Comments on: the size of it, part 2 http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/size-of-it-part-2.html The Oliver + S blog Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:38:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Carolyn J. http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/size-of-it-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-816 Carolyn J. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:57:00 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/the-size-of-it-part-2/#comment-816 Is there a chance that the bubble dress will be published in sizes 6-8? My daughter has just about outgrown it and it is just adorable. Is there a chance that the bubble dress will be published in sizes 6-8? My daughter has just about outgrown it and it is just adorable.

]]> By: Hollie http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/size-of-it-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-817 Hollie Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:08:00 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/the-size-of-it-part-2/#comment-817 Liesl,<br />Several years ago I about gave up on ever sewing anything after many projects (from other pattern companies) ended up looking like circus tents on my kids, even after careful measuring. I have to tell you that Oliver + S patterns have brought the joy of sewing back into my life. My grandmother, who was a professional seamstress, used to always say, "There is a big difference between homemade and handmade clothing." I always get compliments when my daughter wears O+S clothing. The interesting thing is that the comments tend to be, "where did you buy that" rather than "did you make that?" I think it's one of the highest compliments a seamstress can get when the fit of an item doesn't look homemade. Thanks for making sewing fun and fashionable! Liesl,
Several years ago I about gave up on ever sewing anything after many projects (from other pattern companies) ended up looking like circus tents on my kids, even after careful measuring. I have to tell you that Oliver + S patterns have brought the joy of sewing back into my life. My grandmother, who was a professional seamstress, used to always say, “There is a big difference between homemade and handmade clothing.” I always get compliments when my daughter wears O+S clothing. The interesting thing is that the comments tend to be, “where did you buy that” rather than “did you make that?” I think it’s one of the highest compliments a seamstress can get when the fit of an item doesn’t look homemade. Thanks for making sewing fun and fashionable!

]]> By: Nancy P. http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/size-of-it-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-818 Nancy P. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:13:00 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/the-size-of-it-part-2/#comment-818 What pattern are the two sleeveless dresses in the article on pattern drafting made from?<br /><br />I love the playdress pattern and have made several, however, my granddaughter has a hard time putting them on by herself. Any suggestions? What pattern are the two sleeveless dresses in the article on pattern drafting made from?

I love the playdress pattern and have made several, however, my granddaughter has a hard time putting them on by herself. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Nancy P. http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/size-of-it-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-819 Nancy P. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:10:00 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/the-size-of-it-part-2/#comment-819 What pattern are the two adorable sleeveless dresses in the pattern sizing article made from?<br />I love the playdress pattern and have made several for my granddaughter, however, she has a hard time putting them on by herself. Any suggestions? What pattern are the two adorable sleeveless dresses in the pattern sizing article made from?
I love the playdress pattern and have made several for my granddaughter, however, she has a hard time putting them on by herself. Any suggestions?

]]> By: PinkLizzy http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/size-of-it-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-820 PinkLizzy Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:28:00 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/the-size-of-it-part-2/#comment-820 I adore all the patterns and as I become more confident with my sewing the patterns are easier and easier to follow. The only thing I have trouble with is distinguising between some of the sizes. Because the pattern markings are all different line/dot markings sometimes it's hard to tell which lines are slightly longer than other line. <br />It's a minor thing and it hasn't ruined a dress yet though. I adore all the patterns and as I become more confident with my sewing the patterns are easier and easier to follow. The only thing I have trouble with is distinguising between some of the sizes. Because the pattern markings are all different line/dot markings sometimes it’s hard to tell which lines are slightly longer than other line.
It’s a minor thing and it hasn’t ruined a dress yet though.

]]> By: liz http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/size-of-it-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-821 liz Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:10:00 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/the-size-of-it-part-2/#comment-821 I've really enjoyed sewing from your patterns. I made the 2 + 2 blouse and skirt for my daughter for Christmas. I am really learning a lot of new techniques and love all of the details. It's kind of like a puzzle - I had no idea how that blouse was going to turn out and was nervous about cutting into the middle of the fabric, but I trusted that it would turn out right and it did! I’ve really enjoyed sewing from your patterns. I made the 2 + 2 blouse and skirt for my daughter for Christmas. I am really learning a lot of new techniques and love all of the details. It’s kind of like a puzzle – I had no idea how that blouse was going to turn out and was nervous about cutting into the middle of the fabric, but I trusted that it would turn out right and it did!

]]> By: April http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/size-of-it-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-822 April Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:53:00 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/the-size-of-it-part-2/#comment-822 Fascinating, Liesl! What's next? I'm popping the popcorn during intermission. Fascinating, Liesl! What’s next? I’m popping the popcorn during intermission.

]]> By: bluecorduroy http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/size-of-it-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-823 bluecorduroy Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:54:00 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/the-size-of-it-part-2/#comment-823 I thank you for this brief tutorial! I have much experience making patterns, but have always kind of "winged" it when it comes to size grading. I have always dreamed of working as an apprentice in a shop like yours to learn it all! maybe some day when I'm not homeschooling little ones. In the meanwhile, I'll keep hobbling along, and find rest in knowing that someone is doing it right somewhere! (that's you) thanks, Emily I thank you for this brief tutorial! I have much experience making patterns, but have always kind of “winged” it when it comes to size grading. I have always dreamed of working as an apprentice in a shop like yours to learn it all! maybe some day when I’m not homeschooling little ones. In the meanwhile, I’ll keep hobbling along, and find rest in knowing that someone is doing it right somewhere! (that’s you) thanks, Emily

]]> By: Sarah C http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/size-of-it-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-824 Sarah C Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:00:00 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/the-size-of-it-part-2/#comment-824 I love sewing clothing for children, and just got into sewing clothing for myself. I love reading about fit and tailoring and different adjustments you can e of make. Thank you so much for your articles about grading patterns. I love your patterns and it is so wonderful to read about the creative/technical process. I truly hope that you have more articles like this in the future. I love sewing clothing for children, and just got into sewing clothing for myself. I love reading about fit and tailoring and different adjustments you can e of make. Thank you so much for your articles about grading patterns. I love your patterns and it is so wonderful to read about the creative/technical process. I truly hope that you have more articles like this in the future.

]]> By: Sarah-Jo http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/size-of-it-part-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-825 Sarah-Jo Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:34:00 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/01/the-size-of-it-part-2/#comment-825 gorgeous dresses! gorgeous dresses!

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