Oliver + S | Site-Wide Activity https://oliverands.com/community/activity Activity feed for the entire site. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:23:50 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c91c5ef6ca25db110964ebdf0902748b Sisi replied to the topic Searching the forums in the forum about the forums https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/searching-the-forums#post-84591 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:23:50 -0400 Yanaka jacket

]]> 0 423dae567d666882e216a7713f7f8711 Sisi became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179647 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:19:00 -0400 0 0b4a289db070262598b4472ae41b6cae Mary Claire Wahl started the topic Sintra dress change in the forum liesl + co: sintra halter top + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sintra-dress-change Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:59:48 -0400 I love the top part of this, but I want a more flowy skirt part with either a waistband or elastic. Any suggestions on how to modify the pattern?

]]> 0 24a3ded4530bf11596538122b6e0b6ee Mary Claire Wahl became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179644 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:56:06 -0400 0 19a04f3544a50ffd0b561b6e99687916 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Antwerp pullover blending sizes in the forum liesl + co: antwerp pullover https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/antwerp-pullover-blending-sizes#post-84566 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:23:10 -0400 Good question! I aligned the patterns this way because they would be really messy and confusing to follow if I had aligned them the traditional way, but it can certainly cause confusion, yes!

I would suggest tracing one size, then aligning that tracing over the center frnot/back for the second size to trace it as well. Then you can blend as desired.

]]> 0 afb2f02d9a4f90f135fdbc2ac29a1a76 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Placket in the forum liesl + co: havana pajamas https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/placket#post-84565 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:19:35 -0400 Thanks for your patience. I’ve been dealing with a family matter this past week and haven’t been online.

I apologize for the confusion. To answer your questions, the collar is sandwiched between the facing and the pajamas when you’re sewing them. And you’re sewing the entire neckline, including the back, because the collar was only basted before,…[Read more]

]]> 0 a5586e017e53f042022755ed1fefd4c8 Phyllis G. started the topic Placket in the forum liesl + co: havana pajamas https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/placket Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:01:50 -0400 When attaching the placket to the front of the shirt, where does the collar go? If i follow the directions it looks like the collar will be turned to the inside when the placket is cut down the middle and folded to the inside.

Also why do I need to sew along the back of the collar since that part is already sewn and the placket doesn’t attach…[Read more]

]]> 0 0bfc7d72968fe96bad76f2ce77bc069a karen became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179635 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:55:11 -0400 0 96c38497ae820b17b9a044f25a2cd248 Lara started the topic Antwerp pullover blending sizes in the forum liesl + co: antwerp pullover https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/antwerp-pullover-blending-sizes Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:22:42 -0400 I am struggling to figure out how to blend sizes for the Antwerp pullover when the center front and center backs are different for the different sizes.

I need to go from size 14 shoulder to size 10 waist/hip. If I blend the center lines (the fold lines), it will become a curve and I won’t be able to cut on fold anymore.

Is there another way to…[Read more]

]]> 0 a88aa8e3936f50b2217489552dd6c4cd Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Seam allowance on Belgravia dress in the forum liesl + co: belgravia knit dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/seam-allowance-on-belgravia-dress#post-84557 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:55:04 -0400 Hello, and my apologies that we missed that! Seam allowances on our knit patterns are 3/8″, while patterns for woven fabrics are 1/2″. So year, the 3/8″ is correct for that pattern. We’ll be sure to correct that, and thanks for bringing it to our attention.

]]> 0 06aa06f03f91bc6c683731e34ecd0d7f mjarmstrong started the topic Seam allowance on Belgravia dress in the forum liesl + co: belgravia knit dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/seam-allowance-on-belgravia-dress Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:48:50 -0400 In the Belgravia dress instructions, the general instructions on page 5 say “seam allowances are included in the pattern and are 1/2″ unless otherwise noted.” Then on page 6, the pattern says “Note this pattern includes 3/8″ seams unless otherwise noted.” I assume the 3/8 on page 6 trumps the 1/2 on page 5?

]]> 0 0055c6b2c9c931e16f025bab311c5d73 mjarmstrong became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179630 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:46:11 -0400 0 c6f13fa63037ef213dee7cd591bef76c Michelle became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179628 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:28:39 -0400 0 335e99bf941ad3647c4a3771730b5539 Helen started the topic Sizing help please! in the forum liesl + co: fira dress + top https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sizing-help-please Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:56:02 -0400 Hi,
I’ve just bought the Fira top/dress but am very confused by the sizing. I love that it comes with different cup sizes, but don’t know whether to choose my base size using my bust size or to go backwards from the D cup bust size? Does that even make sense! My upper bust is 34inches and my bust is 38inches, so I’d go for a D cup. However, the…[Read more]

]]> 0 0b62fc055fd99ea55fc5dece95be6ade Helen became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179625 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:47:06 -0400 0 9ff0b111f40c2f9e838469f06c015121 Tracy Jennings became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179623 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:59:00 -0400 0 6e8c7671f6aa52f0f9e39e9d620d3829 Andrea replied to the topic Tribeca Cami Fabric in the forum liesl + co: tribeca knit cami https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/tribeca-cami-fabric#post-84538 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:23:37 -0400 Thanks so much, that helps a lot!

]]> 0 3fbc6ff1aec680696570f5465973793f Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Camp shirt short sleeves. in the forum liesl + co: camp shirt + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/camp-shirt-short-sleeves#post-84537 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:29:32 -0400 Incidentally, there is a sew-along for the Classic Shirt, which uses the same sleeve technique as the Camp Shirt, so maybe this will help? But it sounds like there must be another issue someplace.

liesl + co. classic shirt sew along

]]> 0 14d31a488a8485cbac742bf073909825 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Camp shirt short sleeves. in the forum liesl + co: camp shirt + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/camp-shirt-short-sleeves#post-84536 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:27:33 -0400 That sounds really frustrating! I’ve just measured the pattern, and there is less than a 1/10″ difference between the length of the armhole and the sleeve, so I’m not sure why you’re finding it too long. I imagine you’ve checked to be absolutely sure you’ve cut the right sizes for all the pieces, right? One additional thing you could try to…[Read more]

]]> 0 a82b3ca293e2fa0f00c939b014297658 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Tribeca Cami Fabric in the forum liesl + co: tribeca knit cami https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/tribeca-cami-fabric#post-84535 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:16:44 -0400 I’ve sewn this style mostly with cotton jersey, so good recovery is not strictly necessary, but obviously a fabric with more spandex will retain its shape better. I hope that helps!

]]> 0 7f5eb6c89980137b65d5e4a196576ed1 Andrea started the topic Tribeca Cami Fabric in the forum liesl + co: tribeca knit cami https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/tribeca-cami-fabric Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:06 -0400 Does the Tribeca Cami require fabric with good recovery? I see that it’s recommended for knits with at least 25% stretch, with no mention of recovery – not sure if that implies that good recovery is not essential?

]]> 0 536e13f6f873df1b287b285fa7dfcd93 Andrea became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179616 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:13:15 -0400 0 add6e2a7b8648e2a5aec9b41fa5f3923 Deborah Carle became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179614 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:34:26 -0400 0 6df8b287be5a12798b8f58c4229d1006 Kj started the topic Camp shirt short sleeves. in the forum liesl + co: camp shirt + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/camp-shirt-short-sleeves Sun, 31 May 2026 21:17:04 -0400 I have checked the pattern, cut out the sleeves size 12 but they don’t match up with the arm hole. There is one side about 1 1/2 in too long on the sleeves. Any suggestions? Is there a video on attaching the sleeves?

]]> 0 b80e69eff3ed59cb1d791c038c490e27 Kj became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179611 Sun, 31 May 2026 21:06:51 -0400 0 a90a065e9994f0c16e14f35961850545 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Camp Dress Collar in the forum liesl + co: camp shirt + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/camp-dress-collar#post-84526 Sun, 31 May 2026 18:03:18 -0400 Hmm, yes, I’m sorry I’m not following you. Can you post a photo, maybe?

]]> 0 845508c3317819c04665e9588811b3af Robbie Bush became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179608 Wed, 27 May 2026 19:05:57 -0400 0 f2e0a38f602231405aeaf88743534f78 Dee became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179605 Mon, 25 May 2026 19:47:49 -0400 0 a5ba2eac0f2e9d389a1a211ccce10087 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Help with Girl Friday Culottes in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-girl-friday-culottes#post-84505 Fri, 15 May 2026 22:43:30 -0400 Oh, I’m relieved! Thanks for letting me know!

]]> 0 c5a87f6f187b324c84df24417145d73b Jessica replied to the topic Help with Girl Friday Culottes in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-girl-friday-culottes#post-84495 Thu, 14 May 2026 21:03:37 -0400 Update! I unpicked the waistband, re-basted the pockets, sewed on the waistband and it fit perfectly.I am so happy. Thank you for all your help!

]]> 0 e55e7f81eb5a5ded06bb2aeefe158b61 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Help with Girl Friday Culottes in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-girl-friday-culottes#post-84493 Thu, 14 May 2026 08:26:34 -0400 Ah, that makes sense, yes! Let us know how it works out. I just got out my culottes the other day, too! It’s a classic style, for sure.

]]> 0 5945966341337f34182f31ec3975a056 Jessica replied to the topic Help with Girl Friday Culottes in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-girl-friday-culottes#post-84492 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:52:28 -0400 Hi!
I did see that thread and thought that could be the issue but I just bought this pattern last week. I think the issue is my own error of taking out the basting stitches at the top of the pocket on the waistband. I unpicked it and am going to try again after work! I hope I’m successful because I love the style of the pants and I really love h…[Read more]

]]> 0 f83b9816137d5d18f8d638ec55637ad5 Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Help with Girl Friday Culottes in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-girl-friday-culottes#post-84491 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:27:54 -0400 Hi @jgenninger,
Are you working from a very early printed version of the pattern?
There was an error with the darts that caused all sorts of waistband fitting issues in the very first printed pattern (which is what I have on my shelf, hence I remembered).
Maybe check the errata notice on the pattern’s webpage.

]]> 0 2bc88ea805f8f4f592866dbec60e8eb3 Jessica replied to the topic Help with Girl Friday Culottes in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-girl-friday-culottes#post-84490 Tue, 12 May 2026 13:38:11 -0400 Thank you! This is very helpful. I will try this. Also I did make an error and removed the basting stitches from the top of the pockets before adding the waistband which I think caused major issues. I unpicked the whole waistband and will try again. Thank you very much for your help.

]]> 0 88a5ff1935fb26a0e650a45fcd46cd3c Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Help with Girl Friday Culottes in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-girl-friday-culottes#post-84489 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:14:45 -0400 Hi there, and I’m sorry the waistband is causing you problems. It’s difficult to tell what’s going on from the photos, but if the culottes are fitting you well before the waistband, another solution would be to cut a waistband longer than the pattern piece and fit it to your waist while you’re wearing the culottes without the waistband. Then pin…[Read more]

]]> 0 a684fee59e82dde3afcda5375d8701fc Jessica replied to the topic Help with Girl Friday Culottes in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-girl-friday-culottes#post-84477 Mon, 11 May 2026 19:06:11 -0400 another picture

]]> 0 3632b1429a949b64171d98670e813ffd Jessica started the topic Help with Girl Friday Culottes in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-girl-friday-culottes Mon, 11 May 2026 17:55:49 -0400 Hello!
I am making the Girl Friday culottes and everything was going fine until I got to fitting the waistband at the end. Although I double checked the pattern pieces and sizing, the waistband is much smaller than the waist of the culottes and I am not sure how to fix them or at least how to avoid this problem in the future. This was my test…[Read more]

]]> 0 7c294d89b780a47db3481dee59f6f2f3 Jessica became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179594 Mon, 11 May 2026 17:45:08 -0400 0 37300e9cd781c442c8b481aa051df84c Kathy collins became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179593 Mon, 04 May 2026 19:11:10 -0400 0 bb7105fe1e3b2f5d962eb2b83e046c05 Kathy became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179589 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:59 -0400 0 5b460761f91fa3e135449bb69a3112b1 Millie Green became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179587 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:33:23 -0400 0 6799268e0ec69967362d983ffe2f2aee c be became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179572 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:21:47 -0400 0 792edd860a357efc9f2d98f45d7efdd8 Jannike became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179571 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:36:26 -0400 0 ba07934a8450404468a6b2cdb22824d7 CHabetz became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179570 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:54:46 -0400 0 b9cd1579a130bbfef3dea542d033f0e6 Melinda C became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179569 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:32:15 -0500 0 4398db5dcb3679291e502e985bf5cce6 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka jacket in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/yanaka-jacket#post-84227 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:31:52 -0500 I’m glad you have it. Happy sewing! I want to see it when you finish!

]]> 0 b89a04ed5197eb5b8a141d5496ac1016 Tracey Teer replied to the topic Yanaka jacket in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/yanaka-jacket#post-84226 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:59:16 -0500 Hi Liesl, Yes! I was! Thank you! I will be taking a week off work, soon, and sewing a Yanaka jacket is on my list of things to do. 🙂

Thank you, so much!
Tracey

]]> 0 8d27710138e19d76892cc0757058443e Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka jacket in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/yanaka-jacket#post-84215 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:36:19 -0500 Hello! The cutting layouts are part of the pattern sheet itself. Could it be that you’re looking for them in the instructions?

]]> 0 dbae1158fbbf9d6482cd0a763124a92a Tracey Teer started the topic Yanaka jacket in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/yanaka-jacket Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:39:20 -0500 Hi, I have misplaced the pattern layout instruction sheet to my Yanaka pattern. How can I get a replacement for only that? Otherwise my pattern is new and uncut.

Thank you.
Tracey

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