Oliver + S | Susan | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/madtownmama/activity Activity feed for Susan. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:42:01 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ee39adcfb21c833f030b9ce0828271e3 Susan 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/397/#post-56590 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 01:45:48 -0400 Let’s see if this link to my IG post works…

Lullaby Layette top and cuffed shorts for my niece.

]]> 0 96da68396deb31a9e166ff4d5bc96c8a Susan 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/397/#post-56503 Mon, 04 Jul 2016 12:46:47 -0400 I made a top for my 3mo niece from the Lullaby Layette pattern! (The shorts are knit cuff from Brindille and Twig)
She has so many clothes they e been given as gifts and hand me downs she doesn’t need more but I take my job of doting auntie very seriously!
I did French seams for the whole top. It’s a light voile so that worked well. I could not…[Read more]

]]> 0 e88b7fb67f683de0b6de8c1a8974a147 Susan 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-56503 Mon, 04 Jul 2016 12:46:47 -0400 I made a top for my 3mo niece from the Lullaby Layette pattern! (The shorts are knit cuff from Brindille and Twig)
She has so many clothes they e been given as gifts and hand me downs she doesn’t need more but I take my job of doting auntie very seriously!
I did French seams for the whole top. It’s a light voile so that worked well. I could not…[Read more]

]]> 0 eb17bb2e5d47fdb66de3fe4111dfe52b Susan 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/393/#post-54661 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 01:49:47 -0400 Replying to myself here to see if I can get this link to work for a picture..

Luna Pants and Layette

]]> 0 eb17bb2e5d47fdb66de3fe4111dfe52b Susan 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-54661 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 01:49:47 -0400 Replying to myself here to see if I can get this link to work for a picture..

Luna Pants and Layette

]]> 0 8c0ab0b7c68dd9e0ae3bb78032c955c9 Susan 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/392/#post-54660 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 23:38:34 -0400 Loving the Lullaby Layette pattern. I’ve made two bodysuits and a top so far. One is with Cloud 9 double gauze leftover from MBR Luna Pants I finished today. I’m calling them my crazy pants because it’s s rather loud print, not my usual style but I kinda love them.

]]> 0 8c0ab0b7c68dd9e0ae3bb78032c955c9 Susan 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-54660 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 23:38:34 -0400 Loving the Lullaby Layette pattern. I’ve made two bodysuits and a top so far. One is with Cloud 9 double gauze leftover from MBR Luna Pants I finished today. I’m calling them my crazy pants because it’s s rather loud print, not my usual style but I kinda love them.

]]> 0 a55b2b98846817edae18da85cb4eea58 Susan 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/392/#post-54473 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:18:24 -0400 I made a body suit from the Lullaby Layette for my new baby niece, who is three weeks old today! I made the 3-6mo size anticipating that she can wear it over the summer (they live in Boston area). This was my first time doing a placket on my own and my first time using the snap setter tool. There is definitely a learning curve for me lol, and I’m…[Read more]

]]> 0 a55b2b98846817edae18da85cb4eea58 Susan 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-54473 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:18:24 -0400 I made a body suit from the Lullaby Layette for my new baby niece, who is three weeks old today! I made the 3-6mo size anticipating that she can wear it over the summer (they live in Boston area). This was my first time doing a placket on my own and my first time using the snap setter tool. There is definitely a learning curve for me lol, and I’m…[Read more]

]]> 0 a55b2b98846817edae18da85cb4eea58 Susan 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-54473 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:18:24 -0400 I made a body suit from the Lullaby Layette for my new baby niece, who is three weeks old today! I made the 3-6mo size anticipating that she can wear it over the summer (they live in Boston area). This was my first time doing a placket on my own and my first time using the snap setter tool. There is definitely a learning curve for me lol, and I’m…[Read more]

]]> 0 b51766675ee4f42c1dbf9243acb53925 Susan 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/391/#post-54352 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 01:21:34 -0400 What about Paxson from Seamwork Mag? I’ve not ventured into sewing men’s clothing (yet!) but that looks like a good basic pattern, and it’s from a reputable source!

]]> 0 b51766675ee4f42c1dbf9243acb53925 Susan 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-54352 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 01:21:34 -0400 What about Paxson from Seamwork Mag? I’ve not ventured into sewing men’s clothing (yet!) but that looks like a good basic pattern, and it’s from a reputable source!

]]> 0 5dad3dcecfe5022705aa7688476e1344 Susan 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/389/#post-54058 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 02:07:12 -0400 @cybele7272 Don’t make those Dalmation ears too nice and then you won’t be on the hook for more! Make sure the left is a bit longer than the right…or something like that 🙂

This week I commandeered our new but unfinished basement room as my sewing space. It’s nice to be able to make a mess where no one cares! I printed out an assembled the…[Read more]

]]> 0 5dad3dcecfe5022705aa7688476e1344 Susan 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-54058 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 02:07:12 -0400 @cybele7272 Don’t make those Dalmation ears too nice and then you won’t be on the hook for more! Make sure the left is a bit longer than the right…or something like that 🙂

This week I commandeered our new but unfinished basement room as my sewing space. It’s nice to be able to make a mess where no one cares! I printed out an assembled the…[Read more]

]]> 0 4fc05fe9e5f8d1e36b2ae57755214f31 Susan 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/388/#post-53960 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:50:23 -0500 @justsewit Hi Tamara! I made nature walk pants for my daughter last fall and found that in general they run a tad small. I made a practice pair in one size, and went up a size for the final pair. We were pretty happy with the fit in the end, but I was surprised at the fit.
I don’t like fiddling a lot with sewing patterns for my kids because…[Read more]

]]> 0 4fc05fe9e5f8d1e36b2ae57755214f31 Susan 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-53960 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:50:23 -0500 @justsewit Hi Tamara! I made nature walk pants for my daughter last fall and found that in general they run a tad small. I made a practice pair in one size, and went up a size for the final pair. We were pretty happy with the fit in the end, but I was surprised at the fit.
I don’t like fiddling a lot with sewing patterns for my kids because…[Read more]

]]> 0 59241374d4e28f48a310b4b1ce4a1fe3 Susan 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/388/#post-53944 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 03:47:16 -0500 Thanks for the thoughts and ideas, everyone!
I sewed a second pair a size up for my son (12 this time) and they fit much better. He just turned 10, so I guess this particular pattern runs small, or at least with a slimmer fit than he prefers. The cover picture shows a fairly slim fit but I just wasn’t expecting quasi-leggings! Size 10 length was…[Read more]

]]> 0 59241374d4e28f48a310b4b1ce4a1fe3 Susan 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-53944 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 03:47:16 -0500 Thanks for the thoughts and ideas, everyone!
I sewed a second pair a size up for my son (12 this time) and they fit much better. He just turned 10, so I guess this particular pattern runs small, or at least with a slimmer fit than he prefers. The cover picture shows a fairly slim fit but I just wasn’t expecting quasi-leggings! Size 10 length was…[Read more]

]]> 0 106363ddc6fedf7e6212246e3f933831 Susan 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/388/#post-53934 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:41:37 -0500 It’s possible that seam allowance had something to do with the fit. I did shoot for 1/4″ but I use a stretch stitch on my machine and it’s hard to be exact with it because the stitch itself is 1/16″ wide. Even so, that could not have accounted for the 6″ discrepancy in the waistband. I know that the parachute pants are supposed to be more fitted…[Read more]

]]> 0 106363ddc6fedf7e6212246e3f933831 Susan 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-53934 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:41:37 -0500 It’s possible that seam allowance had something to do with the fit. I did shoot for 1/4″ but I use a stretch stitch on my machine and it’s hard to be exact with it because the stitch itself is 1/16″ wide. Even so, that could not have accounted for the 6″ discrepancy in the waistband. I know that the parachute pants are supposed to be more fitted…[Read more]

]]> 0 e128316e85b1f3f531af27397a937906 Susan 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-53934 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:41:37 -0500 It’s possible that seam allowance had something to do with the fit. I did shoot for 1/4″ but I use a stretch stitch on my machine and it’s hard to be exact with it because the stitch itself is 1/16″ wide. Even so, that could not have accounted for the 6″ discrepancy in the waistband. I know that the parachute pants are supposed to be more fitted…[Read more]

]]> 0 fc402445cf8decb5630834fa097d2b5d Susan 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/388/#post-53928 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 03:42:46 -0500 Alas, the parachute pants do not fit my 10yo son. They’re just too narrow for a comfortable fit, though the length is more or less right. I tightened up the elastic and will hem the cuffs to fit my 8yo daughter, who is pleased. I’ve cut out the 12yo size to try again for my son (glad I have extra fabric)…but I have to say I’m a little…[Read more]

]]> 0 fc402445cf8decb5630834fa097d2b5d Susan 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-53928 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 03:42:46 -0500 Alas, the parachute pants do not fit my 10yo son. They’re just too narrow for a comfortable fit, though the length is more or less right. I tightened up the elastic and will hem the cuffs to fit my 8yo daughter, who is pleased. I’ve cut out the 12yo size to try again for my son (glad I have extra fabric)…but I have to say I’m a little…[Read more]

]]> 0 8dd596de64ec00cbe3029ecaab67f556 Susan 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/388/#post-53913 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 03:38:30 -0500 My 10yo needs pants, so I started sewing up a pair of parachute sweatpants this evening. The side stripe is such a nice feature! I didn’t check for fit, but if they’re small my daughter can wear them eventually. I plan to leave out the elastic around the ankles because he prefers sporty pants (like track pants) that aren’t tight at the bottom. The…[Read more]

]]> 0 8dd596de64ec00cbe3029ecaab67f556 Susan 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-53913 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 03:38:30 -0500 My 10yo needs pants, so I started sewing up a pair of parachute sweatpants this evening. The side stripe is such a nice feature! I didn’t check for fit, but if they’re small my daughter can wear them eventually. I plan to leave out the elastic around the ankles because he prefers sporty pants (like track pants) that aren’t tight at the bottom. The…[Read more]

]]> 0 e417dda3bda35f9be0b83026de16f550 Susan 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/384/#post-52648 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 22:45:39 -0500 This week I finished a Sailboat Top in fancy schmancy satin for my daughter. She requested something nice for a piano recital next month (and she doesn’t wear dresses or skirts!)

]]> 0 e417dda3bda35f9be0b83026de16f550 Susan 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-52648 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 22:45:39 -0500 This week I finished a Sailboat Top in fancy schmancy satin for my daughter. She requested something nice for a piano recital next month (and she doesn’t wear dresses or skirts!)

]]> 0 ead642510507acaf220ecfce5b96b374 Susan replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt too short in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shirt-too-short/page/2/#post-50103 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 02:22:52 -0400 Thanks for the comment on the seater! My daughter asked for a new sweater for Christmas last year so I had her choose the pattern and colors. That’s the way you get your kids to wear what you make.

]]> 0 82ac710b713213eddf7ce58411ce9a98 Susan replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt too short in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shirt-too-short/page/2/#post-50100 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 13:11:33 -0400 Thanks, everyone! I’m thrilled. I tried posting a picture here but I don’t think it worked. Here’s what I put on IG though:

]]> 0 a5e3ccd217ebcf9116cc3794fc690f2f Susan replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt too short in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shirt-too-short/#post-50097 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 19:21:53 -0400 Second try worked out great! Just in the nick of time for picture day too.

]]> 0 47f886728dcc84e50ad40e5496e9f161 Susan replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt too short in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shirt-too-short/#post-50067 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 02:19:50 -0400 Nicole, thanks for that link! I will definitely try that trick with the collar next time.
I did the yoke a bit differently, according to this tutorial from Grainline (http://grainlinestudio.com/2013/04/04/archer-sew-along-day-7-attaching-the-yoke-method-1/) and it worked well for me.
I’m happy to report that I sewed up a second shirt over the last…[Read more]

]]> 0 728305c4b495ee1926c46bd0601550cb Susan replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt too short in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shirt-too-short/#post-50003 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:29:38 -0400 The pattern would definitely benefit from a note about how to lengthen for older kids. I had my son try the shirt on again this morning and the whole thing actually fits very well except for length, so I’ve decided I don’t need to retrace the pattern (whew), just add a good 3″ to the front and back. I’m hoping to do that tonight. Usually my second…[Read more]

]]> 0 ea6eb130c9ea3cb3b5eb6d3d84e27930 Susan replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt too short in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shirt-too-short/#post-49965 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:45:23 -0400 The chest fits fine, but the neck looks a little tight. He wouldn’t button it up all the way. It’s the length that is so far off. I think for the next one I’ll cut a size 12 and make it 3″ longer like Mama_Knowles suggested. I think if this pattern is ever edited and re-released they should seriously consider making it longer for the bigger sizes.…[Read more]

]]> 0 bfb51e390bbe7c39ce98411a7054f8b1 Susan replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt too short in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shirt-too-short/#post-49965 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:45:23 -0400 The chest fits fine, but the neck looks a little tight. He wouldn’t button it up all the way. It’s the length that is so far off. I think for the next one I’ll cut a size 12 and make it 3″ longer like Mama_Knowles suggested. Thanks, everyone!

]]> 0 b1969d3fd7f22bf871d39b1a0260367d Susan replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt too short in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shirt-too-short/#post-49948 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 01:47:43 -0400 I know this thread is a year old, but I’m jumping in to say that I had the exact same problem. My 9yo son is average height and weight. When I went with the measurements listed on the pattern envelope it appeared he would wear a size 8. I knew that couldn’t be right, so I cut the size 10 and even made it longer (size 12 length) and it barely fits.…[Read more]

]]> 0 b1969d3fd7f22bf871d39b1a0260367d Susan replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt too short in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shirt-too-short/#post-49948 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 01:47:43 -0400 I know this thread is a year old, but I’m jumping in to say that I had the exact same problem. My 9yo son is average height and weight. When I went with the measurements listed on the pattern envelope it appeared he would wear a size 8. I knew that couldn’t be right, so I cut the size 10 and even made it longer (size 12 length) and it barely fits.…[Read more]

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