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Nicole replied to the topic Lined Playdate? in the forum oliver + s: playdate 11 years ago

Ooh, consider binding the arm holes, it gives a lovely finish.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/5222117025/in/set-72157625264559742 (this is a School Photo but you can see what I mean)

juliamom2009 replied to the topic Lined Playdate? in the forum oliver + s: playdate 11 years ago

Thanks for the link Nicole. I am not going to line the sleeves, so I may go with your option #2. I’m excited to pull out this pattern – one of my favorites!

Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Facing against grain in the forum oliver + s: sleepover 11 years ago

In general, it’s fine to cut across the grain. The cross grain and length grain (weft and warp) are ALMOST interchangeable in many instances. Cross grain with have more stretch, and length grain is usually stronger and may drape a little better. But if you’re working with cotton and kids clothes, there really won’t be too much of a difference. Just FYI.

katybellabug replied to the topic Difficult to put on? in the forum oliver + s: playtime 11 years ago

@Nicole We have to have a procedure for getting the jumprope on and off too. “Arms up to the skies!” is the mantra everytime!

katybellabug replied to the topic Difficult to put on? in the forum oliver + s: playtime 11 years ago

@Nicole We have to have a procedure for getting the jumprope on and off too. “Arms up to the skies!” is the mantra everytime!

katybellabug replied to the topic Difficult to put on? in the forum oliver + s: playtime 11 years ago

@Nicole We have to have a procedure for getting the jumprope on and off too. “Arms up to the skies!” is the mantra everytime!

Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Carousel Dress – Sleeve Dart in the forum oliver + s: carousel dress 11 years ago

And now we have two darted sleeves {pressed towards the back}! Thank you both!

Nicole replied to the topic Lined Playdate? in the forum oliver + s: playdate 11 years ago

After reading my own post, I would just baste and neaten the dress and lining together and then add the yoke, as per usual.

Nicole replied to the topic Lined Playdate? in the forum oliver + s: playdate 11 years ago

I have a blog post here Janice http://www.pinterest.com/pin/73676143878325815/
I adore this dress pattern.

juliamom2009 started the topic Lined Playdate? in the forum oliver + s: playdate 11 years ago

I’m thinking of doing a Playdate (before my kid grows out of it!) in some very nice Cloud 9 voile. It definitely needs a lining – any advice?

Nicole replied to the topic pattern advice: costume jackets for tweens/teens… in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago

That was a huge job, well done!

Nicole replied to the topic Carousel Dress – Sleeve Dart in the forum oliver + s: carousel dress 11 years ago

Which way are you pressing the dart?

Nicole replied to the topic blizzard sewing? in the forum off topic 11 years ago

Snow sounds so exciting to me, but I gather the mud that comes with it is not so beautiful.

Stay safe Melanie!

Nicole replied to the topic Facing against grain in the forum oliver + s: sleepover 11 years ago

The only time I got caught out cutting against the grain was with a silk Birthday Party dress.
I cut the ties, one side with the grain one side against, and the against side stretched a bit.

Handle it carefully and it should be fine

Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Carousel Dress – Sleeve Dart in the forum oliver + s: carousel dress 11 years ago

Maybe a photo will help? (I hope so.)

xo,
Liesl

Frances Suzanne started the topic Carousel Dress – Sleeve Dart in the forum oliver + s: carousel dress 11 years ago

I’m running into difficulty sewing the sleeve dart on page 7, step 4. If I sew the “V-notch” with a 1/2 inch seam allowance, I do not reach the dot. If I sew a line beginning with a 1/2″ seam allowance at the neck down to the dot, it doesn’t appear to match the first diagram (and looks wonky). I think I’m just missing something very obvious. Any…[Read more]

Nicole replied to the topic What's for Tea Today, Mum? A cooking thread. in the forum Cooking and Baking 11 years ago

I have only recently discovered kale and I love it!

Served with eggs and bacon sounds very tasty.

Nicole replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 11 years ago

Thank you Lotta, it will be exciting if anything comes of it.
Yes, Australia Day today and back to school tomorrow for the Fab Five.
I am very sad to see them go.

Nicole replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 11 years ago

Thank you Lotta, it will be exciting if anything comes of it.
Yes, Australia Day today and back to school tomorrow for the Fab Five.
I am very sad to see them go.

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