Nicole

Wouldn’t it be great if Kate turned out to be a secret sewist and she started ordering dozens of Oliver+s patterns and posting them in our Flickr group?

Liesl could introduce a new boys blazer, called of course, The George, and a new unisex baby pattern called The Charlie… Or alternatively, a girls’ pattern could be called, Buckingham Palace…[Read more]

Wouldn’t it be great if Kate turned out to be a secret sewist and she started ordering dozens of Oliver+s patterns and posting them in our Flickr group?

Liesl could introduce a new boys blazer, called of course, The George, and a new unisex baby pattern called The Charlie… Or alternatively, a girls’ pattern could be called, Buckingham Garden…[Read more]

Sarvi, a little bird tells me that “washed like a rag” means it washed well; it’s sturdy. And “goffer” means to fluff out. 🙂

My kid has got arms like an ape
There’s no way she’ll fit in this cape
I’ve lengthened and lengthened
Reinforced seams and strengthened
But it’s now whipped my arms into shape!

Sewing friends sure are the best

My kid has got arms like an ape
There’s no way she’ll fit in this cape
I’ve lengthened and lengthened
Reinforced seams and strengthened
But it’s sure whipped my arms into shape!

Sewing friends sure are the best

Sarvi, I use the large messenger bag as is 🙂 I can fit an A4 notebook, wallet, phone, drink bottle and lunch. And there’s often a little space left for some shopping, fabric of course 🙂
This is the 3rd one I’ve made myself, it’s the bag I use every day. I must get photos of the original one I made that shows the wear marks 🙂 I’ve made 3…[Read more]

Sarvi, I use the large messenger bag as is 🙂 I can fit an A4 notebook, wallet, phone, drink bottle and lunch. And there’s often a little space left for some shopping, fabric of course 🙂
This is the 3rd one I’ve made myself, it’s the bag I use every day. I must get photos of the original one I made that shows the wear marks 🙂 I’ve made 3…[Read more]

So sorry to hear this — what a shocker for a young man! Hoping for the best outcome and wishing you great strength.

So sorry to hear this — what a shocker for a young man! Hoping for the best outcome and wishing you great strength.

Heidi do you enlarge the larger size, or is it big enough as-is?

I’m a deer in headlights at the moment, frozen in between numerous baby projects and not knowing what to make for which baby.

Heidi do you enlarge the larger size, or is it big enough as-is?

I’m a deer in headlights at the moment, frozen in between numerous baby projects and not knowing what to make for which baby.

Is ‘washed like rags’ good or bad? And what’s ‘goffer’? AUS to USA translation, please?

Big hugs, Marsha!
Like Shelley, if only I were closer and could help with some of the practical things! Hang in there, give the kids a big hug from me. I’ll be praying for you and your family.

Big hugs, Marsha!
Like Shelley, if only I were closer and could help with some of the practical things! Hang in there, give the kids a big hug from me. I’ll be praying for you and your family.

Oh Masha.
I wish a speedy recovery for him and as much help can be mustered for you. If only I lived nearby….
Shelley

Oh Masha.
I wish a speedy recovery for him and as much help can be mustered for you. If only I lived nearby….
Shelley

Heck, I have no idea how you are coping with this and with a new baby too. My thoughts are with you, and I wish there was some practical help I could offer.

Heck, I have no idea how you are coping with this and with a new baby too. My thoughts are with you, and I wish there was some practical help I could offer.