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Body measurements are the same as they are for all our patterns since we use a standard sizing method. So check any of your patterns, and the book will be the same.

I hope it helps! Glad you’re here.

Also, can I just say how astonishing it is that we’re on page 400 of this thread, with nearly 6,000 comments? How wonderful that this community is so active!

Whoops- well, yes, I had seen that tutorial a couple of weeks ago, just forgot about it! (I saw your reply AFTER practicing with piping and then attaching it.) At least I got to try out my stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the first time- what a great little tool for stitching close to the piping! I’ll have to bookmark that tutorial so I refer to it…[Read more]

I did it and it turned out great. Could be a tad longer but she is wearing shorts underneath and the little belt works great.
Thanks for your advice!

I did it and it turned out great. Could be a tad longer but she is wearing shorts underneath and the little belt works great.
Thanks for your advice!

That will be cute, @crb73! Are you familiar with the piping tutorial for that pattern? It’s right here:

customizing with oliver + s: after-school shirt with piping

I’m starting my very first Oliver + S pattern (After School Shirt and Pants) for my grand-daughter (12-18 mos size). Am making two pairs of corduroy pants to coordinate with one top. I’m going to try to add piping between the yoke and blouse and I’ll see what else I might do to the shirt to make it stand out a bit more. Can’t wait to see how it…[Read more]

I’m not sewing anything at the moment, as I’m washing winter blankets at the laundromat. It’s very peaceful and quiet here, and I’m very excited about getting the blankets so clean – our washer at home is too small to do a good job. Either that or our blankets are too big. I’ve been taking a class this month so when I get home, I’m going to baste…[Read more]

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I seem to be having trouble attaching my picture

@vothgirl with your knitting, they have been pieces haven’t they? So if they have (I know you had at least one) in essence, technically speaking you HAVE been sewing – just with wool and knitting and not in the conventional sense.

Thrilled to hear Ben is coming home – praying he gets home in time. It makes it all the more special for all of you.…[Read more]

Wow it’s been a long time since I last posted! Not sewing anything at the moment as my basement (where my sewing area is) is currently drying out. Last weekend my hot water heater decided to finish completely rusting out and flooded the basement carpet. Fortunately discovered it fairly quickly so we were able to clean up as it leaked. Praying no…[Read more]