Masha Richart

I tend to sew the tab with a smaller then usual seam allowance, trim well and trim off the corners. If you can’t find tweezers scissor ends wrapped in a bit of tape will work too.

Oh, the locking kind? Those get a great grip.

Why would we recommend a spring dress to somebody who’s specifically said she’s concerned about getting cold? That would be so weird? Apologies if you were asking for Irish spring wedding and I misunderstood! I was replying to mcholley — different circumstances, different person, different needs.

Haha, all right, now we’re talking! I think I still have the selvedge from some Armani cashmere coating around here somewhere. Like Nicole said, the only thing worse at that price than buying too much is buying too little. Cashmere coat with the grain going the wrong way on the collar because I tried to be clever — now that would not be cute.…[Read more]

What on earth are you guys sewing with that a third of a yard is so high-stakes? If somebody has a line to cashmere and is holding out I’m going to be furious.

Oh yes @lightningmcstitch, it’s all about fabric width. If you find something that’s wider than what’s specified, you can change the layout and perhaps use less fabric.

But can you really beat the computer? It would be an interesting John Henry vs. the steam hammer challenge to pit you against our computer if we have the width of your fabric and…[Read more]

Oh yes @lightningmcstitch, it’s all about fabric width. If you find something that’s wider than what’s specified, you can change the layout and perhaps use less fabric.

But can you really beat the computer? It would be an interesting John Henry vs. the steam hammer challenge to pit you against our computer if we have the width of your fabric and…[Read more]

We’ve heard that there is a separate box out for the new Lisette patterns, but we haven’t seen it yet–if you can believe that.

If someone is going shopping next week to get these on sale and happens to see the box, please take a photo and share it here. We would love to see what Butterick has done.

If you’re reading this thread and are interested in how yardage estimates are developed and whether you may be able to use less fabric than we recommend, you might be interested in this post left on a different thread.

Fabric Minimum

If you’re reading this thread and are interested in how yardage estimates are developed and whether you may be able to use less fabric than we recommend, you might be interested in this post left on a different thread.

Fabric Minimum

For what it’s worth, here’s how we determine yardage. This may help you understand a bit about how much you may be able to cut back on required yardage when purchasing fabric. And I know some of you enjoy these behind-the-scenes peeks at our process, so here we go.

But first, a disclaimer. If you read this, think you’re good enough to squeeze out…[Read more]

For what it’s worth, here’s how we determine yardage. This may help you understand a bit about how much you may be able to cut back on required yardage when purchasing fabric. And I know some of you enjoy these behind-the-scenes peeks at our process, so here we go.

But first, a disclaimer. If you read this, think you’re good enough to squeeze out…[Read more]

For what it’s worth, here’s how we determine yardage. This may help you understand a bit about how much you may be able to cut back on required yardage when purchasing fabric. And I know some of you enjoy these behind-the-scenes peeks at our process, so here we go.

But first, a disclaimer. If you read this, think you’re good enough to squeeze out…[Read more]

For what it’s worth, here’s how we determine yardage. This may help you understand a bit about how much you may be able to cut back on required yardage when purchasing fabric. And I know some of you enjoy these behind-the-scenes peeks at our process, so here we go.

But first, a disclaimer. If you read this, think you’re good enough to squeeze out…[Read more]

@mcholley1 they are on their way. I will include them in the bag tomorrow and if it is anything like today, the chances are great i will be changing her thousands of times! Unfortunately I didnt bring the camera today to take piccies of her in the size 3-6 months puppet show shorts and layette top.

@mcholley1 they are on their way. I will include them in the bag tomorrow and if it is anything like today, the chances are great i will be changing her thousands of times! Unfortunately I didnt bring the camera today to take piccies of her in the size 3-6 months puppet show shorts and layette top.

I’ll second Nicole’s culottes and Jumprope polo 🙂
I’ve finished the school days coat. A very satisfying sew but definitely not a quick project. I’ll make another one but not immediately.
I’m think I’ll make my purple lace Swoon Scarf Neck Cardigan. But first I want to use the Penny Pinafore pattern to add some princess seams to the back. If it…[Read more]

I’ll second Nicole’s culottes and Jumprope polo 🙂
I’ve finished the school days coat. A very satisfying sew but definitely not a quick project. I’ll make another one but not immediately.
I’m think I’ll make my purple lace Swoon Scarf Neck Cardigan. But first I want to use the Penny Pinafore pattern to add some princess seams to the back. If it…[Read more]

I will put my Nana hat on and advise a fine gauge wool singlet, preferably merino.

Lucky ducks, I hope it is a good price.
I *may* have already placed an order for them (and for a sewing chum)