http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s.html The Oliver + S blog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:01:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s.html/comment-page-1#comment-110 Liesl Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:16:46 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s/#comment-110 Suziemc, the Playdate dress is rated 3 scissors. The yoke is a bit more challenging to sew and to accurately pin to the dress, so I would suggest moving up to it with a 2 scissors pattern first. I hope that helps! Suziemc, the Playdate dress is rated 3 scissors. The yoke is a bit more challenging to sew and to accurately pin to the dress, so I would suggest moving up to it with a 2 scissors pattern first. I hope that helps!

]]> http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s.html/comment-page-1#comment-111 susiemc705 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:03:02 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s/#comment-111 Where does the Playdate dress fit into this? I have made the Tea Party and now I am wondering if I should try the Swingset or the Playdate. Thank you!! Where does the Playdate dress fit into this? I have made the Tea Party and now I am wondering if I should try the Swingset or the Playdate. Thank you!!

]]> http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s.html/comment-page-1#comment-112 Liesl Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:57:55 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s/#comment-112 Fourkid, I'm sure your pajamas can be saved. The sleeve seam is a flat seam, so it should not pucker when it's finished. If you'll post visit our forums and describe the problem in detail I think we can help you solve the problem. Cheers! Fourkid, I'm sure your pajamas can be saved. The sleeve seam is a flat seam, so it should not pucker when it's finished. If you'll post visit our forums and describe the problem in detail I think we can help you solve the problem. Cheers!

]]> http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s.html/comment-page-1#comment-113 fourkid Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:58:51 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s/#comment-113 I love your patterns - but I have struggled on my very first one. I tried the PJ's (one scissor) and totally blew the sleeves - I have giant inverted puckers. I almost threw then away - but pulled them out of the trash until I got up enough nerve to try to see if I could figure out what I did wrong. Does this sound like something easy to fix?<br />Blessings,<br />Patti I love your patterns – but I have struggled on my very first one. I tried the PJ's (one scissor) and totally blew the sleeves – I have giant inverted puckers. I almost threw then away – but pulled them out of the trash until I got up enough nerve to try to see if I could figure out what I did wrong. Does this sound like something easy to fix?
Blessings,
Patti

]]> http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s.html/comment-page-1#comment-114 Michelle W. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:04:09 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s/#comment-114 Birthday Party was the first pattern of yours that I made. After I bought it, I noticed that it was "3 sissors". =) I was really nervous as I have only been sewing for about a year and a half. Your instructions were so clear and the dress turned out great!. I can't wait to make another of your patterns!! Birthday Party was the first pattern of yours that I made. After I bought it, I noticed that it was "3 sissors". =) I was really nervous as I have only been sewing for about a year and a half. Your instructions were so clear and the dress turned out great!. I can't wait to make another of your patterns!!

]]> http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s.html/comment-page-1#comment-115 Liesl Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:12:33 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s/#comment-115 Anonymous, we'll try to post the other principles of fabric selection soon. Sorry for the delay! Anonymous, we'll try to post the other principles of fabric selection soon. Sorry for the delay!

]]> http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s.html/comment-page-1#comment-116 Julie Deuvall Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:18:06 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s/#comment-116 Thank you for posting a couple of free patterns to see how wonderful your directions are. I have been quilting for many, many years and consider myself advanced in that field. Clothing, on the other hand, scare me to death!!! I have 2 little girls (4 and 6 months) and love your patterns! Now, I feel confident enough to try them out! Thanks again. Julie Thank you for posting a couple of free patterns to see how wonderful your directions are. I have been quilting for many, many years and consider myself advanced in that field. Clothing, on the other hand, scare me to death!!! I have 2 little girls (4 and 6 months) and love your patterns! Now, I feel confident enough to try them out! Thanks again. Julie

]]> http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s.html/comment-page-1#comment-117 Anonymous Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:27:42 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s/#comment-117 How long to the next principles of fabric selection? It seems so long since the last one! How long to the next principles of fabric selection? It seems so long since the last one!

]]> http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s.html/comment-page-1#comment-118 The Good Report Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:25:23 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s/#comment-118 I definitely considered myself a beginner even though I've been sewing for years. But I guess I wasn't giving myself enough credit since I have made clothing from your "intermediate" list. And I'm about to tackle the "advanced intermediate". I definitely considered myself a beginner even though I've been sewing for years. But I guess I wasn't giving myself enough credit since I have made clothing from your "intermediate" list. And I'm about to tackle the "advanced intermediate".

]]> http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s.html/comment-page-1#comment-119 Karin Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:34:54 +0000 http://oliverands.com/blog/2009/10/learning-to-sew-with-oliver-s/#comment-119 Your patterns are like taking a class, and your instructions are excellent. I learn something every-time I sew one of your patterns. I go on to use these techniques in other patterns, and things I sew for myself.<br />The styling and the cut are great. Everything always comes together. But, the instructions are what really make the difference. My finished garments always look like the illustration because I understand what I need to do. Your patterns are like taking a class, and your instructions are excellent. I learn something every-time I sew one of your patterns. I go on to use these techniques in other patterns, and things I sew for myself.
The styling and the cut are great. Everything always comes together. But, the instructions are what really make the difference. My finished garments always look like the illustration because I understand what I need to do.

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