I did so much I had it framed and hung it in our newly renovated vestibule. I’m working on a Christmas red work one, but I I end up putting it away out of season so it may…[Read more]
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meleliza replied to the topic The size 5 project in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago
Anyone else sewing size 5?? It’s still freezing here, but today I’m working on a Liberty swingset blouse. I have some yellow linen cut for the skirt, but I need to order lining for it. The Puppet Show blouse and shorts are done, but it’s still too cold to wear. I’ll have to layer it like the recent blog post, which I totally copied.
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meleliza replied to the topic Fairy Tale with Buttons on Back in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 9 years ago
Basting will still be your friend, as Nicole says. Also, for a hand picked zipper, a 1/2″ seam allowance isn’t really enough. I widen the center back seam allowance to 1″. I prefer the YKK lightweight or children’s zipper to the coats and clark ones. It’s more flexible and interferes less with the natural drape of the fabric.
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meleliza replied to the topic Marking the markings–argh!! in the forum off topic 9 years ago
You know, I tried all kinds of clever gadgety stuff popular in the blogosphere, but when I took Susan Khalje’s couture class, I learned how to use dressmakers carbon and a tracing wheel. My life was changed! So efficient, so precise. Except for sheer fabrics, it’s what I use for everything. There’s a tutorial on the oliver and s blog and they sell…[Read more]
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meleliza replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum
Fiber Club! 9 years ago
Did I mention math is one of the things wrong with knitting? Too much math.
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been knitting for years, just a lot less once the kids got bigger. Because sewing is more practical, useful and faster too. I mean, people just don’t wear hand knits. Even when it all works out perfectly, I never end up wanting to wear…[Read more]
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