Oliver + S | Sarvi | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/sarvi/activity Activity feed for Sarvi. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:39:08 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 79a936b48de00c7865f6ed9095643ac7 Sarvi replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sugestions-for-sewing-machines/page/2/#post-59374 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:15:26 -0500 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]

]]> 0 8d64bc03ab522ffaa82f10e15653803c Sarvi replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sugestions-for-sewing-machines/page/2/#post-59374 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:15:26 -0500 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]

]]> 0 2a2fa6bb9e251c923c216d55110bf0e5 Sarvi replied to the topic Sewing Mojo gone in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-mojo-gone/#post-59373 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:00:25 -0500 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]

]]> 0 c173e55f458bb08555981b07368bb21d Sarvi replied to the topic Patchwork block drawstring bag in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/patchwork-block-drawstring-bag/#post-58306 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:53:21 -0400 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!

]]> 0 9b10950b90496869fc74c5befd3341b4 Sarvi replied to the topic Fit issues: on my 3rd muslin, help! in the forum liesl + co: maritime knit top https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fit-issues-on-my-3rd-muslin-help/page/2/#post-57909 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 03:06:58 -0400 Sorry I didn’t get back here sooner — but I like that latest pic a lot, the fit looks great!

]]> 0 9f7cf517fb3b257571617e26aaeace5d Sarvi replied to the topic Fit issues: on my 3rd muslin, help! in the forum liesl + co: maritime knit top https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fit-issues-on-my-3rd-muslin-help/#post-57841 Fri, 07 Oct 2016 20:08:09 -0400 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]

]]> 0 437eec14ed5b4a49923bb53a30031812 Sarvi replied to the topic General book posts in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/general-book-posts/page/3/#post-57713 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:16:10 -0400 https://www.fabric.com/buy/0363761/kaufman-bi-stretch-crepe-navy

Looks like they have a bit left if you need some.

]]> 0 cfc0c95ebd7b3b4c09bd1b064fc4898f Sarvi replied to the topic buying fabric in the forum Sewing for Yourself https://oliverands.com/community/groups/sewing-for-yourself/forum/topic/buying-fabric/#post-57685 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 01:39:25 -0400 Great! It’s a fun place to shop, enjoy your goodies 🙂

]]> 0 cdab7ca8b5f8da076c62f2c054811d15 Sarvi replied to the topic help me find this fabric? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-me-find-this-fabric-2/#post-57684 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 01:37:41 -0400 Oh, and Michael Levine is in my neck of the woods. I’ll have a peek next time I’m there.

]]> 0 7307756bb8f7cc4c4f9407fdd1aa8041 Sarvi replied to the topic Micro smocking? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/micro-smocking/#post-56914 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:00:28 -0400 @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!

]]> 0 5033743c6ce7de8a789e7058a54c4faa Sarvi replied to the topic Loving this pattern with slight alterations in the forum oliver + s: popover https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/loving-this-pattern-with-slight-alterations/#post-56909 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:57:22 -0400 Cute project! Stay cool and fresh, I’m sure she’ll be very happy in her new dress.

]]> 0 4c5689ae32553219005a26be5f36d481 Sarvi started the topic Micro smocking? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/micro-smocking Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:56:12 -0400 @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]

]]> 0 0294116f5b62a10349cc7798ba6bc3b3 Sarvi replied to the topic Belt or bow? in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/belt-or-bow/#post-56907 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:48:18 -0400 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:

felt bows: a free pattern and tutorial

I think if you wanted it to be from fabric, you could add a seam allowance (maybe 1/4″) cut two…[Read more]

]]> 0 c4689a29fd430a45e4deb13ea1be1d96 Sarvi replied to the topic Restorative Reading in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/restorative-reading/#post-56699 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:39:34 -0400 Oh and last one:

http://www.lacma.org/ReigningMen#highlights

oh my, that Etro suit. I’m salivating.

]]> 0 4c56547c1c51ed6a11240544427bd5fc Sarvi replied to the topic Restorative Reading in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/restorative-reading/#post-56698 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:28:01 -0400 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]

]]> 0 4fe8c8fc4e0c450a7226541fe05235d0 Sarvi replied to the topic Restorative Reading in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/restorative-reading/#post-56697 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:02:06 -0400 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]

]]> 0 edcd0522f3c5e0e3cd49694f77bd7f1e Sarvi replied to the topic Little house on the prairie dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/little-house-on-the-prairie-dress/#post-56687 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:41:56 -0400 This is now pretty far off topic but this link was so interesting: http://www.ikatbag.com/2014/03/subtelties-in-drafting-sleeves.html

]]> 0 6a9af2049db55bd3457236ac5f6fecaf Sarvi replied to the topic Little house on the prairie dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/little-house-on-the-prairie-dress/#post-56686 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:28:45 -0400 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]

]]> 0 85c09e3f1aebe1aa66f815035cd4df2c Sarvi replied to the topic Little house on the prairie dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/little-house-on-the-prairie-dress/#post-56681 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 01:12:10 -0400 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]

]]> 0 6aa37fb38b7fbc4e436bb6f6a6a7c8e1 Sarvi replied to the topic sewing for men in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-for-men/page/2/#post-56531 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 04:02:25 -0400 Smoking jacket, spats, cravat, top hat, and monocle case, please!

]]> 0 59db8954310479abef59dbc916be6421 Sarvi replied to the topic buying fabric in the forum Sewing for Yourself http://oliverands.com/community/groups/sewing-for-yourself/forum/topic/buying-fabric/#post-56530 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 02:31:56 -0400 Is there a particular Lisette fabric you’re looking for? I’m not sure if you’re looking for the ones sold originally at JoAnn Fabric, which I think are out of stock, or the most recent collection, Woodland Clearing, which is not part of the Lisette line (but in my opinion has a nicer feel to it, I have tried both).

If it were me, I would do my…[Read more]

]]> 0 73b9940b1fe4b5110d9ea59c93a5ea62 Sarvi replied to the topic Sizing/fit for the blouse in the forum oliver + s: butterfly blouse + skirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sizingfit-for-the-blouse/#post-56260 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:17:49 -0400 It’s not a narrow fit, and I think the style of the cut is pretty forgiving. Maybe add a bit to the blouse and a bit to the peplum? I made a 5 for my daughter who’s gotten to be a 6 in height but still a 5 in circumference, and the blouse looks just as nice now, I think.

]]> 0 db62dfe852bae39cb8cf94a0119da824 Sarvi replied to the topic Adjustment advice in the forum liesl + co: cinema dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/adjustment-advice/#post-56203 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 21:42:15 -0400 I think this dress would be lovely in wool, but bear in mind that it is unlined, for one, and a long full dress, too. You’d want to select your wool carefully to be sure it felt nice against your skin, and the dress didn’t feel too heavy or stiff.

]]> 0 27906b5fbf3013dd4c1648ef192cabf3 Sarvi replied to the topic Adjustment advice in the forum liesl + co: cinema dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/adjustment-advice/#post-56202 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 21:39:35 -0400 Hi, when I shortened the yoke on mine, I removed one inch from the bottom edge of the yoke, and raised the center skirt by a corresponding one inch. To remove fullness I would narrow the center skirt by moving the pattern piece past the fold, so the left and right edges were the same, but there was less width. I’m not sure if that’s the kind of…[Read more]

]]> 0 ad1b5cd5fa7b7fa7ca0141f8546b3ef0 Sarvi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/396/#post-56199 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:41:58 -0400 What is a ‘lounge set’ for children? I am supposed to make one by Friday, but not sure I have ever seen a 6 year old lounge.

]]> 0 51bec31fb32ef4ec24d1eab5b938a314 Sarvi replied to the topic sewing for men in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-for-men/page/2/#post-56198 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:21:42 -0400 @todd if sewing for you means I “have to” take a trip to Spain for fittings then yes, I will volunteer. Can’t make any promises about the quality of my work, post-sangria. Might find my husband and daughter suddenly making themselves invaluable as tracers of patterns and stitchers of buttons.

]]> 0 61ada511a8815c1e95d002b4aae99257 Sarvi replied to the topic another question! in the forum Sewing for Yourself http://oliverands.com/community/groups/sewing-for-yourself/forum/topic/another-question/#post-56197 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:15:57 -0400 I’m another no-intentional-bra-strapper, and while I keep meaning to buy a different style of bra that will allow me to wear a racerback style (which I actually find very comfortable as well as liking how it looks) I somehow have never gotten around to it, which probably reveals something.

]]> 0 ecbb818e784297facba88567db11e202 Sarvi replied to the topic sewing for men in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-for-men/#post-56111 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:15:05 -0400 Swim trunks that are not board shorts (he has a pair that are a bit more tailored which he loves) and a slim button-up shirt, please!

]]> 0 177398e492e66abfbec7c37a5d5da3af Sarvi replied to the topic Lisette B6358 Swimsuit Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs http://oliverands.com/community/groups/sew-alongs/forum/topic/lisette-b6358-swimsuit-sew-along/#post-55974 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:32:13 -0400 That’s a good idea — I read much more than I comment, or I get busy but bookmark things for future use — but it must seem like radio silence from the other end!

]]> 0 2b1554a8eb8c5bce6e3dd61e31afbb75 Sarvi replied to the topic Question about sending private messages in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/private-messages/#post-55968 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:15:58 -0400 Hm, good question! I assumed as the thread starter you’d have an edit button somewhere, but perhaps I have made an ASS of U and ME as the old saying goes.

]]> 0 0373d25f69e1ee9d813717cdbd7a9f02 Sarvi replied to the topic Lisette B6358 Swimsuit Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs http://oliverands.com/community/groups/sew-alongs/forum/topic/lisette-b6358-swimsuit-sew-along/#post-55967 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:13:56 -0400 May Grey (and its buddy, June Gloom) are weird patches of overcast skies that come along between Spring and Summer here in Los Angeles. You’ve been having a nice time hiking in April, then you lose the blue skies (but oddly enough, not the penetrating heat of the sun — so if you look outside you’ll want to grab a sweater, but then you open your…[Read more]

]]> 0 635641c563a7e99f16fe324640274a59 Sarvi replied to the topic Lisette B6358 Swimsuit Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs http://oliverands.com/community/groups/sew-alongs/forum/topic/lisette-b6358-swimsuit-sew-along/#post-55963 Tue, 31 May 2016 19:11:04 -0400 Those are really nice, I like the cut a lot particularly on the bottoms. That’s something I can wear. I am still looking for the right fabric — and sewing time — but would love to get a pair done by the time May Grey is over in Los Angeles.

]]> 0 112802dbac9c49d34ace8373abe62d63 Sarvi replied to the topic Question about sending private messages in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/private-messages/#post-55962 Tue, 31 May 2016 19:07:13 -0400 Tamara, could I suggest editing the title of this thread to read “question about sending private messages” or similar as it appears Leslie might have mistaken this for a private conversation between the two of you.

]]> 0 f262ced7c020af5507cb0dd861a054f4 Sarvi replied to the topic Sizing question in the forum oliver + s: popover http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sizing-question-3/#post-55961 Tue, 31 May 2016 19:03:27 -0400 Looks like the Popover Dress size chart lists garment measurements rather than body measurements. Looking at the body measurement chart for another pattern, 22.5″ puts you in a size 4 — so it sounds like your cute dress with the size 6 chest can accommodate any surprise growth spurts this summer and perhaps take you through winter as well, with a…[Read more]

]]> 0 c58c5d1409fe27a6771969169b4121ac Sarvi replied to the topic Merino source in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/merino-source/#post-55960 Tue, 31 May 2016 18:48:43 -0400 I have bought from the Fabric Store and the quality is fabulous. I wonder whether Rockywoods would have anything suitable?

]]> 0 48f3b818e994b302f5500dadda8695b6 Sarvi replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/119/#post-54966 Tue, 03 May 2016 03:55:45 -0400 I am most interested! I love seeing how people fix up new homes, and I’m sure your stylish crew will give the new place a fantastic look. How lovely to have a city home in addition, for when you want a change of pace!

]]> 0 48f3b818e994b302f5500dadda8695b6 Sarvi replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-54966 Tue, 03 May 2016 03:55:45 -0400 I am most interested! I love seeing how people fix up new homes, and I’m sure your stylish crew will give the new place a fantastic look. How lovely to have a city home in addition, for when you want a change of pace!

]]> 0 1010ab5ee83fd1ce40a8b4a1ad055607 Sarvi replied to the topic what's the most difficult thing you've ever sewn? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/whats-the-most-difficult-thing-youve-ever-sewn/page/2/#post-54942 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:20:15 -0400 I’ve been watching the progress of that coat with great fascination!

]]> 0 5e857445ce01910a2cf7e9bfc9bca259 Sarvi replied to the topic Husky in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/husky/#post-54315 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:29:17 -0400 Hi Ann, I found this and it seems like it might be useful:

http://www.afashionablestitch.com/2011/sewalongs/width-alterations-for-pants/

But if anybody has actually done it themselves or knows of a great tip please chime in!

]]> 0 cf7d7ac3e578469c216857acfd23bdd1 Sarvi replied to the topic Help! Missing pattern piece! in the forum oliver + s: apple-picking http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-missing-pattern-piece/#post-54110 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:42:30 -0400 Have fun! As I was looking for this pattern, I noticed the 2+2 blouse has ties at the neckline, and one of the views of the Birthday Party has ties at bodice — might like to check those out, you too, Jeb 🙂

Happy sewing, folks!

]]> 0 8ecf600775d9251e35549a7b7b1f4a26 Sarvi replied to the topic Help! Missing pattern piece! in the forum oliver + s: apple-picking http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-missing-pattern-piece/#post-54104 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:28:14 -0400 There is very little difference in length among the sizes 5-8, looks like about 1/8 to 1/4 inch difference between sizes. They’re all 3.25 inches wide. The size 8 has notches on both long sides at the same point, 9.25 inches from the straight end. The length is 26 and 3/8 for the size eight, measured along the long edge, and the pointy tip is 3/4…[Read more]

]]> 0 afc291566606a60e4aa68bd333c3db73 Sarvi replied to the topic Help! Missing pattern piece! in the forum oliver + s: apple-picking http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-missing-pattern-piece/#post-54096 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:03:47 -0400 And indeed you are! I don’t have my copy handy but can check for you when I get home. Jeb, look up at the top of the page and you will see it says discuss>Apple-picking — that will help identify which pattern is being discussed. Also there is only one pattern which has a neck tie, or am I forgetting one?

]]> 0 2e7fe331fb7e36bfa0b966f748c292c0 Sarvi replied to the topic errata for sketchbook shirt in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/errata-for-sketchbook-shirt/#post-53858 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:19:34 -0500 Here you go: https://oliverands.com/shop/sketchbook-shirt-shorts-sewing-pattern.html#tab-errata

You might want to have a peek at the older threads about this pattern. Folks who want a tuck-in style shirt often add some length, and there’s discussion there about how much to add for which size.

I don’t know whether there’s been a second printing…[Read more]

]]> 0 ee051ac87e673652138e3ed63fdbf726 Sarvi replied to the topic errata for sketchbook shirt in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/errata-for-sketchbook-shirt/#post-53858 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:19:34 -0500 Here you go: http://oliverands.com/oliver-and-s-patterns-pants/OLV-OS018SK.html#tab-errata

You might want to have a peek at the older threads about this pattern. Folks who want a tuck-in style shirt often add some length, and there’s discussion there about how much to add for which size.

I don’t know whether there’s been a second printing of…[Read more]

]]> 0 61d1439a3875446624a639a72fb40044 Sarvi replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/118/#post-53411 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:02:38 -0500 Willy Wonka’s the best role in the whole show! Congratulations!

]]> 0 61d1439a3875446624a639a72fb40044 Sarvi replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-53411 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:02:38 -0500 Willy Wonka’s the best role in the whole show! Congratulations!

]]> 0 5c6abc6c38ecfb05e29e2a65bda774a2 Sarvi replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/117/#post-53409 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:43:25 -0500 I’m so sorry, Masha 🙁 It hasn’t happened to me yet, but I constantly get other people who think I am overcautious sharing photos of my kid publicly (grandparents) and it is so tiresome to have to prove to each one individually that there really are creeps out there. You really wish people would respect your parental decision! It feels as though…[Read more]

]]> 0 5c6abc6c38ecfb05e29e2a65bda774a2 Sarvi replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-53409 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:43:25 -0500 I’m so sorry, Masha 🙁 It hasn’t happened to me yet, but I constantly get other people who think I am overcautious sharing photos of my kid publicly (grandparents) and it is so tiresome to have to prove to each one individually that there really are creeps out there. You really wish people would respect your parental decision! It feels as though…[Read more]

]]> 0 e9e742cb2beceb22e0f5aa81615917c3 Sarvi replied to the topic Women's jeans patterns in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/womens-jeans-patterns/page/2/#post-53191 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 01:17:34 -0500 What an interesting topic — now I want to go look for denim! I wonder if I can find anything locally.

]]> 0 a1430753963c6a84d190f707d15dab5f Sarvi replied to the topic Fabric Minimum in the forum liesl + co: woodland stroll cape http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-minimum/page/2/#post-53155 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 22:09:20 -0500 Funny this thread should pop up again. I got some funny looks over buying what the gal at the shop thought was way too much yardage for a small project — but it had a directional print, and I was making the pattern for the first time. I managed to make SO many mistakes — from tracing the wrong grain line (so I had the print running sideways), to…[Read more]

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