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Nicole does this. I think is looks very plush.

My sewing machine went off for service
Now the cinema dress is my purpose
Undaunted, I’ll make it

Nicole, that is seriously, seriously, seriously cute.

Hi Lola. I’m glad to see another newbie pipe up! I’ll tell you what I have been doing to get an idea of what can be done with each pattern is going to the Oliver + S Flickr group and typing in the name of the pattern as a search term. Voila! A zillion pictures of exactly what the creative sewers around here have turned out. It will have you…[Read more]

When I made them last year for Jack, I was worried about making the straight 4 because I usually add length to everything. I ended up not adding length because I didn’t want to figure out exactly where to add, but they fit perfectly with room to grow height wise. They were definitely a baggy fit, so if you want them a little slimmer I would go…[Read more]

Thank you, so helpful.
@stacibennett that is food for thought!

Here you are https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/13504646955/in/set-72157640018176946

Last year I made two pairs of these, in pink and purple, for then 4 year old girl. I made them size 3 width with size 4 length which corresponded to her measurements then. They fit really well at the time.
Eighteen months later they still fit really well and are worn regularly. I added a 4″ growth cuff which we let down 2″ this winter. She…[Read more]

Last year I made two pairs of these, in pink and purple, for then 4 year old girl. I made them size 3 width with size 4 length which corresponded to her measurements then. They fit really well at the time.
Eighteen months later they still fit really well and are worn regularly. I added a 4″ growth cuff which we let down 2″ this winter. She…[Read more]

My sewing machine went off for a service Now the cinema dress is my purpose

My sewing machine went off for a service

I just logged on for a peek
Like I do every other week
There’s something to see
So excited, I’ll pee
A new pattern that’s called Hide and Seek

A picture of the dress pattern being discussed would be helpful for those who are just starting with the Oliver and s amazing pattern designs.

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