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Nicole replied to the topic Pockets in the forum liesl + co: weekend getaway blouse + dress 8 years ago
You are correct @sanitystitches , it presses forward and is decorative.
~Nicole~
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Nicole replied to the topic long sleeve? in the forum liesl + co: late lunch tunic 8 years ago
@sanitystitches I haven’t but I did talk someone through it (can’t remember who though, sorry).
We decided it would be best to cut and add length at about 4 inches from the cuff to keep the nice shape of the sleeve.
It has a bit of a bias thing going on so it may need trying and tweaking before you hem it.I hope that helps.
~Nicole~
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 9 years ago
Ah, that makes me so happy, @mychurchdoll! I’m headed to Paris in a few weeks–maybe I’ll get to wear mine, too! It’s been too warm here to wear it so far. Can’t wait to see photos, everyone! xo
And @sanitystitches, I completely understand the fear of heat with wool. I’ve found that the wool setting on the iron is absolutely perfect, and if you…[Read more]
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 9 years ago
Sorry to hear that that seaming went so slowly, @sanitystitches. I pressed mine and then sort of fiddled with the fabric as I sewed, so I didn’t need to baste. But different fabrics may respond differently, too. And your finished coat looks terrific!
@artscience, definitely shorten and the shorten line. Anything else will give you a different…[Read more]
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Cat replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 9 years ago
@sanitystitches Congratulations! Wonderful job! First one done or at least posted! What a pretty color.
p.s. and good tip re: using a different basting color thread. Thank you!!
Cat
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Cat replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 9 years ago
@sanitystitches Congratulations! Wonderful job! First one done or at least posted! What a pretty color.
Cat
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