Sabrina B.

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    Sabrina B. started the topic Pencil skirt: Lining question in the forum liesl + co: extra-sharp pencil skirt 6 years ago

    I was hesitant to buy the pencil skirt pattern because I bike to work, but a colleague of mine says she can bike in her pencil skirts. I’m excited to use the Extra Sharp Pencil Skirt to give it a try. Pencil skirts *are* extremely sharp looking!

    In preparing, I’m curious to know more about the issue of lining. The pattern calls for an unlined…[Read more]

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    Sabrina B. replied to the topic Terrace Dress sleeve hem in the forum liesl + co: terrace dress 6 years ago

    I’m glad to hear it wasn’t just me!

    In my second version, I did use a bias strip to finish the sleeve hem and it worked much better. I first trimmed the sleeve so that the hemming would match the 1/4″ seam allowance for the bias binding (instead of the 5/8″ hem the pattern is designed for). Then I used a bias strip and followed the instructions…[Read more]

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    Sabrina B. replied to the topic Band-collar version in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 6 years ago

    The book Sewing for Boys by Shelly Figueroa has a shirt with a collar like this, but there is no front placket, only a front seam (and it is for boys, not grown ups). I think it is a classy look. But finding another pattern with this element may be a good place for you to start in adapting your current shirt pattern. Good luck! Sabrina

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    Sabrina B. started the topic Terrace Dress sleeve hem in the forum liesl + co: terrace dress 6 years ago

    Hello! On my first Terrace Dress I found it difficult to sew the hem on the sleeves (View A). When I turned the hem under, it wouldn’t meet the fabric of the sleeve near the side seam. When I stitched the hem, I was unable to stitch it down at the side seam.

    I’ve cut a second dress and am wondering if I should try a different strategy. Any…[Read more]

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    Sabrina B. replied to the topic Placement of shoulder seam in the forum liesl + co: terrace dress 6 years ago

    Thanks for your reply! I figured it was not a big deal. I was mostly curious. But I often need to move the shoulder seam forward, so was thinking that if I did it for this pattern, I’d wonder where I was shooting for.

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    Sabrina B. started the topic Placement of shoulder seam in the forum liesl + co: terrace dress 6 years ago

    Hello! The Terrace Dress is described as having a “forward shoulder” and I’m wondering where the shoulder seam should sit.

    I’ve already made one version and have planned two more. This pattern has been great for jump starting my sewing mojo. Thanks, Liesl!

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