Comments on: principles of fabric selection: introduction http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection_22.html The Oliver + S blog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:01:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Deborah http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection_22.html/comment-page-1#comment-326 Deborah Wed, 27 May 2009 09:29:34 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection-introduction/#comment-326 Oh, this is just what we were talking about in your booth, isn't it? I still stand by my love of solids and textures, especially for children's clothing--so chic. Oh, this is just what we were talking about in your booth, isn’t it? I still stand by my love of solids and textures, especially for children’s clothing–so chic.

]]> By: amelie http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection_22.html/comment-page-1#comment-327 amelie Mon, 25 May 2009 19:17:41 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection-introduction/#comment-327 thanks for this great list. It's nice once in a while to stop sewing feverishly and to think a bit ;o)<br />Thanks for your posts that i really enjoy reading as i sew my first oliver + S patterns this month. thanks for this great list. It’s nice once in a while to stop sewing feverishly and to think a bit ;o)
Thanks for your posts that i really enjoy reading as i sew my first oliver + S patterns this month.

]]> By: April http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection_22.html/comment-page-1#comment-328 April Sun, 24 May 2009 14:59:56 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection-introduction/#comment-328 While we are on the subject of fabric selection I spied a new group coming out from Moda called Happy Campers. I really, really like the plaids in the color schemes of that particular group. However, I'm not all that fond of quilter's cottons for shirts and blouses. Are you aware of another company that would have anything similar? (That particular group has an adorable novelty print, too, by the way... I know, I know - I am proceeding with caution - hehehe) While we are on the subject of fabric selection I spied a new group coming out from Moda called Happy Campers. I really, really like the plaids in the color schemes of that particular group. However, I’m not all that fond of quilter’s cottons for shirts and blouses. Are you aware of another company that would have anything similar? (That particular group has an adorable novelty print, too, by the way… I know, I know – I am proceeding with caution – hehehe)

]]> By: Jacqui http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection_22.html/comment-page-1#comment-329 Jacqui Sun, 24 May 2009 04:42:47 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection-introduction/#comment-329 I'm really looking forward to this because I often wonder what it is about a particular pattern/fabric combination that turns the garment into a favourite while an equally nicely made item with nice fabric languishes in the closet. It'd be nice to create more of the former than the latter! I've had a few failures due to inappropriate fabric pattern, or colour choice and it'd be nice to put a finger on exactly what I did wrong other than just the negative reaction I have to it. I’m really looking forward to this because I often wonder what it is about a particular pattern/fabric combination that turns the garment into a favourite while an equally nicely made item with nice fabric languishes in the closet. It’d be nice to create more of the former than the latter! I’ve had a few failures due to inappropriate fabric pattern, or colour choice and it’d be nice to put a finger on exactly what I did wrong other than just the negative reaction I have to it.

]]> By: Sara http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection_22.html/comment-page-1#comment-330 Sara Sat, 23 May 2009 13:37:57 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection-introduction/#comment-330 i cant wait! for now ive been doing it just sort of based on feeling, so im interested to think about it in a more structured way. i cant wait! for now ive been doing it just sort of based on feeling, so im interested to think about it in a more structured way.

]]> By: Tonya http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection_22.html/comment-page-1#comment-331 Tonya Sat, 23 May 2009 08:25:30 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection-introduction/#comment-331 I am so excited about this idea. That element is the reason I already love your blog. I find myself obsessed with the ideas I get from your blog, that "I must make this now" feeling happens all the time. I am so excited about this idea. That element is the reason I already love your blog. I find myself obsessed with the ideas I get from your blog, that “I must make this now” feeling happens all the time.

]]> By: April http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection_22.html/comment-page-1#comment-332 April Fri, 22 May 2009 20:43:03 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection-introduction/#comment-332 I chuckled at icicle's comment about humanitarianism. hahaha! <br /><br />I gasped when you said "approach juvenile prints with caution" - I thought, OH NO! I am such a sucker for the vintagey-retro conversation prints (1930's-1950's charm as well as the Japanese imports)... that said, I do often hold on to these fabrics longer because I always have the hardest time actually using them appropriately. Interested to see one more radiant area of expertise from MY official artibor on good taste. I chuckled at icicle’s comment about humanitarianism. hahaha!

I gasped when you said “approach juvenile prints with caution” – I thought, OH NO! I am such a sucker for the vintagey-retro conversation prints (1930′s-1950′s charm as well as the Japanese imports)… that said, I do often hold on to these fabrics longer because I always have the hardest time actually using them appropriately. Interested to see one more radiant area of expertise from MY official artibor on good taste.

]]> By: Michelle W. http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection_22.html/comment-page-1#comment-333 Michelle W. Fri, 22 May 2009 16:46:54 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection-introduction/#comment-333 Where can I find that lovely fabric shown at the top of your blog? Its beautiful. I also really like the polkadot with it. Where can I find that lovely fabric shown at the top of your blog? Its beautiful. I also really like the polkadot with it.

]]> By: Kelley Cutforth http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection_22.html/comment-page-1#comment-334 Kelley Cutforth Fri, 22 May 2009 14:30:27 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection-introduction/#comment-334 What a great topic. I can't wait to hear more! One thing I've been struggling with is fabric selection for boys. It seems to be so easy for me to select sophisticated, understated fabric for girls, but I seem to struggle for boys. I don't know if there is less selection, or if I just need to re-train my eye. Would love to hear if you have any insight! What a great topic. I can’t wait to hear more! One thing I’ve been struggling with is fabric selection for boys. It seems to be so easy for me to select sophisticated, understated fabric for girls, but I seem to struggle for boys. I don’t know if there is less selection, or if I just need to re-train my eye. Would love to hear if you have any insight!

]]> By: tracy_a http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection_22.html/comment-page-1#comment-335 tracy_a Fri, 22 May 2009 14:27:11 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/05/principles-of-fabric-selection-introduction/#comment-335 Ooh - what an exciting series! I love the idea - can't wait to learn more about the Oliver + S aesthetic. Thanks for sharing. Ooh – what an exciting series! I love the idea – can’t wait to learn more about the Oliver + S aesthetic. Thanks for sharing.

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