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Great! Thanks Liesl for the news. Can’t wait until it’s out.

Well okay then. Between you and me, I’m working on it!

Tara @4dfamily98 is he into small adult sizing?
Thread Theory (www.threadtheory.ca) make men’s patterns that tend to be a slimmer “athletic” fit and would probably suit a teenager. They are beautiful patterns and ones that I would rank as “up there with Oliver + S”.
They have just released their button down shirt in paper pattern.
But you know…[Read more]

Tara @4dfamily98 is he into small adult sizing?
Thread Theory (www.threadtheory.ca) make men’s patterns that tend to be a slimmer “athletic” fit and would probably suit a teenager. They are beautiful patterns and ones that I would rank as “up there with Oliver + S”.
They have just released their button down shirt in paper pattern.
But you know…[Read more]

Tara @4dfamily98 is he into small adult sizing?
Thread Theory (www.threadtheory.ca) make men’s patterns that tend to be a slimmer “athletic” fit and would probably suit a teenager. They are beautiful patterns and ones that I would rank as “up there with Oliver + S”.
They have just released they’re button down shirt in paper pattern.
But you know…[Read more]

It is so nice that you’re all doing this!

Oh Rachel I love every one of these! I’d be happy to pay postage if you’d consider sending them all this way.

Liberty of London Hide-and-Seek Dress size 6. Blogged about here.

Liberty of London Hide-and-Seek Dress size 6. Blogged about here.

Liberty of London Hide-and-Seek Dress size 6. Blogged about here.

Black and white Book Report Dress with cat buttons, size 5. In excellent condition since it was only worn a couple of times. Blogged about here.

Belgian style Fairy Tale Dress size 5. Blogged about here.

Up for grabs! Gray Fairy Tale Dress size 5. Blogged about here.

Up for grabs! Gray Fairy Tale Dress size 5.

I just bought my first Oliver+S pattern. Am impressed with the attention to detail. My garment for my daughter turned out top notch. My question for you all is about the Sketchbook pattern. My son (14 yo) is too big for this pattern, boo! Was wondering if anyone knows of a pattern by Oliver + S or similar (something top notch) that I can make a…[Read more]

Thanks @lightningmcstitch and @liesl it makes perfect sense. In fact I found a tutorial that actually pictorially explains it so all I need now is some time to actually implement it. Thanks again and yes pics are on there way too.

I think @lightningmcstitch is on the right track. Basically, you’ll cut off the top half of the sleeve cap and leave enough to hem the top edge. The you’ll add a bias facing to the upper armhole to finish it. It’s like the Partial Cap Sleeve in the Building Block Dress book, except the bias facing is at the top of the armhole instead of the…[Read more]

Just bought the “Inspector Gadget” coats from Farmhouse. Nicely set out website, and some sweet fabrics. Thank F and S for your suggestion.