Oliver + S | JANIS HARPER | Group Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/janischarper/activity/groups Public group activity feed of which JANIS HARPER is a member. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:01:54 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 e129600cd4f463d9917f20c56d347c0a Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Sew Beautiful Magazine in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/sew-beautiful-magazine-2#post-75611 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:39:48 -0400 Very thoughtful on you, @gaudetk! I hope they find a good home for all that useful inspiration and information!

]]> 0 c4eec512adab2d9c93f7bf63b4de4199 Liesl Gibson replied to the topic adding embroidery details to garments in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/adding-embroidery-details-to-garments/#post-58439 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 21:21:48 -0400 Here’s a tutorial that might answer some of your embroidery questions? https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2014/06/customizing-with-oliver-s-adding-embroidery-with-rebecca-rinquist.html

]]> 0 2e70a5fa1f8cd00e3d0bb3b121456ba0 Ava replied to the topic adding embroidery details to garments in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/adding-embroidery-details-to-garments/#post-58435 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 19:23:21 -0400 tamara,
I didn’t end up doing the embroidery, thought it would get too busy. But thank you so much for your detailed explanation. Will definitely use on next one.

Ava

]]> 0 c092c7bf385d976394eeea3f31ed377c Tamara replied to the topic adding embroidery details to garments in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/adding-embroidery-details-to-garments/#post-57788 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 02:50:14 -0400 Hi Ava, very good questions. There is a stabiliser you can get that washes away. I would use this on the smaller and unlined portions just to stabilise the fabric whilst you embroider – it helps the fabric to not stretch or crinkle to the point of distortion. I think it comes in sheats so you would be able to cut it and baste stitch it under where…[Read more]

]]> 0 9b3c9e7b75535b1dea1348c95eda0d85 Ava replied to the topic adding embroidery details to garments in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/adding-embroidery-details-to-garments/#post-57787 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 01:05:45 -0400 Thanks Tamara for the detailed tips. So this particular pattern will have a lining however what if I was to embroider some of the skirt part (like outline a design of the fabric) or for any other skirt part that doesn’t have a lining. Is it necessary to put interfacing on that few inches where I”m outlining the design or is it necessary to put…[Read more]

]]> 0 9337984f2dca5d70eeb231945ad7b415 Tamara replied to the topic adding embroidery details to garments in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/adding-embroidery-details-to-garments/#post-57786 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:17:57 -0400 Hi Ava (@fitdoc)

I have this pattern and even though I haven’t actually finished one, it is a perfect pattern to use embroidery with. I am fairly experienced when it comes to embroidery, having just brought out some smocked dresses to fit my youngest daughter that I made my eldest daughter twelve years ago.

So, with this in mind, let me share…[Read more]

]]> 0 86801d5f6e912194af8dddd5477253f1 Ava joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/160821 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 01:59:05 -0400 0 dc4ba51fdf387799bb5210e6902b8903 Tamara replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/smocking-2/#post-56013 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 02:55:34 -0400 Agreed! I have to go back and search for that sailboat top… But yes you certainly are correct, who knew that pockets would be perfect to smock on? Gathering gives the clue.

And of course there are more than just the counterchange and geometric/ English smocking.

I haven’t yet tried using ribbon but want to one day.

]]> 0 82276349d50aaffc47a6fd194dca51a5 Tamara replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/smocking-2/#post-56013 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 02:55:34 -0400 Agreed! I have to go back and search for that sailboat top… But yes you certainly are correct, who knew that pockets would be perfect to smock on? Gathering gives the clue.

]]> 0 9e0a7dbbf0570ad15cd15263dbcb3abb Mama_Knowles replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/smocking-2/#post-56012 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 01:57:29 -0400 I have added smocking to the bubble shorts, the garden party dress,tje fairy tale dress, and the sailboat top. I am working on a smocked popover dress as well. I think anything really could have a bit of smocking added to it.

]]> 0 c52e0235746f3cf6cf7fd5630435286a Tamara replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/smocking-2/#post-56010 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 22:32:01 -0400 @sewgirl23 if you look at the line of the style of garment, it will give you an indication of where the smocking can go. I have used smocking on the carousel dress, the school photo dress and the school days jacket, not to mention the croquet dress.

For a motif the carousel dress would be perfect. You could also do a picture smocked panel and…[Read more]

]]> 0 df52aae3cd541684331df42e29635ad0 Nicole replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/smocking-2/#post-56009 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 22:30:11 -0400 @sewgirl23
I think the 2+2 would be gorgeous. Just under the tie, instead of the tab.
ASM Blue did a gorgeous Ice Cream blouse. I would use gingham, so I could stitch the squares, rather then pleat.

I still love French knots.

I think simple smocking looks cleaner and more modern.

]]> 0 50967d938ca96f7cc06599c2d56254b7 Nicole replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/smocking-2/#post-56009 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 22:30:11 -0400 @sewgirl23
I think the 2+2 would be gorgeous. Just under the tie, instead of the tab.
ASM Blue did a gorgeous Ice Cream blouse. I would use gingham, so I could stitch the squares, rather then pleat.

I still love French knots.

]]> 0 c9ef4d828a1bf11c68d42606f21f46c8 sewgirl23 replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/smocking-2/#post-56008 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:11:44 -0400 @motherof5 I’ve always wanted to get into smocking, and am just trying to figure out which patterns I could adapt to have a bit of a smocked motif! I did so much embroidery in the 80’s and 90’s, I’m the same way when I see fine needlework.

]]> 0 8237aab2d937d2494404038d6734f2a3 sewgirl23 joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/160106 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:07:56 -0400 0 9d5e80706dbab5431b28f05b1120f5f6 jay_1965vw replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/#post-55776 Wed, 25 May 2016 17:16:49 -0400 Thanks Tamara, I think will go with the kit!

]]> 0 ed12737c5104622665cf42001ff90075 Tamara replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/#post-55673 Tue, 17 May 2016 22:11:00 -0400 @jay_1965vw it is just the kit as the pattern is sold separately so it wouldn’t be cut out. Raglans generally allow a bit more room – like bishop dresses. But I like that thought on the seams, although I am not sure what allowance they would have, I am assuming it would be enough to allow for french seams.

I think it is very beautiful and will…[Read more]

]]> 0 2c274338f00bd96aefc0fec7d8dbfca2 jay_1965vw replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/#post-55672 Tue, 17 May 2016 21:33:02 -0400 @justsewit No, she’s just on 9 weeks, but she’s BIG! She’s just under the 97th percentile, and projecting her growth on the graph in her MACH book, she’ll be 19lb by September (the patterns mostly seem to measure in pounds, so that’s how I worked it out).
The Tiffany gown pattern looks gorgeous, but it only goes up to 6 month size (by Primrose…[Read more]

]]> 0 b011ce464f5b9bf55f3aceebdddda6f9 Tamara replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/#post-55657 Tue, 17 May 2016 02:08:00 -0400 Yes! Old fashioned baby are really lovely, based on real antiques. That one has it’s own individual charm and I found the patterns roomy so because she looks like a scrumptious cuddly darling, it should be…[Read more]

]]> 0 bb8e7a6df32f14af8a718f3595a09534 Tamara replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/#post-55657 Tue, 17 May 2016 02:08:00 -0400 Yes! Old fashioned baby are really lovely, based on real antiques. That one has it’s own individual charm and I found the patterns roomy so because she looks like a scrumptious cuddly darling, it should be…[Read more]

]]> 0 28237994c48b829640d966f6a84c6f80 Tamara replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/#post-55657 Tue, 17 May 2016 02:08:00 -0400 Yes! Old fashioned baby are really lovely, based on real antiques. That one has it’s own individual charm and I found the patterns roomy so because she looks like a scrumptious cuddly darling, it should be perfect!

]]> 0 7fda97a05b5d003362e2a22616f9d4aa Nicole replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/#post-55653 Mon, 16 May 2016 22:38:55 -0400 I love a shorter gown with matching knickers. Simple batiste with maybe some pin tucking?

]]> 0 c25cead61113fcaec574068ff0e6c6a5 jay_1965vw replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/#post-55648 Mon, 16 May 2016 15:30:11 -0400 Wow @justsewit, that’s a lot of info for me to take in! Thank you!

@Reeni Yes, it will be Spring, but Brisbane will be quite warm already (one year we visited in August, and I didn’t take any short sleeve clothes… Silly me had to go shopping!)

I’ve been looking too – wondering about this kit…[Read more]

]]> 0 b420ede3abe10aaf9981d08b7756af06 Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/inspiration-for-first-communion-dress/#post-55643 Mon, 16 May 2016 11:46:14 -0400 Tamara, thankfully in 2nd grade they only compare how well their dresses spin! 😀
I do remember for my own first communion in Catholic school we had a uniform — a very sweet empire-waist puff sleeve affair in voile.
How old is your girl for confirmation — is it 7th or 8th grade? At that time (even more so than others) they grow like weeds and…[Read more]

]]> 0 27cfb7122565bb4ca1e4f568be184ad9 Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/inspiration-for-first-communion-dress/#post-55640 Mon, 16 May 2016 11:32:08 -0400 pro photo
her professional photographer picture.
pro photo

]]> 0 62bb197718ea0adb06636310ce0a300b Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/inspiration-for-first-communion-dress/#post-55640 Mon, 16 May 2016 11:32:08 -0400 pro photo
her professional photographer picture.

]]> 0 acbb2cb8295d19981159bf1d639de0c6 Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/inspiration-for-first-communion-dress/#post-55640 Mon, 16 May 2016 11:32:08 -0400

her professional photographer picture.

]]> 0 56db86a9d965927a9bdfecdccbd6e0cc Tamara replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/#post-55628 Sun, 15 May 2016 11:49:59 -0400 @jay_1965vw that gown is gorgeous! Now I have to beg the question. Do you want to go heirloom-y and have one just for Dot or are you after something more simple to “get the job done”. Do you want embroidery, smocking etc?

I would do a natural fibre, even though I am not really familiar with Queensland weather in September but I can imagine that…[Read more]

]]> 0 50eed4ad0de7316d936527d0067c0593 Tamara replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/#post-55628 Sun, 15 May 2016 11:49:59 -0400 @jay_1965vw that gown is gorgeous! Now I have to bed the question. Do you want to go heirloom-y and have one just for Dot or are you after something more simple to “get the job done”. Do you want embroidery, smocking etc?

I would do a natural fibre, even though I am not really familiar with Queensland weather in September but I can imagine that…[Read more]

]]> 0 f2aec6a805b2c768febac4ffb73521dd Tamara replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/#post-55628 Sun, 15 May 2016 11:49:59 -0400 @jay_1965vw that gown is gorgeous! Now I have to bed the question. Do you want to go heirloom-y and have one just for Dot or are you after something more simple to “get the job done”. Do you want embroidery, smocking etc?

I would do a natural fibre, even though I am not really familiar with Queensland weather in September but I can imagine that…[Read more]

]]> 0 dfce65d21f674d3d3cda14aa9447ceec Reeni replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/#post-55624 Sun, 15 May 2016 03:37:23 -0400 late September is edging into spring, right? I’d say something that you could layer because you never know if it will be chilly or beautiful weather. maybe a Library dress or carousel in white flannel?

]]> 0 1b7dc223b6cb7951bb9776fa9d50505a jay_1965vw started the topic Baptism Gown in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/baptism-gown/ Sat, 14 May 2016 12:01:36 -0400 I made a baptism gown that Audrey and Josephine wore, but unfortunately it is a 3 month size, and Dorothy is not going to be baptised until visit Australia in September. She’s already about to grow out of the one her sisters wore (I’m thinking of taking photos in the next week, just so she has at least worn…[Read more]

]]> 0 6af841a0d6fbc2b217739f554ca2d120 jay_1965vw joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/157802 Sat, 14 May 2016 11:33:25 -0400 0 be432f537039eb990c6fe342cdb7a3e2 Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/inspiration-for-first-communion-dress/#post-55268 Sat, 14 May 2016 07:00:48 -0400 I’m sorry, the pictures work for me! I hesitate to add them to the o+S flickr pool because it’s not an o+S pattern, but they are in my photostream…
photostream…

]]> 0 f6aef388622fc08b532472e95f5203c4 Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/inspiration-for-first-communion-dress/#post-55268 Sat, 14 May 2016 07:00:48 -0400 I’m so sorry, the pictures work for me! trying again…
fb dress detail
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]]> 0 e563e4efff3a607ed6ad2e01455d232a Tamara replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/inspiration-for-first-communion-dress/#post-55103 Tue, 10 May 2016 05:20:04 -0400 I was all prepared to be amazed by this picture but I for some reason cannot see it!😕 I am sure you did a superb job nonetheless. My daughter’s confirmation isn’t until November next year so I guess it is my turn to look about. We don’t do veils though and I am guessing there will be specifications as to how much of the “more” we are allowed – I…[Read more]

]]> 0 fdab0e9680fbb0e7ddd146f1152bdaa0 Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/inspiration-for-first-communion-dress/#post-55101 Tue, 10 May 2016 01:41:24 -0400 dress at homeso the angst with regard to a magnum opus was not unfounded, but i am overall pleased with the result. I drafted a princess-seamed full circle skirt with long sleeves.
Silk dupioni lined in cotton voile, with embroidered organza sleeves and veil. I bought silk organza and was going to do the embroidery myself, but chanced upon some leftover from…[Read more]

]]> 0 5978779074af4a670f2b0092743d11f7 Reeni replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/inspiration-for-first-communion-dress/#post-55101 Tue, 10 May 2016 01:41:24 -0400 so the angst with regard to a magnum opus was not unfounded, but i am overall pleased with the result. I drafted a princess-seamed full circle skirt with long sleeves.
Silk dupioni lined in cotton voile, with embroidered organza sleeves and veil. I bought silk organza and was going to do the embroidery myself, but chanced upon some leftover from…[Read more]

]]> 0 a2e422e248e955ff94106d4c2853c0b5 JANIS HARPER joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/154839 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 03:57:23 -0400 0 545a72cc800b0ac742c9a8ce3dd803d2 Ana joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/152995 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 01:04:49 -0500 0 2bf512b349b2247eb76e8e16b7ebc094 Alicia joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/152827 Thu, 05 Nov 2015 04:30:14 -0500 0 223e15aa850932e2c3e4443c5af1dde1 Jane Nguyen posted an update in the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery: I found a nice one and it seems easy to make though […] https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/152726 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 04:41:55 -0400 I found a nice one and it seems easy to make though ^^

]]> 0 0d517ddb76eca76681adf91cdb821661 Jane Nguyen joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/152725 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 04:37:10 -0400 0 240ea9df0db9a7915c8c2600253ae7b1 Nicole replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/inspiration-for-first-communion-dress/#post-49014 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:01:53 -0400 Are you in a warm climate? I made one of my daughters a Seashore dress http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2011/08/silky-seashore-success.html

]]> 0 a263027d6b18f2455a8551a75c8c3411 Kerrilyn replied to the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/inspiration-for-first-communion-dress/#post-48958 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 03:27:22 -0400 Have you seen some of Melanie’s work? http://queenoftheflies.blogspot.com.au/?m=1

]]> 0 b931fd815b5f9f54ade6be1ae8974cd2 Kerrilyn joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/150565 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 03:22:53 -0400 0 879289df861e43e3e6e571fae9dfc7e6 Reeni started the topic inspiration for First communion dress? in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/inspiration-for-first-communion-dress/ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 04:42:44 -0400 what are your favorite sites to browse for ideas? Just brainstorming as it is a whole schoolyear away (April 2016) but if previous years are any indication, my daughter’s school tends to go rather big. I can do big and princessy, but I’d also like to have some meticulous wouldn’t-do-this-for-anyone-but-family handwork, and of course really…[Read more]

]]> 0 00f64d41e208b596008438cd5d24e55a Mama_Knowles joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/150157 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 21:24:42 -0400 0 d7e63177d668c327b867e310b85662f8 jax joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/150011 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 01:08:43 -0400 0 b6a4097fbe23d856b12603b69ccf6ddc Nicole replied to the topic Little Layette in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/little-layette/#post-48062 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 02:33:08 -0400 I want photos, (stamps foot)

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