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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Tools in the forum off topic 11 years ago
I have one I inherited from my Grandma and I’ve only ever used it for heavy oaktag, so I’m sure it wouldn’t be effective on fabric by now. But I hadn’t ever considered using one on fabric until now. Nicole, please do show us what you use! Is it something you’d like to see us carry? I’m very curious.
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juliamom2009 replied to the topic Can the elastic be omitted, for a "tent" dress? in the forum oliver + s: croquet 11 years ago
How about the Roller Skate dress? Eliminate the elastic waist; it may work for you.
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juliamom2009 replied to the topic Up for Grabs in the forum off topic 11 years ago
Glad you got it Nicole! I was such a slacker taking so long to send it off.
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Nicole replied to the topic Can the elastic be omitted, for a "tent" dress? in the forum oliver + s: croquet 11 years ago
Absolutely Rebecca.
I would lay the bodice with the skirt and cut as one piece.
I have a tute here if you would like an idea of how it goes together.http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/you-cant-make-that-pattern-up-in-that.html
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Nicole replied to the topic Can the elastic be omitted, for a "tent" dress? in the forum oliver + s: croquet 11 years ago
Absolutely Rebecca.
I would lay the bodice with the skirt and cut as one piece.
I have a tute here if you would like an idea of how it goes together.
g-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/you-cant-make-that-pattern-up-in-that.html -
Nicole replied to the topic Which size would you use (4 or 5)? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
I agree Rebecca
My 6 year old measures a 2! -
Nicole replied to the topic Tools in the forum off topic 11 years ago
They do and they are Linda
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago
Hugo managed to get some rice cereal into trixie so she slept all evening instead of me feeding all evening
I got the trousers and skirt made and a Continental blouse made up to setting in the sleevesI prewashed some lawn to make another trial run for husbands Liberty shirt. He has lost weight so the last one is too baggy now
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago
Hugo managed to get some rice cereal into trixie so she slept all evening instead of me feeding all evening
I got the trousers and skirt made and a Continental blouse made up to setting in the sleevesI prewashed some lawn to make another trial run for husbands Liberty shirt. He has lost weight so the last one is too baggy now
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Nicole replied to the topic Fairy Tale with Buttons on Back in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 11 years ago
Basting is your friend Debby 🙂
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Nicole replied to the topic Tools in the forum off topic 11 years ago
I do Jess.
I picked them up on eBay
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katybellabug replied to the topic Need thin piping cord. Where to buy? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
I have used blind cord before and that works well. I had some on hand from making roman blinds and it was just the right size.
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Nicole replied to the topic Sewing Books in the forum off topic 11 years ago
Fit for real people is another good one
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Nicole replied to the topic Alterations: How to lower front waistband (& keep back high), w/o changing hem grain line? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
I am searching jenny
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago
Ps cute fabric Tamara
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago
Ps cute fabric Tamara
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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago
Leggings made and another hopscotch from the jegging scraps
I was able to cut a late lunch and a continental blouse from the linen
While doing some sorting I found some cut Capri pants and a black skirt from when the twins were babies
If I leave the front darts off I think they may still fit me
Fingers crossed -
Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 11 years ago
Leggings made and another hopscotch from the jegging scraps
I was able to cut a late lunch and a continental blouse from the linen
While doing some sorting I found some cut Capri pants and a black skirt from when the twins were babies
If I leave the front darts off I think they may still fit me
Fingers crossed -
Nicole replied to the topic Up for Grabs in the forum off topic 11 years ago
A lovely parcel arrived for Tilly and it fits perfectly
Thank you Janice and Julia
Piccies to follow -
Nicole replied to the topic Need thin piping cord. Where to buy? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 11 years ago
Hardware stores are good
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