Nicole
@motherof5
Active 2 years ago-
Liesl Gibson replied to the topic double gauze for garden party in the forum oliver + s: garden party 7 years ago
I agree. Double gauze would be perfect for that style!
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dubhels2003 replied to the topic double gauze for garden party in the forum oliver + s: garden party 7 years ago
I think it would be gorgeous in double gauze. I made the top in a really light weight lawn, and that was lovely. I’ve also made the dress using something horrible and slippy topped with a flimsy nylon with jewels on it (not my fabric choices!!). For this a sewed the slippy fabric and the top fabric together as one. If your double gauze was…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Sizing for a petite child in the forum oliver + s: library 7 years ago
I generally suggest starting with the chest measurement, but don’t drop more than two sized below the child’s age or the sleeves and armholes might be too small. We’ve allowed approximately 2″ of ease in the pattern, so if she’s measuring between sizes you might be safe to go down instead of up. And of course I always suggest making a muslin!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Serger Problems! in the forum off topic 7 years ago
I’m no expert in sergers, that’s for sure! I’d suggest taking it to a service center or someone who can take a look at it. They’re quite a specialized piece of equipment, and I’m just happy when I can thread mine successfully.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic lisette for butterick sizing in the forum Sewing for Yourself 7 years ago
Hello, @mariajsanroman! I’ve written a blog post to help explain the difference between sizes:
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Underlining in the forum off topic 7 years ago
That sounds like a good plan to me! Definitely test the interfacing (which sounds like it’s amazing) before using it to see if it’s necessary, but it sounds like you’ve thought it out brilliantly.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic LunchBox Tee View B in the forum oliver + s: lunch box tee + culottes 7 years ago
Sorry for the silence! Yes, the hem for both views is the same allowance. Like Lightning says, it’s a short boxy style. It looks darling on her! It also depends on what you’re wearing with it. The cropped length looks great with the culottes, but it might be on the short side for other styles. It’s all about the silhouette, right?
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic LunchBox Tee View B in the forum oliver + s: lunch box tee + culottes 7 years ago
The t-shirt is a boxy, cropped style. It’s very stylish especially when teamed with the culottes. But not, I found, on a little girl who insisted on wearing her skirts or pants with the front waistband pulled down below a toddler belly. Ugh.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Fairy tale fabric lining choice in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 7 years ago
Hey Diane, I’d suggest lining with lawn. Kaufman makes a nice line of solid lawns that would be a great lining. I’m not sure you’d need to underline the dress, especially if you’re going to include the tulle, which will give the skirt more body for sure. Does that help?
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with love Heidi replied to the topic Thoughts on fabric ideas in the forum off topic 7 years ago
The Upton would be great!
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with love Heidi replied to the topic Thoughts on fabric ideas in the forum off topic 7 years ago
A fit and flare dress is silk would beautiful and appropriate for the situation. If you already have a pattern she likes (and optimistically fits) that is quite casual making it out of silk will bring a simple design into appropriate for 14 year old “cocktail” style.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Forest Cape sans lining in the forum oliver + s: forest path 7 years ago
What about using the Building Block Dress book to draft a collar of your own to fit the cape? A fur Peter Pan collar would be adorable!
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Forest Cape sans lining in the forum oliver + s: forest path 7 years ago
The Little Things To Sew Cape has a good already and is probably closer to the swingy shape of your inspiration image.
Or, if it’s a fur/fake fur collar you’re wanting, then how about a removable faux collar. Makes it easier to wash the Cape if needed.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Building Block Muslin in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 7 years ago
Hi Martha,
You can use the bodice hem of the basic Building Block Dress pattern as an estimated waist, but you’ll want to check it when doing a fitting with the muslin to be sure it’s accurate. Everyone is different, so it’s helpful to check and adjust as necessary.
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic concerned 6-12m leggings small in the forum oliver + s: playtime 7 years ago
The pattern should be correct. There’s a good deal of negative ease here to account for a knit fabric with at least 25% stretch. They should fit to that body measurement fine. Did you use a knit with at least 25% stretch? That could be part of the issue.
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic concerned 6-12m leggings small in the forum oliver + s: playtime 7 years ago
Did you check your seam allowance?
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Favorite fabric stores in the forum off topic 7 years ago
I’m so glad you found what you needed! The people are Farmhouse are lovely.
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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Sweatpant modification question in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 7 years ago
that’s great @poppy_andrew they look perfect!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Different bust/waist/hip sizes – where to alter? in the forum liesl + co: cappuccino dress + tunic 7 years ago
I would suggest holding the side front panel up to your body so you can determine where the waist and hips are for you vs. the pattern. I’d also suggest making a muslin because there is quite a bit of ease through the waist and the hips in this pattern. You might find that you don’t need to change it too much. But if you do, here is a tutorial to…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Sweatpant modification question in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 7 years ago
Well done!
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