Oliver + S | kgiff | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/kgiff/activity Activity feed for kgiff. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:01:54 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3c9ff1880f9a00300890787c83d79556 kgiff replied to the topic How much is too much? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-much-is-too-much/page/2/#post-44984 Mon, 20 Apr 2015 17:51:24 -0400 What a thought provoking topic.

And timely as I’m looking to switch out my daughter’s closet and trying to figure out what she has and doesn’t have.

I’ve been very good about buying either sale or consignment ahead for her since she was first born, and she’s had a closet full of Tea, Hanna Andersson, GAP, etc. at a fraction of the price.…[Read more]

]]> 0 29a718a0cab38d55ee9d6b91e8915793 kgiff replied to the topic Which size would you use (4 or 5)? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/which-size-would-you-use-4-or-5/#post-43979 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 01:49:10 -0400 I decided to just buy the larger sizes. I’ve been patiently waiting to make a few for over a year. But I just couldn’t justify buying the smaller size when chances were I’d only get around to making it once.

I did buy a couple smaller ones with the last sale though…

]]> 0 36501678a0b3a1c8dedc2f09d55b58ae kgiff replied to the topic Fabric Sale at Chez Ami in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sale-at-chez-ami/#post-43827 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 14:47:56 -0400 I ordered a week or so ago and shipping was not nearly that much:

Subtotal : $111.95 USD (22 yards — I might have gone overboard)

Shipping : $18.90 USD

But I’m on the same coast a state away so I’m not sure if that makes a difference.

]]> 0 f269a5df919722052a9d621d99c62702 kgiff replied to the topic Fabric Sale at Chez Ami in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sale-at-chez-ami/#post-43827 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 14:47:56 -0400 I ordered a week or so ago and shipping was not nearly that much:

Subtotal : $111.95 USD (24 yards — I might have gone overboard)

Shipping : $18.90 USD

But I’m on the same coast a state away so I’m not sure if that makes a difference.

]]> 0 af3d85615d09f9bef49b6d0bc386623a kgiff replied to the topic LTTS Small Messenger - Fabric Requirements? in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/ltts-small-messenger-fabric-requirements/#post-42836 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:39:07 -0500 No worries! I’ve been in meetings all afternoon so I’m just now getting back to this. Thank you so much!

]]> 0 8d22b37bd1d7f1049cc237200b921b80 kgiff replied to the topic Completed: Christmas Fairy Tale with sheer overlay in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/completed-christmas-fairy-tale-with-sheer-overlay/#post-42807 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:30:02 -0500 So pretty! Love it!

]]> 0 010ed16f08dcc381b78355f28fbba8d7 kgiff started the topic LTTS Small Messenger - Fabric Requirements? in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/ltts-small-messenger-fabric-requirements Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:29:10 -0500 I hate to do this, but does someone have the book handy and could look up fabric requirements for the liner on the small messenger? I’ve been meaning to for the last week and keep forgetting when I’m home. I’m placing a spoon flower order and the lining I want to use is from there as well.

Thanks in advance!

]]> 0 cdff156250efb3af658e0ad8c4fa8ea7 kgiff replied to the topic pattern advice: costume jackets for tweens/teens... in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pattern-advice-costume-jackets-for-tweensteens/page/2/#post-42223 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 04:23:43 -0500 Amazing!!! How long did it take you?

]]> 0 cdff156250efb3af658e0ad8c4fa8ea7 kgiff replied to the topic pattern advice: costume jackets for tweens/teens... in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pattern-advice-costume-jackets-for-tweensteens/page/2/#post-42223 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 04:23:43 -0500 Amazing!!! How long did it take you?

]]> 0 afa58a25ea24a3b13fdb9d186c30385c kgiff replied to the topic Stretch Fabric and Remove Buttons on Seashore? in the forum oliver + s: seashore http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/stretch-fabric-and-remove-buttons-on-seashore/#post-41870 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:47:48 -0500 @motherof5 Thanks for the link to the tutorial 🙂 I love having something for reference for new patterns or when I get stuck (which happens a lot).

I have these grand ideas and I’m fearless going into it and then I get ready to start and freeze up and start to panic. It’s a costume, so it doesn’t have to be perfect.

Thanks everyone and I will…[Read more]

]]> 0 4a303d97f7c78a2664db034e7b407fc5 kgiff replied to the topic Stretch Fabric and Remove Buttons on Seashore? in the forum oliver + s: seashore http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/stretch-fabric-and-remove-buttons-on-seashore/#post-41791 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 18:09:35 -0500 I think it’s a rayon/jersey blend with probably 50% stretch.

My daughter and I have differing opinions and she picked out the fabric, since it’s for her I decided to go with it. Now I’m wondering how much of a pain this might be…

]]> 0 4c1ab6f64c8ba3cde3011365dae060c7 kgiff started the topic Stretch Fabric and Remove Buttons on Seashore? in the forum oliver + s: seashore http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/stretch-fabric-and-remove-buttons-on-seashore Tue, 13 Jan 2015 16:44:04 -0500 Thinking about using this as the starting point for a costume. But I’d like to modify the shoulders to be closed seams and use a stretch fabric.

From those of you who have sewn this pattern before, am I crazy to attempt it with a stretch fabric? Any tips or advice?

(This was the first Oliver + s pattern I bought, but my daughter is just shy of…[Read more]

]]> 0 68be6abf0020cbc6a88d5cc51ba6ae21 kgiff replied to the topic lightweight/durable/blackout fabric? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lightweightdurableblackout-fabric/#post-41541 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 15:55:00 -0500 @motherof5 wow that is quite the undertaking!

]]> 0 ad0cd803107533433dece6962b79cbac kgiff replied to the topic lightweight/durable/blackout fabric? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lightweightdurableblackout-fabric/#post-41504 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 18:21:36 -0500 Thanks ladies! I was wondering about the durability of blackout fabric. I was assuming since it was just a liner it would not be very durable, but I guess I was mistaken. Very good information!

]]> 0 5c80fb5f34841ef8b63cdf84806b85ff kgiff started the topic lightweight/durable/blackout fabric? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lightweightdurableblackout-fabric Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:51:58 -0500 I thought I’d check with your knowledgable ladies to see if you have any suggestions.

I’ve been recruited to sew up a new curtain for my daughter’s preschool for their large, half circle window. It’s attached with velcro at the top during nap time to block the light so it is put up and taken down nearly every weekday each year.

The current one…[Read more]

]]> 0 33afeed984bd43caa370ed83e39f75c7 kgiff replied to the topic pattern advice: costume jackets for tweens/teens... in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pattern-advice-costume-jackets-for-tweensteens/#post-41495 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:15:02 -0500 Very cool! They look great! I’ve always wanted to learn to silkscreen, is it hard?

]]> 0 aa9877679d1f40e64849c2416c946d87 kgiff replied to the topic What Will You Create in 2015? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-will-you-create-in-2015/#post-41442 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:41:45 -0500 I feel like I have enough left over from 2014 to fill the first half of this year.

My immediate projects are fabric storage bins to hide (errr.. hold) the toys/mess. And a Honey Lemon from Big Hero 6 costume for my 4 year old.

After that I need to finish up last year’s projects — family reunion dress, playtime tunic, a new “wiggle, wiggle”…[Read more]

]]> 0 9c8cda45b010f0c9a0e0d9ee6991a945 kgiff replied to the topic When searching for a knit fabric with at least 25% stretch online... in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/when-searching-for-a-knit-fabric-with-at-least-25-stretch-online/page/2/#post-41376 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:46:58 -0500 @Nicole, thank you!

]]> 0 d20022c8107040d0f0e13f6a175e3bcd kgiff replied to the topic When searching for a knit fabric with at least 25% stretch online... in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/when-searching-for-a-knit-fabric-with-at-least-25-stretch-online/page/2/#post-41311 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 03:07:40 -0500 @Nicole, I’d love to know the sellers you’ve found on eBay or search terms to use. I’m overwhelmed when looking both on Easy and eBay.

]]> 0 53bf3e72ec9a98b0b4ea07ade48f5ea0 kgiff replied to the topic Sewing Book Advice in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-book-advice/#post-40651 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 03:35:09 -0500 I’m relatively new to sewing as well. I love the idea of a Craftsy gift certificate.

If you do want to include a book to, I’m liking Essential Sewing Reference Tool: All-in-One Visual Guide. I spend at lot of time with google and my sewing machine manual while I’m sewing as well.

That’s so nice of you to do this for her.

]]> 0 e9a517ed0543f0d9bbbed99b0f38c379 kgiff's profile was updated https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/142503 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:33:23 -0500 0 c91e23bac1778c6d545556717447e1ff kgiff replied to the topic New topic question and flickr question in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/new-topic-question-and-flickr-question/#post-40127 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:49:06 -0500 If you go to the photo pool on the group page, on the upper right next to search you will see a contributors drop down. Your name should be first (if you are logged in and have pictures in the pool). Clicking on your name will show your photos.

Where to find my photos in group on flickr

]]> 0 11a193e99aae91b095c65e80dfffea02 kgiff replied to the topic New topic question and flickr question in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/new-topic-question-and-flickr-question/#post-40127 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:49:06 -0500 If you go to the photo pool on the group page, on the upper right next to search you will see a contributors drop down. Your name should be first (if you are logged in and have pictures in the pool). Clicking on your name will show your photos.

[img]https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7465/15882005791_e6fd86ba4e_o.png[/img]

]]> 0 84cbbecf8a10e4afb5da7777973bc560 kgiff 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/page/2/#post-40039 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:26:11 -0500 Excellent resources everyone. Thank you!

]]> 0 c8a6d6685d88589151d0ba89d3e42e0b kgiff 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-39937 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 00:56:04 -0500 @Nicole your method makes a lot of sense.

Thanks everyone I have some options to look into. And I’ve also found some thicker knits that might be more winter appropriate as well.

]]> 0 e8fc4ca8e2f812d72dc2b9b1ebff0aed kgiff 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-39890 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 02:54:50 -0500 I was going to ask the same thing as honeymadeit. I actually have a couple of sweaters in the upcycle pile, but I’m not sure what to do with the edges when I cut into it or how to finish the seams.

]]> 0 f9a43b102281e9524af9ced033322659 kgiff 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-39850 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:27:32 -0500 Thanks everyone! I wasn’t thinking about recovery, but that’s a good point!

@Lisel that fabric at mood sounds perfect! I wish I was closer, I like to shop by touch, buying online is so hard.

The nature walk pants sound like a good idea too… and the perfect excuse to buy a new pattern 😛

]]> 0 b299252d86e465c558a317d26cf4f2c1 kgiff started the topic Fleece or fleece lined leggings? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fleece-or-fleece-lined-leggings Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:13:50 -0500 Has anyone attempted to make warmer leggings? My daughter’s preschool goes out pretty much everyday and she refuses to wear anything other than leggings or yoga pants. She’s already complaining about cold legs, so I’m trying to figure out options. I don’t think fleece has much wind resistance on it’s own, but wonder if it would still help to keep…[Read more]

]]> 0 a54e0087076bc0fc6291db8b6e81e5e6 kgiff started the topic Fleece or fleece lined leggings? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fleece-or-fleece-lined-leggings Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:13:50 -0500 Has anyone attempted to make warmer leggings? My daughter’s preschool goes out pretty much everyday and she refuses to wear anything other than leggings or yoga pants. She’s already complaining about cold legs, so I’m trying to figure out options. I don’t think fleece has much wind resistance on it’s own, but wonder if it would still help to keep…[Read more]

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