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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on October 13, 2009, 2:37 pm
Ursula Schrader wrote:
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> "Kate XXXXXX" wrote...
>> Coats! Definitely coats! Dunno where that extra P came from...
>> My nefew went to London for a concert the other day: bought himselx a T
>> shirt that says I Put The 'Sex' In Dyslexia! I'm thinking I need one like
>> that...
>
> Nah, that's not dyslexia with you, that's just an ordinary typo. But the
> shirt sounds good. ;-)
>
>>>> You'll see. :)
>>> I'll see? But that's not 'Wait and See'! ;-)
>> No. Wait and See id pink jelly with pink cake and pink icecream - served
>> only at little gir's birthday parties!
>> Which reminds me: it is age 2 you want Christina's frock made, isn't it?
>> Or shall I do it age 3 just to be on the safe side? Want to get that in
>> the post as well!
>
> Well, Christine's oore of the stout and not of the slender kind (not fat
> though, thanks whoever). She's 87 cm tall now and measures about 53 cm
> around her chest. her arms are about 25 cm long from shoulder point to
> wrist. If you'd make the dress big enough for next year and wtih enough seam
> allowance to let it out the year after year, it would be great. That is, if
> that's not too much trouble. I think it would be a shame to make such an
> effort for just one occasion or one winter. Thank you again, I really
> appreciate what you're doing for us.
No probs. I'll do it so you can just inzip the side seams and let it
out. :)
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by Ursula Schrader on October 16, 2009, 5:21 pm
"Kate XXXXXX" wrote...
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> Ursula Schrader wrote:
>> Another problem has cropped up, too. Remember that bit of the zip near
>> the
>> neckline where you said I might have to attach a little hook? It turned
>> out
>> that it was the seam line of dress/lining on the left half of the back
>> neckline wasn't like the other half. I tried to correct this little
>> problem
>> by stitching it down to the zip but now it seems that, at least on the
>> clothes hanger, the whole side of the neckline is distorted. I'm not sure
>> what to do, didn't have time try the dress on that day, and what will
>> pressing do for the whole thing?
> Try gently unpicking that side of the neckline for a few inches and
> restitching it to match... Do it by hand with little running stitches if
> you can't face trying to machine it. Do this BEFORE pressing again...
I forgot to write about it: I unpicked the offensive part of the neckline
(an adventure in itself, I almost got lost in masses of steely teal
high-quality polyester satin and not lightweight poly lining if it hadn't
been for the breadcrumbs, ah, I mean, pin I put in place). Then I pressed
everything flat and basted the seam with small running stitches. Had to do
that twice because I got distracted by DD's doings. But in the end it worked
out: the lining had to come down a bit further, but there was still enough
material to hold the stitches. I used the silk thread and a back stitch,
then pressed it again. Looks OK to me, or rather my mom. If it still choses
to act up - OK, I can't be bothered.
As for the hem, I'll try to get my mom to pin it this Sunday (Dad's
birthday) but I'm not sure if there will be time for it. We'll get DH's suit
and stuff tomorrow, definitely. No work for him, so we can start out after
breakfast. I bet it'll be noonish by the time we're in town. Keep your
fingers crossed that we'll find a suitable suit; I won't let him get away
with a cheapo potato sack.
Tell us all about your adventures in Architect's Land, Purrrleeeze! ;-)
U.
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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on October 16, 2009, 5:53 pm
Ursula Schrader wrote:
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> "Kate XXXXXX" wrote...
>> Ursula Schrader wrote:
>>> Another problem has cropped up, too. Remember that bit of the zip near
>>> the
>>> neckline where you said I might have to attach a little hook? It turned
>>> out
>>> that it was the seam line of dress/lining on the left half of the back
>>> neckline wasn't like the other half. I tried to correct this little
>>> problem
>>> by stitching it down to the zip but now it seems that, at least on the
>>> clothes hanger, the whole side of the neckline is distorted. I'm not sure
>>> what to do, didn't have time try the dress on that day, and what will
>>> pressing do for the whole thing?
>> Try gently unpicking that side of the neckline for a few inches and
>> restitching it to match... Do it by hand with little running stitches if
>> you can't face trying to machine it. Do this BEFORE pressing again...
>
> I forgot to write about it: I unpicked the offensive part of the neckline
> (an adventure in itself, I almost got lost in masses of steely teal
> high-quality polyester satin and not lightweight poly lining if it hadn't
> been for the breadcrumbs, ah, I mean, pin I put in place). Then I pressed
> everything flat and basted the seam with small running stitches. Had to do
> that twice because I got distracted by DD's doings. But in the end it worked
> out: the lining had to come down a bit further, but there was still enough
> material to hold the stitches. I used the silk thread and a back stitch,
> then pressed it again. Looks OK to me, or rather my mom. If it still choses
> to act up - OK, I can't be bothered.
>
> As for the hem, I'll try to get my mom to pin it this Sunday (Dad's
> birthday) but I'm not sure if there will be time for it. We'll get DH's suit
> and stuff tomorrow, definitely. No work for him, so we can start out after
> breakfast. I bet it'll be noonish by the time we're in town. Keep your
> fingers crossed that we'll find a suitable suit; I won't let him get away
> with a cheapo potato sack.
I see him in something mad and hairy, like Hagrid's suit... Maybe with
a triffid in his lapel? :D
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> Tell us all about your adventures in Architect's Land, Purrrleeeze! ;-)
I will... Got pix of the frame through today... Looks like one of
those spiders with VERY LONG THING LEGS and a minute body, and it hangs
from the ceiling. I'll be taking pictures!
And I should get the dress and sleeve end sample completed tomorrow.
Ran out of energy last night, and I've been out shopping with Mary
today: walked our feet down to the ankle bones after wreslting the cat
INTO the pet carrier while extracting the dog and preventing it from a:
chewing the hinge; b: licking my face; c: getting in beside the cat; d:
preventing the cat getting back OUT of the carrier!
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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>> Coats! Definitely coats! Dunno where that extra P came from...
>> My nefew went to London for a concert the other day: bought himselx a T
>> shirt that says I Put The 'Sex' In Dyslexia! I'm thinking I need one like
>> that...
>
> Nah, that's not dyslexia with you, that's just an ordinary typo. But the
> shirt sounds good. ;-)
>
>>>> You'll see. :)
>>> I'll see? But that's not 'Wait and See'! ;-)
>> No. Wait and See id pink jelly with pink cake and pink icecream - served
>> only at little gir's birthday parties!
>> Which reminds me: it is age 2 you want Christina's frock made, isn't it?
>> Or shall I do it age 3 just to be on the safe side? Want to get that in
>> the post as well!
>
> Well, Christine's oore of the stout and not of the slender kind (not fat
> though, thanks whoever). She's 87 cm tall now and measures about 53 cm
> around her chest. her arms are about 25 cm long from shoulder point to
> wrist. If you'd make the dress big enough for next year and wtih enough seam
> allowance to let it out the year after year, it would be great. That is, if
> that's not too much trouble. I think it would be a shame to make such an
> effort for just one occasion or one winter. Thank you again, I really
> appreciate what you're doing for us.