https://oliverands.com/community/members/maggie/activity Activity feed for Maggie. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:39:42 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b9b3b3a3470c086bb5a6b9462aa97312 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/french-seams-for-the-side-seam/#post-38877 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 14:58:43 -0400 It came out great. I love a finished seam. I used a good quality quilting cotton, and the seam wasn’t bulky at all.

]]> 0 95b0559f813352eaf15f5d8f626173c8 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/would-you-resize-the-ltts-back-pack-up/#post-36081 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:43:30 -0500 I improvised a larger bag for my four-year-old. It needed to carry a folder and lunch bag. I sketched out the size I wanted, and used the instructions to guide my sewing. It got a bit fiddly when I attached the lining to the zipper, but it looks good.

]]> 0 11a0e0a3501ba3f1858e45281ad57b30 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/snaps/#post-35983 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 20:15:43 -0500 I have one of the snap setting tools that you tap with a hammer. It is quite easy and satisfying, but the snaps don’t hold in thick fabric. The top snap of the family reunion dress has to go through a lot of layers. I find it easier to use the sew in snaps for that top snap.
Etsy is a good source for cheap snaps.

]]> 0 11a0e0a3501ba3f1858e45281ad57b30 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/snaps/#post-35983 Sun, 22 Dec 2013 20:15:43 -0500 I have one of the snap setting tools that you tap with a hammer. It is quite easy and satisfying, but the snaps don’t hold in thick fabric. The top snap of the family reunion dress has to go through a lot of layers. I find it easier to use the sew in snaps for that top snap.
Etsy is a good source for cheap snaps.

]]> 0 a9aaea5651e6a565807163d8239ddf2c http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/craftsy-recommendation-anyone/#post-35349 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 19:44:59 -0400 I watched the class on sewing with knits. It really helped me since I was a complete novice. If you’ve sewn them a few times or own a serger, it would be too basic.
I enjoyed one on Quilting big projects on a small machine. Not life changing, but helpful.
I am interested in what others have found. I’m tempted by the one about sewing jeans and also…[Read more]

]]> 0 a9aaea5651e6a565807163d8239ddf2c http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/craftsy-recommendation-anyone/#post-35349 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 19:44:59 -0400 I watched the class on sewing with knits. It really helped me since I was a complete novice. If you’ve sewn them a few times or own a serger, it would be too basic.
I enjoyed one on Quilting big projects on a small machine. Not life changing, but helpful.
I am interested in what others have found. I’m tempted by the one about sewing jeans and also…[Read more]

]]> 0 376aa2279a76dbd31a38cb7815bbca24 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/magnetic-snaps/#post-30546 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:34:09 -0400 I used these. They are quite pricey, but so easy to use.

]]> 0 f9eead336a8cf76a0f7fe0dc246ba52a https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/school-days-jacket-a-few-tips/page/2/#post-29948 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:14:53 -0400 I used magnetic sew in snaps when I made mine. I put them on the tabs, but when I make the next one, I plan to omit the tabs. I might just have it button.
I’m still planning. I bought wool/poly blend coating since Fabric.com has a lot on sale.

]]> 0 f292be82ed786c6be654244a8a0a6ed5 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-into-straightleg-trousers/#post-30808 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:13:17 -0500 Ah, Beachmom beat me to it.

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