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Robin

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    Last night I finished the 2+2 top. Today I hope to keep going on the music class shirt but am comsidering changing the sleeve to short ones considering our very out of character spring like weather when it is supposed to be cold and raining!

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    Last night I finished the 2+2 top. Today I hope to keep going on the music class shirt but am comsidering changing the sleeve to short ones considering our very out of character spring like weather when it is supposed to be cold and raining!

  • Todd Gibson replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    Do I make first the polo or pants?
    Do I make it using apples or ants?
    Perhaps I should choose
    Which substrate to use
    ’cause bugs cause ants in the pants.

    It took me an eon to sew

  • Todd Gibson replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    Do I make first the polo or pants?
    Do I make it using apples or ants?
    Perhaps I should choose
    Which substrate to use
    Bugs cause ants in the pants.

    It took me an eon to sew

  • Even though they print from rolls, many 36″-wide printers are only able to print pieces up to a certain maximum length. I forget the exact length now (I always need to look it up when we have a long pattern), but it’s around 80-90 inches or so. If a pattern ends up being longer than this, we have to split it onto two sheets so it comes in under…[Read more]

  • Nicole replied to the topic Boys bow tie? in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    Too adorable for words.

  • Me too, Robin. I clicked on the profile to double check. 🙂

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    To be honest, I don’t really know. I just wanted to experiment. I think it would have everything to do with where the seam was and what fabric you were using that would lend itself to advantages or disadvantages. I would think this way would be ideal to use with fabrics that are light but fray alot. This way cutting is kept to a minimum as you…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    To be honest, I don’t really know. I just wanted to experiment. I think it would have everything to do with where the seam was and what fabric you were using that would lend itself to advantages or disadvantages. I would think this way would be ideal to use with fabrics that are light but fray alot. This way cutting is kept to a minimum as you…[Read more]

  • Johanna, are you long in the body? If so ( like me) I can just lop off the hem. If you are short bodied you may want to shorten above the waist line.

  • Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Boys bow tie? in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    I was just going to mention this, @aussie! Looks like it’s a versatile bow tie pattern–you can even make it for your dog…or probably cat.

  • Several pairs in rotation over two daughters and no complaints here.

  • They fall at the hip. I think it just looks low because of the style. Its a great pattern. I have made this one for both my older daughter and my son and hope to make a pair soon for the baby.

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    You sew the seam at the seam allowance of 1/2 inch. Then when you go to press yhe seam, you open up the seam allowances and then fold the raw edges into the middle, close up the seam by pressing the new folded seam allowances ontop of each other and then stitching along the edge to close the seam up. In the end it looks like a french seam but done…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    You sew the seam at the seam allowance of 1/2 inch. Then when you go to press yhe seam, you open up the seam allowances and then fold the raw edges into the middle, close up the seam by pressing the new folded seam allowances ontop of each other and then stitching along the edge to close the seam up. In the end it looks like a french seam but done…[Read more]

  • Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Parachute Polo Sew Along in the forum Group logo of Sew AlongsSew Alongs 11 years ago

    I think cotton jersey is great for polos and T-shirts, and I’m sure it will be fine here. This pattern doesn’t need a ton of stretch, especially with the woven details. So glad you’re joining us!

  • Thank you Lovely!
    I just used a slightly longer straight stitch

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    I think I have the supergirl fabric in my stash. I think it was intended for pj’s but didn’t get used when it was first bought. Oh well it happens. That’s how your fabric becomes “vintage”.

    I have sewn on the ties for the 2+2 but only along the neckline. i have decided I am not very good at topstitching because the underneath always looks really…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    I think I have the supergirl fabric in my stash. I think it was intended for pj’s but didn’t get used when it was first bought. Oh well it happens. That’s how your fabric becomes “vintage”.

    I have sewn on the ties for the 2+2 but only along the neckline. i have decided I am not very good at topstitching because the underneath always looks really…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago

    Are they girl super heroes or boys? My eldest daughter loves superheroes too – Batman and the like.

    Today I hope to complete the 2+2 top and at least make a start on the music class shirt. We shall see.

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