Nicole

That’s exactly how I did the zipper. Works great doesn’t it? And I used that fabric for a roller skate dress. And mim22, that’s how we did it. Don’t sew up the side seams until after the zipper is in. Wish I had figured that part out first. : )

Sarvi, I rushed and made a mess of it. None of the seams line up! I know better.

Sarvi the zipper insertion looks interesting, only wish I could read german. Is it stitch onto the main fabric, then the lining placed over the top and stitch again? Might have to try this.

Sarvi the zipper insertion looks interesting, only wish I could read german. Is it stitch onto the main fabric, then the lining placed over the top and stitch again? Might have to try this.

We’re twins, Robin — I’m making a Fairy Tale too, and also deviating from the instructions in the interest of simplifying it since I’m short of time.

Here’s how I’m doing the invisible zip, though:
http://spiegelstiksels.blogspot.com/2011/02/een-blinde-rits-en-voering-zonder-1_09.html

We’re twins, Robin — I’m making a Fairy Tale too, and also deviating from the instructions in the interest of simplifying it since I’m short of time.

Here’s how I’m doing the invisible zip, though:
http://spiegelstiksels.blogspot.com/2011/02/een-blinde-rits-en-voering-zonder-1_09.html

Finally finished mum’s messenger bag! And I’ve worked out what pattern to base Hermione’s ball dress off 🙂

Finally finished mum’s messenger bag! And I’ve worked out what pattern to base Hermione’s ball dress off 🙂

My husband works in Martin Place and I have been nagging him to go to the Lindt store for christmas supplies, so glad he didn’t have time.

I have just had a phone call from my son to tell me the women that was killed is his wife’s best friend. Its just so devastating, feel so sorry for all involved. I can’t stop shaking and I havent seen her…[Read more]

My husband works in Martin Place and I have been nagging him to go to the Lindt store for christmas supplies, so glad he didn’t have time.

I have just had a phone call from my son to tell me the women that was killed is his wife’s best friend. Its just so devastating, feel so sorry for all involved. I can’t stop shaking and I havent seen her…[Read more]

Ah, great detective work Deb!

So awful, the first report I heard was that everybody was out, then the next report said two dead and more hospitalized. Just horrible.

So awful, the first report I heard was that everybody was out, then the next report said two dead and more hospitalized. Just horrible.

Yay Masha, Go Hugo, Boo Sarvi… hope the machine is ok.

I hope no one is harmed in the hostage situation. I wondered if anyone here was nearby.

Yesterday we went to church and the lesson was all about being in the moment and taking a pause and not letting the secular overtake the season. Then we rushed home so I could finish his holiday…[Read more]

Yay Masha, Go Hugo, Boo Sarvi… hope the machine is ok.

I hope no one is harmed in the hostage situation. I wondered if anyone here was nearby.

Yesterday we went to church and the lesson was all about being in the moment and taking a pause and not letting the secular overtake the season. Then we rushed home so I could finish his holiday…[Read more]

Difficult to determine the exact type of fabric but you’ll find something that looks similar in the bridal section of a fabric store.
A quick search say’s the dress designer is Christopher Lawrence and he found a vintage cut-out fabric (the circles) that he lay over the dress top and the hem section is airbrushed in a pattern he calls hidden…[Read more]

All safe here….so terribly shocking and scary. Some hostages have been released, but others are still inside. It’s now been going for 13 hours…

All safe here….so terribly shocking and scary. Some hostages have been released, but others are still inside. It’s now been going for 13 hours…

I have that new look pattern in my ‘to make for me’ pile, I’d not even noticed the elements of similarity to the school photo! I might have to modify it too…

I have that new look pattern in my ‘to make for me’ pile, I’d not even noticed the elements of similarity to the school photo!

Yes, I’ve done the same thing, using the seam ripper as a tiny fingertip to nudge the fabric in place stitch by stitch, between the ‘toes’ of the presser foot.

You know, I was sewing a collar today, cut both halves at once so they started off exactly the same. Maybe it’s because one half was interfaced and the other not, maybe it’s because I’d…[Read more]