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Lisa Bordenave
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Lisa Bordenave commented on the blog post 'Pattern Tracing Tutorial'"I also trace all of my pattern pieces, but I use Architectural sketching/tracing paper. It comes in rolls of various lengths so you can trace small and large pieces alike."
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Lisa Bordenave replied to the discussion 'Re-using ribbed tops from socks....' in the group Refashion & Recycle"I use them when moving. Instead of wrapping my glassware in paper i stick them into old socks and stuff the end into the glass. Tube socks work really well for this because you can cut them to size."
Lisa Bordenave replied to the discussion 'darts' in the group Everything Sewing!"So I've added photos of how it came out after finally figuring out how to upload pics from my cellphone. I don't think it looks that bad."
Lisa Bordenave replied to the discussion 'SUMMER FUN!! EVER MAKE YOUR OWN SWIMSUIT?' in the group Sewing For Children"Jalie has swimsuit patterns for both adults and children from 2T up, for board shorts, bikinis, and fuller coverage suits. If you go to the website www.jalie.com you can see the back of the pattern envelope."
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Lisa Bordenave commented on the blog post 'Didn't Get the Borrowed Machine...Got Something Better!'"WOW Larri!!! Congratulations!!! I love Craigslist too. I have a very similar story, but with a car just last week. Sometimes u've just got to be patient. The saying, "Good things come to those who wait" is no lie."
Lisa Bordenave replied to the discussion 'darts' in the group Everything Sewing!"Thanks Larri,
That's where my thoughts went after posting this question. I will let u know. This pattern is awful, apart from the problem with the zipper, instructions are unclear and in some parts are missing. So I just want to finish and go…"
Lisa Bordenave replied to the discussion 'darts' in the group Everything Sewing!"That was my first thought Claudette, except the back wraps around the sides under the arms to meet the front along the chest edge (if that makes any sense. sometimes I wish I could draw on here), so if I did that it would make the armscye smaller…"
"Hi Lisa, Larri is right on point, but have you thought of taking out the dart amount on the side seam instead of making a dart, especially since it's a sweatshirt. Just a thought. Good luck.
Claudette."
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- I am an awesome:
- i'm re-learning how to sew
- My sewing interests are:
- garment, home decor
- My sewing machine(s):
- proud inheritor of my grandmother's singer slant-o-matic 500A
- I am interested in patterns such as:
- dk
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- At 3:11pm on December 16, 2009,
Brandy R. Samuels said… - you are not a beginner! that shirt looks fantastic, I am petrified when it comes to buttons don't ask me why. I need to jump in there like you did.
- At 5:34am on December 16, 2009,
Larri said… - Sure you can, Lisa! You'll just make two cases, turn the 1st inside out, keep the 2nd right side out and place it into the the first and stitch around the opening. Then flip the whole thing...two sided pillowcase. You might want to topstitch to hold in place. You can do it! And if you didn't want to make them reversible, you can always use flannel-backed satin. It's a bit more durable. Give it a try...if you get stuck, just shout out here at SWN and someone will come to the rescue. If you need immediate information, use the chat box at the bottom right of your screen. Good luck and Happy Sewing! :o)
- At 9:10pm on December 15, 2009, Larri said…
- Hey Lisa - My grandma always made her satin pillowcases from a medium weight satin, but hers were lined with satin too. When one side would wear out, she'd turn the case inside out and use the 'new' side. I need to make some too. My hair needs all the help it can get! LOL Hope this helps. Let us know what you sew up!
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