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Anna

Hi!
« on: April 18, 2019, 09:55:28 AM »
 Hello there, I must be bonkers :S but I have only recently started sewing in order to learn how to make gymnastics competition leotards for my daughter. I knew it would be a steep learning curve, but I enjoy a challenging!
I'm looking forward to reading about your experiences and hoping to gain some wisdom and perhaps a bit of encouragement when I'm wondering if I'll ever get those sleeves to go on properly  :D
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BrendaP

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« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2019, 10:12:40 AM »
Welcome to TSP.

I've never made a leotard but I do know that set in sleeves in stretchy fabric are generally easier to do than sleeves in a firm woven fabric.  You just stretch the bit that doesn't need easing!  Personally I don't baste, I just use lots of pins at right angles to the stitching line.
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Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

Efemera

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« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2019, 10:33:54 AM »
I’m sure you’ll find lots of help in ‘The show must go on’ thread
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fajita

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« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2019, 10:37:10 AM »
Welcome @Anna  :flower: :drink:
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Greybird

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« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2019, 11:08:11 AM »
Hello and welcome!
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Nevis5

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« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2019, 11:10:58 AM »
Hello @Anna  and welcome from me too  :toast:  There are lots of experts (not me) on here who will answer any questions you might have.  Good luck with the leotards!
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b15erk

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« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2019, 12:02:50 PM »
Hi there Anna!  A big welcome from me too!

I'm sort of dipping a toe into the gymnastics attire since my GD started classes.

We can learn together!  ;)

Jessie
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Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Kenora

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« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2019, 12:50:06 PM »
Welcome @Anna  :flower:
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Minding my P's & Q's in Portreath

Sewingsue

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« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2019, 13:36:28 PM »
Welcome, Anna.
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Bernina Aurora 440QE, Brother BC-2500, Singer 99K (1938), Juki MO-654DE overlocker, Silver Viscount 620D overlocker.

hernibs

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« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2019, 14:23:31 PM »
Welcome - there will be lots of help hereabouts but sadly I know nothing about active wear!  If you want to do it you will do it.
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Surest1tch

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« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2019, 20:46:03 PM »
Welcome from me too Anna  :D
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Pam11

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« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2019, 15:01:13 PM »
Hi nad welcome from me to Anna  :D
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Greybird

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« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2019, 17:54:54 PM »
Hello and welcome!
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