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Sarvi replied to the topic Things you find when you're moving house… in the forum off topic 10 years ago

I agree with Robin. The on the right would work for piping, also, or anything where you need to sew very close to something that’s not flat.

cybele727 started the topic Buying a pattern for one view – making the other. in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

Hello ladies,

I am probably not alone in this. I often buy patterns because I really like and plan on doing one particular view that appeals to me. Yet I am often surprised at how it turns out.

I bought the afterschool for the top, which I’ve never made. Swore I wouldn’t make those pants, and I’ve made 4 or 5 pairs, but no top. My favorite…[Read more]

Liesl Gibson started the topic anyone want to hold a sample sale? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Hello everyone! I have a crazy question and I’m just going to put it out there in case anyone want to take me up on it:

We have a large number of samples left over from pattern development and photo shoots, and I need to clear out some space in the studio. Over the years we’ve talked about holding a sample sale, but our workload is always so big…[Read more]

Robin replied to the topic Things you find when you're moving house… in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Here’s my guesses. The one on the left is for rolled hems and the one on the right is a zipper foot.

Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Has anyone made the Red Riding Hood Cape in vertical striped fabric? in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew 10 years ago

Oh that did work well! Very cute.

Sarvi replied to the topic Things you find when you're moving house… in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Hi Harmony — can you try posting a link to a pic of the feet? I tried to see if there was a broken link in your post that I could fix for you, but all I’m seeing right now is the plain text of your post.

Nicole replied to the topic Sleeveless Hopscotch Top? in the forum oliver + s: hopscotch 10 years ago

Bumpity bump. 🙂

Nicole replied to the topic Sleeveless Hopscotch Top? in the forum oliver + s: hopscotch 10 years ago

Bumpity bump. 🙂

Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Royal babies! in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Let me try that again….sorry!!

Frances Suzanne replied to the topic Royal babies! in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Look what I found while going through some Australian Smocking and Embroidery Magazines tonight…I see such similarities to Prince George’s “royal attire”!!

Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Has anyone made the Red Riding Hood Cape in vertical striped fabric? in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew 10 years ago

I haven’t seen it in a stripe at all that I can recall. Since the pieces are narrow at the top and wider at the bottom you will end up cutting your stripes on an angle. If you are then able to match them together you will effectively get chevrons at each seam.
I’d play with some miniaturised pattern pieces and striped paper first to see if you…[Read more]

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

Tonight I made a Sunday Brunch skirt. Old school Oliver + S!!
I knocked up a quick one in some drill I was gifted in a stomach churning shade of pink. I’m sure she’ll love it and mostly I just wanted to check the fit and construction before I start fiddling with it….
I’m thinking a mini City Stroll wrap skirt using the Sunday Brunch as the…[Read more]

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

Tonight I made a Sunday Brunch skirt. Old school Oliver + S!!
I knocked up a quick one in some drill I was gifted in a stomach churning shade of pink. I’m sure she’ll love it and mostly I just wanted to check the fit and construction before I start fiddling with it….
I’m thinking a mini City Stroll wrap skirt using the Sunday Brunch as the…[Read more]

Brittney replied to the topic Cutting confusion… How many back pieces? in the forum oliver + s: roller skate 10 years ago

@coastmamaienne

Karen is right, you cut two backs from your main fabric and two from your lining.

cybele727 replied to the topic Needle for woven and knit together? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 10 years ago

Thank you all for reminding me.

cybele727 replied to the topic Needle for woven and knit together? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 10 years ago

I am a tad particular too. Once I left univerals, the quality of the stitch was much improved. But in this case a universal would be perfect.

Nicole replied to the topic Stabilizing knit seams? in the forum oliver + s: field trip 10 years ago

I am with @lightningmcstitch on this one. I made my baby girl some wool jersey Hopscotch nighties in the smallest size. Can you imagine how tiny those front yokes were?

I found a good steamy press made them behave long enough to stitch.

Nicole replied to the topic Needle for woven and knit together? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants 10 years ago

#teamballpointneedle here, I am very particular with needle choice and always use ballpoint needles for knits.
I do agree though, a nice sharp universal for attaching the woven collar would be best.

Any blunt needle will cause problems, some you may not be aware of until you wash your garment. I hate those little ‘pull’ marks that can…[Read more]

Nicole replied to the topic Neckline – accidentally cut too wide in the forum oliver + s: ice cream 10 years ago

Okay, @sarahd2711 , that is seriously cute!

Nicole replied to the topic How to achieve this look for Garden Party dress? in the forum oliver + s: garden party 10 years ago

I think your fabric choice will be your deciding factor here. If you use a soft draping fabric, the fullness will be lovely.
A quilting cotton may look a bit odd.

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