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sasha started the topic Circle skirt with tulle in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale 9 years ago

I am making my girls flower girl/junior bridesmaid dresses for their uncles wedding. I am going to use the fairy tale pattern for the bodice. The bride has asked for the girls dresses to be long. I am planning on using a circle skirt. My younger daughter would really like to have a petticoat so it is “puffy”. Would you recommend attaching the…[Read more]

Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Attaching the collar clarification in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook 9 years ago

Well, aren’t you sweet, @justsewit! Thanks for the compliment. And the answer!

Tamara replied to the topic Attaching the collar clarification in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook 9 years ago

Yes this is correct! The yoke is lined but what you do is treat the lining as the underside of the shirt. So, as per the instructions, you pin the undercollar to the shirt with the right side against the outer yoke piece part of the shirt. You pin all the way around and then carefully sew it, being careful not to create little bubbles and puckers…[Read more]

Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Well the fabric shopping is done and I bought an extra 2 m of the sateen I want to use for my fit and flare dress as an entry for this year’s royal show. I also bought some of another print as inspiration hit me whilst watching “zumbo” and seeing Rachel’s dress. The plan is to use the Upton dress pattern and to use Rachel’s dress as inspiration…[Read more]

Tamara replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt dress? in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook 9 years ago

I think it would be a perfect alternative to the jumprope dress if it wasn’t included in the pattern stash. But at the same time it would be perfect as an alternative shirt dress style. In short, go for it!

lucegirlsart started the topic Attaching the collar clarification in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook 9 years ago

Hi! This is my first time sewing this shirt, and I’m struggling a little with the instructions for attaching the collar.

The pattern says “pin the under collar to the shirt’s neckline, right sides together.” I assumed this meant to the outside of the shirt rather than the inside, but then it occurred to me that because the yoke has right sides…[Read more]

Connie replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt dress? in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook 9 years ago

Adding pic

Connie started the topic Sketchbook shirt dress? in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook 9 years ago

Has anyone ever attempted to turn this pattern into a shirt dress for a girl? I made a slightly bigger size for my girl and after she got her shorts wet and took them off, I realized it could be a cute little dress if it was longer. I was thinking of just adding three or four inches in length. Maybe add belt loops and a belt from the jump rope…[Read more]

Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I hope so too Heidi! Tomorrow will tell.

I made a “muslin” of a Stylearc shirt but ran out of fabric to “muslin” the sleeve. I think I made it too long so it’s back to the drawing board and having a think.

I am now soldiering on with an already cut out “tailored shirt” to audition this instead. It’s playing it safe but it just might save time to…[Read more]

with love Heidi replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Hope you were able to get the additional fabric, Tamara!
I’m feeling much better today after a couple of really bad days. I’m making Jalie sweat pants into side opening pants for my niece who will be in bilateral leg casts for a few weeks. I made some last year and they made getting her dressed a much easier task. It’s a benefit having made the…[Read more]

Reeni replied to the topic leotard for tween in the forum off topic 9 years ago

A third vote here! I have had great success with Jalie patterns — they fill in for dd’s dancewear needs when o+S won’t do! I have tried 3 of their patterns thus far (I make them up with spandex remnants I get in the NY Garment district) — the sizing is all in one from toddler to adult 16 so I just trace it in really good light. Dd has a small…[Read more]

laura0819 replied to the topic leotard for tween in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Thanks, I appreciate the links and suggestions. The Jalie patterns look great and I’ll try one to see how it goes!

with love Heidi replied to the topic leotard for tween in the forum off topic 9 years ago

What about this one Jalie 2915? http://sewing.patternreview.com/patterns/35818
https://jalie.com/jalie2915-leotard-tutu-pdf-pattern-403

with love Heidi replied to the topic leotard for tween in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I was also going to suggest Jalie! Their patterns are wonderful and come in a huge range of sizes, kids 2 right up to large adult sizes. Their PDF’s are fantastic too!
And the patterns I’ve used had great fitting advice too.

with love Heidi replied to the topic leotard for tween in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I was also going to suggest Jalie! Their patterns are wonderful and come in a huge range of sizes, kids 2 right up to large adult sizes. Their PDF’s are fantastic too!

rebecca replied to the topic leotard for tween in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Sportswear

That’s the one that comes to mind for me!

laura0819 started the topic leotard for tween in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Hi, hope everyone is doing well today. I’m searching for a great pattern for a tween girl’s ballet leotard, preferably camisole straps and low u-back. My daughter is a dancer and small for her age, and she struggles to find comfortable dance wear. Being really, really, really picky in this area doesn’t help her. 🙂 I’m not worried about finding…[Read more]

Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Looks amazingly cute @with love Heidi.

I bought fabric to make my “day outfit” for the royal and came home to realise that I think I am short by a metre! Oh well I will have to go back in on Tuesday when I’m there next to claim that extra metre. And I will double check the amount of fabric for the other dress I want to use the same pattern…[Read more]

with love Heidi replied to the topic Look Ma, No Hands! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

I made the Tea Party sundress in Alabama Chanin style!

Oliver + S

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