Oliver + S | katybellabug | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/katybellabug/activity Activity feed for katybellabug. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:21:14 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 aae5e1a4d6b752904179e76eacce0f5b katybellabug replied to the topic Adjusting for a full bottom in the forum liesl + co: soho shorts + skirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/adjusting-for-a-full-bottom/#post-68404 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:42:30 -0500 Ah ok, thanks Shelley. I can see that. I will give it a go!

]]> 0 b5a5224f6862360f52a18100a6b14ea5 katybellabug started the topic Adjusting for a full bottom in the forum liesl + co: soho shorts + skirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/adjusting-for-a-full-bottom Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:45:01 -0500 Hi, I have just sewn up a pair of the Soho shorts for my daughter and they look great with the exception of the back hem being higher than the front when worn.
She has a round/full bottom and so I guess it is a case of making a slight adjustment so it sits level. But what do I need to do, and ideas?

]]> 0 6866dbc0d74a9749540600e6be6b4b6f katybellabug replied to the topic PDF Test Square - Cartwheel in the forum oliver + s: cartwheel https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pdf-test-square/#post-65639 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:48:21 -0400 Jolly good! In that case, it has all printed out perfectly. Thank you so much Todd. I can’t believe after all these years, I didn’t figure that out for myself!!

]]> 0 f6eeb0f764e70bb85fef25d016bf682c katybellabug started the topic PDF Test Square - Cartwheel in the forum oliver + s: cartwheel https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pdf-test-square Mon, 30 Apr 2018 05:04:09 -0400 Hello,
Thanks to my very generous husband, I awoke to find the Cartwheel PDF in my inbox. I have printed it out but can’t find the size test square anywhere. Normally (and stated in the instructions) it is on the first pattern page.
Any clues?

many thanks, Katy.

]]> 0 9c1dfe1949d99c560368ab4dbabfe775 katybellabug joined the group Sew Alongs https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/154564 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:00:27 -0500 0 c2e7eab8c81806a074ef1de422a00023 katybellabug replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/118/#post-53465 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 06:45:56 -0500 @sarvi Thanks! We were quite surprised and she is so excited!

@justsewit Thank you Tamara! I am ordering the DVD’s so I can get a good idea of what to choose. The trouble is, I have always hated the Gene Wilder version. I love the story, but he gives me the creeps (in any film) so this will be some tough research for me. Johnny Depp on the other…[Read more]

]]> 0 c2e7eab8c81806a074ef1de422a00023 katybellabug replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-53465 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 06:45:56 -0500 @sarvi Thanks! We were quite surprised and she is so excited!

@justsewit Thank you Tamara! I am ordering the DVD’s so I can get a good idea of what to choose. The trouble is, I have always hated the Gene Wilder version. I love the story, but he gives me the creeps (in any film) so this will be some tough research for me. Johnny Depp on the other…[Read more]

]]> 0 02961a712a7bfd8453e2c589c606b7e2 katybellabug replied to the topic Which skirt to sew? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/which-skirt-to-sew/#post-53464 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 06:39:54 -0500 I have made the Sailboat and the Hopscotch in denim and both were worn heavily. I do like the idea of a Swingset though!

]]> 0 7519e8fec73439b7a23e30ce4b6a450a katybellabug replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/118/#post-53410 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 17:53:28 -0500 @roundtheworldgirl Masha, that is upsetting to hear! It sounds like you did the right thing though. There will always be people out there with less than savoury intentions. Flickr doesn’t seem to be the place to go with photos as much as it used to be. I use Instagram more now and like that I can make it completely private except to those I add. I…[Read more]

]]> 0 7519e8fec73439b7a23e30ce4b6a450a katybellabug replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-53410 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 17:53:28 -0500 @roundtheworldgirl Masha, that is upsetting to hear! It sounds like you did the right thing though. There will always be people out there with less than savoury intentions. Flickr doesn’t seem to be the place to go with photos as much as it used to be. I use Instagram more now and like that I can make it completely private except to those I add. I…[Read more]

]]> 0 23719f4621b22e92a63320443a5b602e katybellabug and Ock Du Spock are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/153102 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:08:35 -0500 0 4349740e9148e1d03a2b8aef2af9ccc8 katybellabug replied to the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/groups/cooking-and-baking/forum/topic/big-cake-recipes/page/2/#post-51150 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 12:04:06 -0400 @motherof5 Nicole, yes I found it in the ‘free from’ section of my supermarket along with all the other special diet ingredients. I know it is in health food shops as well.
I really enjoyed the cake and didn’t miss the sugar. My husband said it wasn’t sweet enough for him. But he has 3 sugars in his tea and sugar on his cereal so his expectations…[Read more]

]]> 0 6068772e9c3d57b825c4bc175267cdff katybellabug replied to the topic 'Big' Cake Recipes in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/groups/cooking-and-baking/forum/topic/big-cake-recipes/page/2/#post-51124 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 18:16:30 -0400 (just moving this as it went onto a different page..)

If anyone is after a sugar free carrot cake recipe then have a look at this one:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/sugar-free_carrot_cake_71797

I promised to post this for Sharon and I am sure you will all want to have a go too. It was on the Great British Bake Off Masterclass the other…[Read more]

]]> 0 e175c3bad5d55501d53d4e07f8a7ab66 katybellabug and Rachel Le Grand are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/152647 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:30:53 -0400 0 6c568082988c6f3ab49e185f2445d302 katybellabug and Sarvi are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/152643 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:23:34 -0400 0 093faa10fe6bccb1b9e9290a373a22bf katybellabug and dubhels2003 are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/152637 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 11:33:02 -0400 0 f59c26c8c3e55a52b85237ef498f0b36 katybellabug joined the group Cooking and Baking https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/152634 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 09:50:44 -0400 0 8443d5d3df46fef0eaf6cac114d4e0be katybellabug 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-49564 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 07:39:51 -0400 @motherof5 The twins are almost 16?!! Yikes!

]]> 0 8443d5d3df46fef0eaf6cac114d4e0be katybellabug 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-49564 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 07:39:51 -0400 @motherof5 The twins are almost 16?!! Yikes!

]]> 0 16601f49200d6ac30868451c4dc23b82 katybellabug 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/369/#post-49557 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:12:23 -0400 Just checking in, it’s been a while! Blame the holidays.

You have all been so busy! I have been sewing but it has been a run of school uniform, which I am always enthusiastic to start but by the time I am doing my last buttonholes, I am flagging!
I’ve still got to photograph everything, but I have done Lunchbox Culottes, Music Class Blouse,…[Read more]

]]> 0 16601f49200d6ac30868451c4dc23b82 katybellabug 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-49557 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:12:23 -0400 Just checking in, it’s been a while! Blame the holidays.

You have all been so busy! I have been sewing but it has been a run of school uniform, which I am always enthusiastic to start but by the time I am doing my last buttonholes, I am flagging!
I’ve still got to photograph everything, but I have done Lunchbox Culottes, Music Class Blouse,…[Read more]

]]> 0 2619e6959cbcdd81bd4dadc52358455f katybellabug 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/363/#post-48338 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 06:00:50 -0400 @karen Thank you! I will have a look at that fox dress. Off into town today to see what I can find, ready made or fabric.
Regarding the Badminton Skort, I have always found it quite true to size. Mine is up on my blog now although I still haven’t had time to photograph it on her.

]]> 0 2619e6959cbcdd81bd4dadc52358455f katybellabug 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-48338 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 06:00:50 -0400 @karen Thank you! I will have a look at that fox dress. Off into town today to see what I can find, ready made or fabric.
Regarding the Badminton Skort, I have always found it quite true to size. Mine is up on my blog now although I still haven’t had time to photograph it on her.

]]> 0 53882bd5ac73df17cc140765af64b953 katybellabug 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/361/#post-48174 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:58:19 -0400 I am just finished with the scallops on the Badminton skort. I made up a pair of the shorts on their own with a ‘slash and spread’ adjustment and have just checked the fit, which is wonderful! So I can safely cut out another pair to go under the skirt and complete my skort.

L’s nursery have just sprung a Fox costume request on me for next…[Read more]

]]> 0 53882bd5ac73df17cc140765af64b953 katybellabug 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-48174 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:58:19 -0400 I am just finished with the scallops on the Badminton skort. I made up a pair of the shorts on their own with a ‘slash and spread’ adjustment and have just checked the fit, which is wonderful! So I can safely cut out another pair to go under the skirt and complete my skort.

L’s nursery have just sprung a Fox costume request on me for next…[Read more]

]]> 0 a5142a032841c48b28e4e733238697ef katybellabug 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-48174 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:58:19 -0400 I am just finished with the scallops on the Badminton skort. I made up a pair of the shorts on their own with a ‘slash and spread’ adjustment and have just checked the fit, which is wonderful! So I can safely cut out another pair to go under the skirt and complete my skort.

L’s nursery have just sprung a Fox costume request on me for next…[Read more]

]]> 0 d4f83004536a36b6ed93bdf30644a932 katybellabug 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/361/#post-48153 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:49:04 -0400 I have started sewing up my first Badminton top today and am having that feeling of giddy excitement that comes with making up an O+S pattern for the first time! Isn’t it a pretty top?!
Glad to see others are in the process of using the pattern too. I spend the better part of yesterday morning tracing off everything in a size 10, so am intending…[Read more]

]]> 0 d4f83004536a36b6ed93bdf30644a932 katybellabug 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-48153 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:49:04 -0400 I have started sewing up my first Badminton top today and am having that feeling of giddy excitement that comes with making up an O+S pattern for the first time! Isn’t it a pretty top?!
Glad to see others are in the process of using the pattern too. I spend the better part of yesterday morning tracing off everything in a size 10, so am intending…[Read more]

]]> 0 1ea0315172aaf1dda3282550f74901c0 katybellabug replied to the topic Has anyone added extra booty room? in the forum oliver + s: class picnic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/has-anyone-added-extra-booty-room/#post-47947 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 05:29:04 -0400 That is worth thinking about! Of course I don’t have any navy rugby knit in stock but might try it out with something else.

]]> 0 0f562f508ad484bea2f03f8aef038920 katybellabug replied to the topic Has anyone added extra booty room? in the forum oliver + s: class picnic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/has-anyone-added-extra-booty-room/#post-47921 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 18:41:23 -0400 Lovely, thank you Nicole.
I have made them for PE and don’t want them to be too restrictive.
I will try it!

]]> 0 af072108f76ea70d44cd4e1beaf3e11d katybellabug started the topic Has anyone added extra booty room? in the forum oliver + s: class picnic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/has-anyone-added-extra-booty-room Fri, 12 Jun 2015 17:16:08 -0400 I have just made up a pair of size 10 picnic shorts and after trying them on her, they are a little snug around the bottom.
Otherwise the fit is fine.
I made them from a stretch woven but it still too tight.

I am not sure how to alter them, should I just slash and spread (which is my usual method) and if I do, where? and how do I alter the…[Read more]

]]> 0 06cb122954eb0023107a9fe4aea41ecf katybellabug replied to the topic You know you've been sewing too long when... in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/you-know-youve-been-sewing-too-long-when/#post-44929 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 09:39:51 -0400 When you walk out of a shop, not loaded up with bags, but with camera shots of everything you want to recreate.

]]> 0 959c56a3187856996192e6e19d1fac2a katybellabug replied to the topic Need thin piping cord. Where to buy? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/need-thin-piping-cord-where-to-buy/#post-44031 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:28:25 -0400 I have used blind cord before and that works well. I had some on hand from making roman blinds and it was just the right size.

]]> 0 6ea97307cb69f55637253012a00e1223 katybellabug replied to the topic Lisette! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lisette/#post-42480 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 09:20:48 -0500 I have a jacket just like that one that I bought in my early 20’s. It doesn’t fit anymore but I refuse to let go of it. As I remember it wasn’t cheap! Maybe now I could make a new one.

]]> 0 99070a90f0723f715b77707e963797d3 katybellabug replied to the topic Difficult to put on? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/difficult-to-put-on/#post-42224 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:51:45 -0500 @Nicole We have to have a procedure for getting the jumprope on and off too. “Arms up to the skies!” is the mantra everytime!

]]> 0 99070a90f0723f715b77707e963797d3 katybellabug replied to the topic Difficult to put on? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/difficult-to-put-on/#post-42224 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:51:45 -0500 @Nicole We have to have a procedure for getting the jumprope on and off too. “Arms up to the skies!” is the mantra everytime!

]]> 0 99070a90f0723f715b77707e963797d3 katybellabug replied to the topic Difficult to put on? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/difficult-to-put-on/#post-42224 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:51:45 -0500 @Nicole We have to have a procedure for getting the jumprope on and off too. “Arms up to the skies!” is the mantra everytime!

]]> 0 bc6c008c4fed415719f837da2eb41c7e katybellabug replied to the topic Fiber Club! in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fiber-club/page/2/#post-41999 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:13:23 -0500 I like to dabble with knitting although my finished project count is pretty low. I am a slow, methodical knitter and often things get put aside until I am in the mood to pick them up again. I currently have a cardigan in a nearly completed state but for the hood and one sleeve.
I sat down yesterday and practised the magic loop method because I…[Read more]

]]> 0 6d1ac9d9ebf38d454a105d601dac7c60 katybellabug replied to the topic Oliver + S appreciation in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/oliver-s-appreciation/#post-41883 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:04:35 -0500 Oh Liesl, please please keep that promise. I have always wanted to tackle a blazer. Just with your instructions.

]]> 0 e641be6862a10866439f69057fec404a katybellabug 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/#post-41850 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:48:29 -0500 @vothgirl Now that is a great tip! I didn’t know you could do that. Thanks!

It seems my most view picture is the embroidery detail on the back pocket of my Small Fry Skinny Jeans, which is nice. I was quite proud of myself for managing that! 😉

Small Fry Skinny Jeans

@justmejay Everytime someone talks about…[Read more]

]]> 0 e90fd6bdda9d619c2c338fcc476a5f16 katybellabug 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/#post-41850 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:48:29 -0500 @vothgirl Now that is a great tip! I didn’t know you could do that. Thanks!

It seems my most view picture is the embroidery detail on the back pocket of my Small Fry Skinny Jeans, which is nice. I was quite proud of myself for managing that! 😉

Small Fry Skinny Jeans

@justmejay Everytime someone talks about…[Read more]

]]> 0 aed155d6646a3e8137388c417e6cc740 katybellabug 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/332/#post-41482 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 11:34:52 -0500 @justsewit Time to rest! Enjoy your newborn snuggles, she is beautiful.

I am preparing my pieces for the culottes sew-along and my fusible interfacing is refusing to adhere to my fabric. Very maddening! I have no idea why but I am getting it to stick just enough.

I am making the Lunch Box Culottes, but is anyone making the Girl Friday version…[Read more]

]]> 0 aed155d6646a3e8137388c417e6cc740 katybellabug 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-41482 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 11:34:52 -0500 @justsewit Time to rest! Enjoy your newborn snuggles, she is beautiful.

I am preparing my pieces for the culottes sew-along and my fusible interfacing is refusing to adhere to my fabric. Very maddening! I have no idea why but I am getting it to stick just enough.

I am making the Lunch Box Culottes, but is anyone making the Girl Friday version…[Read more]

]]> 0 534504f6db43cb9821b1fe80fa142f93 katybellabug's profile was updated https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/142540 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 12:22:01 -0500 0 be3d2a7626bc8ae9dafa0a450c16173c katybellabug replied to the topic Raincoat? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/raincoat/#post-40157 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 12:20:10 -0500 Well I wouldn’t use the pattern I did! I managed it but it was a chore. Here it is: https://www.flickr.com/photos/64920483@N03/15280869470/

I would like to see how the Amy Butler one works out, the style is lovely.

]]> 0 49178a7ca6b1e06804a6f421b06bb7a7 katybellabug replied to the topic Raincoat? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/raincoat/#post-40155 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 09:48:48 -0500 Thanks Nicole!

I did put a drawstring in my hood, and am so thankful. I can walk into the wind and rain and that hood doesn’t budge! I can cinch the drawstring in with a toggle and it holds it nice and tight.

I wish I had put an internal pocket in mine as I am always a bit worried about my phone getting wet.

I agree about the topstitching and…[Read more]

]]> 0 d6f2b8d053a8ae013e11e0592fea9136 katybellabug 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/326/#post-40125 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:35:04 -0500 Ha! Just turned my Firefly Jacket the right way out and had to do a happy dance for how those sleeves work. Very impressed!

]]> 0 d6f2b8d053a8ae013e11e0592fea9136 katybellabug 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-40125 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:35:04 -0500 Ha! Just turned my Firefly Jacket the right way out and had to do a happy dance for how those sleeves work. Very impressed!

]]> 0 7b4bcfc4c35f44f0650b15b9458ebf70 katybellabug replied to the topic New Checklist in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/new-checklist/page/2/#post-40092 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:52:49 -0500 I find this list so useful, thank you Kim!

I use it for a checklist and (dangerously) a shopping list too for all the ones I haven’t got and want!

]]> 0 2a61419207fad07e094eda4f032aef24 katybellabug replied to the topic Sewing area in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-area/page/5/#post-39969 Sun, 23 Nov 2014 07:13:34 -0500 I have a daylight lamp similar to this one, just an older model

http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/daylight-floor-table-led-magnificent-lamp/591281-1000

The magnifying glass is a godsend for working on dark fabrics.

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