Sarvi
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Sarvi replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic 7 years ago
I’m going to go off course here and say that you should check Yelp and ask around in your local sewing community to see who the most reputable dealer/repair shop is, and look at the brand they sell. If anything goes hinky or you just need service done, you don’t want to have to ship your machine. Also a local dealer will often include a few free…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic 7 years ago
I’m going to go off course here and say that you should check Yelp and ask around in your local sewing community to see who the most reputable dealer/repair shop is. If anything goes hinky or you just need service done, you don’t want to have to ship your machine. Also a local dealer will often include a few free lessons/machine orientation to…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic Sewing Mojo gone in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 7 years ago
I find that I can’t be firing on all pistons at once. If I’m sewing a lot, I’m not knitting. If I’m knitting a lot, I’m not cooking, and so on. I too have been in a non-sewing phase for what feels like a long time. I have had half a Music Blouse on a hanger by my sewing desk for 6 months, no exaggeration. It may well not fit by the time I finish…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic Patchwork block drawstring bag in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew 7 years ago
That’s a great idea! I do seem to always have a few extra blocks lying around and don’t know what to do with them, even though I’m not a big quilter. And after my daughter’s recent birthday, I felt just awful about the enormous pile of gift wrap we recycled. A nice reusable gift bag is much better!
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Sarvi replied to the topic Fit issues: on my 3rd muslin, help! in the forum liesl + co: maritime knit top 8 years ago
Sorry I didn’t get back here sooner — but I like that latest pic a lot, the fit looks great!
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Sarvi replied to the topic Fit issues: on my 3rd muslin, help! in the forum liesl + co: maritime knit top 8 years ago
I’m also trying to follow what’s happening, and I think the bit that’s throwing me is the bit where doing the FBA changed the size of the sleeve opening — it shouldn’t, I don’t think? Am I misremembering? I made this in both a 10 and an 8, with and without an FBA — I found in the end that although I do a 3/4″ FBA for the Cinema Dress, I liked…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic General book posts in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 8 years ago
https://www.fabric.com/buy/0363761/kaufman-bi-stretch-crepe-navy
Looks like they have a bit left if you need some.
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Sarvi replied to the topic buying fabric in the forum Sewing for Yourself 8 years ago
Great! It’s a fun place to shop, enjoy your goodies 🙂
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Sarvi replied to the topic help me find this fabric? in the forum off topic 8 years ago
Oh, and Michael Levine is in my neck of the woods. I’ll have a peek next time I’m there.
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Sarvi replied to the topic Micro smocking? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago
@mama_knowles I look forward to seeing what you make and how you construct it.
@gailanncreates that’s a fantastic idea, I’m going to try it out, thank you!
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Sarvi replied to the topic Loving this pattern with slight alterations in the forum oliver + s: popover 8 years ago
Cute project! Stay cool and fresh, I’m sure she’ll be very happy in her new dress.
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Sarvi started the topic Micro smocking? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago
@frances-suzanne or other smocksperts (smocking experts!) — I have cut a Music Class blouse and am wondering if I could do a TINY bit of smocking, almost like a very small dot or diamond, in place of the pintucks. I have cut my blouse from a pale grey-on-grey fabric and thought a tiny pop of color would be pretty. I wish I’d thought of it before…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic Belt or bow? in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt 8 years ago
I could’ve sworn I’ve seen this, perhaps not for the Everyday Skirt, but I can’t recall where. If I remember, I’ll pop up a link for you. How about using this:
I think if you wanted it to be from fabric, you could add a seam allowance (maybe 1/4″) cut two…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic Restorative Reading in the forum off topic 8 years ago
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Sarvi replied to the topic Restorative Reading in the forum off topic 8 years ago
Oh, and here’s an interesting discussion of the controversies behind awards for children’s books (who knew?) that I came across while looking for a book on William Blake for my child. I sharply disagree with some parts of this piece but I do like that it asks questions more than it offers pat…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic Restorative Reading in the forum off topic 8 years ago
I heard this interesting program a while back: http://www.npr.org/programs/invisibilia/483855073/the-problem-with-the-solution
I was struck by the thorn in the heart of it: that our desire to help those close to us who are suffering, our emotional investment in their wellbeing, may be the very thing that makes us unfit to help.
More on the…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic Little house on the prairie dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago
This is now pretty far off topic but this link was so interesting: http://www.ikatbag.com/2014/03/subtelties-in-drafting-sleeves.html
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Sarvi replied to the topic Little house on the prairie dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago
Are you wanting to use Fairy Tale/Book Report because those are the patterns you already own? If you need to find out whether that exact combo has been done before, I’d suggest either editing the title of this thread, or posting a new question, in hopes of catching the eye of somebody who’s done that specific thing. I did a search of the flickr…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic Little house on the prairie dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago
Do you have an image of a particular dress that feels the most Little House to you? The Playdate seems closest to me, and wouldn’t require any mashing, but you might have a different image in mind:
http://oliverands.com/oliver-and-s-patterns-dresses/OLV-OS007PD.html
Here’s one from the Flickr group:…[Read more]
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Sarvi replied to the topic sewing for men in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 8 years ago
Smoking jacket, spats, cravat, top hat, and monocle case, please!
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