https://oliverands.com/community/members/kmac0107/activity Activity feed for Kim. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:38:08 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 177ef75effbef77a07365b0e87cca043 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/making-a-size-6#post-83448 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:28:04 -0400 Thank you for your help and I’ll look at the customizations. I did take out the school bus tee pattern yesterday and I placed the tracing of the hopscotch over it. I noticed that the pattern pieces are straight, rather than shaped at the waist, and the neck line is higher. Im thinking about making a neck facing like the girl on the go too.

]]> 0 ac13809453bb0696d10e4875ca283dbd https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/making-a-size-6 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:04:30 -0400 I am sewing dresses for Easter for my three granddaughters. I am making this dress in a size 14 and a size 8. My six-year-old granddaughter measures a a size 6 for the hopscotch dress pattern. The Girl on the Go pattern starts at a size 8 I thought about using the hopscotch dress and trying to change the front to a tee shirt like neckline and a…[Read more]

]]> 0 031f9bef37bcef9312f17cd89f318ab4 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/cuffs-are-tight Sun, 01 Dec 2019 16:56:43 -0500 I made 4 dresses from 21 wale Kaufman corduroy and the cuffs are small on all 4 dresses. I had no problem attaching them. I rechecked and I cut the right size. Should I remove the cuffs, recut them from the corduroy, use less than the 1/2″ seam allowance and stretch the sleeve fabric to fit or switch to a quilting cotton for the cuffs? Would…[Read more]

]]> 0 42d96306e07604e728500b65a55b3979 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/1-2-buttons#post-73340 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 16:50:25 -0500 Thank you I used the buttons and they seem fine.

]]> 0 8375902c26481ff43b52e7c91f180b2d https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/1-2-buttons Sat, 23 Nov 2019 18:11:04 -0500 I’m sewing 4 Library Dresses, in 21 wale Kaufman corduroy, for my granddaughters for Christmas. The sizes are 12/18 mo, 6, 7 and 12. The pattern calls for 1/2″ buttons. I ordered the buttons and they measure 1/2″ but they look small. Will they really hold the back of the dresses closed?

]]> 0 dc796968d7a7450cf24ce0ef4a124304 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-prevent-top-of-dress-bodice-from-folding-forward/#post-70187 Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:01:04 -0400 Thank you I will try your suggestions on the bodice.

]]> 0 227efd78c828fa3037a69261bfac811f https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-prevent-top-of-dress-bodice-from-folding-forward Fri, 14 Jun 2019 13:05:00 -0400 When I sew a girls dress with a woven cotton fabric sometimes the top of the lined bodice curls forward it does not stand up straight. It happened with a dress with a v notch at the top of the bodice. I cut down into the v of notch, trimmed the sides of the v then turned and press well after sewing. I am making a dress with a heart shape at the…[Read more]

]]> 0 16d87bba5ea9b3be011284a656e0f0f7 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/add-cotton-lace-trim-to-hem-and-sleeves/#post-57364 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 12:09:07 -0400 Thank you for your help. I want to sew the trim on the fancier way because the inside of the hems are visible at times.

]]> 0 3fe644a87012b141ca4b68f07573be33 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/add-cotton-lace-trim-to-hem-and-sleeves Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:48:08 -0400 Is there a tutorial that shows the best way to add cotton lace trim to the hem of the Swingset Skirt and to the sleeves of the Butterfly Blouse? Thank you for your help.

]]> 0 5d07e406ef556f651654449693aaa15a http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/serger-problems-2/#post-56695 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:29:19 -0400 I had a problem like this too and brought it to my dealer. On mine there’s a switch, in the area below the knife blade, that moves up and down to move a finger underneath the needle. If it’s down by accident it breaks my needles.

]]> 0 30b94c6bdb3a4ee1df0cc0785608ad4d http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/serger-problems-2/#post-56695 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:29:19 -0400 I had a problem like this too and brought it to my dealer. On mine here is a switch, in the area below the knife blade that moves up and down and moves a finger underneath the needle. If it’s down by accident it breaks my needles.

]]> 0 54c0d416bfabc9328bbe5c8f06a9138f http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/new-checklist/page/2/#post-53483 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:27:25 -0500 The checklist above is the current one. I intended to make the updated list a while ago but I have an issue from transferring between different versions of the software. I will make the list as soon as I get the new software.

]]> 0 d84e44dec20fad74a1f9f00e35a46555 https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/154464 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:42:01 -0500 0 3fa8d149d6c0d42ac5ceb3e236545424 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-cut-faux-fur-to-trim-hood/#post-51875 Sat, 28 Nov 2015 22:11:24 -0500 yes it has a pile but it’s a short white pile. I will cut it, as you suggest, so when I fold it in half and sew it along the edge of the hood it doesn’t stretch. I’m going to cut it vertical, thank you for your help.

]]> 0 d906eacf4db356e513d126db01cb7000 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-to-cut-faux-fur-to-trim-hood Sat, 28 Nov 2015 14:28:11 -0500 In which direction would I cut a 4″x 28″ piece of faux fur, to be folded in half, that will make it 2″ wide. The faux fur I have has a stretch from salvage to salvage. Would I cut it 28″ horizontal from salvage to salvage or 28″ vertical with the grain? Thank you

]]> 0 38d7ea58429c38fb802fbb0d685e302b http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-for-a-plus-size-tween/#post-48964 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:00:20 -0400 Thank you for your help I did what you suggested and went with the chest measurement. I cut a 12/14 bodice out and put a pin at the intersection of the underarm and side seam allowance and pivoted it out to a 1X. Then cut the waistband out for a 1X. It seemed to work, I’m waiting to hear if it fits. Fingers crossed.

]]> 0 b8c8383eb1d0c1361459e59a05ee48d2 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-wish-list/page/24/#post-48963 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:56:20 -0400 Someone may have already suggested this but I would love a Moto type jacket for girls that might also work for boys.

]]> 0 2abe74da9f93b2bd6d025d9ca93d3aaf http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-for-a-plus-size-tween Sun, 26 Jul 2015 12:13:23 -0400 I have to sew a dress for a tween, going into 7th grade, to wear to a wedding. She chose the Sis Boom Jamie dress pattern it’s here in the Oliver & S shop. I met her yesterday and took her measurements chest 38, waist 38 and hips 42. She’s about 5’3″. It has a fitted waist so I thought it would draw the eye in to look like she has a waist instead…[Read more]

]]> 0 cf92f890a8622a095908dfdb681462c2 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-for-a-plus-size-tween Sun, 26 Jul 2015 12:13:23 -0400 I have to sew a dress for a tween, going into 7th grade, to wear to a wedding. She chose the Sis Boom Jamie dress pattern it’s here in the Oliver & S shop. I met her yesterday and took her measurements chest 38, waist 38 and hips 42. She’s about 5’3″. It has a fitted waist so I thought it would draw the eye in to like she has a waist instead of…[Read more]

]]> 0 75581292fbb1ddcc51d7fa565ece0772 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/center-front-shoulder-straps/#post-48669 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:47:51 -0400 Thank you for your suggestions. I decided to sew straps in the usual place instead of the center front. They do tie in the back on each side. I interfaced the bodice for support.

]]> 0 87bce537c1dcd1dc198394bcc9272aa5 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/center-front-shoulder-straps Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:39:04 -0400 I’m sewing a sundress with a straight rectangle front and shirred back. I want to try 1″ shoulder straps that start in the center front, sewing them overlapped at the center, in a v, on the wrong side of the center front bodice that is interfaced. They will go over the shoulders and tie at the sides in the back about 3″ from the center on each…[Read more]

]]> 0 68c61ee382d656a15d4e6e56a15e07ed http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/destash-fabric-and-yarn-sale-in-this-weekend Thu, 28 May 2015 12:07:04 -0400 In an earlier post someone wrote about a big sale of sewing and knitting items in their city. If anyone lives in New England there is a destash fabric and yarn sale, this weekend, at White River Yarns in White River Junction, VT. The Amtrak train station is across the street from the sale. http://www.whiteriveryarns.com/

]]> 0 dbbbb032329968c2e7cef44d6fa737f4 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/destash-fabric-and-yarn-sale-in-this-weekend Thu, 28 May 2015 12:07:04 -0400 In an earlier post someone wrote about a big sale of sewing and knitting items in their city. If anyone lives in New England there is a destash fabric and yarn sale this weekend at White River Yarns in White River Junction, VT. The Amtrak train station is across the street from the sale. http://www.whiteriveryarns.com/

]]> 0 dbbbb032329968c2e7cef44d6fa737f4 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/destash-fabric-and-yarn-sale-in-this-weekend Thu, 28 May 2015 12:07:04 -0400 In an earlier post someone wrote about a big sale of sewing and knitting items in their city. If anyone lives in New England there is a destash fabric and yarn sale this weekend at White River Yarns in White River Junction, VT. The Amtrak train station is across the street from the sale. http://www.whiteriveryarns.com/

]]> 0 5e143392fe240d1f31613a9a9998e827 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hand-sewing-needles/#post-41900 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:03:53 -0500 You are so kind to do that, thank you.

]]> 0 f3d89178238ee517ef16d464ae50f551 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hand-sewing-needles Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:10:30 -0500 I noticed after I opened a package of hand sewing needles, that I purchased at Joann’s, they are covered in something that looks like shiny metal but feels like plastic. I’m trying to find regular hand sewing needles. Can anyone suggest a brand name and where I can find these needles? They said at Joann’s that I can buy a pin cushion that will…[Read more]

]]> 0 37ace0974ec27c0790e1721e9e56bce6 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fiber-club/page/2/#post-41856 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:15:38 -0500 Sarvi I love the Addi Turbo circular needles for hats. I use wooden 4 double pointed needles too to finish all the tops. I always feel better using wood but I think the Addi Turbo needles are easier on my hands. I would encourage anyone beginning to knit to start with hats. Once you get the basic pattern they knit up fast and you can make all…[Read more]

]]> 0 756a384db96c41938d5b876bc8a182d5 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fiber-club/page/2/#post-41856 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:15:38 -0500 Sarvi I love the Addi Turbo circular needles for hats. I use wooden 4 double pointed needles too to finish all the tops. I always felt better using wood but I think the Addi Turbo needles are easier on my hands. I would encourage anyone beginning to knit to start with hats. Once you get the basic pattern they knit up fast and you can make all…[Read more]

]]> 0 1b786fddb200f0fac3c880c6e8949f16 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fiber-club/#post-41770 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:25:16 -0500 I like to knit in addition to sewing. I started knitting again 6 years ago when my daughter was expecting. I used the book Itty Bitty Hats by Susan B. Anderson with the suggested Addi Turbo circular needles. I knit all of the kids winter hats now using a modified pattern. I just started a thrum baby hat and a toddler sweater. I like to listen to…[Read more]

]]> 0 d8c4b88b2f25aad46acf0e8d7d0ecf42 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-will-you-create-in-2015/page/2/#post-41769 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:17:47 -0500 This year, starting with this month, I am making a red cotton velveteen cape from LTTS and a white onstage tutu for my 5 year old granddaughter. For my 3 year old grandson a wolf hat using the LTTS hat pattern and faux wolf fur. For the two toddler granddaughters white onstage tutus.

]]> 0 430a353355aad468588f761914417b13 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/size-guidance/#post-40725 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:40:28 -0500 Thank you, I just read when this happens to measure the child’s back width and then the back pattern piece, so I’m going to piece the pattern pieces together and measure before I begin.

]]> 0 6dd4bb49e4f53c8536cdbe886e37c3dd http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-shelf-life Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:35:34 -0500 What is the shelf life of cotton knit fabric? I tried to Google this but I cannot find an answer.

]]> 0 e7ac794de95f7859cb80aace19a0105a https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/143268 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:11:59 -0500 0 b31c18b0e9545ac4b6977c6a5182b9eb http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lace-trim/#post-40657 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:08:00 -0500 I wish we lived closer to each other. I’m looking for 5/8″ cotton in white.

]]> 0 210d57df776921d825d64055606baade http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/size-guidance/#post-40656 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:05:26 -0500 I cut out a size 4, with added length, for my granddaughter in October and put it aside waiting for back ordered contrasting fabric. My granddaughter grew in the meantime. The finished chest of the size 4 is 25. Her chest measures 23.5. Will she have enough room to move if I go ahead and sew it?

]]> 0 210d57df776921d825d64055606baade http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/size-guidance/#post-40656 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:05:26 -0500 I cut out a size 4, with added length, for my granddaughter in October and put it aside waiting for back ordered contrasting fabric. My granddaughter grew in the meantime. The finished chest of the size 4 is 25. Her chest measures 23.5. Will she have enough room to move if I go ahead and sew it?

]]> 0 24e2e3538904725248b9e2504a747b04 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lace-trim/#post-40653 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 11:54:56 -0500 Thank you, you’re so kind. If there’s anything you need in the states please let me know.

]]> 0 5fef6a094ee2ede90abf4a2e126b4836 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lace-trim/#post-40608 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:33:44 -0500 Thank you for sharing with me how to sew the lace on. I’m sewing four pair of Christmas pajamas for my grandchildren for the Polar Express train ride this weekend. I wanted to make the girls a little more feminine without using the ruffle. I thought the ruffle included in the pattern might be too much around the neck for the two babies. I went to…[Read more]

]]> 0 78b08f28dc71565af1454b1014b4a535 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lace-trim Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:47:35 -0500 I love the lace, on the pink pajamas on Flickr, by Marlene. I would like to try this and I’m curious if the lace will curl up when it is washed? If so would I hand stitch the outside edge of the lace?

]]> 0 c47886a130663591b55b247bbfdc1ffe http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-wish-list/page/20/#post-16561 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 12:35:41 -0400 Excellent, thank you all, very beautiful dress! My daughter just showed me a photo on her phone of what she likes it has a see through fabric at the top and over the shoulders, but I could piece that in.

]]> 0 c47886a130663591b55b247bbfdc1ffe http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-wish-list/page/20/#post-16561 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 12:35:41 -0400 Excellent, thank you all, very beautiful dress! My daughter just showed me a photo on her phone of what she likes it has a see through fabric at the top and over the shoulders, but I could piece that in.

]]> 0 88b75435121ac28c0300970745f015a8 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-wish-list/page/20/#post-16555 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:24:07 -0400 Thank you Nicole I will try your suggestion. I’m still wishing for another special occasion dress too.

]]> 0 1c32ede585ccbccd0863be7536dd0b3b https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sleeveless-armhole-binding-and-sizing/#post-38194 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 12:32:42 -0400 I thought I would follow up on my original question on the length of the binding for the sleeveless version. On my second sleeveless dress, in the same 12 – 18 month size, again the binding seemed much shorter than the arm opening. I pinned it on each end and in the center of the binding to the center of the sleeve opening and stretched it to fit…[Read more]

]]> 0 1e408676d66d385645e3e50c9ad7b989 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sleeveless-armhole-binding-and-sizing/#post-38192 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:04:28 -0400 Thank you for the sizing information. I have two more cut out for my other granddaughters so I will go by the chest measurements and perhaps retrace a smaller size for each. I did fold the binding completely inside on the first dress and I will do that again. .

]]> 0 db0ab0df83955206e97a1b2a34e75fb3 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/new-checklist/#post-29420 Mon, 19 May 2014 11:39:46 -0400 I’m sorry I missed that and I’ll fix it.

]]> 0 db0ab0df83955206e97a1b2a34e75fb3 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/new-checklist/#post-29420 Mon, 19 May 2014 11:39:46 -0400 I’m sorry I missed that and I’ll fix it.

]]> 0 f95d2bda7c51f71004be3f191676a43b https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/when-searching-for-a-knit-fabric-with-at-least-25-stretch-online/#post-34816 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 13:14:31 -0400 I just found this fabric website called Nature’s Fabrics and they have a lot of cotton lycra and cotton spandex jersey and some are organic:
http://www.naturesfabrics.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=cotton+lycra+jersey&x=0&y=0

]]> 0 5dea0ef02cc191d4a309ac5fcdb34c00 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/when-do-you-serge/#post-27412 Sat, 19 May 2012 12:33:53 -0400 I’m bumping this up for the serger questions

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