Nicole

I recently mooted the idea of a Paris sewing trip to my Mum, Auntie and cousin. I had found this page suggesting some sewing shops, if it’s of any help to you:- http://atelierclaraines.canalblog.com/archives/2012/09/17/25121595.html

Not sewing related, but I had also saved this:- http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/may/06/top-10-cafes-paris…[Read more]

I recently mooted the idea of a Paris sewing trip to my Mum, Auntie and cousin. I had found this page suggesting some sewing shops, if it’s of any help to you:- http://atelierclaraines.canalblog.com/archives/2012/09/17/25121595.html

I have recently ordered fabric from France and thought I was getting cotton. I did get cotton. Laminated cotton.…[Read more]

@withloveheidie It is great that your machine was fixed so quick! I daren’t take mine in for fear of being without it for weeks.

@roundtheworldgirl It sounds like the lack of insommnia is a double edged sword, more rest but less sewing! I am thinking of signing up for KCW and just seeing how it goes, I’ve never actually managed the sewing…[Read more]

@withloveheidie It is great that your machine was fixed so quick! I daren’t take mine in for fear of being without it for weeks.

@roundtheworldgirl It sounds like the lack of insommnia is a double edged sword, more rest but less sewing! I am thinking of signing up for KCW and just seeing how it goes, I’ve never actually managed the sewing…[Read more]

The sewing machine shop fixed my machine the same day 🙂
I want to do the washing and finish hemming my dress, on the coverstitch, before I go in and get it.

The sewing machine shop fixed my machine the same day 🙂
I want to do the washing and finish hemming my dress, on the coverstitch, before I go in and get it.

Also wanted to add: This board doesn’t tend to have that annoying “repeat” phenomenon you see on realllyyyy big ones, where people ask the SAME question over and over again every minute of the day. LOL. We are an easy going (and helpful) bunch ’round these parts.

I don’t mind either way. But I usually do a quick board search first and try and resurrect old threads first, then start a new one if my question isn’t thoroughly answered or truly pertinent. But that is usually because some fantastic advice has been bestowed upon us by all the lovelies here and I like to have all of the tips and tricks all in…[Read more]

nothing at the moment as preparations for Easter (we celebrated last week) and my late-night sewing tuckered me out. Luckily the insomnia has abated a bit. I signed up for KCWC (next week!) despite my better judgment. My goal is to cut out and sew another Cosi swimsuit for my oldest during that week. The girls have also expressed interest in…[Read more]

nothing at the moment as preparations for Easter (we celebrated last week) and my late-night sewing tuckered me out. Luckily the insomnia has abated a bit. I signed up for KCWC (next week!) despite my better judgment. My goal is to cut out and sew another Cosi swimsuit for my oldest during that week. The girls have also expressed interest in…[Read more]

Thanks justsewit, I was thinking of making it for my latest granddaughter and I have the smallest size pattern, so thanks for the encouragement. I would measure her if I could only get her to uncurl from that foetus-like knees up position for long enough to use the measuring tape!

I took a break from O+s to finish up piecing the top of a baby quilt for my cousin. Now I just need to find backing (I have the perfect OOP fabric but do not have enough!!!!noooooo)

I took a break from O+s to finish up piecing the top of a baby quilt for my cousin. Now I just need to find backing (I have the perfect OOP fabric but do not have enough!!!!noooooo)

Wow, that’s a lot of great info, thank you Nicole! I know Gertie from Gertie’s Blog for Better Sewing (not sure of the exact name) is very keen on vintage as well, and might have some additional tips. Off to peep at Nicole’s handiwork 🙂

What an interesting question! I don’t think it’s a huge issue either way, and there hasn’t been any prior discussion about it, but it’s very thoughtful of you to ask.

Speaking only for myself, I’d say that if you think your question would fit well within an existing discussion (and you can find it, sometimes it’s hard to turn up a thread you know…[Read more]

thank you ladies! I should know better than try to figure these things out on my own, lol, someone here always has the answer 🙂

We’re starting a new round of work to do performance testing and tweaking of the site to address some of these issues with load time. I’m hoping you’ll all see performance improvements over coming weeks as we make some changes behind the scenes.

Yes, @motherof5, the way the forums work is that if you are not logged in you get a cached version of…[Read more]

I like the ribbon detail, Nicole. Did you add it afterwards by hand or something? I might do this, I really like it.

I like the ribbon detail, Nicole. Did you add it afterwards by hand or something? I might do this, I really like it.

Looks like Nicole’s tip works really well. I am in process in of sewing bodice to skirt so can’t tell completely yet, but it’s looking good so far! Thanks,Nicole.