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David Johnston started the topic Old sewing machine has broken in the forum Sewing for Yourself 3 years ago

My wife’s sewing machine is giving her problems. When power is applied, the motor hums but nothing moves. Also, the hand wheel is difficult to turn – feels like it is binding. This was an inexpensive machine (Euro Shark Pro) that she bought several years ago. I expect it needs a good servicing and cleaning. Considering that she only paid around…[Read more]

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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Sew Beautiful Magazine in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 4 years ago

Very thoughtful on you, @gaudetk! I hope they find a good home for all that useful inspiration and information!

novicesewer replied to the topic B6567 or Cappuccino in the forum Sewing for Yourself 4 years ago

Thanks for the quick reply.

I think I will redo B6567 in rayon or similar fabric. I really like like the look of it. As for the sewing, I can figure the seam finishing since I’m more experienced now. I do need to think and figure places to baste especially around the seam pockets and neckline. Also, I already have B6567 traced out on tracing…[Read more]

Liesl Gibson replied to the topic B6567 or Cappuccino in the forum Sewing for Yourself 4 years ago

Tough call, right? The style lines on both are very similar, you’re right. The only real difference is in the neckline, which has gathering in the Cappuccino as opposed to the flatter panels of the Lisette pattern. I think it has to be your call, really. The important part will be to find the right fabric. I’d look for a rayon or a drapey silk,…[Read more]

novicesewer started the topic B6567 or Cappuccino in the forum Sewing for Yourself 4 years ago

I am an advanced beginner, having done several garments most of which are Liesl & Co. Patterns now.

I sewed B6567 earlier in my sewing journey with a cotton that was probably too thick and not enough drape. It looked okay. As far as the sewing, I learned a lot and got a lot of practice. Though I preferred to have more handholding on seam…[Read more]

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Corina G. replied to the topic Alteration to Butterick B6386 sewing pattern in the forum Sewing for Yourself 5 years ago

The tube idea is great, thank you. I’m gonna try it for my next project with this pattern.

Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Alteration to Butterick B6386 sewing pattern in the forum Sewing for Yourself 5 years ago

Ok, you’re looking for more like a funnel neck. You could measure the neck and cut a tube/rectangle to be the same length as the neckline. That’s where I’d start.

Corina G. replied to the topic Alteration to Butterick B6386 sewing pattern in the forum Sewing for Yourself 5 years ago

Partially it does (the hood is made up of 3 pieces, instead of one). For the neck, I’ve attached a couple of images of what I’m aiming for. Zipped hoodie with high neck hood - front view

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Zipped hoodie with high neck hood - Lateral view

Thank you!

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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Alteration to Butterick B6386 sewing pattern in the forum Sewing for Yourself 5 years ago

I’m not sure I understand what you mean. Does our Liesl + Co Neighborhood Hoodie help?

Corina G. started the topic Alteration to Butterick B6386 sewing pattern in the forum Sewing for Yourself 5 years ago

I would love to be able to make a high neck hoodie, so that the hood closes up higher (like a small collar), using the Lisette for Butterick B6386 sewing pattern. Any advice on how to do that?

I already tried something on a pull-over hoodie and it turned out so badly I had to completely redo the hood and give up the idea. It simply didn’t work…[Read more]