Oliver + S | beachmom | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/beachmom/activity Activity feed for beachmom. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:21:14 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 6b190a183e146175926e0dc676a55514 beachmom replied to the topic Unwanted Fabric. What to do? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/unwanted-fabric-what-to-do/#post-48452 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:41:56 -0400 I used to shop unwanted fabric around…asking sewing friends if they were interested, offering it to schools, posting it on freecycle and/or craigslist. But it involved a lot of effort and when I’m ready to get rid of something, I want it gone. Now I drop it off at our local thrift shop.;)

]]> 0 7de9e667c46ee60571e80cca1df743e3 beachmom replied to the topic Sketchbook Shorts for Girls - Sizing? in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shorts-for-girls-sizing/#post-48027 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:56:20 -0400 Janice, I used the size that their measurements corresponded to. It worked out well!;)

]]> 0 3d8ce244fe75703c56e75a9f4bab532c beachmom replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/107/#post-47624 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 21:02:56 -0400 Oh No! I’m so sorry that you all are having to deal with this, especially with a new baby at home. You, your husband, and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))

]]> 0 3d8ce244fe75703c56e75a9f4bab532c beachmom replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-47624 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 21:02:56 -0400 Oh No! I’m so sorry that you all are having to deal with this, especially with a new baby at home. You, your husband, and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))

]]> 0 f7ace86f81e1ed8053f2659175ce3b35 beachmom replied to the topic What do you think? Feedback welcome. in the forum Sewing for Yourself http://oliverands.com/community/groups/sewing-for-yourself/forum/topic/what-do-you-think-feedback-welcome/#post-46104 Tue, 12 May 2015 23:25:05 -0400 I really like both top patterns and will be purchasing as soon as I have a little extra “me” money. The Gallery top looks like it would be the perfect top (made in a voile or gauze) to throw on over a tank top or camisole for the slightly cooler summer nights at the beach. I probably won’t make it as a dress as I like my dresses to be more…[Read more]

]]> 0 2718cf9b6ac327dd89c9025e82ca6f15 beachmom joined the group Sewing for Yourself https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/147804 Sun, 10 May 2015 22:38:32 -0400 0 b2e4e2bb3fd5a873220af0feb58ae7a6 beachmom replied to the topic How thin is too thin for knits? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-thin-is-too-thin-for-knits/#post-45627 Sun, 03 May 2015 13:33:06 -0400 I’m like Masha…I prefer cotton/lycra knits when I sew for the kids. It’s relatively easy to work with and seems to hold up well. My personal rule of thumb is to use 8-10 oz. weight fabrics for tops and dresses. 🙂

]]> 0 e47f50855abe6228c88bd53d23c71a0a beachmom replied to the topic Most and Least Worn O+S Outfit? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/most-and-least-worn-os-outfit/#post-42900 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:56:37 -0500 This is a fun thread! Thanks for starting it, Nicole.:)

Hands down, the most worn O+S item in our house:
Sketchbook Shorts

Patrick wore the shorts constantly the last 2 years. If they were clean (and sometimes when they weren’t!) he wore them.;)

]]> 0 14d9e7d44644965c92dbd5bdafec21e4 beachmom replied to the topic Most and Least Worn O+S Outfit? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/most-and-least-worn-os-outfit/#post-42900 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:56:37 -0500 This is a fun thread! Thanks for starting it, Nicole.:)

Hands down, the most worn O+S item in our house:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/27858004@N05/7557176858/in/set-72157624957087533/player/

Patrick wore the shorts constantly the last 2 years. If they were clean (and sometimes when they weren’t!) he wore them.;)

]]> 0 6ef5cb10cce69a38e036b12c32952b74 beachmom replied to the topic Most and Least Worn O+S Outfit? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/most-and-least-worn-os-outfit/#post-42900 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:56:37 -0500 This is a fun thread! Thanks for starting it, Nicole.:)

Hands down, the most worn O+S item in our house:
Sketchbook Shorts

Patrick wore the shorts constantly the last 2 years. If they were clean (and sometimes when they weren’t!) he wore them.;)

]]> 0 57f85be740f8ad40484a147d59a25cfe beachmom replied to the topic Oliver + S Colouring Book in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/oliver-s-colouring-book/#post-42646 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 12:08:53 -0500 Thank you so much for compiling all the line drawings and sharing them, Lotta! You’re awesome!

]]> 0 fba0abf33bfa69a8fc1d25d0620449f9 beachmom posted a new activity comment https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144608#acomment-145120 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 00:22:28 -0500 Thanks, Todd! It was a huge challenge but I did get it finished…finally. If I’d known that there was an upcoming Lisette moto jacket pattern coming I would have waited for that!! Ah well, I suppose I can always make one for me.;)

In reply to - beachmom posted an update I’m tackling a fake leather moto jacket for my teenage daughter. This is the most complicated pattern I’ve ever sewn…I hope it turns out nice! ]]> fc40d45093e4ed2323abfd84f38efbee beachmom posted an update in the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery: I'd been thinking that I'd love the little girls to have […] https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144981 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 19:08:12 -0500 I’d been thinking that I’d love the little girls to have smocked dresses for Easter. Not sure if they will ‘approve’ or not. They seem to have grown up on me overnight!

I want to say that BK’s baptism gown was made using the Twinkle Toes pattern…I’ll have to double check next time I’m at my mom’s.;)

]]> 1 041e902903c5a1649cdce7b286b07b2b beachmom joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144980 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 18:59:04 -0500 0 d13661023945b2f13a8d55fa4c46446e beachmom posted an update: I'm tackling a fake leather moto jacket for my teenage […] https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144608 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 13:47:14 -0500 I’m tackling a fake leather moto jacket for my teenage daughter. This is the most complicated pattern I’ve ever sewn…I hope it turns out nice!

]]> 2 9eb58f4239d92da2cfb7eae9994d1c5a beachmom replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/334/#post-41929 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:38:20 -0500 Justine-We finally convinced BK to give up her special blanket (Yellow) as it was about to start falling apart. I’ve washed it and put it away in her keepsake box. I think I’m more sad than she is…she was my only kid with a special lovey.

I’m partway through a clever Charlotte orchid blouse for my middle girl. And I had a special request to…[Read more]

]]> 0 9eb58f4239d92da2cfb7eae9994d1c5a beachmom replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-41929 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:38:20 -0500 Justine-We finally convinced BK to give up her special blanket (Yellow) as it was about to start falling apart. I’ve washed it and put it away in her keepsake box. I think I’m more sad than she is…she was my only kid with a special lovey.

I’m partway through a clever Charlotte orchid blouse for my middle girl. And I had a special request to…[Read more]

]]> 0 f1443688a9577108a6ba8da8ec57f457 beachmom replied to the topic Your most-viewed project on Flickr? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-most-viewed-project-on-flickr/page/2/#post-41893 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 01:52:09 -0500 My Lisette Diplomat Tunic was the most viewed/favorited flickr photo for me. I’m pretty sure that was due to Explore. It’s such a dorky photo of me!lol My top 9 “interesting” photos on flickr are all Oliver + S (and 1 Lisette). The ruffle Class Picnic shorts and School Days raincoats are some of my personal favorites and they were #1 and #3…[Read more]

]]> 0 f1443688a9577108a6ba8da8ec57f457 beachmom replied to the topic Your most-viewed project on Flickr? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-most-viewed-project-on-flickr/page/2/#post-41893 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 01:52:09 -0500 My Lisette Diplomat Tunic was the most viewed/favorited flickr photo for me. I’m pretty sure that was due to Explore. It’s such a dorky photo of me!lol My top 9 “interesting” photos on flickr are all Oliver + S (and 1 Lisette). The ruffle Class Picnic shorts and School Days raincoats are some of my personal favorites and they were #1 and #3…[Read more]

]]> 0 b58bf311757c8d2d01fe4be69e0614ef beachmom replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/96/#post-41494 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:59:53 -0500 Congrats @justsewit! Enjoy all your newborn snuggles.:)

]]> 0 b58bf311757c8d2d01fe4be69e0614ef beachmom replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-41494 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:59:53 -0500 Congrats @justsewit! Enjoy all your newborn snuggles.:)

]]> 0 ef12fdcc0e499169ef69e5ac6e7b4d71 beachmom replied to the topic 2014 Sewing Goals and Resolutions in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/2014-sewing-goals-and-resolutions/page/5/#post-41377 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 14:17:03 -0500 I did okay with mine. I sewed more for me (thanks to pattern testing) and used patterns and fabric that I had in my stash. I think I only bought a handful of new patterns. I was also a bit more intentional with my fabric purchases. But lack of discipline is still an issue!

@Sarvi Those one-yard cuts of quilting cottons that seemed like a good…[Read more]

]]> 0 84823a8c2a1b618966f1b18e284bfd51 beachmom replied to the topic Go To Bed! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/go-to-bed/page/2/#post-40973 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 22:38:06 -0500 It’s rough not having a good nights sleep…for both mom and kid! I hope the suggestions help, Jane. The Gro clock was going to be my piece of advice. It’s helped a lot of my friends with older kids (not baby/toddler) stay in bed.

]]> 0 e2c47a678e28887d8998b9b169e10b11 beachmom and Jane are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/143166 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 22:00:54 -0500 0 fd5f7d8250f565502de70d5579b20609 beachmom replied to the topic Lengthening in the forum oliver + s: music box http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lengthening-2/#post-40433 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:06:10 -0500 This is one of the few O+S pattern I don’t have so I don’t feel “qualified” to give an answer.;) But if it’s tight under the arms, I would think going ahead and making the next size up would help with the jumper being too tight under the arms. Sorry I couldn’t be more of a help!

]]> 0 680d5e4bbe761ea2a97365b31a5f7a76 beachmom replied to the topic Neckline of lunch box tee too small in the forum oliver + s: lunch box tee + culottes http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/neckline-of-lunch-box-tee-too-small/#post-40368 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 21:24:57 -0500 @todd I, for one, find the behind the scenes info fascinating! Sounds like S is built a lot like my oldest. That’s part of the reason why I sew as RTW that fits was hard to find, especially during the tween years.

My tried and true method of making sure a t-shirt neckband is going to fit is to pull it on over my own head. Obviously it…[Read more]

]]> 0 3cb361810213e6a2e6f02f3c7c730694 beachmom and Lightning McStitch are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/142607 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 00:58:50 -0500 0 f4838b5e971e569b222537a35f6888a0 beachmom and Masha Richart are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/142605 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 23:23:54 -0500 0 0391471c13ac56d49a0ffe6fa747c01e beachmom posted an update: Cleaning up all my sewing mess so I can cut out a swimsuit […] https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/142604 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 22:32:45 -0500 Cleaning up all my sewing mess so I can cut out a swimsuit for a friend’s daughter and a dress for my oldest daughter

]]> 1 0b6876494ac0b3732b97ca5e0d6fbdaf beachmom replied to the topic Raincoat? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/raincoat/#post-40219 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 13:00:40 -0500 I didn’t seal the seams in the raincoats I made and there was plenty of topstitching. I didn’t have any issues with water seeping in. Granted the raincoats are not worn for long out in the rain. Usually just to/from the bus stop.;)

Here’s a good post with some helpful links: http://sewnbyangela.blogspot.com/2012/03/minoru-done.html?m=1

]]> 0 9f5e3614620343110d8070adc101d591 beachmom and Inder are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/142283 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 00:43:29 -0500 0 e372382b4b572a51c868cbcf8baeba3e beachmom replied to the topic Fleece or fleece lined leggings? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fleece-or-fleece-lined-leggings/#post-39935 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 00:02:49 -0500 Polartec Power Stretch fabric is awesome! That’s what all my winter running clothes are made from.;)

]]> 0 7f744ddbce3cc17893c5e4c5dff8d5b9 beachmom and etc3 are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/862 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:07:06 -0500 0 a5e82f1407c71701a8b5406c6970e909 beachmom and Rachel Le Grand are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/845 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 03:21:26 -0500 0 b0b3923774a6bf99aecb395cf1b5eddb beachmom and daisygirl78 are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/829 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 22:34:20 -0500 0 6794896de6dad0fd85feea4c1eeb7a77 beachmom and juliamom2009 are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/714 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 22:42:17 -0500 0 b4f359a8d68635a66e17ea6040d992bd beachmom replied to the topic Gifts for teenage boys in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/gifts-for-teenage-boys/#post-39577 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:32:10 -0500 What about a hanging charging pocket like this: http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2014/06/diy-fabric-phone-charging-station.html

Fun ties? I like the Purl Soho tutorial: http://www.purlbee.com/2009/05/21/mollys-sketchbook-fathers-day-tie/

]]> 0 780f34a1f25cb823dc410a62c3536a36 beachmom replied to the topic Gifts for teenage boys in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/gifts-for-teenage-boys/#post-39577 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:32:10 -0500 What about a hanging charging pocket like this:

Fun ties? I like the Purl Soho tutorial: http://www.purlbee.com/2009/05/21/mollys-sketchbook-fathers-day-tie/

]]> 0 3d64acb1b952cb54d30b0a7903919b6c beachmom and mcholley1 are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/539 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 22:28:40 -0500 0 c3c1d0c0f42b95df3150f154b668babf beachmom changed their profile picture https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/534 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 21:24:36 -0500 0 20f33bb38aafc55186bfdaf04c3997e1 beachmom and runciblespoon are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/519 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 19:31:45 -0500 0 4c10bebe7a5bf6d671a1ab1198869008 beachmom's profile was updated https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/472 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:20:01 -0500 0 1d8d5a1ca61012abf1e435abb976374a beachmom replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/contrast-belt-opinions-wanted/#post-39499 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:10:37 -0500 Thanks, Nicole!

]]> 0 645a416a978067de547bdae0fd294f8b beachmom and Sarvi are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/452 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 08:20:06 -0500 0 31c182c7f9ca80ad9df04c47b170bbcd beachmom and katybellabug are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/440 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 06:02:07 -0500 0 36383d7a87e229ac3cb507581a3d35e2 beachmom and Brittney are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/431 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 04:46:50 -0500 0 4a763d04759d93788aa30bada20cb1ff beachmom replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/contrast-belt-opinions-wanted/#post-39473 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 02:03:13 -0500 Thanks for all the help with deciding what fabric to use and for the input (on Flickr and Instagram) for the button choice. Over 3 weeks later and the jacket is finally done! I’ve posted a picture to Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/q14C1A

Eventually I’ll do a blog post about it. Time for sewing/blogging (and being an active part of the online…[Read more]

]]> 0 4a763d04759d93788aa30bada20cb1ff beachmom replied to the topic Contrast belt opinions wanted in the forum oliver + s: secret agent http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/contrast-belt-opinions-wanted/#post-39473 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 02:03:13 -0500 Thanks for all the help with deciding what fabric to use and for the input (on Flickr and Instagram) for the button choice. Over 3 weeks later and the jacket is finally done! I’ve posted a picture to Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/q14C1A

Eventually I’ll do a blog post about it. Time for sewing/blogging (and being an active part of the online…[Read more]

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