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paula started the topic Tips for finishing Class Picnic Shorts with an overlocker/ serger in the forum oliver + s: class picnic 8 years ago
I have made a few pairs of these shorts prior to having a serger, but they always seemed to fall apart during washing. Now that I have a serger, I thought I would try again. I am having trouble in a few spots, though…
1. The point where the faux fly meets the center rise seam.
2. The two inner thigh side seams that are cut on a diagonal…[Read more]
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paula started the topic Tulle in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 9 years ago
I am searching for tulle for the fairy tale dress. Are there different grades of tulle? I see a listing on amazon for 40 yards of 54 inch nylon tulle priced at $19.49 for the bolt. Is this what I want? Is there different tulle for sewing?
Thanks!
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paula replied to the topic French Seams & Fairy Tale in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 9 years ago
Ah, you are right, Rachel! Thank you for the quick reply! 🙂
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paula replied to the topic French Seams & Fairy Tale in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 9 years ago
Oh, wait. Seam allowances? I need to account for two 1/2″ seams, right? so I would cut at 49″?
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paula replied to the topic French Seams & Fairy Tale in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 9 years ago
Speaking of cutting the skirt in one big piece, I’d just add up two fronts and two backs, right? I think the front measures 12.75 and the back 12.25 so I would cut a long rectangle 50 inches long? Thanks for the great idea, Meleliza!
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paula replied to the topic French Seams & Fairy Tale in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 9 years ago
Speaking of cutting the skirt in one big piece, I’d just add up two fronts and two backs, right? I think the front measures 12.75 and the back 12.25 so I would cut a long rectangle 50 inches long? Thanks for the great idea, Meleliza!
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paula replied to the topic Twin Needle hemming – bobbin thread breaks in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
Look for the Maxi lock STRETCH! It gives a little so the thread isn’t as likely to break 🙂
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paula replied to the topic Twin Needle hemming – bobbin thread breaks in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
Look for the Maxi lock STRETCH! It gives a little so the thread isn’t as likely to break 🙂
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