Oliver + S | Kathy | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/khiggs/activity Activity feed for Kathy. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:39:42 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 15b49e4ae6d92a812de0fdf0fb47afbe Kathy started the topic arm facing too short? in the forum liesl + co: breezy blouse https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/arm-facing-too-short Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:18:19 -0400 My arm facing pieces are about 2 inches too short for the the armscyes. I made minor alterations to the armscye, but nothing like 2 inches. The instructions don’t say anything about easing, so I was expecting a 1:1 fit.
Can anyone suggest where I’ve gone wrong? Many thanks!
K

]]> 0 b4c9390c988588b22fd2639670ba1a13 Kathy started the topic All-day shirt with a camp shirt collar? in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/all-day-shirt-with-a-camp-shirt-collar Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:19:22 -0500 Has anyone ever modified an all-day shirt to have a camp collar?

KH

]]> 0 4ea00dad00cfe7875e6e6bae1e69c95a Kathy started the topic Cuffs flaring out? in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/cuffs-flaring-out Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:29:37 -0400 Hello,
Does anyone have any idea why the cuffs on this all day shirt sleeve are flaring out? I’ve double checked that the interfaced cuff is facing the outside. Did I stretch the facing too much? Is there anything I can do other than recut some cuffs and facings and redo it?

Suggestions welcome!

Thanks,
Kathy

]]> 0 c93ecdb6a61f1f42e395562b60406401 Kathy started the topic shortening the sleeves? in the forum liesl + co: chaval coat https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/shortening-the-sleeves Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:35:10 -0500 Hello,
I’d like to shorten the sleeves approximately 5 inches. I’m not sure where best to do this, as there’s no lengthen/shorten line. Should I divide the 5 inches between two locations on the sleeve? Am I correct in assuming I should shorten in approximately the same place on the under sleeve and upper sleeve?
Thank you!

Kathy

]]> 0 842b2022f5404a417dd27ebf60421402 Kathy started the topic Substituting Recital shirt back in Classic shirt? in the forum liesl + co: classic shirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/substituting-recital-shirt-back-in-classic-shirt Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:18:08 -0400 Hi,
I’m making a Classic shirt, but I would like to remove the back pleats and add back darts, just like on the Recital shirt. Can I substitute the Recital shirt back for the Classic shirt back? I seem to remember reading that these patterns were related.

Thanks,
Kathy

]]> 0 aaf34d2f0dacd2dd016bb23c666ccdbf Kathy replied to the topic Back wider than front? in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/back-wider-than-front/#post-68418 Sat, 02 Feb 2019 20:22:20 -0500 The small size All Day Shirt with added length fit very well, but the neck was too small and he couldn’t get the collar button done up.
What pattern alterations could I do to give him more room in the neck?
Thanks,
K

]]> 0 281c4a464792e334e265592c96749df7 Kathy started the topic Making Classic or Recital Shirt sleeveless in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/making-classic-or-recital-shirt-sleeveless Sun, 09 Dec 2018 20:01:06 -0500 I’d like to make a sleeveless version of the classic shirt and/or the recital shirt. Can anyone direct me to a tutorial that describes how to do this?
Thanks!

]]> 0 6d6bf6cbd85c006abf11212c7c4c3878 Kathy replied to the topic Back wider than front? in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/back-wider-than-front/#post-67593 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 13:19:27 -0500 The muslin was successful and the shirt hung normally. After a few tweaks to the length, I’m well into the final product.

Thanks for your prompt response!
K

]]> 0 e0779fe5af7a76c70983479cedd1e361 Kathy started the topic Back wider than front? in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/back-wider-than-front Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:49:25 -0500 I’m making a small (with added length). I discovered when I was measuring the (nearly) finished muslin that the back is wider than the front and the side seams are not at the side.

Going back to measure the pattern, the back – from the fold to top of side seam – is 12-5/8 in, total 25-1/4 inches.

The front – from the cut line to top of side…[Read more]

]]> 0 b7220e90f330d824e12f586ce96223aa Kathy started the topic Adjusting for a tall, slim body in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/adjusting-for-a-tall-slim-body Thu, 01 Nov 2018 22:50:10 -0400 Do you have any suggestions for adjusting the fit of the All Day Shirt for a very slim, long body?
Thanks!

]]> 0 e7cdd0c84102c80dabac61fec644b2f5 Kathy became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/166398 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:09:24 -0400 0