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  • Is there a direction written to place one side on a fold?

  • I have just made up a pair of size 10 picnic shorts and after trying them on her, they are a little snug around the bottom.
    Otherwise the fit is fine.
    I made them from a stretch woven but it still too tight.

    I am not sure how to alter them, should I just slash and spread (which is my usual method) and if I do, where? and how do I alter the…[Read more]

  • My goodness, I had forgotten all about that beautiful dress!

  • Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Good on you Heidi. I donated a tub of cut out WIP’s last year. Very cathartic. I am like an ex-smoker now. I cut-I sew. I am terrified of going back to that!

    Tonight I finished Zara’s Lisette Moto jacket (B6169). We went with the size 6 with an inch off the waist. Zara chose the leftovers from Hugo’s jacket, charcoal wool and we splurged on some…[Read more]

  • Nicole replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Good on you Heidi. I donated a tub of cut out WIP’s last year. Very cathartic. I am like an ex-smoker now. I cut-I sew. I am terrified of going back to that!

    Tonight I finished Zara’s Lisette Moto jacket (B6169). We went with the size 6 with an inch off the waist. Zara chose the leftovers from Hugo’s jacket, charcoal wool and we splurged on some…[Read more]

  • @roundtheworldgirl how did the velvet playdate turn out? Did you make it in the end? I must wanted to find out as I am considering this pattern for some double velvet I purchased recently, but am at a loss as to what to use for the yoke as I don’t have any in white.

  • @roundtheworldgirl how did the velvet playdate turn out? Did you make it in the end? I must wanted to find out as I am considering this pattern for some double velvet I purchased recently, but am at a loss as to what to use for the yoke as I don’t have any in white.

  • @Deepa that is a good thought.

    I am planning a pair in the smallest size to be made with drill. So will see if it has something to do with the fabric.

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    It’s sort of to take over from the ill fated music class shirt – which will be looked at and hopefully correctly completed soon. I made a pair of pink playtime leggings and the liberty pepler will go with it so there is another outfit sorted.

    I don’t feel like sewing corduroy at the moment. The weather is just too hot! Everywhere else in…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    It’s sort of to take over from the ill fated music class shirt – which will be looked at and hopefully correctly completed soon. I made a pair of pink playtime leggings and the liberty pepler will go with it so there is another outfit sorted.

    I don’t feel like sewing corduroy at the moment. The weather is just too hot! Everywhere else in…[Read more]

  • Nicole posted an update 10 years ago

    My Moto is a go go!

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I have decided to try a hide and seek tunic from the liberty pepper. So I have cut one out, sort of, and intend on sewing it up by the end of the week.

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I have decided to try a hide and seek tunic from the liberty pepper. So I have cut one out, sort of, and intend on sewing it up by the end of the week.

  • Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Up for Grabs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    I just received a delightful little package in the post from @dubhels2003 Liberty fat quarters and gorgeous trims! What’s more i got word her daughter adores the Fairy Tale dress I passed on. Bursting with happiness. Sewing friends are the best!

  • Great to know — I am about to draft a pair of size 5s and I’ll keep an eye out for this issue.

  • Nicole posted an update 10 years ago

    On to the Moto for Zara

  • Tamara replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Oh my great big post didn’t post!

    I know it is early days Masha, but I am thrilled there has been such progress made! It may be a long road or a short one but whatever the length I hope it is a successful one in that he regains much (preferrably all) movement, enough to be able to feel healed. It can’t be easy, but aren’t these glimmers such…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Oh my great big post didn’t post!

    I know it is early days Masha, but I am thrilled there has been such progress made! It may be a long road or a short one but whatever the length I hope it is a successful one in that he regains much (preferrably all) movement, enough to be able to feel healed. It can’t be easy, but aren’t these glimmers such…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Oh yes! @sahmcolarado I did! Thankfully they had put it aside for me. And because there is still 30% off all dress fabrics at Spotlight, I “splurged” and bought a metre of purple double velvet! I’ll make something special but what I am currently unsure.

    Kerrilyn, the music class shirt was for the baby but I will make a note of the pattern you…[Read more]

  • Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

    Oh yes! @sahmcolarado I did! Thankfully they had put it aside for me. And because there is still 30% off all dress fabrics at Spotlight, I “splurged” and bought a metre of purple double velvet! I’ll make something special but what I am currently unsure.

    Kerrilyn, the music class shirt was for the baby but I will make a note of the pattern you…[Read more]

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