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Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I just made myself a Deer and Doe Plantain tee in navy cotton/modal with (much to my daughters horror) silver sleeve patches.

I love it, although sewing modal is a slippery business.

@Liesl I was lucky that is was sized for him so I didn’t have to fit at all. I enjoyed it but I am ready to move on to some quicker projects.

I can’t wait to see…[Read more]
Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I just made myself a Deer and Doe Plantain tee in navy cotton/modal with (much to my daughters horror) silver sleeve patches.

I love it, although sewing modal is a slippery business.
Nicole replied to the topic a c-thru metric ruler… seems to be elusive in the USA! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

I have the one sold in the O+S store, I use it all the time.
Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I finished my sons blazer, finally. It was a big sew. I now know why Liesl is not keen to make a kiddy size pattern…

Next, jeans for me!
Nicole replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

I love a shorter gown with matching knickers. Simple batiste with maybe some pin tucking?
Nicole replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic 9 years ago

@rebecca, it is much faster then a household machine and far more powerful.
It will sew a buttonhole on anything, even canvas (I am talking about tarp canvas).

It has a range of stitches, just like a domestic one.

I adore it.
Nicole replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic 9 years ago

@rebecca, it is much faster then a household machine and far more powerful.
It will sew a buttonhole on anything, even canvas (I am talking about tarp canvas).

It has a range os stitches, just like a domestic one.

I adore it.
Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

Tamara, thankfully in 2nd grade they only compare how well their dresses spin! 😀
I do remember for my own first communion in Catholic school we had a uniform — a very sweet empire-waist puff sleeve affair in voile.
How old is your girl for confirmation — is it 7th or 8th grade? At that time (even more so than others) they grow like weeds and…[Read more]
Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

her professional photographer picture.
Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

her professional photographer picture.
Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

her professional photographer picture.
Reeni replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

late September is edging into spring, right? I’d say something that you could layer because you never know if it will be chilly or beautiful weather. maybe a Library dress or carousel in white flannel?
Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

I’m sorry, the pictures work for me! I hesitate to add them to the o+S flickr pool because it’s not an o+S pattern, but they are in my photostream…
photostream…
Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

I’m so sorry, the pictures work for me! trying again…
Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

so the angst with regard to a magnum opus was not unfounded, but i am overall pleased with the result. I drafted a princess-seamed full circle skirt with long sleeves.
Silk dupioni lined in cotton voile, with embroidered organza sleeves and veil. I bought silk organza and was going to do the embroidery myself, but chanced upon some leftover from…[Read more]
Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 9 years ago

so the angst with regard to a magnum opus was not unfounded, but i am overall pleased with the result. I drafted a princess-seamed full circle skirt with long sleeves.
Silk dupioni lined in cotton voile, with embroidered organza sleeves and veil. I bought silk organza and was going to do the embroidery myself, but chanced upon some leftover from…[Read more]
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic FBA for Maritime — how important? in the forum liesl + co: maritime knit top 9 years ago

@cat75 I’ll preface my response by saying I have no bust so haven’t done so myself, but I suspect you should.
It’s a top with a moderately wide neckline and a dropped shoulder. If you go with your full bust size you might find the whole thing too saggy sack like.
With a decent high/full bust difference if you fit to your high bust/shoulder it may…[Read more]
Lightning McStitch replied to the topic FBA for Maritime — how important? in the forum liesl + co: maritime knit top 9 years ago

@cat75 I’ll preface my response by saying I have no bust so haven’t done so myself, but I suspect you should.
It’s a top with a moderately wide neckline and a dropped shoulder. If you go with your full bust size you might find the whole thing too saggy sack like.
With a decent high/full bust difference I you fit to your high bust/shoulder it may…[Read more]
Reeni replied to the topic Cosy Bear Hood – making the ears stand up in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew 9 years ago

a nice stiffener for small items like this is thin (1/16″) craft foam… it sews through without a problem and washes fine, especially next to wool. Vilene is water-soluble, but not a problem if not water-washing.
Nicole replied to the topic placket markings in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 9 years ago

Excellent, I look forward to seeing yours (and sewing this one up too).
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