http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ oliver + s forums » Recent Posts en Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:30:19 +0000 http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=163#post-731 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:19:10 +0000 Todd 731@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Thanks for catching that! You're right; there was an error in the files that I had uploaded.</p> <p>I've replaced them with the correct versions now. The chest measurements will look better to you now. </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=163#post-730 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:04:08 +0000 Adaircam 730@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Thanks for posting the yardage requirements for your new spring patterns (3/13/10 post). Can you explain where to measure the child's chest for the Music Class Blouse? These are much smaller #s than the chest measurement for your other patterns.</p> <p>...love all your patterns and am anxious to try all the new ones! Thanks so much for increasing the size range!</p> <p>Sarah </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=84&page=5#post-729 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:21:03 +0000 Toyota888 729@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I'd be happy with "the thinking woman's fancy dress" - no need to go toooo frilly :-)<br /> Using a Harry Potter metaphor - maybe something that you'd see Hermione Granger in at the Hogwarts' school dance! </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=162#post-728 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:13:58 +0000 Toyota888 728@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Tell us what happens as I still haven't made this one but have it in my to do pile... </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=161#post-727 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:10:31 +0000 Toyota888 727@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Hmm I'd have to say the Birthday Party dress, as a gift for sure. There is something absolutely polished about it without being fussy - the lovely regular pleats all tied in with the front tab. The ice cream definitely has a lovely zen quality which I actually probably prefer for myself... but as a gift the Birthday Party dress has star power! </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=162#post-726 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:41:58 +0000 Wendy 726@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Okay, after studying the pattern and racking my brain some more, I think I know what the issue is. I suspect that you don't gather the front panels differently, but you do attach them differently. I'm guessing that, whereas you attach the back yoke between the dots on the back panel that you marked for your gathering (with the panel extending beyond the edges of the yoke), you need to attach the front yoke with the edges of the yokes even with the edges of the panels. I'll give it a try and see. The rest of the pattern is so clear and well-written, it's like taking a sewing class, but for some reason I got really bogged down with this step. </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=162#post-725 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:55:06 +0000 Wendy 725@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Hi Roslyn, thanks for responding -- I marked the fabric exactly according to the pattern, and for the appropriate size. The instructions for this step are a little vague, as they give directions for attaching the back panel to the back yoke, which works out fine, and then they just say "repeat steps 1-3 to attach front panels to front yokes." There aren't any specific instructions or illustrations for attaching the front panels, so I had no reason to believe that I needed to do anything different with the front, but it's just not coming out right when I follow the same process that I did for the back. </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=162#post-724 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:06:18 +0000 Roslynweatherall@yahoo.com 724@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Have you checked the markings with the pattern piece? Maybe you marked a different size for the gathering point? </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=162#post-723 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:09:08 +0000 Wendy 723@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I'm in the middle of making the Sunday Brunch jacket, and I've encountered a problem with gathering and attaching the front panels of the jacket. The directions state that the panel should be gathered only between the dots at the top of the panel, but after doing that, I found that the panel is overhanging the yoke by about an inch and a half in the front, and the front facings won't fit. Based on the directions, I assume the panel and yoke should line up as a continuous straight edge in order to attach the facings, but in order to achieve that, I would need to gather more of the panel than the directions indicate. I'm afraid to gather the whole panel and then find out that the sleeves won't fit, can you please advise? Thanks. </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=84&page=5#post-722 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:35:33 +0000 violetvata 722@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>You know I sew mainly for my three boys, but this kind of dress always gets my heartstrings. A round collared, puff sleeve party dress in velvet for winter holidays or silk, etc for spring ones. A chance to use beautiful ribbons for waistband... A full skirt with a petticoat or crinoline underneath. A dress my grandmother wore, a dress my mother wore, a dress I wore. Classic. </p> <p><a href="http://www.ottobredesign.com/lehdet_js/2008_1/index.html?fi" rel="nofollow">http://www.ottobredesign.com/lehdet_js/2008_1/index.html?fi</a> </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=84&page=5#post-721 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:29:40 +0000 April1930s 721@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>You are the tease, aren't you.... a tailored dress? Really? OH, Liesl. ;)</p> <p>As far as party dresses go, I get a lot of inspiration from vintage pattern envelopes. I made SweetPea a coatdress for Christmas this last year: </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12011496@N00/4153561523/" title="PC020094 by april1930s, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4153561523_ed33a1b674_m.jpg" alt="PC020094" /></a></p> <p>But, I would really enjoy a dress that has a riding flair to it.... I'm sure there is a technical term for this, but it has a tab or pleat/tuck at the high back?</p> <p>I also like this one: <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&amp;item=130057951950" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&amp;item=130057951950</a></p> <p>And this one has sweet lines, too (I like view 3 without the hearts) <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&amp;item=360230041526" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&amp;item=360230041526</a></p> <p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&amp;item=370019731673" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&amp;item=370019731673</a></p> <p>If I can find the style of dress with that 'riding' tuck, I'll link back. </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=160#post-720 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:51:20 +0000 Liesl 720@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Ok, coming soon! </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=84&page=5#post-719 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:50:56 +0000 Liesl 719@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Ok, here's another question for you all: We're in the middle of fall development, and I want to do two dress patterns this season. We have already designed a really beautiful tailored dress that I can hardly wait to show you, and now I think we should do a party dress--something that would be great for Christmas/holiday as well as Easter/spring. But you know I'm not really the frilly dress type. Any suggestions? Something you've really been wanting to make along these lines that would fit with the Oliver + S aesthetic? I'm open to suggestions here (again) and would love to hear your thoughts, see sketches if you want to email them to me, etc. I think I have some direction, but it's always fun to hear from you about these areas. </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=161#post-718 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:45:30 +0000 Liesl 718@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I'm no help because my favorite pattern is always the one I just finished writing (after taking a little while to recover from the experience, that is). But I must agree with April that the Tea Party is fun to make and allows for lots of creative expression in terms of the fabrics you choose, the trims you select, etc. </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=159#post-717 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:30:02 +0000 Sewnsew 717@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Yes! I wanted to add my thanks too! Also I am looking foward to making your new patterns. I even have a list of which ones I want to make first. I know for sure the Ice Cream Party dress is on the top of the list! And I love the one you made with linen. What a great idea to have a shirt and leggings. I know my dd would love that. </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=161#post-716 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:33:51 +0000 April1930s 716@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I really like the Tea Party dress - your question reminds me of this one I made for a birthday gift. The panels, yoke and lining really allow for fun fabric placements.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/12011496@N00/2824142312/" title="Tea Party Dress by april1930s, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2824142312_84ce29c671_m.jpg" alt="Tea Party Dress" /></a> </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=159#post-715 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:16:20 +0000 gomarquette 715@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I wanted to add my thanks for the increased size range, too! I have two 7-year-old girls and I can't wait to make them new Ice Cream Party Dresses to wear over leggings...so cute!!!! </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=161#post-714 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:16:08 +0000 shasta 714@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>As mom to a boy, I've been swooning over the Oliver + S dresses for awhile now. My chance to sew a dress has finally arrived in the form of a gift for a friend (actually two dresses since she has twin girls turning one this summer). The problem is: I can't decide which dress to sew! They are all so cute and the new Ice Cream Dress is really tempting. What do you moms of girls recommend? What is your favorite? </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=160#post-713 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:01:44 +0000 violetvata 713@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I would love to hear your perspective on fabric selection principles geared towards boys outfits and how to make their outfits interesting (for them and me) and classic. Thanks- Katja </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=84&page=4#post-712 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:38:51 +0000 violetvata 712@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>You know I love your newest and having seen it, I would love to second my vote for long dress pants and a jacket/vest/blazer, etc for dressy boys wear. I'm sure you'll come up with something fantastic for fall/winter holiday events, as always! You are truly inspirational! </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=150#post-711 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:49:17 +0000 Liesl 711@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>With today's sewing machines, buttonholes really aren't very difficult at all. I hope they go smoothly for you, and thanks for your input! </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=158#post-710 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:46:27 +0000 Liesl 710@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I like the 3/8" wide Clover binding tool the most. It's sold as the 3/4" wide, I think, but once you've double folded it, the binding finishes at 3/8" wide. I sometimes use 1/4" and sometimes 1/2" but seem to gravitate to 3/8" the most. And it is sort of fun, isn't it? </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=159#post-709 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:07:42 +0000 Liesl 709@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Well thank YOU for all those thank yous! And you're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome. We're just happy that you're so thrilled, and we really appreciate your feedback. </p> <p>Cheers! </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=157#post-708 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:03:13 +0000 Liesl 708@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I think you're talking about a gusset, which would be a radically different pattern, actually. I would suggest either making a larger size or lengthening the pattern. It will be much easier and less of a headache. Try measuring your child's hips with the diaper on and compare that to the finished measurement chart (or the body measurement chart, too) to help you select the right size. Then lengthen or shorten as needed.</p> <p>You could make a muslin or just use some inexpensive fabric the first time so you don't worry about ruining your favorite print. I think it should be fun. </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=157#post-707 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:53:48 +0000 enajybbil 707@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Making it longer according to Liesl's instructions makes sense for the playsuit. It seems like some baby pants have some sort of panel between the legs (now talking about modifying the pj's). I'm wondering if I should make a rectangle or a diamond shape and how to execute that sewing?? </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=159#post-706 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:07:54 +0000 sews4kla 706@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Just wanted to add this topic for the Liesl and the rest to the Oliver and S crew. Thank you for increasing the pattern sizing up to a size 12 (boys pattern too). Your patterns are wonderful and I'm glad that I will be able to use them in the future as my child grows. Also, thank you for the tutorial on lengthening the pattern pieces. Also, for setting up this forum for feedback and exchange of ideas. Also, I'd like to add a few unspecified thank you(s) because I know you guys will keep doing such great patterns in the future. </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=157#post-705 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:34:31 +0000 violetvata 705@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Hello= I made at least three of the playsuits (see flickr for mine) for my cloth diaper boy last year ( we use fuzzi bunz) and it was never a problem. I guess I would whip a "muslin" or sample out of fabric you aren't attached to and just try it out. For us, it always seemed like length of the garment is more of an issue then the width with cloth diapers, so maybe adding length as Liesl outlined in her recent blog post, below the yoke the pattern pieces are quite straight and it shouldn't be too hard. I did think the suit was pretty slim fitting compared to ready to wear suits so sizing one size up may work too, or making it out of a firm knit fabric rather than a woven.....just my ideas- Katja </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=84&page=4#post-704 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:34:10 +0000 rachels 704@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Hi there, I found a link to your fantastic web/store last week and very glad that i did. I've just spent the last couple of days practising my sewing skills (brand new self teaching begginer)- making your Lazy day skirt for my daughter (5) and just bought one of your patterns (sail boat) to make for my son (6months). I just love your designs for kids and the fact that they are simple to follow with easy instructions. Cant wait to see more of them! This is probably too late but maybe for the next release- I'd really love to see more patterns for boys and some of the girls patterns in larger sizes :) :)<br /> Thanks for sharing your designs with us and keep up the great work!! Looking forward to making some awesome clothes for my kids. wish me luck ;p </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=152#post-703 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:40 +0000 littlebirdy 703@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Thanks April! </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=158#post-702 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:32:59 +0000 littlebirdy 702@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>I have to admit that I find pressing strips of bias binding strangely satisfying! I have burnt my fingers a few times though and now that I am fully bitten by the sewing bug I'm thinking that maybe I'd look into these tools. I'm just wondering whether other people use them and what sizes to get for O and S patterns?<br /> Many thanks! </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=157#post-701 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:43:34 +0000 enajybbil 701@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>How do I make them? Other than making a huge pant size and then shortening the legs how do I do this? A panel of some sort? I know this will result in me chopping up a bunch of muslin for testing BUT if I could have a bit of a nudge in the right direction? How would this work for the Tea Party playsuit? </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=153#post-700 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:37:02 +0000 enajybbil 700@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>You guys really are the most understanding! </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=153#post-699 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:46:32 +0000 Todd 699@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>No problem. I've posted the pattern back images that include that information. </p> <p>So go ahead and start your shopping now. The patterns will be available for purchase on April 5. </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=156#post-698 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:42:18 +0000 Todd 698@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Here are the fabric requirements for the new Sketchbook Shirt + Shorts pattern.</p> <p><img src="http://www.oliverands.com/forums/images/OS018SK1-Back.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="http://www.oliverands.com/forums/images/OS018SK2-Back.jpg" /></p> <p>Happy sewing! </p> http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=155#post-697 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:40:42 +0000 Todd 697@http://www.oliverands.com/forums/ <p>Here are the fabric requirements for the new Music Class Blouse + Skirt pattern.</p> <p><img src="http://www.oliverands.com/forums/images/OS017MC1-Back.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="http://www.oliverands.com/forums/images/OS017MC2-Back.jpg" /></p> <p>Happy sewing! </p>