Oliver + S | bren5kids | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/bren5kids/activity Activity feed for bren5kids. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:12:41 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 dd704f1a1617245a6db7873f8f75f8af bren5kids replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/19/#post-69057 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 20:47:11 -0400 This time of year is so busy!
Thank goodness the Champagne is fizzy.
But the joy of the day
Is all over by May
And this weather is making me dizzy.

I wish I was living in Spain

]]> 0 5945c162ef2cf5b57211b36c58db87ce bren5kids replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/18/#post-60090 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 18:55:12 -0400 I’ve run out of room for my stash
So to Ikea I must dash

]]> 0 d16991d352e7db74f5c11bad14618227 bren5kids replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/14/#post-56067 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 06:06:59 -0400 I just want to sit down and sew!
But lately I’ve been on the go
‘Cause we’re building a house

(so far this limerick is spot on for me!)

]]> 0 8068a773de6c6e56112d673d6e89c74d bren5kids replied to the topic Child classic jeans pattern? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/child-classic-jeans-pattern/#post-54182 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:19:07 -0400 Enbee, I’ve made the Small Fry jeans in the size that they offer for free, I believe it’s 2T. I really liked them and was very pleased with how they turned out….they got worn constantly until my son outgrew them. But, as you say, they did have a low-riding pockets look, which I always figured was intentional to go with the normal skinny jean…[Read more]

]]> 0 ea90633f20e75fa19e7d36ac4d469a1c bren5kids replied to the topic Child classic jeans pattern? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/child-classic-jeans-pattern/#post-54182 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:19:07 -0400 Enbee, I’ve made the Small Fry jeans in the size that they offer for free, I believe it’s 2T. I really liked them and was very pleased with how they turned out….they got worn constantly until my son outgrew them. But, as you say, they did have a low-riding pockets look, which I always figured was intentional to go with the normal skinny jean look.

]]> 0 bba638d484014db9ea339f71d5e5357b bren5kids replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/13/#post-53595 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 03:24:01 -0500 My little girl is about to outgrow
Her coat, her frock, and chapeau
I’d better get sewing
Because there’s no knowing

]]> 0 5787484dfa7d013efc3f30663906a2c4 bren5kids 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/380/#post-51751 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:04:05 -0500 Happy Holidays to everybody! It’s been awhile since I’ve joined in the discussion forums.
Roundtheworldgirl, have you discovered these American Girl patterns in your web-searching? http://www.agplaythings.com/ag%20patterns/dolldresspatterns.html They are official American Girl patterns for some of the old original characters. I’ve sewn from…[Read more]

]]> 0 5787484dfa7d013efc3f30663906a2c4 bren5kids 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-51751 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:04:05 -0500 Happy Holidays to everybody! It’s been awhile since I’ve joined in the discussion forums.
Roundtheworldgirl, have you discovered these American Girl patterns in your web-searching? http://www.agplaythings.com/ag%20patterns/dolldresspatterns.html They are official American Girl patterns for some of the old original characters. I’ve sewn from…[Read more]

]]> 0 16cc6e717024021fae3b93ce7220d143 bren5kids replied to the topic New Checklist in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/new-checklist/#post-29422 Mon, 19 May 2014 14:53:40 -0400 I was going over and filling out the new checklist this weekend (in which I discovered that I have 35 O+S patterns!!! including paper patterns of all the first patterns, Spring and Fall 2008, many in both sizes!) and found that there is not a separate Playtime Leggings listed. No big deal to me, but thought the creator might like to know.
Trust…[Read more]

]]> 0 16cc6e717024021fae3b93ce7220d143 bren5kids replied to the topic New Checklist in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/new-checklist/#post-29422 Mon, 19 May 2014 14:53:40 -0400 I was going over and filling out the new checklist this weekend (in which I discovered that I have 35 O+S patterns!!! including paper patterns of all the first patterns, Spring and Fall 2008, many in both sizes!) and found that there is not a separate Playtime Leggings listed. No big deal to me, but thought the creator might like to know.
Trust…[Read more]

]]> 0 d6a09619c3c224fcdcb21bfe7a762c07 bren5kids replied to the topic Great British Sewing Bee in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/great-british-sewing-bee/#post-33813 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:38:21 -0400 You know, when I saw the pocket that Lauren put on her dress I thought, “hmm.. I wonder if she got that idea from an Oliver & S pattern”.
I also wish they wouldn’t rush the contestants so. The ability to complete a project quickly does not mean you are a good seamstress. I know alot of people who can sew a dress much faster than myself, but I…[Read more]

]]> 0 af748adc0499d3be696d23747f88dce8 bren5kids replied to the topic Roller Skate in knit fabric? in the forum oliver + s: roller skate http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/roller-skate-in-knit-fabric/#post-33621 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:57:43 -0400 You could maybe put ribbing around the neckline. I’ve been thinking about making this in knit and, since I would not include the lining, I would use a piece of ribbing for the elastic casing.

]]> 0 af748adc0499d3be696d23747f88dce8 bren5kids replied to the topic Roller Skate in knit fabric? in the forum oliver + s: roller skate http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/roller-skate-in-knit-fabric/#post-33621 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 07:57:43 -0400 You could maybe put ribbing around the neckline. I’ve been thinking about making this in knit and, since I would not include the lining, I would use a piece of ribbing for the elastic casing.

]]> 0 78f5945f0dfc4e7f580f07c39ca29782 bren5kids replied to the topic When do you Serge? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/when-do-you-serge/#post-27410 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:32:49 -0500 It kind of depends. If I’m sewing a seam that I want to lie flat ie. press it open, I will serge both sides before I sew the seam; such as a shoulder seam, or a seam down the back of a skirt or dress that has an invisible zipper inserted in it. But if it is a seam that will get ironed to one side, such as an armhole, I will sew the seam first,…[Read more]

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