Masha Richart
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Nicole replied to the topic japanese tana lawn at spotlight on in the forum off topic 11 years ago
Spotlight Mt Barker has a huge range.
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needlewoman replied to the topic japanese tana lawn at spotlight on in the forum off topic 11 years ago
I did check with my Spotlight on Wed about the Tana lawn, (and thanks for the wonderfully useful description, I’m sure it will come in handy in the future, or at another Spotlight) but no luck; they didn’t even have it in their computer. Yes Meleliza, Spotlight’s not bad; it’s improved radically in the last 18mths or so in all sorts of ways altho…[Read more]
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Tamara replied to the topic Serger Problems! in the forum off topic 11 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!
Tamara (so sleepy I was going to sign in your name hehehe) -
Tamara replied to the topic Serger Problems! in the forum off topic 11 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 11 years ago
A thought just occurred regarding the needle. Maybe if you take it out and put it back in, it may not be in position right. Sometimes that happens when I have to change mine and they break! Just try it to make sure it is in position correctly.
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Nicole replied to the topic Serger Problems! in the forum off topic 11 years ago
Sharon,I spoke with my husband who has successfully repaired some small problems with my overlocker.
He suggests that you unthread the machine and,with the side open,turn the wheel by hand and see if the bottom looper is bent and catching or bumping into the needles.
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with love Heidi replied to the topic french seams with flat piping? in the forum oliver + s: tea party 11 years ago
What about using french seams on the side and doing either regular or bound seams for the other seams. I would not recommend french seams for joining the bodice to the skirt as it is a very curved seam and trying to sew it twice would be awful.
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with love Heidi replied to the topic french seams with flat piping? in the forum oliver + s: tea party 11 years ago
What about using french seams on the side and doing either regular or bound seams for the other seams. I would not recommend french seams for joining the bodice to the skirt as it is a very curved seam and trying to sew it twice would be awful.
Rita a corduroy Tea Party sounds lovely. -
Nicole replied to the topic french seams with flat piping? in the forum oliver + s: tea party 11 years ago
Is there any particular reason that you wish to use french seams?
I am with Melanie on this one,I am sure it could be done but it would be bulky.
How about lining the skirt?
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Nicole replied to the topic what fabrics do you use for a lining? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
Cotton voile is lovely for a special outfit.
For everyday lining I use a cotton rich poplin.
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Nicole replied to the topic Bigger size in swingset tunic and skirt??? in the forum oliver + s: swingset 11 years ago
Happy to enable!
I blogged the construction so if you would like to ‘try before you buy’ http://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/sets/72157625559687392/
My 8 year old Lidia has only just stopped fitting in hers and whilst she is skinny she had quite a broad back and I generally cut the size 7 width in tops for her.
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Tamara replied to the topic what fabrics do you use for a lining? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
Yep I agree that polyester lining is temperamental to sew with but lots and lots of pinning is required to keep it all together – I use a rotary cutter to cut it out so the fraying isn’t as bad. I still prefer natural fibres when lining this dress because of the stubborness of the poly fabrics.
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with love Heidi replied to the topic Imperial v Metric in the forum off topic 12 years ago
I tend to sew at about 12mm ie half way between the 10mm and 15mm on my throat plate for a 1/2″ seam allowance. I use the edge of my foot for a 1/4″ seam. If I see a 3/8″, if it is a basting stitch (as it often is for Oliver and S) I just do it at my 1/4″, or move it slightly further out. I also use my tape measure as it has imperial and metric on…[Read more]
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Todd Gibson replied to the topic Imperial v Metric in the forum off topic 12 years ago
Lisa, we have metric conversions for all our patterns available on the website. Go to the shop section and find the pattern you are using. You can click on the green tab for “size chart” toward the bottom of the page. This will give you the info in both English and metric measurements.
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Tamara replied to the topic Odd placement of notches in the forum oliver + s: book report 12 years ago
Thanks Liesl, I cut it out anyway, remembering that it is buttoning at the shoulder. Had to check and ask first though just in case.
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Tamara replied to the topic Odd placement of notches in the forum oliver + s: book report 12 years ago
Thanks Liesl, I cut it out anyway, remembering that it is buttoning at the shoulder. Had to check and ask first though just in case.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Odd placement of notches in the forum oliver + s: book report 12 years ago
I don’t have the pattern in front of me at present, but if memory serves correctly the notch at the top of the sleeve matches the front yoke instead of the shoulder. Hope that helps!
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Nicole replied to the topic Is there such a thing as staple fabrics? in the forum off topic 12 years ago
I buy my McCalls interfacing when I have a coupon,it is usually $12/m.
Well worth it.
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Sarvi replied to the topic Is there such a thing as staple fabrics? in the forum off topic 12 years ago
Kaufman claims it’s the same, and I imagine that they’d be careful about protecting the reputation of their brand:
http://www.swatchandstitch.com/all-about-kona/2010/9/21/what-is-kona-cotton.html -
Robin replied to the topic Is there such a thing as staple fabrics? in the forum off topic 12 years ago
I read somewhere that the “Kona” at Joann’s isn’t the same as Kaufman’s. Anyone know about this?
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