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sosew started the topic softening linen?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

I’ve made a lovely little linen shirt and my little model happily put it on and then declared – its too ichy!!

i had prewashed it but not dried it (i cant even remember why! i usually dry stuff for kids clothes). all the tips im finding for softening linen are to wash on hot and dry.

am i totally out of luck? if i wash it and put it in the…[Read more]

sosew replied to the topic spring 2015 patterns – when?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

oh thank you for indulging your crazy fans with the tip! 🙂

sosew replied to the topic spring 2015 patterns – when?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

@meleliza – oh no! i actually dont miss not having a girl to sew for – there are lovely things one can sew for little boys, especially while the are still a bit small, ive made the tea party playsuit no fewer than 8 times now (granted i have twins so its just one in each size).

i love…[Read more]

sosew replied to the topic spring 2015 patterns – when?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

or some hints too?

It was a disappointed in the last round to have nothing for boys, should we get our hopes up this time for those of us who dont have any girls?

sosew started the topic spring 2015 patterns – when?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

am i the only one who keeps checking to see if there is any information yet?

is there a date when they will be released?

and any hints as to if there is something for boys this time?

sosew replied to the topic Fabric Sale at Chez Ami in the forum off topic 9 years ago

thank you so much for checking for me!
i hadn’t completed the order because of the shipping charges so i’ve sent them an email now asking about it, i hope it gets sorted and i can order the fabric!

sosew replied to the topic your wish list in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

my wish is some interesting pants for boys that are more old fashioned – less cargo pant, more knickerbocker. i wish the boy patterns had the same charm that goes into many of the girl ones! but maybe parents that dress their boys like that are less common.

sosew replied to the topic Fabric Sale at Chez Ami in the forum off topic 9 years ago

just curious about shipping, I went to order $18 of fabric and the shipping was $22. I know there is a sale but it still seemed quite high, just curious if this was normal.

sosew replied to the topic french seams with flat piping? in the forum oliver + s: tea party 9 years ago

I also machine sew all my hems!

sosew started the topic paper pattern available in the forum oliver + s: tea party 9 years ago

I have one of the original 0-24m paper patterns and wondering if anyone would like to purchase it from me for the cost of a digital pattern plus shipping (i want to replace it with the 2-5yr version for myself).

The pattern pieces are all uncut.

I know some people prefer paper patterns and this one is no longer in print.

Thanks!

sosew started the topic hats for costumes in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew 9 years ago

I finished 2 of the hats, one is a polar bear, the other a lion.
The kids love them.

What a wonderful book, so many of the projects I’ve made from it have been wonderful

sosew replied to the topic Fixing small hole in jersey knit?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Thank you! I will try that. Glad to hear it might look ok. I was so frustrated at my stupidity!!

sosew started the topic Fixing small hole in jersey knit?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

I did something stupid and now have a very very small hole in a somewhat obvious place in a jersey knit dress.
It’s quite small, just one stitch worth but it is there 🙁
What do I do? Put interfacing on the back? Something else? Try to come up with a patch to put there?
Thanks

sosew replied to the topic amounts for two different fabrics?? in the forum oliver + s: playtime 9 years ago

I decided to do a button in the end so it isnt an issue 🙂

I have to finish the hem and then send it off. My 3 year old (boy) saw it and tried it one for me, hilariously cute!

Thanks for all the advice 🙂

sosew replied to the topic amounts for two different fabrics?? in the forum oliver + s: playtime 10 years ago

THanks for all the tips – have made some progress on this one. I still need to hem it

sosew replied to the topic amounts for two different fabrics?? in the forum oliver + s: playtime 10 years ago

THanks for all the tips – have made some progress on this one. I still need to hem it

sosew replied to the topic School Days Jacket Sew-A-Long Anyone? in the forum oliver + s: school days 10 years ago

Thanks!

She looks so sweet in the pink 🙂

sosew replied to the topic School Days Jacket Sew-A-Long Anyone? in the forum oliver + s: school days 10 years ago

Better late than never…

One on the left is made out of wool from papa’s old toggle coat, the right is new Melton (a bit lighter weight but still warm enough for now). Both have train print cotton lining. A few more days of cold but not too cold weather to try them out starts tomorrow!

sosew replied to the topic Vintage style patterns for boys in the forum off topic 10 years ago

http://craftingzuzzy.blogspot.com/2013/07/baby-suspender-shorts-tutorial-and.html

this looks like a good guide for the suspenders, i like them sewn in vs with clips.

sosew replied to the topic Vintage style patterns for boys in the forum off topic 10 years ago

those are all so lovely, thanks!!

i think they are so big now the music class blouse/puppet show shorts is no longer appropriate…(cue psychological evaluation of what it means that I want to dress my only kids to look younger, ha!) . But perhaps just the shorts could work. I just realized I don’t have their size though, I only have the…[Read more]

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