Todd Gibson

Swim trunks that are not board shorts (he has a pair that are a bit more tailored which he loves) and a slim button-up shirt, please!

(Stop trying to make fetch happen! 😉 )

My sewing machine’s gathering dust …
My scissors have started to rust …

This denim it just will not stretch
When I wear it I feel I must retch
So tight ’round my guts
I have back and front butts…

Thanks for reminding me of Ashley’s fabric sourcing tips. A pair of cargo shorts in that kind of nylon blend is exactly what my husband would want me to sew for him (getting my threads crossed)

This denim it just will not stretch
When I wear it I feel I must retch
So tight ’round my guts

Welcome, Cammi! I’m a little late to comment here, but here’s a tutorial that might help:

customizing the raglan: the A-line T-shirt

And don’t forget our other T-shirt tutorials as well, which may include other details or ideas you want to…[Read more]

Have you tried the Outdoor Ready series on our blog? As I recall, Ashley had a nice post there about sourcing fabric for purposes like this. I remember that Rose City Textiles was listed as an option, but maybe she mentioned others as well?

http://oliverands.com/tutorials/outdoor-ready

@lightningmcstitch is resourceful when it comes to these…[Read more]

I hadn’t heard about this–sounds very interesting! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for posting. xo

I’m calling for clarification on that one @todd …
“wretch” (noun) a poor, miserable person.
“retch” (verb) to gag or vomit
“wrench” (verb) to twist and pull
I’m guessing, from context, you were going for wrench… Poetic license bring what it is, and this being a limerick thread on a sewing forum, you can make up any word/meaning you like of…[Read more]

@lisamm We have booked tickets, I am glad to hear this!
Thank you.

The season for sewing has changed
My skirts and I are estranged
But my jackets and coats
Are garnering votes
Time for clothing, to be, exchanged.

I just want to sit down and sew!

I finished my turn on the #sewingrota on a high with some gorgeous back jeans for me!
Three pairs of jeans, a denim shirt and four tee’s were a much needed injection of clothing in my wardrobe.

Now I am on to formal sewing, Zara’s first. Some gorgeous Gatsby inspired sequinned tulle.

Watch your sleeve cap, it may need a little pinched from it, it is easy to do after sewing.
I ave found (with a longer tee/tee dress) you can get some odd things happen at the shoulder due to the extra weight of the extra fabric.

Hello @cammipatterson, I am so glad you have joined!

Liesl’s patterns are just so good, you will learn a lot and be so pleased with your results.

~Nicole~