Michelle L's Page

"I see that style is coming back in style.  This set turned out beautiful.  I have that book as well and will be working through it in the near future.  Thanks for the inspiration."

"Sorry that should read "kwik sew beautiful lingere " book"

"I just use ordinary polyester thread but use a slightly longer stitch length, tissue paper under your stitching line stops any jams from the fine fabric into the feed dog, a new sharp needle is essential,,also allow the fabric to feed naturally into…"

"Thank you Anne and Kathy I used Elan645 for the bra and the knickers I hacked a pattern from "kwik sew beautiful "¡ book. My copy is very old ( when all knickers were high waisted)"

"Awsome - is that Ohh Lulu's high waisted knicker you've used?"

"wow look at that, sew wonderful"

"Hi Kelly, I can sense a theme happening here, Red car, Red print, Red mini apron!! I love the print in this fabric and you have done a great job on the fit! It can be worthwhile to visit Pattern Review. "

"The back really seems alright, Michelle, but (as is often my case) when you're the one wearing it, there are details that are noticeable to no one but yourself.   "

"Michelle, your dress looks great on you!  The fabric you used drapes very well and looks both comfortable and classy.  I have this pattern, and so far have only used the cuffs to add on my 40's blouse.  Do you think New Look 6000…"

"thanks for posting this looks great."

"I agree a capelete would be lovely with the right lining."

"That's great that you have access to a photocopier Tracy, I have been doing them a very laborious way which can add a couple of hours to precious sewing time."

"I work in an office and so have easy access to a photocopier. I simply refold the pattern sheet so that I can create a number of A3 copies of various sections of the sheet. I then stick them together with tape - like you do with downloadable…"

"I have to spend more time in the haberdashery department ! I had never heard of a double wheel,I just googled, its a clover product and now I have to buy one! Thanks Melinda"

"The best tool I've seen for this is a double wheel tracing tool.  The inside wheel is stationary and the outer wheel can be adjusted for your preferred seam allowance.  When you use the colored tracing paper, run the inner wheel…"