Maggie

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!

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]

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]

@Liesl I would love to!

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]