Oliver + S | April Henry | Friends Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/april1930s/activity/friends Activity feed for April Henry's friends. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:01:54 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 4398db5dcb3679291e502e985bf5cce6 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka jacket in the forum liesl + co: havana pajamas 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 8d27710138e19d76892cc0757058443e Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka jacket in the forum liesl + co: havana pajamas 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 80ae9b0a4c9107f2cfc2d940e7a8e3b8 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Round body in the forum liesl + co: kyoto dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/round-body#post-84184 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:41:14 -0500 I could swear I answered this question here last week! Yes, I think the pleat at the skirt front could help to camouflage a bit of a tummy, and the bust darts could be opened a bit to allow more room. I would recommend making a muslin to get the right fit before you cut into your good fabric, but I think this style has lots of design elements that…[Read more]

]]> 0 cca6cb8cca219b6638c8aef0f40b5e79 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Havana Bottoms - Lengthen/shorten line in the forum liesl + co: havana pajamas https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/havana-bottoms-lengthen-shorten-line#post-84107 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:33:30 -0500 Hello! To shorten the pajama bottoms, you can either fold a line perpendicular to the grain line or you can simply shorten from the bottom edge. The legs are quite straight, so shortening from the bottom won’t change the width very much. I hope that helps!

]]> 0 c342f0b230947d15beac8db43646c30c Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Garibaldi slip skirt pattern in the forum liesl + co: havana pajamas https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/garibaldi-slip-skirt-pattern#post-84106 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:31:02 -0500 Hello! Are you referring to the bias slip skirt tutorial for the Garibaldi Skirt?

bias garibaldi slip skirt tutorial

Because the fabric itself for this tutorial is cut on bias, the skirt will be stretchy. When you combine that with the elastic in the waist, the skirt adjusts to fit over the hips…[Read more]

]]> 0 eb30b0378293c99208734d0b34ad3f7a Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Havana Shirt - Where Is The Position of the Button Relative to the Buttonhole? in the forum liesl + co: havana pajamas https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/havana-shirt-where-is-the-position-of-the-button-relative-to-the-buttonhole#post-84099 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 19:43:45 -0500 Hi, yes, the X is the position of the button! It’s always a little inside the edge of the buttonhole.

]]> 0 70244d807fcb40f092d1dffd9e7b312e Liesl Gibson replied to the topic How Do I Cut Havana Top's Placket Template? in the forum liesl + co: havana pajamas https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-do-i-print-havana-tops-placket-template#post-84093 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:29:21 -0500 From your second post it looks like you’ve done it correctly. You simply cut along the dotted lines on the paper template and place it over your cut paper in order to transfer the lines and trim the bottom edge, just like with a pattern piece. You’re doing great!

]]> 0 78926bfe4a8ec0f50fc890ae9e2becd5 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Havana Shirt - What Does the Wrong Side of the Placket Look Like? in the forum liesl + co: havana pajamas https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/havana-shirt-what-does-the-wrong-side-of-the-placket-look-like-2#post-84092 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:22:18 -0500 Hello, and yes that looks correct! Well done! I hope they’re going smoothly for you. Cute fabric!

]]> 0 9b6b8eb260951abb0c9d54e8972159e1 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic How to finish neck collar on Yanaka jacket in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-finish-neck-collar-on-yanaka-jacket#post-84035 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:48:38 -0500 Hi Leah, I’m not clear which part of the instructions or illustrations are not clear. The illustrations show each step of the jacket as it is being constructed. The illustrations were made using photos of the jacket as I sewed it. All components are included exactly as they are in the pattern. I’m more than happy to help, to add photos, to do a…[Read more]

]]> 0 98a1876c3e9140d87906614c75aa7548 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Hacking Lisboa walking shorts to culotte length in the forum liesl + co: lisboa walking shorts https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hacking-lisboa-walking-shorts-to-culotte-length#post-83978 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:24:40 -0400 I’m so glad you like them! They’re one of my favorites as well.

When you say culotte length, do you mean longer shorts (someplace above the knee) or are you envisioning something more like a split skirt that’s below the knee? For this pattern we deliberately changed the shape of the rise and the inseam to get a really good shorts shape, so I’m…[Read more]

]]> 0 d2dd8bc4efb76ffb3295cfc933f6ceed Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Sizing - waist to hip distance in the forum liesl + co: garibaldi a-line skirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sizing-waist-to-hip-distance#post-83891 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:20:33 -0400 hello, and thanks for your patience during my travels! The hip to waist distance on our patterns is more like 8″, but it really depends on the height of the waist on each individual pattern. The Garibaldi Skirt is an A-line, so it flares more as it lengthens. A lot will depend on your fabric, too, so I would suggest doing a paper fitting of the…[Read more]

]]> 0 a96dc366207df515f56cf5a9fb848f5c Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Sticking pattern together in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sticking-pattern-together#post-83890 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:29:59 -0400 Hi Jackie,

Thanks for your patience during my travels. The patterns should be assembled according to the grid, so you’re matching the grid lines and trimming off the extra white paper. The letters in the circles indicate which corners go together to make it easy to identify which pages should be attached to each other. I hope that helps!

Here’s…[Read more]

]]> 0 8c7dd75f360429030f30c1751e50f97b Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Buttons? in the forum liesl + co: brunswick jacket https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/buttons-2#post-83873 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:01:04 -0400 Hello! You can absolutely extend the front edge by 1/2″ on either side to make a 1″ button placket. You could also extend the collar by the same amount to get the same look on the lapels, but if you’re wearing the collar up it’s not strictly necessary. I’d love to see how it turns out!

]]> 0 fb421b8342d50f657adf1bd603ab94dc Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Chicarita bodice seam in the forum liesl + co: chacarita wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/chicarita-bodice-seam#post-83762 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:20:04 -0400 So glad to hear it!

]]> 0 1afe24aad624f2c64b5eea6b74f4d069 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Chicarita bodice seam in the forum liesl + co: chacarita wrap dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/chicarita-bodice-seam#post-83751 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:25:09 -0400 I’m glad you like it! And yes, it’s probably a good idea to clip the side seams at the underarm a bit to help them lie flat. It will depend on your fabric, of course, but in general it will help. Thanks for asking!

]]> 0 0557018c80a80e528ffa1a5c859327b5 Liesl Gibson posted a new activity comment https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/179454#acomment-179458 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:19:35 -0400 It sounds like you’re doing it right–the two ends of the collar (the part that sticks out) need to be sewn together, and then you’ll sew the neck seam. The important part is to clip into the inside corner so that the neck seam is the same length as the collar in Step 6. That way both edges will be the same length. I hope that helps! The…[Read more]

In reply to - Louise Price became a registered member ]]> 299b1c74f01c1857a03017feb595f9bb Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Sizing in the forum liesl + co: gelato blouse + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sizing-2#post-83681 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:10:48 -0400 Uff, I feel your pain! It’s really difficult to visualize your questions without a photo–can you possibly upload one to help me? We have several tutorials that I think can help, like this one: https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2018/08/how-to-raise-or-lower-a-dart.html

Yes, the two size blocks are different, but that doesn’t mean you can’t…[Read more]

]]> 0 892c8f2ba294877ef4c98d42cb694a4b Liesl Gibson replied to the topic How to finish neck collar on Yanaka jacket in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-finish-neck-collar-on-yanaka-jacket#post-83618 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:08:58 -0400 Hi Pam, sorry to hear you’re feeling confused. Can you be more specific with your question? At what part are you unsure?

]]> 0 87c6ab84139478250a8b4a6d01574f58 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Tea Party Dress and Play Suit in the forum oliver + s: tea party https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/tea-party-dress-and-play-suit#post-83612 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 09:20:08 -0400 Also, thank for calling my attention to the missing snap tape on the envelope. In the 18-ish years that the pattern has been out no one has mentioned it. I’ll make sure we fix that.

]]> 0 ed0b638ad921204f6b7d737da7889851 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Tea Party Dress and Play Suit in the forum oliver + s: tea party https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/tea-party-dress-and-play-suit#post-83611 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 09:18:49 -0400 Hello, and I’m glad you’re enjoying the pattern! Honestly, I didn’t know that snap tape came with the snaps different widths apart! I’ve only seen and used one type. Another option would be to use individual snaps. Maybe that would work better in this instance?

]]> 0 b7ffd9f4e3da4ff1503d4c0372678d52 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Still one of my favorites! in the forum oliver + s: garden party https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/still-one-of-my-favorites#post-83604 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:14:22 -0400 Oh, that turned out so cute! Well done! Thank you for posting.

]]> 0 9021a1e1a5741f12da4f66025c5b5b6f Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Kyoto in the forum liesl + co: brunswick jacket https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/kyoto#post-83457 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:24:15 -0400 I think they could work well together, yes! The Brunswick has very simple lines and could be a great layering piece, especially if you coordinate the colors or the fabric. I hope you’ll show us!

]]> 0 aa96dc9b7fd1b84c3a76d8642167da47 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Sinatra Top/Dress in the forum liesl + co: sintra halter top + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sinatra-top-dress#post-83437 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:13:06 -0400 Hello! The Sintra top/dress is unlined, so the pattern and instructions don’t include lining instructions. I would suggest interlining it if you’re adding a lining. With regard to piece 6, there are two size groupings in order to read the details more easily, so you only need to find the piece that includes your size. I hope that helps!

]]> 0 bb585fe234e3ace2b8999db458f293f6 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Chaval coat lining in the forum liesl + co: chaval coat https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/chaval-coat-lining#post-83288 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:16:47 -0500 Hello, and I don’t know what happened to my original reply! Very sorry for the delay. Yes, I think you can absolutely do it this way. The collar won’t lay quite the same, but it’s a shortcut that’s often used. Would love to see how it turns out!

]]> 0 c2d25b99ef389a5059bcf2dbdf65bd95 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Hollywood with Peckham waistband? in the forum liesl + co: hollywood trousers https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hollywood-with-peckham-waistband#post-83171 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:02:33 -0500 I think it would work! I haven’t tried it personally, and you might have to play with the waistband length to get the right fit, but it should work, yes.

]]> 0 d79f04a639a2719a63402bd6fbb211dd Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Oh no! Camp shirt/Dress - wrong fabric?? in the forum liesl + co: camp shirt + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/oh-no-camp-shirt-dress-wrong-fabric#post-83034 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:48:02 -0400 No, you can still make it! The shirt won’t have the same drape as the original pattern, so it may be a little more oversized in appearance. But just refer to the finished measurements on the pattern and that will give you a better sense for how it will fit when it’s finished. I hope that helps!

]]> 0 dfbb281e0cf31d057215e3882a055e9d Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Eliminating center bodice bust dart on Rush Hour dress in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/eliminating-center-bodice-bust-dart-on-rush-hour-dress#post-83033 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:46:10 -0400 Hello! The Dior dart on that style is quite short, so it could probably be moved in a variety of ways, but it also depends on how much “take-up” is in the dart (your bust size, the size you’re sewing, etc.). You could potentially ease the dart into the princess seam or move the princess seam slightly forward to absorb it. It may take a little…[Read more]

]]> 0 7149fd76cc3da974381b2dc57adeabd8 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Waistband not fitting in the forum liesl + co: garibaldi a-line skirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/waistband-not-fitting#post-82740 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:28:35 -0400 Hi ladies,

I assure you the waistband is the correct length–I’ve just checked it again. It’s slightly shorter than the waistband of the skirt because the skirt fabric gets eased into the waistband as you sew it. You might be experiencing problems because the skirt waist itself stretches a bit as you’re working with the fabric. If you’re having a…[Read more]

]]> 0 09df3437f2a0585e09292d483ca75cf5 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Key Considerations for Altering a Yanaka Traditional Tattoo for a Full Bicep in the forum groip1 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/key-considerations-for-altering-a-yanaka-traditional-tattoo-for-a-full-bicep#post-82739 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:58:35 -0400 Hello! With the shoulder seam and the two gusset seams you’ll have plenty of places to add width, yes. I would suggest opening the seams on your muslin to see where the jacket “wants” to add space in order to determine the best spot. I hope that helps!

]]> 0 458071be76bed56965e5014a28e41605 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka alteration for a twisting sleeve in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/yanaka-alteration-for-a-twisting-sleeve#post-82661 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:09:57 -0400 Hello! Thanks for your patience as I’ve been traveling. This should be a relatively easy fix. You’ll want to pin out the resulting fold in the fabric and blend the lines to make a smoother sleeve. The result will be sort of like this very crude drawing, with more of a curve to the sleeve. I hope that makes sense?

]]> 0 dbe725a5f5066c4dd4faf3991fe9f5c3 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Fabric Sources in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sources-2#post-82584 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:59:22 -0400 There are so many places now! I wrote a blog post a long time ago and I’m sure it needs to updated, but this might give you a place to start?

where do you shop for fabric?

]]> 0 ff0c210a1f9781bcefc3bee47cbc3b72 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Raising V neck on Amarena dress in the forum liesl + co: amarena dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/raising-v-neck-on-amarena-dress#post-82580 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:08:18 -0400 Yes, you’ll do the same with the facing.

You’ll definitely want to trim some of the bulk from the neckline as you go, yes. That’s where the basting stitches come in handy, to help you line up everything to the point of the V neck.

]]> 0 ad2fc7f156d5fe885ed9f0efff03c287 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Needle Question in the forum liesl + co: laureles square-neck top + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/needle-question#post-82579 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:05:31 -0400 That seems like sound advice. Maybe try an all-purpose needle or even a ballpoint needle?

]]> 0 09184a4c2611dac3e81b16e681548f80 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Popover dress in the forum liesl + co: laureles square-neck top + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/popover-dress#post-82483 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:42:00 -0400 It looks like the photo you’re try to upload might be too big?

]]> 0 c03b5966bfbe5de473cc67527d145f25 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Popover dress in the forum liesl + co: laureles square-neck top + dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/popover-dress#post-82468 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:50:34 -0400 Do you mean the test square to be sure you’ve printed it at the right scale?

]]> 0 d63892e16f3603c5e9c11afebfe8ae1b Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Leg Opening Circumference? in the forum liesl + co: cannes wide-legged trousers https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/leg-opening-circumference#post-82319 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:21:00 -0400 4 ply silk would be AMAZING! And I’ve worn my Cannes Trousers to the opera several times. Highly recommend! Both comfortable and elegant. Enjoy! I’ve been to the Vienna Opera several times now and it’s a wonderful experience!

]]> 0 608788c821d13ca5b7131c7949eff9a6 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Leg Opening Circumference? in the forum liesl + co: cannes wide-legged trousers https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/leg-opening-circumference#post-82315 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:31:44 -0400 Hello! The total width of the legs depends on the size you’re making but the size 6 is apprximately 40″ all the way around. You can also use this tutorial if you want to make them narrower.

how to narrow or widen a trouser leg

I used silk crepe-back satin for the blue trousers. The drape is…[Read more]

]]> 0 075dec39b2a6c6d9886e1cc6089fde15 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka altering for a full bicep in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/yanaka-altering-for-a-full-bicep#post-82314 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:04:55 -0400 It’s basically what the tutorial is doing, actually. If you look at the end result they’ve essentially raised the seam line and curved it a bit more. It’s just a fancier way of doing it. I would suggest that you watch for drag lines that indicate a necessary adjustment elsewhere, but I think your end result will be very similar if you do it the s…[Read more]

]]> 0 fc172a3b6d85e95840a499289ade3eed Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka altering for a full bicep in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/yanaka-altering-for-a-full-bicep#post-82311 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:47:39 -0400 Hello! That tutorial will probably give you good results. What I would suggest in your case, however, is that you open up all the seams at the bicep to allow the gaps to show you where it wants more room. You can probably give the extra space at the seams by adding a little more seam allowance, especially at the seam along the shoulder and top of…[Read more]

]]> 1 534f087426c4564ddcc4eef9ab4e9c9f Liesl Gibson replied to the topic lace ruffle in the forum Sewing for Yourself https://oliverands.com/community/groups/sewing-for-yourself/forum/topic/lace-ruffle#post-82267 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:39:31 -0400 For the lace ruffle I simply attached a row of wide, gathered lace to the upper edge of the hem facing. You could also create a separate skirt if you prefer, and attach it to the dress with the outer skirt. I hope that helps!

]]> 0 ffaedf6e51db9af35a3ce11cc5805c8b Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Tribeca Bra? in the forum liesl + co: tribeca knit cami https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/tribeca-bra#post-82123 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:52:10 -0500 That’s great! Would love to see a photo if you post it someplace. It sounds like a terrific project!

]]> 0 1ecd69196d4700689b6471bdc9e8e6b0 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Yanaka altering for a full bicep in the forum liesl + co: yanaka jacket https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/yanaka-altering-for-a-full-bicep#post-82122 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:51:25 -0500 Hi there, I would be inclined to make the change at the underarm part just because it’s easy, but it might depend on what you need.

]]> 0 2fa2a069a4e7c05b7def2c9a1a3531bf Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Underarm curved seam allowance in the forum liesl + co: late lunch tunic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/underarm-curved-seam-allowance#post-82056 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:10:35 -0500 It should be fine at 1/2″, no worries!

]]> 0 ab93d25a20731b0679dc5042744297d0 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Woodland Stroll cape in the forum liesl + co: woodland stroll cape https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/woodland-stroll-cape#post-82055 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:09:33 -0500 I saw a faux suede trim at Mokuba in Paris a few weeks ago. I´m sure they have it in the New York store as well–you could call and ask them about it. It seemed perfect for this purpose, to me.

]]> 0 843c64258886e93792caa8361ff49f63 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Tribeca Bra? in the forum liesl + co: tribeca knit cami https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/tribeca-bra#post-82054 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:08:11 -0500 Interesting idea! I wonder if you could make it two layers with encased elastic between the two layers to finish the bottom edge? In my mind I can engineer it but… I think it would be quite easy to sew, actually!

]]> 0 082ef75c841828a6127022e533efbaf8 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Woodland Stroll cape in the forum liesl + co: woodland stroll cape https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/woodland-stroll-cape#post-82006 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:40:54 -0500 Hello, that photo was inspiration only, from a vintage Bonnie Cashin cape. You can take our pattern and modify it to be similar to that style, but I don’t have specific details on the vintage item to give you. Yes, she bound a lot of her clothing in leather strips. You could experiment with similar fabric or with real leather. I’ve also seen a…[Read more]

]]> 0 e81bb1c410b44efde08e334676b399c3 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Belgravia dress - sizing question in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/belgravia-dress-sizing-question#post-82005 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:37:27 -0500 Sorry for the delay. yes, the second photo is exactly what you should do. And it won’t affect your grainline–just choose one of the lines (above or below the split) and extend that to be your grainline. No problem. Looking good!

]]> 0 f32370e32e7ecd0091bc3e3c2187b41a Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Singer 2250: zig zag stitch prob in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/singer-2250-zig-zag-stitch-prob#post-81975 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:58:29 -0500 Sounds like an issue for a repair person. I’m sure they can fix it easily.

]]> 0 3ab8e19b5edeb144decdff041766f7a8 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Belgravia dress - sizing question in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/belgravia-dress-sizing-question#post-81908 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:22:33 -0400 I think you’d probably be ok choosing a size 10 and maybe reducing the width at the hips if you find that you need it. Its something you can do after you’ve sewn it if you want. Just turn the dress inside out, pin the hips to be as narrow as you want, and re-sew them. Regarding the height, it depends on where you are tall. I’m 5’8″ and long…[Read more]

]]> 0 92bf63c01f954209fd9a63fe8317cfe4 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Raising V neck on Amarena dress in the forum liesl + co: amarena dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/raising-v-neck-on-amarena-dress#post-81904 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:58:15 -0400 If you raise the V-neck (which you can absolutely do, no problem) you’ll want to shorten the collar at the center back so it fits correctly. Again, easy to do–just measure at the seam line and shorten at the back seam by the same amount. I hope that helps!

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