Oliver + S | Nirmala D | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/nirmalad/activity Activity feed for Nirmala D. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:59:46 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 023fc5e4fcfc5b09ff4160b49e1b2e0a Nirmala D started the topic Confusion about sleeve cuff in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/confusion-about-sleeve-cuff Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:49:22 -0500 I am just not getting it! While I successfully sewed the collar stand, I cannot seem to sew the sleeve cuff and facing together as instructed. I’ve looked at the instructions and the sew-along carefully a couple of times and tried and ripped out. It is the part where we are to re-sew the 1 inch seam that previously attached the interfaced cuff to…[Read more]

]]> 0 0d72a8d2c6463630a8c52224c6b4cf5e Nirmala D replied to the topic Which way is up on the waistband pieces? in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/which-way-is-up-on-the-waistband-pieces#post-76456 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 23:05:51 -0500 Hi Karin,
I am no expert but am working on a muslin of the Saint Germaine. If you look at the printed pattern pieces for the waistband, note which way the lettering and name of the pattern piece goes. This will indicate which side is UP for each piece. And, you are right, it is not intuitive – one does slightly curve up and the other slightly…[Read more]

]]> 0 c744929fb5017b945d1effe4ea6da369 Nirmala D started the topic Sleeve and armhole for Classic Shirt in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sleeve-and-armhole-for-classic-shirt Mon, 04 Jan 2021 21:02:03 -0500 Can you offer some advice? Photos are of muslin with sleeve basted in. I started with Size 6 D cup and graded to Size 10/12 at hips. Because my upper arms are heavy, I made a 1/2″ wide arm adjustment to the sleeves and used size 10 for sleeve. First question- are the shoulders too broad? Then the sleeve is clearly not yet well sewn – but it…[Read more]

]]> 0 884fc0c170f31854231a8e30fce51447 Nirmala D replied to the topic Quick question re Playtime dress in knit cotton jersey in the forum oliver + s: playtime https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/quick-question-re-playtime-dress-in-knit-cotton-jersey#post-75984 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 02:50:56 -0500 Thank you, Reeni! Its just regular, light weight cotton jersey.

]]> 0 8bd374079e4009c7ed618b6943c81e17 Nirmala D started the topic Quick question re Playtime dress in knit cotton jersey in the forum oliver + s: playtime https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/quick-question-re-playtime-dress-in-knit-cotton-jersey Sat, 24 Oct 2020 22:58:30 -0400 I have decided to fully line the bodice front and back with the same fabric. Should I also use light fusible interfacing. I am thinking, yes but would love to hear from someone more experienced. I am definitely planning to use stay tape for the shoulders.

]]> 0 acc4cd6d60e03ccc99655111f1bbf7c6 Nirmala D replied to the topic Fit advice for the Camp Shirt in the forum liesl + co: camp shirt + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fit-advice-for-the-camp-shirt#post-75947 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 01:18:53 -0400 So I have continued on. Perhaps everyone is just too busy to weigh in on my questions. Or perhaps there is somewhere else I should be visiting or asking. Anyway, I made 3 additional small changes to the armhole – bringing the sleeve in deeper at the shoulder, yoke and just below the yoke.
Here are the latest efforts, if anyone has time to look…[Read more]

]]> 0 8d24ce80dbe7f1bbcea8f9106700e18a Nirmala D replied to the topic Fit advice for the Camp Shirt in the forum liesl + co: camp shirt + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fit-advice-for-the-camp-shirt#post-75941 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:28:38 -0400 Here are 2 new photos showing the sleeve back and front. I reduced the width of the top of the shoulder by about 3/8 ” tapering to nothing about 3 ” down the front and the back yoke. I think the front is improved with this narrower shoulder. But Please help me understand what I am seeing in the back. What are the wrinkles saying? I does not…[Read more]

]]> 0 0f21a37fc0223b587d76cd18b7187514 Nirmala D replied to the topic Fitting the sleeves - Muslin 5 questions in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fitting-the-sleeves-muslin-5-questions#post-75770 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:56:42 -0400 Here are the bodice photos. St Germaine

]]> 0 2be126f4e2e777fb4b2b1e91a13bfcc0 Nirmala D replied to the topic Fitting the sleeves - Muslin 5 questions in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fitting-the-sleeves-muslin-5-questions#post-75769 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 18:44:51 -0400 Thank you, Liesl. I do understand what you mean about the body map. Could you or one of the advisors take a look at the muslin fit so far and tell me what you see. I have been trying but not sure what I am seeing. This is Muslin #4 (size 8 D, grading to 14 at waist. There is no FBA as it seems to have ease now in chest. I did a full arm…[Read more]

]]> 0 3de2ad1139994d3769dd76c9ca49d488 Nirmala D started the topic Fitting the sleeves - Muslin 5 questions in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fitting-the-sleeves-muslin-5-questions Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:40:20 -0400 #1. If I am starting from a size to fit my upper bust measurement and grading to larger size for waist and hips ( say size 6 D cup going to a 12 for waist and hips) and doing a full arm adjustment to add about 1.5 inches, do I need to adjust the armhole also? Or should I start with the armhole as is in the smaller size?

#2 Would the Bistro dress…[Read more]

]]> 0 92b96d168e0ef8767347b7ed711fe054 Nirmala D replied to the topic More help with Saint Germaine Muslin #3 in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/more-help-with-saint-germaine-muslin-3#post-75672 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:12:03 -0400 Back again. My apologies but not understanding how to post correctly. I am still pursuing the Saint Germaine with a muslin #4. I have these questions:
If I am starting from a size to fit my upper bust measurement and grading to larger size for waist and hips ( say size 6 D cup going to a 12 for waist and hips) and doing a full arm adjustment to…[Read more]

]]> 0 293ae11c221e87f47a4aec763af6fc58 Nirmala D replied to the topic More help with Saint Germaine Muslin #3 in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/more-help-with-saint-germaine-muslin-3#post-75628 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:46:42 -0400 Thank you SO much for the advice and encouragement, Lyndsey,!

]]> 0 d5748ebb7db17e1255e1b6c4a5c659fa Nirmala D replied to the topic More help with Saint Germaine Muslin #3 in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/more-help-with-saint-germaine-muslin-3#post-75617 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 19:57:51 -0400 Back again! I am now struggling with the fitted sleeve. Again, any advice gratefully received. My upper arms are heavy. I tried to account for this by sizing up in the arm and in the under arm seam allowance. I also adjusted the arm hole opening as suggested for the forward shoulder. This helped but there is still a pull when I raise my arm.…[Read more]

]]> 0 6eca90e38c4f54b913ba60e4f38fd263 Nirmala D replied to the topic More help with Saint Germaine Muslin #3 in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/more-help-with-saint-germaine-muslin-3#post-75614 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 18:16:20 -0400 Thanks so much for your help. I actually allowed more while cutting but marked it where it should be. Moving on to the next step.

]]> 0 9bc6aa09269b400db2fb1e28dd820444 Nirmala D replied to the topic Muslin help for Saint Germaine dress in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/muslin-help-for-saint-germaine-dress#post-75567 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:46:38 -0400 I am working on the tissue fitting using the 6 D. I lengthened the bodice pieces first by 3/4 inch. While the D reaches the mid point in the front, I think there is not enough ease. I will next try the FBA of 1.5 inches and see how that goes. Challenge is to understand where apex is or will be. Whew!

]]> 0 93ab9390bc28a30c1a45dfb1f74bec0a Nirmala D replied to the topic Muslin help for Saint Germaine dress in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/muslin-help-for-saint-germaine-dress#post-75562 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 02:26:38 -0400 Lyndsey, thank you so much for taking the time to reply in detail and great to see your muslin and record of adjustments you made.
I think that the extra fabric in front is because the waist and waistband is riding up because they aren’t wide enough, rather than that I am short waisted.
I just got the book by Palmer etc Fit for Real people t…[Read more]

]]> 0 673a96676d05ef20fb75b1b022c73ef1 Nirmala D replied to the topic Muslin help for Saint Germaine dress in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/muslin-help-for-saint-germaine-dress#post-75528 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:42:06 -0400 One last thing. I pinned the muslin to the center line and it is clearly too tight. Its seems to have a natural gap of about 3/4 inch at the top increasing at waist to 1.5 inches.

]]> 0 9312bfdb3b65b75450473c452aab5d80 Nirmala D started the topic Muslin help for Saint Germaine dress in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/muslin-help-for-saint-germaine-dress Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:39:01 -0400 Hi friends at Liesl & Co. I followed Masha’s suggestion and sewed a muslin of the Saint Germain in size 10 B cup and then in what my high bust is (35″) in Size 8 C cup.I took photos of all side of each. I am a bit intimidated as to where to go from here.
the 8 seems to fit in the shoulders and neck area much better, however it is still tight at…[Read more]

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