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Nicole replied to the topic pretreating wool for coat – help! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago
I would pre-wash in the machine, with a approved wool wash. I use Softly in AUS.
I would treat both fabrics the same as they will be laundered together once it is made.I would never ever tumble dry wool, some girls do though, Do you have a trampoline? They are awesome to dry wool on.
If you are super nervous, wash a swatch first. Wool is…[Read more]
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Nicole started the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking 8 years ago
Hit me with your ‘big’ cake recipes, preferably something that will freeze.
I am considering making my sons 18th cake, possibly for up to 200 people.At the moment I am thinking I will make several and put them together on the night…. anyone here experienced with catering for a big crowd.
I am not after anything too fancy, just good honest…[Read more]
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Nicole started the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking 8 years ago
Hit me with your ‘big’ cake recipes, preferably something that will freeze.
I am considering making my sons 18th cake, possibly for up to 200 people.At the moment I am thinking I will make serval and put them together on the night…. anyone here experienced with catering for a big crowd.
I am not after anything too fancy, just good honest…[Read more]
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
Birthday shirt sewn, thanks to all the lovely ladies on Instagram for their help with button/thread choice.
We went with red thread, dark buttons, two token red buttonholes on a tan and white striped shirt.Onto my shirt, a blue and white gingham.
Anyone with catering experience, may you check out my post in the baking thread?
Thank you!
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
Birthday shirt sewn, thanks to all the lovely ladies on Instagram for their help with button/thread choice.
We went with red thread, dark buttons, two token red buttonholes on a tan and white striped shirt.Onto my shirt, a blue and white gingham.
Anyone with catering experience, may you check out my post in the baking thread?
Thank you!
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Brittney replied to the topic Monochrome Project- B&W in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago
That’s the beauty of these challenges, they aren’t required. If you don’t have the time or the will to join, then don’t:)
I loved the color theme, I tend to go bright, so it was fun to try out a monochrome look. Maybe a holiday theme? Christmas dresses and dapper boy outfits will be right around the corner.
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Brittney replied to the topic Monochrome Project- B&W in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago
I really enjoyed getting outside my box and trying this challenge. I think it would be fun every other month, or maybe once a quarter?, to have some sort of thing like this. Whether it is a color challenge or pattern challenge, or whatever else your creative minds think up. Just me thinking out loud here 😉
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I finished Jed’s polo and should be making him one more garment… but as Hugo’s 18th is looming I have queue jumped the sewing rota and cut him another pair of Jedediah trousers and an Aime Comme Marie Mister shirt and me a pair of Ginger jeans and an Aime Comme Marie Madame shirt for me!
I rarely have this much cut waiting to be sewn, it feels…[Read more]
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I finished Jed’s polo and should be making him one more garment… but as Hugo’s 18th is looming I have queue jumped the sewing rota and cut him another pair of Jedediah trousers and an Aime Comme Marie Mister shirt and me a pair of Ginger jeans and an Aime Comme Marie Madame shirt for me!
I rarely have this much cut waiting to be sewn, it feels…[Read more]
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Nicole replied to the topic Lining fabric for pockets? in the forum oliver + s: school photo 8 years ago
I have made several and the lining doesn’t show.
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Nicole replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt too short in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook 8 years ago
Susan, I have some piccies of the yoke here as well as a nifty treatment for the collar to get it to sit like a two piece.
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Nicole replied to the topic ISO patterns for men's button-up shirts AND jeans [both high-end, w/detail] in the forum off topic 8 years ago
The Jedediah are seriously nice Rebecca http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/jedediah-baby.html
I also like this KwikSew pattern http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/jeans-for-hugo.html
I love this shirt http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/shirt.html
Thank you Heidi, you are kind.
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Nicole replied to the topic cup sizes in the forum liesl + co: cinema dress 8 years ago
There are some good seams to take it in by @vothgirl. A little from each would give you the best result.
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Nicole replied to the topic Used shoes — buying, selling, donating in the forum off topic 8 years ago
@sarvi, I would love that!
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I finished by husbands long waited Liberty shirt, I have only had the fabric for two years. 🙂
I have moved on to a trusty KwikSew polo top for him, in a vibrant green/pink stripe.
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I finished by husbands long waited Liberty shirt, I have only had the fabric for two years. 🙂
I have moved on to a trusty KwikSew polo top for him, in a vibrant green/pink stripe.
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Brittney replied to the topic cup sizes in the forum liesl + co: cinema dress 8 years ago
Liesl’s FBA instructions are top notch. I was leery of trying it when I first started sewing for myself, but I shouldn’t have been.
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Nicole replied to the topic cup sizes in the forum liesl + co: cinema dress 8 years ago
Hi @hazel , I did a FBA on the Late Lunch tunic, there a some pics here http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/fba-all-way.html which may help you visualise the adjustment to the Cinema dress.
Sorry not to be more help.
~Nicole~
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Nicole replied to the topic Look at These! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago
How fresh and pretty is this dress?https://www.flickr.com/photos/69987147@N02/21591211245/in/pool-oliverands/
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Nicole replied to the topic Used shoes — buying, selling, donating in the forum off topic 9 years ago
I happily buy ‘good’ second hand shoes for my girls as they have generally been worn only lightly and the previous owner has not changed the foot bed of the shoe. I have also purchased second hand Saltwater sandals and let my girls wear them in the sea and then walk around until they are dry so they soften and shape to their foot.
Older shoes I…[Read more]
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