https://oliverands.com/forums/ oliver + s forums » Recent Posts en Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:18:53 +0000 https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=697&page=2#post-8347 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:46:37 +0000 meleliza 8347@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Thanks, Liesl, that is helpful. I'll search for something crisp and lightweight. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=697&page=2#post-8346 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:11:50 +0000 Liesl 8346@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I still like a crisp, lightweight fabric for this pattern. It looks terrific in a lawn. Sateen might work if it's not too drapey. Handkerchief linen could be very cute, but I'd caution you against something too heavy. Since the dress is lined, lightweight is best. And the bubble-ness is achieved best with something light, too. Quilting cottons are great if you use a light lining--it might be a little heavy with a quilting cotton lining as well. Does that help? </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=697&page=2#post-8345 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:23:45 +0000 meleliza 8345@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>So I'm still searching for the right fabric for this. How about a cotton sateen? Or a heavier linen? </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1061#post-8342 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:44:15 +0000 motherof5 8342@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Its not that people don't want to help,it is more a question of copyright. I am not sure we are allowed to photo copy pieces.</p> <p>Do you have a flickrmail address? </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1061#post-8341 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:56:45 +0000 heck 8341@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Sorry, Figlette! I'd love to help you out but I only have the Sunday Brunch in the smaller sizes. Maybe one of the other ladies here can be of assistance-- they are always so friendly &amp; helpful!</p> <p>Best!!<br /> Jamie </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1057#post-8340 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:19:43 +0000 dkbnyc 8340@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>i let the fabric speak to me- if i have to think too hard about it, then i probably wont be happy with the results. I have 2 girls so i think its a bit easier to sew for them instead of boys. I like loud prints, bright colors- things that lend themselves to simple styles: peasant dresses and pull on skirts.<br /> To be honest, since Oliver + S patterns are a bit fussier than my usual taste, it does take me longer to choose fabrics for the patterns. I also take extra care in choosing the fabrics since i know the garment will take more time to make. I other peruse Flickr to see what others have done. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1059#post-8339 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:03:56 +0000 Gary 8339@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I am still scratching my head. This was actually almost two inches off! What I ended up doing was cut about 3/8 inch off the neck hole edge. If you do the math, this adds almost two inches to length from placket to placket. This shirt is for a niece of mine so I hope it fits! to my eye, it looks fine.</p> <p>Thanks for your advice. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1058#post-8338 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:49:17 +0000 DFitz 8338@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>OK, I figured it out! I'm not sure if I attacked the problem the right way, but it worked for me. I started by turning the scarf completely right side out. At that point I was able to look into the scarf from either end and see the unfinished ends of the loop that needed to be finished. That gave me a great visual to understand what needed to be sewn together, and from there I was able to position the fabric correctly so I could sew up the ends of the loop.</p> <p>The scarf turned out great! Sophisticated, yet so adorable on my 3 year old. Instead of fringe, I finished the ends with a small ruffle done in coordinating fabric. I wish I could post a picture, but we are having problems downloading from our camera. That's another problem for another day. :)</p> <p>Hope my description is helpful to those who may get stuck on this step in the future. It really is not difficult, but I have a difficult time visualizing from time to time. I've already stared on scarf #2! </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1061#post-8337 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:45:28 +0000 Figlette 8337@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>We have a new puppy. She is very sweet and very capable, despite her lack of vision and hearing, and we do love her. We do not however love that she chewed up size 7 and 8 of the front yoke pattern. Would anyone be willing to send me a photocopy or a scan of just the top of piece 8 for us? Size 6 and below were not involved in the incident, so it is just the very top of the pattern piece. </p> <p>Happy to send along a self addressed, stamped envelope. Pictures of the adorably destructive culprit and the not-so-adorably destroyed pattern piece are available for your viewing amusement. </p> <p>Happy Sewing! </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1058#post-8336 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:09:36 +0000 DFitz 8336@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Thanks motherof5. The blog pictures are lovely, but they don't seem to describe construction techniques. I can't seem to find my answer as to how to turn the scarf in step 3. Any further help would be great! Charlotte if you are around, could you please describe what you did to figure out step 3. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=84&page=9#post-8335 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:33:58 +0000 motherof5 8335@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Why don't you start a post? You are welcome too and I am sure it would be popular. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=84&page=9#post-8334 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:16:15 +0000 with love Heidi 8334@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I was just looking at the lisette continental top and the passport jacket and thinking that I would really like a long coat/jacket (length of the oliver and S school day coat or even longer, maybe mid thigh to knee length) but with more shape (maybe princess seams). I find it really hard to find a well fitting jacket, coat or jumper(sweat shirt not dress) so it could be great to sew one.</p> <p>Anoushkamae mentioned a wrap dress a few post above, I would love one of these also in the adult size, it would be espicailly useful if it had multiple lengths (tunic and dress length and maybe blouse and ankle length as well).</p> <p>The Oliver and S boys patterns are great and I look forward to seeing more.<br /> Thank you<br /> P.S. is there a forum post like this in the Lisette forum? I looked but could not find one so i put it here. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1058#post-8332 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:47:26 +0000 motherof5 8332@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I think this is it <a href="http://true-pure-lovely.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/scarf-time-lttsa-new-challenge.html" rel="nofollow">http://true-pure-lovely.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/scarf-time-lttsa-new-challenge.html</a> </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1058#post-8331 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:49:18 +0000 DFitz 8331@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I'm stuck at the same point for the no tie scarf. I just can't figure out how to turn the scarf in step 3. I'd love to see a link for the helpful blog that was mentioned above! Thanks! </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1059#post-8330 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:57:07 +0000 motherof5 8330@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Hi Gary,I have made this shirt several times and I know if I don't get the shoulders seams just right I end up with too much collar. A few mm here and there add up.</p> <p>When this has happened,I re-cut the collar ends to the pattern shape(ie cut a large seam allowance to get it to fit).</p> <p>Clipping the neck line to the basting will give some ease as well.</p> <p>I also worked out a little trick with the collar interfacing to give a better stand and collar if you are interested? <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/4945203060/in/set-72157625309800074" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/4945203060/in/set-72157625309800074</a> </p> <p>Good luck,please get back to the forum if you need any more help. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1057#post-8329 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:25:25 +0000 rlarson 8329@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I usually buy fabrics (especially funky prints) simply because I love them. When sewing with the Oliver + S patterns, I pick the pattern &amp; then decide what fabric to use (either from my stash or the fabric store). One of the most important things I've found, is how the fabric feels. If the fabric feels really nice, then my daughter seems to love it regardless of the print or color... The Flickr group is a great place to go for ideas &amp; inspiration. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1059#post-8328 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:35:14 +0000 Gary 8328@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I am doing the size 12 shirt with the full collar. It seems to me that the collar is about 2 inches too long. Am I doing something wrong? After I turn it (with a 1/2 inch seam allowance) I have a collar that is about 15 inches long measured allong the "collar stand" portion. My neck is only about 12 inches which it should be. I know about the error in marking the sizes of the yoke and I am sure I used the real size 12 yoke. What am I missing? </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1057#post-8327 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:28:38 +0000 juliamom2009 8327@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>This may be kind of weird, but I actually let the fabrics and patterns "live together" on my sewing table for a few days. I'll pull out the combinations I think may work, and then look at them as I walk by periodically. Sometimes, I'll see something I didn't see before, like a different fabric combination, or a better pattern to use.</p> <p>Also, I definitely buy some fabric with a pattern in mind...but I bought some for the swingset top, and don't even have the pattern! It did call out to me in the fabric store....so now I wait for the digital download! </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1057#post-8326 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:11:03 +0000 heck 8326@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Well, I used to buy a fabric because I liked it, with no plan for what to make with it. Doing it that way, I ended up with alot of permanent residents in my stash, and a few garments that weren't well suited to the fabric I'd chosen. Nowadays (read: since my discovery of Oliver+S &amp; Lisette) I choose the pattern first, take a look through Flickr to get my creative juices flowing, then I head out &amp; see what fabrics I can find to achieve the look I've cooked up in my head. The end result is very little stash (it's more like a queue now) and lots of really cute outfits. And an infinitely happier husband. :o)</p> <p>--jamie </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1057#post-8325 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:09:38 +0000 beachmom 8325@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>All of the above!</p> <p>It just depends really. I'm least likely to buy fabric with a specific project in mind as I tend to stock up on fabrics that I like (AMH voile or the CW knits for example) or basics (denim, solid interlock, etc.) when they're on sale. The last time I bought fabric for a specific pattern was the wool melton for my oldest daughter's duffle coat. </p> <p>When it comes time to choose fabric from my stash to make up a piece of clothing, I look at the intended recipient and what they like, how it will work with the existing clothes they have already, and whether the print/fabric weight is suitable for that sewing pattern. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1057#post-8324 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:14:01 +0000 rastis 8324@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>usually when i buy a fabric i will see it as something, and once i get that image into my head i usually push ahead with it... sometimes i really only know what i'm going to do with a fabric after i hold it in my hands (the fabric must speak to me haha:) and sometimes i am not sure what to do with a fabric, so i let it sit for a while until it starts to speak to me on what it should become...<br /> and if the fabric never speaks to me? hmm, well i think i need to start clearing those fabrics out of my stash!! </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1058#post-8323 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:33:42 +0000 motherof5 8323@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I am so pleased Charlotte.<br /> I got the book out but my morning brain was not co-operating!<br /> Perhaps you would post a link to the blog for others?<br /> Nicole </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1058#post-8322 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:03:47 +0000 Charlotte 8322@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I think I know what I did wrong, thanks to the pictures of the true,pure,lovely blog. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1057#post-8321 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:26:34 +0000 scgoble 8321@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I always buy fabric after deciding what I'm going to make. Usually, I'm inspired by RTW or something I see in the Flickr group. For instance, for my Traveler dress I saw Jeanne's crosshatch version (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/po-prior/5513966702/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/po-prior/5513966702/</a>) and that got me thinking about stripes. She also made up a Colette dress in Cloud 9 fabric (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/po-prior/6185182178/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/po-prior/6185182178/</a>) so that got me looking at their collection. So I ended up with a stripy Cloud 9 fabric.</p> <p>I guess the bottom line is that I just copy Jeanne! :) </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1058#post-8320 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:52:47 +0000 Charlotte 8320@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Can someone please help me with the no tie scarf, I just don't see how I have to turn it.<br /> I think I did everything right, including step 3 from the "join the scarf front and back part". But i'm not able to continue with step 4. I've turned the scarf in so many ways and still don't see it. No sewing friends in the neighbourhood, and I really would like to finish this project for my little girl cause at the moment it is verry cold in Belgium. Probably not as cold as in the USA, so warm greetings from Belgium and thank you all for the help. Charlotte </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1057#post-8319 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:48:29 +0000 Mama_Knowles 8319@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>For me some fabrics screams "pick me! pick me!" I can't see it as any other but some times I let my kids pick their fabric out. I will tell you it makes it harder for me to get into the outfit making part though. Although it is fun to see what fabrics they want. Some times I do just want some fabric because I love the print and it comes to me later what it needs to be. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1057#post-8318 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:26:15 +0000 justsewit 8318@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I was just flicking through the photos on my flickr page and looking at all the wonderful things people have made and it struck me with a question. How do you decide, when making a choice on the print or colour (especially) of a fabric to use with a particular pattern?</p> <p>Do you let it scream at you "Pick me!" and let it fall out of the storage place just to let you know its insistence? Or do you choose it based on the personality of the wearer? Or even your mood at the time? Or even the type of "look" you want to achieve?</p> <p>There are times when we all get stumped on what to choose when it comes to fabrics and Liesl has helped us out with the size of prints etc. But what I would like to know is do you have your own personal little check list when it comes to choosing the colours and prints for a particular pattern? </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1051#post-8312 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:17:52 +0000 motherof5 8312@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I jiggled the pieces and cut mine from a yard but you need to consider shrinkage. I wash knits in cold water and line dry-not tumble dry.<br /> One older top was inadvertently put through on a hot wash and now my seven year old is wearing it!<br /> I hope this is some help. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1051#post-8311 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:45:39 +0000 avashmava 8311@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Hi there,</p> <p>I'm looking at the Hopscotch pattern and fabric for the top. I will be making this in a size 12 with short sleeves. Can anyone verify that I will need 1 and 1/2 yards of 60in. fabric for this? It just seems like too much fabric. Of course, I don't have the pattern yet to lay out for myself. I'm planning to order soon, though, and also found a good deal for the pink branch knit (love it!).</p> <p>I don't want to buy too little, yet, I really don't want to overbuy, either (on a budget). Anyone? </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=854#post-8310 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:05:05 +0000 justsewit 8310@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I made two enlarged versions today with just the handstitching to go. I tried one of them on my son and it seems ok but could do with some further adjustments. It'll do for now though. Just have to find the energy to finish them off ready for school in the morning.</p> <p>I think next time I will work on depth and width but then I only enlarged by less than 1/2 inch so doing it this way may make all the difference. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1050#post-8309 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:10:44 +0000 Mama_Knowles 8309@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I live in states and I still can't find great fabric local. I went to the quilting store to see a Cape Ann fat quater and got so excited to only find out that is the only print of it they had in. They never got in any Sarah Jane fabric either. Such a bummer.<br /> If I had my way I would open up my own fabric store! </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1050#post-8308 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:37:29 +0000 motherof5 8308@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I agree on those lawns. I have purchased some and they are very lovely,not Spotlighty at all </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1050#post-8307 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:47:41 +0000 rastis 8307@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>yes it's funny what our spotlights will stock depending on where you live... i have a much harder time finding a large range of "cooler weather" fabrics now i've moved north (then when i lived in the south)... and now i think we have one of the largest ranges of the japanese tana lawns i've seen (and goodness we have some lovely ones of those at the moment!)... i imagine it's more extreme the further north and further south you go... i guess they stock what sells? </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1050#post-8306 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:04:22 +0000 motherof5 8306@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I live is SA and we just layer up!<br /> People tend to wear what they fancy rather the follow traditional seasons. Our closest Spotlight has summer cotton and winter fleece all year around.<br /> I never pack my jackets away. New Years eve could be 40 degrees or it may be a cold snap and be 10 degrees.</p> <p>If people like the prints they will sell regardless of what season they are released in. </p> https://oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=1050#post-8305 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:19:54 +0000 rastis 8305@https://oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I guess that's kinda what I was trying to say, we don't do as much "holiday" or "seasonal" dressing as perhaps you do in the US? We have a MUCH bigger focus on dressing for warmer seasons as the warmth can last most of the year... our cold season is short for most of the country (those living in the south probably do slightly more?)... so we can buy summer style fabrics all year round! so for us getting summery lisette fabrics in mid february makes perfect sense.... we will still be having weather into the 30's and 40's (up to and over 100F well into March and perhaps some real heat still in April) where i live i will wear summer clothes even in "winter" as the days will still be in the high 20's many days (which is 80+F your temp)... almost half of our country sits in the tropics (looking at a map, it might be the equivalent to living in south america and mexico?)... and even when the nights get cold we still have many hot days in winter...<br /> perhaps it's a little like canadians dressing mainly for cold and i imagine they can buy cold weather fabrics year round?<br /> oh i still don't know if i am making sense :D </p>