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sallycsklarsky replied to the topic Finishing the vest seam allowances in the forum oliver + s: school days 7 years ago

Thank you! I thought I had seen it somewhere.

I noticed you used hair elastic / bands instead of 1/4″ elastic for the vest. How did you get that sewn in? I was hoping to do that same trick, but envision either the needle piercing the elastic (and then the rubber band just breaks) or the needle completely missing the elastic and then it pulls right out.

sallycsklarsky started the topic Finishing the vest seam allowances in the forum oliver + s: school days 7 years ago

Does anyone have suggestions on how to finish the seam allowances on the quilted vest? Since they’ll show, I like them to look nice. This is the second time I’ve made this; the first time, I think I just did a simple zig-zag.

Often I just fold under the raw edge, but the quilting will make it too thick for that. I’m considering using some of…[Read more]

sallycsklarsky replied to the topic Add a full lining to the dress in the forum oliver + s: puppet show 8 years ago

Thanks, Nicole. I’ve actually perused your tute (love that word!) already, and have made the dress and tunic a few times. I may have to just dive in and make it work for me. The button band may be more complicated with a lining than just getting a skirt lining attached, now that I think of it.

sallycsklarsky started the topic Add a full lining to the dress in the forum oliver + s: puppet show 8 years ago

Has anyone done a full lining to the Puppet Show Dress?

I’m considering using this for Easter this year, but the fabric needs to be lined. Could I attach it similar to the Fairy Tale lining? Or does it work to just sew the skirt lining to bodice lining, and then the the lining is sufficiently attached to the dress when the bodice lining is…[Read more]

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