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Lightning McStitch replied to the topic What to do with a yard of linen? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I’d second the Art Museum trousers idea, but…
You could almost certainly squeeze a City Stroll skirt onto a 1m cut of linen. Just sayin… It’s yours. 🙂

Melissa replied to the topic Most Recommended Adult Pattern for Beginner in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to personally reply. I appreciate your advice!

Melissa replied to the topic Most Recommended Adult Pattern for Beginner in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Can you do the gallery tunic in short sleeves? I live in a hot climate.

Melissa replied to the topic Most Recommended Adult Pattern for Beginner in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to respond! I will look into these!

Lightning McStitch replied to the topic Most Recommended Adult Pattern for Beginner in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

The Gallery Tunic is a perfect “fake” shirt. You get a collar and placket to work with, but it’s a really easy placket technique. There are no buttonholes and fitting is easy as it’s a loose fitting style with pleats front and back for extra ease.
I’m living in a dress I made recently from this pattern, so it’s was to wear too.
Another vote for…[Read more]

Tamara replied to the topic What to do with a yard of linen? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

@enbee what about Art museum trousers? Because it is a wider fabric, you could easily get a pair of these from a yard.

cybele727 started the topic General book posts in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 9 years ago

Hello, I got my book today. I live a mere 3 hours from the distribution center, so it did not have far to travel.

I just did a quick peruse and wow… this is great!

This shows so much about lengthening, shortening and spreading. Changing silhouettes, finishes and details and pockets and so much more.

Sewists, Oh my! There is so much to…[Read more]

cybele727 started the topic General book posts in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 9 years ago

Hello, I got my book today. I live a mere 3 hours from the distribution center, so it did not have far to travel.

I just did a quick peruse and wow… this is great!

This shows so much about lengthening, shortening and spreading. Changing silhouettes, finishes and details and pockets and so much more.

Sewists, Oh my! There is so much to…[Read more]

Mama_Knowles replied to the topic What to do with a yard of linen? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

For him a sketchbook shirt! One yard will make a short sleeve up to a size three easily.

Enbee started the topic What to do with a yard of linen? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Since I mostly sew for my 2 year old son, I buy a lot of remnants, often without a purpose in mind. I picked up a full yard (54″ width) of 100% linen – relatively heavyweight, and black. Any suggestions about what to do with it, either for him or for me?

Mama_Knowles replied to the topic Most Recommended Adult Pattern for Beginner in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

I highly recommend the everyday skirt for sure and the Cappacino tunic as well. I love how this top can be sewn in a knit as well besides a woven.

Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Most Recommended Adult Pattern for Beginner in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

I’m glad you’re here, @melissamlb42! I’ll be curious to hear what other members of the forum have to say, but I’d probably steer you toward the Woodland Stroll Cape or the Weekend Getaway Blouse next. Both of them are quite simple and straightforward but will challenge your skills to develop a little bit. And I think they both have a certain…[Read more]

Melissa started the topic Most Recommended Adult Pattern for Beginner in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Hi there! I’m somewhat new – I made the lazy days skirt about 5 times about 5 years ago and a couple of Sis Boom patterns. I’m not super experienced but want to sew something for myself. What Liesl & Co pattern would you recommend? What was easiest for you? I’m looking at Every Day Skirt but would really like to learn to sew shirts, but they…[Read more]

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

I have finally finished my Ginger jeans and have cut out an Appleton top to hopefully wear tomorrow to try it out.

I am hoping the cone denim is in the mail tomorrow so I can get going on my second pair.

If not oh well it is a project for the weekend as term is ending and I have an extended school run to conduct on Friday.

I might, all things…[Read more]

icicle replied to the topic Size chart? in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 9 years ago

Thanks Todd, that helps!

Todd Gibson replied to the topic Size chart? in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 9 years ago

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.

icicle started the topic Size chart? in the forum oliver + s: building block dress 9 years ago

Hi,
Is there a chart with imperial measurements for the sizes in the book? My daughter is right at the borderline of size 12 in most O+S and a size chart would help us decide if she would fit into the base garment.

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

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!

Oliver + S

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