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Nicole replied to the topic French seams in the Music Class blouse in the forum oliver + s: music class 12 years ago
If you were sewing with a super fine fabric it may work but there are a lot of seams and the front and back yoke are not lined.
I made a Family Reunion dress, for a sweet friend who adores a perfect inside finish, and I used french seams for the sides and then bound the arm hole sleeve. Personally, I felt that looked a little ‘stiff’ and that was…[Read more] -
Nicole replied to the topic Adding Piping in the forum oliver + s: sleepover 12 years ago
I am with Jane.
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Tamara replied to the topic Adding Piping in the forum oliver + s: sleepover 12 years ago
You can add piping just about anywhere. It is mostly seen on collars but yes you can certainly add it to cuffs and the facing of your pj top.
This is what I do to sew it on (and yes I have a piping foot). Firstly with such a large length as the facing, I pin the piping to the edge I want to stitch it on to. Then I go along with a normal sized…[Read more] -
Tamara replied to the topic Corduroy Secret Agent Trench in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 12 years ago
I used pinwale from Spotlight Heidi. It will turn out about the same weight as if using drill so not a winter coat for warmth but it will still look great.
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Tamara replied to the topic Corduroy Secret Agent Trench in the forum oliver + s: secret agent 12 years ago
I have! It turned out great!
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Nicole replied to the topic Great British Sewing Bee in the forum off topic 12 years ago
I hope it comes here,to ABC,the only channels we get in the sticks!
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Tamara replied to the topic Roller Skate in knit fabric? in the forum oliver + s: roller skate 12 years ago
Well, it is the kind of knit that will cause success. A more stable knit will be better, if I can do a badminton top on knit then you should be able to do a roller skate in knit – the book report dress can be done in a knit also. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
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Tamara replied to the topic Roller Skate in knit fabric? in the forum oliver + s: roller skate 12 years ago
Well, it is the kind of knit that will cause success. A more stable knit will be better, if I can do a badminton top on knit then you should be able to do a roller skate in knit – the book report dress can be done in a knit also. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
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Tamara replied to the topic Roller Skate in knit fabric? in the forum oliver + s: roller skate 12 years ago
Yes I agree with Nicole, a woven for the facing will stabilise the knit at the neck and lessen the chance of ugly stretched necklines.
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Nicole replied to the topic Roller Skate in knit fabric? in the forum oliver + s: roller skate 12 years ago
I think a knit would be lovely but I would use a woven for the neck facing to keep it in place.
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Nicole replied to the topic Faux Fly Basting Stitches. Removed or not? in the forum oliver + s: field trip 12 years ago
Disclaimer-have not made this pattern yet!
If they are basting stitches,I would remove them when completed.
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Nicole replied to the topic sewing machine in the forum off topic 12 years ago
Bumped!
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Nicole replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic 12 years ago
Bumped!
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Nicole replied to the topic Printing digital patterns on A4 paper in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 12 years ago
Yes,you do have to join them together.
That is pretty standard with PDF’s.
Something like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/8508925824/in/photostream (Not an o+s,blush)
I swop internet time with my son if he puts them together for me.
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Nicole replied to the topic Tutu Help in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew 12 years ago
I am with Heidi,I am not sure how it would dye…..I would stagger it with the other colours.
What a nice Nana you are! -
Nicole replied to the topic Sizing/Fit for the Family Reunion in the forum oliver + s: family reunion 12 years ago
Please make a trial run in another fabric.
When I wanted to make Tildy’s silk version I made a cotton version first to check the size.

I made the 12-18mnth width and lengthened at the hem.
She is nearly 4 (sob) and still wearing it.
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Tamara replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 12 years ago
Hope he had a grand time! Lends a new meaning to “picking rocks”. Was this school related or through another institution?
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Nicole replied to the topic japanese tana lawn at spotlight on in the forum off topic 13 years ago
Spotlight Mt Barker has a huge range.
There is a good bus service from Adelaide. -
Tamara replied to the topic Serger Problems! in the forum off topic 13 years ago
Sorry to hear it is still having problems. I am assuming you have looked at the dials to make sure they are in check. It sounds like you need backup!
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Tamara replied to the topic Serger Problems! in the forum off topic 13 years ago
Sorry to hear it is still having problems. I am assuming you have looked at the dials to make sure they are in check. It sounds like you need backup!
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