Nicole

I wrote a long, rambling reply to Cat75 about how to adjust knitting needle sizes to make sure garments come out the right size, when I realised she was talking about crochet… Hope I’ve deleted I OK.

I knit very loosely, too Cat 75. In fact I have to normally drop down at least two knitting needle sizes to get the correct gauge. I know many people dislike doing it, but the best way is to knit a tension square, say about six inches square, using the suggested sizer needles and yarn. Then you count the stitches and rows (stitches the most…[Read more]

I used to work for Rowan Yarns until a year ago until pressures from my other job meant I couldn’t do both jobs. I was a Rowan Design Consultant, which basically means that I was based at a John Lewis department store in Cardiff (Wales) and helped customers when they needed advice. I also ran a monthly knitting group. So- I LOVE knitting! I knit…[Read more]

I used to work for Rowan Yarns until a year ago. When pressures from my other job meant I couldn’t do both jobs. I was a Rowan Design Consultant, which basically means that I was based at a John Lewis department store in Cardiff (Wales) and helped customers when they needed advice. I also ran a monthly knitting group. So- I LOVE knitting! I knit…[Read more]

That was my main area of interest with crochet, decorative edgings and closures for knitted garments. I’d love to see photos of everybody’s work! Maybe we can start a Crafter’s Auxiliary group for sharing our non-sewing projects.

I also wanted to tell you guys about a great experience I had with Brooklyn Tweed. I’d ordered a pattern without…[Read more]

Have you checked out this post? http://oliverands.com/community/blog/2014/02/customizing-the-raglan-the-a-line-t-shirt.html
It shows how and why to change a straight top into a A line top/dress.

A couple of tips for you:

1. This tips applies not just to this pattern, but to any sewing pattern: Always look at the finished measurements if you’re unsure which size to make. Different patterns will be designed with different amounts of ease, so if you know how you want them to fit or where you want to wear the waist you can confirm the size…[Read more]

Congrats to Hugo!

Congrats to Hugo!

Congrats to Hugo!

My husband finished building his 3D printer last night and did a few test prints. It is so cool!

He promised to print out some buttons for me and the girls have both commissioned loads of stuff. My 7 yo wants Barbie armour, hangers for her Build-a-Bear armoire and she started designing a castle in the design software.

He’s f…[Read more]

Congrats to Hugo!

My husband finished building his 3D printer last night and did a few test prints. It is so cool!

He promised to print out some buttons for me and the girls have both commissioned loads of stuff. My 7 yo wants Barbie armour, hangers for her Build-a-Bear armoire and she started designing a castle in the design software.

He’s f…[Read more]

Congrats to Hugo!

My husband finished building his 3D printer last night and did a few test prints. It is so cool!

He promised to print out some buttons for me and the girls have both commissioned loads of stuff. My 7 yo wants Barbie armour, hangers for her Build-a-Bear armoire and she started designing a castle in the design software.

He’s…[Read more]

Congrats to Hugo!

My husband finished building his 3D printer last night and did a few test prints. It is so cool!

He promised to print out some buttons for me and the girls have both commissioned loads of stuff. My 7 yo wants Barbie armour, hangers for her Build-a-Bear armoire and she started designing a castle in the design software.

He’s…[Read more]

Can you copy the length and line below the armpits from another pattern? Unless you’re using a tiny size then the Family Reunion could help.

It’s worth trying it first with a less precious fabric (I know, I’m no fun either!). I’ve made the shirt into a tunic a couple of times by adding a 3-4″ peplum at the bottom. While I liked the A-line, loose-fitting look, it is a flared style, and if you just extended the side seam lines down a further 6 inches, it would end up very wide.…[Read more]

You’re no fun with the sensible-muslin-talk-that-I-know-is-right-but-don’t-want-to-do-but-will-now 😉

On a serious note thank you, I’ll extend and see what it looks like. I was aiming for something like 6 inches, based on the blouse she already has and measuring down to her knees-ish.

Happy New Year, forum members. I hope it’s a great year for families, and sewing, and that dramas of the unpleasant kind are few, and far between – as we know they can never be avoided altogether.

Thank you, T for your story about Chloe’s birth, and of course, for all the other women who have shared their experiences. I’ve never had a child, and…[Read more]

Happy New Year, forum members. I hope it’s a great year for families, and sewing, and that dramas of the unpleasant kind are few, and far between – as we know they can never be avoided altogether.

Thank you, T for your story about Chloe’s birth, and of course, for all the other women who have shared their experiences. I’ve never had a child, and…[Read more]