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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Needle for woven and knit together? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 10 years ago

This may sound heretical, but I often sew with whatever is in the machine and don’t notice any difference.
When I bought my overlocker it came with Universal needles and I queried the salesman as I thought they should be jersey or ball point needles. His reply was that nothing is “sharp” anymore with the exception of denim needles…
In case I’m…[Read more]

Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Stabilizing knit seams? in the forum oliver + s: field trip 10 years ago

Hi Rebecca, I sew with merino jersey quite a lot and find it behaves quite well with steam ironing. Better behaved than cotton Lycra in my hands.
Steam press it into submission!

cybele727 replied to the topic Fairy Tale in eyelet in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 10 years ago

Try this…

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cybele727/sets/72157643953253724 Eyelet dress

cybele727 replied to the topic Fairy Tale in eyelet in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 10 years ago

I did a family reunion color block in probably the same pink circle eyelet. The challenge with any lining/underlining etc is the seam allowances being visible through the eyelet. If you are going to line the eyelet and then have the tulle and then the lining, I am going to recommend that you take and cut out the pieces in both and sew them…[Read more]

Sarvi replied to the topic Some zipper help, please? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I think my lining layer is more opaque, but the top layer is sheer enough that you could see this rectangle beneath it, but using fusible web and a scrap of thin fabric worked really well. I added a scrap to the bottom of the (white) zipper as well. It’s not perfect — is 1am sewing ever — but nobody’ll notice from the cheap seats 🙂

Thanks, Heidi!

cybele727 started the topic Needle for woven and knit together? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 10 years ago

So as I’ve been sewing this, I’ve noticed something- a needle issue.

I use a ballpoint for the knit. I used a regular sharp for the woven, but when I sew woven and knit together, which should I use? The sharp will “cut” the knit fibers rather than push them out of the way, but the ballpoint on the woven sounds like the dullest needle grinding…[Read more]

Sarvi replied to the topic Some zipper help, please? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

D’oh! Good catch, Heidi! I only have *white* interfacing, not black. Oh brother, that was a very confusing question, wasn’t it. THanks so much, I’ll go check out that link!

Sarvi started the topic Some zipper help, please? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Hi folks, any suggestions for me? I’m installing a zip in a (fairy tale) dress with a white bodice and black skirt. The skirt and skirt lining are both very delicate, sheer silk fabrics. I only have black fusible interfacing. I’m wondering whether I could use wonder tape/fusible web and bit of lightweight black cotton to improvise the interfacing…[Read more]

Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I don’t think anybody else would have noticed, but I know it feels nice to have them tidied!

Well I wound up making two dresses that came out rather well, I thought. When she was 3, she had a size 3, when she was 4, she had a size 4, so now she’s 5 (and 6 in October!) I made size 5s. Nope!! All her growth has been tallifying and enskinnying. She…[Read more]

Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I don’t think anybody else would have noticed, but I know it feels nice to have them tidied!

Well I wound up making two dresses that came out rather well, I thought. When she was 3, she had a size 3, when she was 4, she had a size 4, so now she’s 5 (and 6 in October!) I made size 5s. Nope!! All her growth has been tallifying and enskinnying. She…[Read more]

Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Thanks, Karen! I only spotted one or two typos but I know it can be annoying to see them so I fixed them for you. 🙂

Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Thanks, Karen! I only spotted one or two typos but I know it can be annoying to see them so I fixed them for you. 🙂

Tamara replied to the topic Favorite prints for boys in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Did you have a look at Sarvi’s link @mcholley1? Aren’t they cute prints?! @Sarvi you have such good taste in fabric!