Oliver + S | kahawa101 | Friends Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/kahawa101/activity/friends Activity feed for kahawa101's friends. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:59:32 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ad36acbcb8ba676211bf6e1af5d659de Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/18/#post-62121 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:46:02 -0400 Oh why is this fabric so blue?
I was sure I bought some other hue

It’s hurting my eyes
They’re going cross-wise

]]> 0 ff0c5b5c818a45b2bee26259eca5992a vothgirl replied to the topic Carousel Dress Neckline in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/carousel-dress-neckline/#post-58259 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 03:10:12 -0400 I believe the illustration is incorrect – if you follow the text instructions, the method described is her preferred method for attaching bias binding. The illustration should show the wrong side of the fabric instead of the right side. I was just following that same step a few hours ago and used the text for guidance instead of the picture.

]]> 0 afd1bf688c93cc72686f878272cdad0a vothgirl replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/400/#post-57444 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:37:37 -0400 Wow it’s been a long time since I last posted! Not sewing anything at the moment as my basement (where my sewing area is) is currently drying out. Last weekend my hot water heater decided to finish completely rusting out and flooded the basement carpet. Fortunately discovered it fairly quickly so we were able to clean up as it leaked. Praying no…[Read more]

]]> 0 1721ff312f567fb1d0dc102d074531af Deb replied to the topic Micro smocking? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/micro-smocking/#post-56917 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:28:01 -0400 In keeping with heirloom stitching but not smocking per se, here are few thoughts for those wee pleats I had in mind but will probably never get to do:

Stitches in between the pleats:
http://creationsbymichie.blogspot.ca/2013/06/white-daygown-with-blue-collar.html

Stitches on the…[Read more]

]]> 0 329c6a7b42527a4ed82dcfbdd1bd7238 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/17/#post-56897 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:30:43 -0400 There are sequins all over the rug
Each one looks like a shiny blue bug

]]> 0 17213f4c0ec238855b9d780f4a1ffec8 Deb replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/120/#post-56868 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:53:22 -0400 Most schools in Ontario (Canada) go back after Labour Day on September 6th.

We call the Labour Day long weekend, “Bad Furniture Weekend” because that’s when the highways are full of parents driving their kids off to college towing some fairly horrid looking furniture for residence.

]]> 0 d98099082545c1b8c54f88c70abfb75d Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/17/#post-56634 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 11:47:36 -0400 I’ve just made a long journey home
And the dishwasher’s all full of foam.
The kids squirted Dawn…
In the house and the lawn

]]> 0 212dff1404423f54dbb1efbec209ff89 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/13/#post-55807 Thu, 26 May 2016 15:08:21 -0400 What did I do with my thread?
It’s normally kept by the bed
‘Cuz I stitch in my sleep

]]> 0 0288cf4a87256109546d19d35376d7b2 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/13/#post-53488 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:18:45 -0500 My little girl is about to outgrow
Her coat, her frock and chapeau

]]> 0 bf4f0d2c4cf62de5e4bc63828b25fe12 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/12/#post-53474 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:27:30 -0500 I’ve woken up with a very sore throat
It feels like I swallowed a goat
I can’t find my pins
My brain has the spins

]]> 0 f48d4c08776bd3996f7046cb33433ae3 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/12/#post-53403 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:58:47 -0500 I “thrifted” an old orange chair
The seat and the arms are threadbare
The legs are still good
They’re made of Dogwood

]]> 0 51c02a3929cc5f9eacaf0075f3be0402 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/12/#post-53347 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:35:49 -0500 There’s nothing that I would like more
Then to visit a distant shore
Lend a hand to a mate
Who is learning to skate
Ice dancing in Spain I adore!

Call me a cab ‘cuz I’m late

]]> 0 7513daeebaf63c85645f277a0b7dea58 Deb replied to the topic your wish list in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-wish-list/page/25/#post-52701 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 13:36:22 -0500 A Blazer is still top on my wish list and has been for years. A Moto jacket would be awesome though.

]]> 0 eaa85670b1cfd58688a68378a0731028 Deb replied to the topic advice on serger in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-serger/page/3/#post-52643 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 13:43:14 -0500 Reeni: Thanks for your info on a Brother serger. People who have that model seem to like it just fine.

Enbee: Thank you so much for taking the time to not only test out a rolled hem on your machine but also post photos. Much appreciated. It sure helps when people share their experiences with their machines, so now shopping for one will be much…[Read more]

]]> 0 82dbe58b282cc588a21594391b58c16b Deb replied to the topic advice on serger in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-serger/page/3/#post-52623 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:42:55 -0500 Heidi:- thanks for your advice and experience with a Janome serger.

~D~

]]> 0 3683d082933e9c680ed0a6b17adcf59c Deb replied to the topic advice on serger in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-serger/page/3/#post-52590 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 18:41:41 -0500 Thanks Enbee for your input.
I just looked up your model serger and it seems to have all the features I use in my price range.
Have you tried using the rolled hem feature on your machine? I do rolled hems quite a bit and if it’s as automatic as the description, then that’s a bonus.

]]> 0 982711e092b1fdf9fc2c73e1be61f103 Deb replied to the topic advice on serger in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-serger/page/2/#post-52588 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:51:59 -0500 It looks like I will need to replace my Bernette FunLock serger. It was damaged recently and since it’s 20 years old (or older) perhaps it’s time to replace it.

The sergers in my price bracket that I’ve been looking at are: Juki MO0664D, Brother 1034D & 1134D, and Janome 8002D

Threading a serger is not an issue for me and I have a Janome…[Read more]

]]> 0 982711e092b1fdf9fc2c73e1be61f103 Deb replied to the topic advice on serger in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-serger/page/2/#post-52588 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:51:59 -0500 It looks like I will need to replace my Bernette FunLock serger. It was damaged recently and since it’s 20 years old (or older) perhaps it’s time to replace it.

The sergers in my price bracket that I’ve been looking at are: Juki MO0664D, Brother 1034D & 1134D, and Janome 8002D

Threading a serger is not an issue for me and I have a Janome…[Read more]

]]> 0 4d4b6ba30acb2e112eb03c0512425572 Deb's profile was updated https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/154139 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 18:48:55 -0500 0 8882af07c9dd01e917a5d36783d6c329 vothgirl replied to the topic cup sizes in the forum liesl + co: cinema dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/cup-sizes/#post-49903 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:16:07 -0400 @lightningmcstitch yes I do have a pic! @hazel I’ll attach it below. Liesl’s instructions made it so very easy!

I’m actually in the position of needing to alter that lovely eggplant chambray cinema dress I made because it is too loose, what would be the easiest way to size it down? Just pinch in at the sides?

]]> 0 8882af07c9dd01e917a5d36783d6c329 vothgirl replied to the topic cup sizes in the forum liesl + co: cinema dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/cup-sizes/#post-49903 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:16:07 -0400 @lightningmcstitch yes I do have a pic! @hazel I’ll attach it below. Liesl’s instructions made it so very easy!

I’m actually in the position of needing to alter that lovely eggplant chambray cinema dress I made because it is too loose, what would be the easiest way to size it down? Just pinch in at the sides?

]]> 0 ce751beacbc9554a9ea823a5c1f442cb vothgirl 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/370/#post-49762 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:51:46 -0400 Wow it’s been a while since I posted here! Summer has been busy and I’ve been sewing less. I’m finally starting on the Lisette Moto dress I cut out months ago in Cotton + Steel rayon, I need to finish it before the weather cools down!

Once that’s done I’ve got a couple Gallery tunics and Ben’s Goldstream pea coat next in the queue, along with…[Read more]

]]> 0 ce751beacbc9554a9ea823a5c1f442cb vothgirl 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-49762 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:51:46 -0400 Wow it’s been a while since I posted here! Summer has been busy and I’ve been sewing less. I’m finally starting on the Lisette Moto dress I cut out months ago in Cotton + Steel rayon, I need to finish it before the weather cools down!

Once that’s done I’ve got a couple Gallery tunics and Ben’s Goldstream pea coat next in the queue, along with…[Read more]

]]> 0 220a127def91c7e22ed3842c571326e8 vothgirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/110/#post-48939 Sat, 01 Aug 2015 08:29:43 -0400 Maggie, so sorry about your break-in. Even though you didn’t lose anything terribly sentimental an event like that can leave you quite unsettled. My husband and I experienced a similar event (although all the thieves took was our television) 3 months before our first baby was born – we came home from work to find our front door kicked in. I felt…[Read more]

]]> 0 220a127def91c7e22ed3842c571326e8 vothgirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-48939 Sat, 01 Aug 2015 08:29:43 -0400 Maggie, so sorry about your break-in. Even though you didn’t lose anything terribly sentimental an event like that can leave you quite unsettled. My husband and I experienced a similar event (although all the thieves took was our television) 3 months before our first baby was born – we came home from work to find our front door kicked in. I felt…[Read more]

]]> 0 f14dd47e0cea663bb80331d77d08bfe3 vothgirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-48939 Sat, 01 Aug 2015 08:29:43 -0400 Maggie, so sorry about your break-in. Even though you didn’t lose anything terribly sentimental an event like that can leave you quite unsettled. My husband and I experienced a similar event (although all the thieves took was our television) 3 months before our first baby was born – we came home from work to find our front door kicked in. I felt…[Read more]

]]> 0 389ece5d4e0430bff2c8ee3ee2cef238 vothgirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/106/#post-47335 Sat, 30 May 2015 06:04:52 -0400 How fun, Nicole! When I was still in school in Sydney I did my work experience at my local veterinarian’s office – but was then selected out of students from all over the city to do a week of work experience at Taronga Zoo! Being an Assistant Zookeeper in the African mammals section was and still is one of the highlights of my life ;).

]]> 0 389ece5d4e0430bff2c8ee3ee2cef238 vothgirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-47335 Sat, 30 May 2015 06:04:52 -0400 How fun, Nicole! When I was still in school in Sydney I did my work experience at my local veterinarian’s office – but was then selected out of students from all over the city to do a week of work experience at Taronga Zoo! Being an Assistant Zookeeper in the African mammals section was and still is one of the highlights of my life ;).

]]> 0 f944f67bc7937d9ef91d36cf75465464 vothgirl replied to the topic Look at These! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/look-at-these/page/2/#post-47097 Sat, 23 May 2015 06:58:44 -0400 She looks incredible! Totally should put her on the pattern cover – love the combo of fabrics she used. Can’t wait to get this pattern for myself!

]]> 0 6ef0e47f588575efb890d9a8665b31b8 vothgirl replied to the topic Hey, what's wrong here? in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hey-whats-wrong-here/page/6/#post-47001 Thu, 21 May 2015 13:13:36 -0400 @motherof5 same thing happened to me! And when I try to mark them ‘read’ or delete, it won’t let me. Strange…

]]> 0 5cbc98a13af81d49bdaa553177fd5b9c vothgirl replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/disney-costumes-for-almost-3-year-old/page/2/#post-46289 Mon, 18 May 2015 00:53:22 -0400 @motherof5 hm that’s a good idea!

]]> 0 7721c51fd7728b660476922d8b276cfc vothgirl 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/353/#post-46285 Sun, 17 May 2015 23:52:55 -0400 Working on finishing my Girl Friday culottes! I put them on hold over Mother’s Day as my parents drove in to spend a few days. Then Olivia had her first birthday Friday and the sewing kept getting put off. I’m in the middle of inserting the zipper. I’m making them out of graphite kona cotton, since I’m not sure how this style will look on me and I…[Read more]

]]> 0 7721c51fd7728b660476922d8b276cfc vothgirl 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-46285 Sun, 17 May 2015 23:52:55 -0400 Working on finishing my Girl Friday culottes! I put them on hold over Mother’s Day as my parents drove in to spend a few days. Then Olivia had her first birthday Friday and the sewing kept getting put off. I’m in the middle of inserting the zipper. I’m making them out of graphite kona cotton, since I’m not sure how this style will look on me and I…[Read more]

]]> 0 7721c51fd7728b660476922d8b276cfc vothgirl 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-46285 Sun, 17 May 2015 23:52:55 -0400 Working on finishing my Girl Friday culottes! I put them on hold over Mother’s Day as my parents drove in to spend a few days. Then Olivia had her first birthday Friday and the sewing kept getting put off. I’m in the middle of inserting the zipper. I’m making them out of graphite kona cotton, since I’m not sure how this style will look on me and I…[Read more]

]]> 0 98bbd45b62f7250f2ceac23e633af496 vothgirl 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-46285 Sun, 17 May 2015 23:52:55 -0400 Working on finishing my Girl Friday culottes! I put them on hold over Mother’s Day as my parents drove in to spend a few days. Then Olivia had her first birthday Friday and the sewing kept getting put off.

]]> 0 2dd8af3fde85af5a74736bfccd5bb326 vothgirl replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/disney-costumes-for-almost-3-year-old/#post-46284 Sun, 17 May 2015 23:48:06 -0400 @roundtheworldgirl thanks! That looks doable and gives me food for thought.

Also meant to ask above, has anyone modified the Fairy Tale dress to have a basque waist? Since it’s the first pattern I thought of and all the Disney princesses have that pointed waistline 😉

]]> 0 81e2e905f5e4f3ad91e4b71912e06725 vothgirl replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/disney-costumes-for-almost-3-year-old/#post-46269 Sun, 17 May 2015 19:44:21 -0400 My daughter is currently obsessed with Sleeping Beauty, so for her 3rd birthday this summer I’m thinking of sewing a princess dress for her. Any ideas on which patterns/alterations/hacks I could use? For the pink dress. I googled patterns but the only one I found is out of print and copies on eBay run $25-40. Plus I’d rather work with a pattern…[Read more]

]]> 0 c0bd7b8750db600a7e71cd4108b62cfb vothgirl replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hem-help/#post-46157 Wed, 13 May 2015 23:01:14 -0400 @georgeandizzy that’s awesome! I made one out of a piece of printer paper but the curved edge on the one in your link looks easier to use. Picking one up on my next trip to Joann’s!

When I made this skirt, I had to put in a couple tiny tucks on the folded-under edge to get it to lay flat. The tucks aren’t visible from the outside of the dress :-).

]]> 0 c136c99c076e198537e3fc72a12059c0 vothgirl replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hem-help/#post-46156 Wed, 13 May 2015 22:59:18 -0400 @georgeandizzy that’s awesome! I made one out of a piece of printer paper but the curved edge on the one in your link looks easier to use. Picking one up on my next trip to Joann’s!

]]> 0 89e21c40c3e5ab76a858f1e2f175269d vothgirl replied to the topic Beautiful Fabric in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/beautiful-fabric/#post-46027 Mon, 11 May 2015 22:48:32 -0400 I’ve sewn with both Kaffe Fassett and Art Gallery cottons and they are both lovely!

]]> 0 9003aa06a2e6b3a3b9c67a181166740b vothgirl 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/350/#post-45827 Wed, 06 May 2015 18:51:15 -0400 Also have a pattern-search question: what are you ladies’ favorite men’s button down shirt pattern? I have some gorgeous redwood herringbone RK Shetland flannel I want to sew up for Ben. It’s not something I’ll get around to before this fall, but am wanting some pattern recommendations. Thanks!

]]> 0 9003aa06a2e6b3a3b9c67a181166740b vothgirl 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-45827 Wed, 06 May 2015 18:51:15 -0400 Also have a pattern-search question: what are you ladies’ favorite men’s button down shirt pattern? I have some gorgeous redwood herringbone RK Shetland flannel I want to sew up for Ben. It’s not something I’ll get around to before this fall, but am wanting some pattern recommendations. Thanks!

]]> 0 7e5680e8d6fa804315b2805d3659e58f vothgirl 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/350/#post-45826 Wed, 06 May 2015 18:47:39 -0400 @dubhels2003 perhaps the new Thread Theory Camas Blouse?

Camas Blouse Tissue Pattern

]]> 0 7e5680e8d6fa804315b2805d3659e58f vothgirl 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-45826 Wed, 06 May 2015 18:47:39 -0400 @dubhels2003 perhaps the new Thread Theory Camas Blouse?

Camas Blouse Tissue Pattern

]]> 0 1506ea479128a260cccbc12aaf484a7d vothgirl replied to the topic Fabric sources? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sources/#post-45500 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 02:29:45 -0400 Natural fiber is preferred. Yay for another link to check out, thank you!

]]> 0 9ed9972089623f9177c2b9e5bb4d662d vothgirl replied to the topic Fabric sources? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sources/#post-45394 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:42:14 -0400 @lightningmcstitch I love the blue/lime and pink/rose stars! 🙂 I’ll have to brush up on my high school French and browse the site some more.

]]> 0 23a5dcb9746ab1c97116727605ff0e00 vothgirl replied to the topic Fabric sources? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sources/#post-45394 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:42:14 -0400 @lightning_mcstitch I love the blue/lime and pink/rose stars! 🙂 I’ll have to brush up on my high school French and browse the site some more.

]]> 0 37c5582a9e1407fcdcb94e92c816e453 vothgirl replied to the topic Fabric sources? in the forum oliver + s: parachute polo + sweatpants http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sources/#post-45393 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:35:27 -0400 Thank you all for those links! I’ll check them out today. As far as price point, Liberty fleece is pricier than I’d probably be willing to pay for toddler clothing, but I’m willing to pay for good quality fabric that will stand up to repeated washing ;).

]]> 0 b81cc65a88524e14ae3fff2a2e98ae73 vothgirl replied to the topic Favorite TV Show to watch while handsewing in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/favorite-tv-show-to-watch-while-handsewing/#post-45305 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 00:49:33 -0400 I LOVE Firefly!! I haven’t tried Doctor Who yet but I want to 😉

]]> 0 246c671ccd88a6539c251ed071226486 vothgirl replied to the topic Favorite TV Show to watch while handsewing in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/favorite-tv-show-to-watch-while-handsewing/#post-45299 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 22:48:18 -0400 ‘Call the Midwife’ is also outstanding. Tho that’s about as close as I get to watching a “chick” show – I’m more of a Vikings/Game of Thrones kinda girl ;).

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