Oliver + S | Maggie | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/magonomics/activity Activity feed for Maggie. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:38:08 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 edf131103170c9ef4db1c49eb338eb2a Maggie replied to the topic Neck facing puckering in the forum oliver + s: butterfly blouse + skirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/neck-facing-puckering/#post-54014 Sun, 13 Mar 2016 19:22:51 -0400 i’m ironing mine within an inch of it’s life and sewing it by hand. so far so good!

]]> 0 44bd60e1922e4a2d8b26351fdbecab4f Maggie's profile was updated https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/154814 Sun, 13 Mar 2016 19:21:02 -0400 0 2fd89f5e2267e3d44383306d60688622 Maggie 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/370/#post-49599 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:18:47 -0400 I’m thinking about halloween costumes! Last year we did Paddington Bear and the year before was a peacock.

This year 3 year old wants to be the lorax. I’m thinking this means orange leggings, orange hoodie with eyes and mustache attached, and truffula shaped bag for candy.

Her sister is going to reuse a hand me down elephant costume and be…[Read more]

]]> 0 2fd89f5e2267e3d44383306d60688622 Maggie 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-49599 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:18:47 -0400 I’m thinking about halloween costumes! Last year we did Paddington Bear and the year before was a peacock.

This year 3 year old wants to be the lorax. I’m thinking this means orange leggings, orange hoodie with eyes and mustache attached, and truffula shaped bag for candy.

Her sister is going to reuse a hand me down elephant costume and be…[Read more]

]]> 0 02012d0b30edbc9b0a00a7548bc8fafe Maggie 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-49599 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:18:47 -0400 I’m thinking about halloween costumes. Last year we did Paddington Bear and the year before was a peacock.

This year 3 year old wants to be the lorax. I’m thinking this means orange leggings, orange hoodie with eyes and mustache attached, and truffula shaped bag for candy.

Her sister is going to reuse a hand me down elephant costume and be…[Read more]

]]> 0 2673bb30988dc1f8f186401254841ee8 Maggie 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/368/#post-49344 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:04:35 -0400 @dubhels2003 I agree with @nzsewist that the roller skate is good for showing off prints. I’ve also done it so the back is a single piece. A sleeveless fairy tail (sans collar) would probably work as well.

]]> 0 2673bb30988dc1f8f186401254841ee8 Maggie 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-49344 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:04:35 -0400 @dubhels2003 I agree with @nzsewist that the roller skate is good for showing off prints. I’ve also done it so the back is a single piece. A sleeveless fairy tail (sans collar) would probably work as well.

]]> 0 f748fa18e15fc85ca473ff3988dff53b Maggie's profile was updated https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/150791 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:00:26 -0400 0 627be3844ecdb92f1b54e2122a9af53d Maggie replied to the topic Fairy Tale sizing help? Skip the darts? in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fairy-tale-sizing-help-skip-the-darts/#post-49274 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 23:32:29 -0400 I’ve always skipped the darts when making this dress and it’s always turned out fine (and been extra comfortable). Maybe she could send you something that fits well?

]]> 0 592402d859233f8e358b8835f4548002 Maggie 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/367/#post-49244 Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:33:12 -0400 I’m working on back to school outfits for my 5 & 7 year old nieces. (Can someone tell me how this happened? I could have sworn it was last week I was watching a 2 & 4 year old).

In the past I’ve done matching dresses but this year both requested skirts and tops. So I’m doing hopscotch in a navy lawn and some of the fabric I was sent by Oliver + S…[Read more]

]]> 0 592402d859233f8e358b8835f4548002 Maggie 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-49244 Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:33:12 -0400 I’m working on back to school outfits for my 5 & 7 year old nieces. (Can someone tell me how this happened? I could have sworn it was last week I was watching a 2 & 4 year old).

In the past I’ve done matching dresses but this year both requested skirts and tops. So I’m doing hopscotch in a navy lawn and some of the fabric I was sent by Oliver + S…[Read more]

]]> 0 3cbcba5fbb6d0c7ab74a1b169304bf8c Maggie replied to the topic Recital dress ideas? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/recital-dress-ideas/#post-48990 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 22:59:07 -0400 What about something like this?

]]> 0 94cbefc2dd8174e36a41ea62476e07b0 Maggie replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/110/#post-48910 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:42:34 -0400 Robbers Took My Oliver + S Sewing!

Last week I came home to find we had been burglarized. Luckily no one was hurt, the cat didn’t get out, and we have insurance.

However just about all our electronics were gone, along with some of my jewelry (luckily nothing of sentimental value like my grandmothers pearls), and they had totally destroyed the…[Read more]

]]> 0 94cbefc2dd8174e36a41ea62476e07b0 Maggie replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-48910 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:42:34 -0400 Robbers Took My Oliver + S Sewing!

Last week I came home to find we had been burglarized. Luckily no one was hurt, the cat didn’t get out, and we have insurance.

However just about all our electronics were gone, along with some of my jewelry (luckily nothing of sentimental value like my grandmothers pearls), and they had totally destroyed the…[Read more]

]]> 0 541939f5561f2130768dc0f53479fc9e Maggie replied to the topic Custom tags in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/custom-tags/#post-48841 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:47:08 -0400 I know the feeling! I started making my own with scrap muslin, stamps, and fabric ink. Here is a good example what they look like.

My process is this:

1. Pour myself a drink and clear off the coffee table.

2. Interface whatever muslin I have around.

3. Use a pencil and clear ruler to draw grid lines on the muslin. (I’ve found the right size…[Read more]

]]> 0 541939f5561f2130768dc0f53479fc9e Maggie replied to the topic Custom tags in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/custom-tags/#post-48841 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:47:08 -0400 I know the feeling! I started making my own with scrap muslin, stamps, and fabric ink. Here is a good example what they look like.

My process is this:

1. Pour myself a drink and clear off the coffee table.

2. Interface whatever muslin I have around.

3. Use a pencil and clear ruler to draw grid lines on the muslin. (I’ve found the right size…[Read more]

]]> 0 add2b4c48875e6a519fddf1c66238244 Maggie replied to the topic Custom tags in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/custom-tags/#post-48841 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:47:08 -0400 I know the feeling! I started making my own with scrap muslin, stamps, and fabric ink. Here is what they look like.

My process is this:

1. Pour myself a drink and clear off the coffee table.

2. Interface whatever muslin I have around.

3. Use a pencil and clear ruler to draw grid lines on the muslin. (I’ve found the right size is for me is 1.5…[Read more]

]]> 0 7ab0595b76db6af81364b7312f4e2bdf Maggie replied to the topic Custom tags in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/custom-tags/#post-48841 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:47:08 -0400 I know the feeling! I started making my own with scrap muslin, stamps, and fabric ink. My process is this:

1. Pour myself a drink and clear off the coffee table.

2. Interface whatever muslin I have around.

3. Use a pencil and clear ruler to draw grid lines on the muslin. (I’ve found the right size is for me is 1.5 inches by 2.5 inches)

4.…[Read more]

]]> 0 6f350b8141e744e2272f5fc1bcf6d6bb Maggie's profile was updated https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/150476 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:27:47 -0400 0 3809f3cc5dc590748ff79bbed6ea16be Maggie replied to the topic Secret Sissy Button? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/secret-sissy-button/#post-48839 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:26:03 -0400 Sorry I wasn’t more clear!

This started a few years back when I took my five year old niece to the store to pick out fabric to make her and her sister Tinkerbell and Periwinkle dresses. (Periwinkle is Tinkerbell’s long lost twin sister for those of you who haven’t watched Secret of the Wings) We were all set to check out with materials for two…[Read more]

]]> 0 1d80ecd5d9728cf4879a3eba83fcbcd8 Maggie replied to the topic Garden party dress sleeves in the forum oliver + s: garden party http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/garden-party-dress-sleeves/#post-44638 Sat, 11 Apr 2015 22:56:54 -0400 The croquet dress sleeves fit perfectly but it wasn’t the look I was quite going for, so I am going back to the original ones!

]]> 0 deb8dd6de10cbcaf15d60cf3540970be Maggie replied to the topic Garden party dress sleeves in the forum oliver + s: garden party http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/garden-party-dress-sleeves/#post-44425 Sat, 04 Apr 2015 18:10:48 -0400 I was going to attempt to make a less poofy sleeve by using the pattern from the croquet dress sleeve of the same size. (When the Garden Party dress was introduced Lisel said she started with the Croquet dress pattern.) Only attempting this because A) I’m working with a little extra fabric B) I can always make it sleeveless.

Will let you know how…[Read more]

]]> 0 deb8dd6de10cbcaf15d60cf3540970be Maggie replied to the topic Garden party dress sleeves in the forum oliver + s: garden party http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/garden-party-dress-sleeves/#post-44425 Sat, 04 Apr 2015 18:10:48 -0400 I was going to attempt to make a less poofy sleeve by using the pattern from the croquet dress sleeve of the same size. (When the Garden Party dress was introduced Lisel said she started with the Croquet dress pattern.) Only attempting this because A) I’m working with a little extra fabric B) I can always make it sleeveless.

Will let you know how…[Read more]

]]> 0 9321bebc50b9ba2e3cedbae80149739d Maggie replied to the topic Kids Sewing Kit Ideas in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/kids-sewing-kit-ideas/#post-41503 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:43:27 -0500 @Liesl I would love to!

]]> 0 6d11a94735a2d41f229335cf28f381a8 Maggie's profile was updated https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144274 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:42:34 -0500 0 31d9fcd80a9a21693ac80a5401d88d15 Maggie replied to the topic Kids Sewing Kit Ideas in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/kids-sewing-kit-ideas/#post-41433 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:49:21 -0500 Thanks for all the advice everyone! The kits were a hit, and my stash got some much needed cleaning for the New Year! (I have hopes that by clearing out things I realistically won’t use it will allow me to focus on and use the rest of my stash!)

I packed it all up in boxes (9 inch wide by 9 inch long by 6 inch height) which I got in the…[Read more]

]]> 0 e80d9a36a790ed4daa8c6a7f06e991e7 Maggie replied to the topic Kids Sewing Kit Ideas in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/kids-sewing-kit-ideas/#post-41433 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:49:21 -0500 Thanks for all the advice everyone! The kits were a big hit, and a my stash got some much needed cleaning for the New Year! (I have hopes that by clearing out things I realistically won’t use it will allow me to focus on and use the rest of my stash!)

I packaged it all up in boxes (9 inch wide by 9 inch long by 6 inch height) which I got in the…[Read more]

]]> 0 3f2686788c26ebea4ae6f5857c87495d Maggie replied to the topic Pattern storage? Ideas please! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pattern-storage-ideas-please/page/2/#post-41405 Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:28:23 -0500 For Original Patterns: I keep mine stored alphabetically by pattern company, then name of pattern (or what I call it), and finally by size in these boxes from the Container Store. I have two boxes just for oliver + s patterns and one for other pattern designers.

For My Tracings: I have similar sized envelopes and each pattern/size combo has…[Read more]

]]> 0 e5154b98500085f1add46c4689b98654 Maggie replied to the topic Dresses: the quick makes... in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/dresses-the-quick-makes/page/2/#post-40974 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:11:16 -0500 In terms of Quickness:
I usually do the the bodice from the Bubble Dress or Music Box Dress with a gathered or pleated skirt. (I usually just hand stitch the lining in the bodice to avoid edge stitching.) Both styles can work with long sleeves underneath in cold weather and alone when it’s warmer.

In terms of favorites:
The Roller Skate is fun…[Read more]

]]> 0 f4dabe670b329690bb196e398f2966b4 Maggie started the topic Kids Sewing Kit Ideas in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/kids-sewing-kit-ideas Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:03:35 -0500 My nieces have taken a liking to their Aunt’s hobby (!!!!) and have requested sewing kits for Christmas. I am really excited about putting these together and would love ideas from the O & S community on what else to include.

They are almost 5 & 7 and there are no other kids in the house, their mom is okay with some sharp things but asked I use…[Read more]

]]> 0 16a3e8d19d09ff3fc1cad30b2348658f Maggie replied to the topic Pattern storage? Ideas please! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pattern-storage-ideas-please/page/2/#post-40382 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:04:37 -0500 I bought at the container store and they have been great. I use three for the actual patterns, two for oliver + s (pictured) and one for others.

For the tracings, each time I do a new size/pattern I give it its own 4 by 6 envelope and label it (with my label maker) with pattern, size, and pattern company. These are stored in a forth box.

I…[Read more]

]]> 0 3458ce09b852e5292247b8421315c860 Maggie became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/143022 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 15:49:00 -0500 0