with love Heidi
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Nicole replied to the topic Has anyone resized the bucket hat for size 0-3? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 2 years ago
@Bonnie I found the hat was on the small side (or my babies have enormous heads) I would make one and see. You can always pop it away for a few months. They grow so fast.
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Nicole replied to the topic Liesl and Co Woodland Cape in the forum liesl + co: woodland stroll cape 3 years ago
It is very roomy @sewrosey61 as it fastens with a side button.
This lovely pattern is my go to as a teacher gift. My last version was sewn for a AUS size 20.
(My tip, attach the button with elastic so it has some ease)
Alternatively, I think you could make a wee tab that has buttons on each end.Good luck!
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Masha Richart replied to the topic Picking the right size for a petite curvy girl!!!! in the forum liesl + co: marais knit dress + top 3 years ago
Also, because of the way the top is constructed, you can easily make more tummy room by slashing and spreading the middle piece from the bottom up, in addition to grading out at the side seams.
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Masha Richart replied to the topic Picking the right size for a petite curvy girl!!!! in the forum liesl + co: marais knit dress + top 3 years ago
Hi Cybele! My measurements are UB 37, FB 41, Waist 33. I sewed up the L D-cup as a muslin and was surprised to see that it fit pretty spot on (I was expecting the upper chest and straps to be too big/wide, and that I would have to adjust the seams, but neither of those things were the case). Your full bust is a little bigger than mine, but…[Read more]
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Masha Richart replied to the topic Adjusting for a high round back in the forum liesl + co: breezy blouse 3 years ago
Great! I hope you share it when you’re done!
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Masha Richart replied to the topic Adjusting for a high round back in the forum liesl + co: breezy blouse 3 years ago
Hi Annie. I think I would probably put in the seam for the best fit, and then end up with a slit opening instead of a keyhole. . But you could try doing the adjustment without a center back seam, and then take out the excess at the neckline with darts.
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Nicole replied to the topic buttons? in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 4 years ago
@lrnbckmn, do you have an old shirt in your rag bag that you can salvage the buttons from?
Or you could try an Op-Shop?
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Nicole replied to the topic Lisette B6296 Pajama Pants in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 4 years ago
@macaronquilts Out of interest I got my 23 year son to try on his sisters. Way too short (I had shortened the leg) but they fit in a low waisted way.
He is not overly tall and an average muscular build.He, too, liked the pockets and said he would happily wear them.
I hope that helps!
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Masha Richart replied to the topic Adjusting bust upwards in the forum liesl + co: saint-germain wrap dress 4 years ago
The Saint-Germain has waist pleats, not waist darts. So you don’t really need to extend anything. If you don’t think that will work for your shape, you could try rotating the fullness of the pleat into a side bust dart. I added a dart for mine since I have a large bust.
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Masha Richart replied to the topic Grading for the All Day Shirt in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt 5 years ago
If it’s just the shoulder width you want to change, I’d probably try a narrow shoulder adjustment on the size x-large yoke to get to to the width you need. Then you don’t have to mess with trying to get it to match up to the x-large body parts.
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Nicole replied to the topic Royal wedding themed dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 6 years ago
The Roller Skate would be a great back drop to appliquéd bunting.
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Nicole and Sue Whelan are now friends 6 years ago
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Nicole replied to the topic Ideal Needle Size in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 6 years ago
@softwareandstitches I found this one https://www.craftsy.com/sewing/patterns/a-guide-to-schmetz-sewing-needles/236850 I couldn’t search for you yesterday as I was on my phone.
My favourite is size 10, It seems to sew best on my machine, a Bernina semi-industrial. I am pretty fussy about changing them after hitting a pin or 12 hours sewing time.…[Read more]
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Nicole replied to the topic Enlarging the Brunch Jacket from size 8 to size 10/12 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 6 years ago
@moushka26 My apologies in not replying sooner. I have had a bereavement.
I hope your mother continues to improve.
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Nicole replied to the topic Ideal Needle Size in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 6 years ago
That will depend on what the fabric you are sewing.
For lawn and voile, I use a size 10, a size 12 for most other fabrics and a 14 for denim.
If you google it, you should find a good chart that will recommend type and needle size.
Good luck.
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Nicole replied to the topic Enlarging the Brunch Jacket from size 8 to size 10/12 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 6 years ago
PS Excuse my lack of manners, thank you very much.
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Nicole replied to the topic Enlarging the Brunch Jacket from size 8 to size 10/12 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 6 years ago
@moushka26 I checked my notes and this was a straight size 8. The top she is wearing is a size 12 Hopscotch t-shirt.
I hope that helps.
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Nicole replied to the topic sleeveless version Book report dress? in the forum oliver + s: book report 6 years ago
How about the same way as the Fairy Tale dress is sewn?
I have a few photos here that may help.
PS I have not sewn the Library dress *yet*
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Nicole replied to the topic music class blouse for boys? in the forum oliver + s: music class 6 years ago
I have made a few baby boy Sketch book shorts, utterly adorable but they were a bit firm for a chubby babies neck. The Music Class would definitely be roomier.
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Nicole replied to the topic Enlarging the Brunch Jacket from size 8 to size 10/12 in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 6 years ago
This jacket is quite roomy, my daughter is 11 or 12 in this photo and you can see it fits nicely still.
The sleeves are good and long too as they fold back on themselves in a deep cuff.
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