Oliver + S | sayiamyou | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/maraya/activity Activity feed for sayiamyou. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:01:54 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 fac85b51d85ddab6682966bd7f8f675a sayiamyou replied to the topic Coverstitch Machine? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/coverstitch-machine-2/#post-49217 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 20:29:39 -0400 I bought a Babylock Diana after so many rave reviews about the Babylock brand (my sewing machine is a Bernina). The Diana is a serger/coverstitch in one and I love it. Transitioning from one function to the other is not difficult or time consuming. I’ve sewn on the Babylock coverstitch at my local shop and it was very nice too. I went with the…[Read more]

]]> 0 bf5459f28bb40049b72284f341d400c0 sayiamyou replied to the topic working with Knit fabric in the forum oliver + s: hopscotch http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/working-with-knit-fabric/#post-46258 Sat, 16 May 2015 22:21:32 -0400 You should be fine. Do what works best for you and your daughter.

]]> 0 cb462880ccfb1f2d4945c6c67c994405 sayiamyou replied to the topic Reversible Swing set? in the forum oliver + s: swingset http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/reversible-swing-set/#post-46095 Tue, 12 May 2015 17:58:26 -0400 I have made the skirt reversible several times. I omit the ties, and leave both elastic casing for a ruffled top. My daughter loves them.

I don’t know why you couldn’t still use buttons for the top. It seems to me that it’d be similar to when I made the bubble dress reversible, but used buttons to coordinate with each side.

]]> 0 a22bfd8b4078eff261263978deec5f93 sayiamyou replied to the topic Reversible Swing set? in the forum oliver + s: swingset http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/reversible-swing-set/#post-46095 Tue, 12 May 2015 17:58:26 -0400 I have made the skirt reversible several times. I omit the ties, and leave both elastic casing for a ruffled top. My daughter loves them.

I don’t know why you couldn’t still use buttons for the top. It seems to me that it’d be similar to when I made the bubble dress reversible, but used buttons to coordinate with each side.

]]> 0 a22bfd8b4078eff261263978deec5f93 sayiamyou replied to the topic Reversible Swing set? in the forum oliver + s: swingset http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/reversible-swing-set/#post-46095 Tue, 12 May 2015 17:58:26 -0400 I have made the skirt reversible several times. I omit the ties, and leave both elastic casing for a ruffled top. My daughter loves them.

I don’t know why you couldn’t still use buttons for the top. It seems to me that it’d be similar to when I made the bubble dress reversible, but used buttons to coordinate with each side.

]]> 0 c1ca2cb29025116d69fb654358e46e7d sayiamyou replied to the topic Reversible Swing set? in the forum oliver + s: swingset http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/reversible-swing-set/#post-46095 Tue, 12 May 2015 17:58:26 -0400 I have made the skirt reversible several times. I omit the ties, and leave both elastic casing for a ruffled top. My daughter loves them.

I don’t know why you couldn’t still use buttons for both sides of the top. It seems to me that it’d be similar to when I made the bubble dress reversible, but used coordinating buttons for each side.

]]> 0 7ad7750e577c50984e8dd3a655f566a3 sayiamyou replied to the topic Reversible Swing set? in the forum oliver + s: swingset http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/reversible-swing-set/#post-46095 Tue, 12 May 2015 17:58:26 -0400 I have made this reversible several times. I omit the ties, and leave both elastic casing for a ruffled top. My daughter loves them.

]]> 0 aac1b6a6528f25162778e885ab74c737 sayiamyou joined the group Sew Alongs https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/147660 Tue, 05 May 2015 19:49:38 -0400 0 5fa29a387e7a120419947ca0bd2735f4 sayiamyou replied to the topic Garden Party Front Yoke in the forum oliver + s: garden party http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/garden-party-front-yoke/#post-45763 Tue, 05 May 2015 19:49:09 -0400 I didn’t have this issue, but agree with Nicole. Did you trim enough away from the seam allowance? It seems like that seam is to be trimmed to 1/8″? Sometimes that cause you to lose a little as well.

]]> 0 9174bd36da95bcbab4ccdbb514f9dbf1 sayiamyou 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/350/#post-45762 Tue, 05 May 2015 19:46:16 -0400 I have the yoke for a playdate dress completed. I’m hoping we can get the kids in bed on time tonight so I can get it finished up. Then it’s on to 2 drawstring bags to use gift bags for my nephew and a school friend of A’s.

]]> 0 9174bd36da95bcbab4ccdbb514f9dbf1 sayiamyou 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-45762 Tue, 05 May 2015 19:46:16 -0400 I have the yoke for a playdate dress completed. I’m hoping we can get the kids in bed on time tonight so I can get it finished up. Then it’s on to 2 drawstring bags to use gift bags for my nephew and a school friend of A’s.

]]> 0 ef4243908bdc9587182f507cea280198 sayiamyou replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/104/#post-45761 Tue, 05 May 2015 19:43:20 -0400 Oh my goodness, the poor baby! Has she been checked for Chrohn’s? A little friend of ours was diagnosed just before Kindy. He has dealt with similar chronic constipation since birth as well. I hope she can stay regulated and not be subjected to that medicine again.

]]> 0 ef4243908bdc9587182f507cea280198 sayiamyou replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-45761 Tue, 05 May 2015 19:43:20 -0400 Oh my goodness, the poor baby! Has she been checked for Chrohn’s? A little friend of ours was diagnosed just before Kindy. He has dealt with similar chronic constipation since birth as well. I hope she can stay regulated and not be subjected to that medicine again.

]]> 0 495388c8044cbede9341df092ab8b8be sayiamyou replied to the topic Ethical concerns in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/ethical-concerns/#post-45444 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:05:47 -0400 In one of my recent editions of Busiessweek magazine there was an article about US textile manufacturers (and one close to me in Gaffney, SC) working to secure all their raw materials from US growers again. I will try to find it and link for those interested.

I worked for several years with (then US manufacturer) Springs Industries, and it was…[Read more]

]]> 0 c6529925931ddf2a5ab14b36e8c61f3d sayiamyou replied to the topic Gathering stitches and seam allowance in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/gathering-stitches-and-seam-allowance/#post-44751 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 21:26:54 -0400 When I sew a fine fabric like voile or lawn, I won’t use the 5/8″ gathering stitch in order to avoid the punctures. 1/4″ and 3/4″ usually works just fine for me.

]]> 0 ae6f11ecfdf2bece70a54501b7720d7d sayiamyou replied to the topic ISO girly boy-free fun in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/iso-girly-boy-free-fun/#post-44582 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:09:56 -0400 My daughter and I go on mommy-and-me dates. We actually started this when I was pregnant with my son (so, she was 3), and we have continued doing it because it’s a nice way for us to reconnect. It’s never anything over the top, sometimes a coffee date, other times a quick dinner and treat, or even the fabric store, but it’s helpful. I stay very…[Read more]

]]> 0 e2eeb968bcabd7581421713e6e47e98b sayiamyou replied to the topic ISO girly boy-free fun in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/iso-girly-boy-free-fun/#post-44582 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:09:56 -0400 My daughter and I go on mommy-and-me dates. We actually started this when I was pregnant with my son (so, she was 3), and we have continued doing it because it’s a nice way for us to reconnect. It’s never anything over the top, sometimes a coffee date, other times a quick dinner and treat or even the fabric store, but it’s helpful. I stay very…[Read more]

]]> 0 ffbad768ba14b15ca7a4c0f753eaee3e sayiamyou replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/101/#post-44302 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 19:11:05 -0400 Hugs and prayers for you and your family, Cybele. That is an awful lot on your plate.
I can appreciate your frustrations with work. A dear friend worked for Social Services in the US for while, but had to leave because it was such an emotional strain re-connecting children to parents she knew were not good for the welfare of the children. My…[Read more]

]]> 0 ffbad768ba14b15ca7a4c0f753eaee3e sayiamyou replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-44302 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 19:11:05 -0400 Hugs and prayers for you and your family, Cybele. That is an awful lot on your plate.
I can appreciate your frustrations with work. A dear friend worked for Social Services in the US for while, but had to leave because it was such an emotional strain re-connecting children to parents she knew were not good for the welfare of the children. My…[Read more]

]]> 0 01e9b5e8de1d833fdfe712e057e87e20 sayiamyou replied to the topic Best O +S pattern to use to make jeans? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/best-o-s-pattern-to-use-to-make-jeans/#post-44301 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 18:58:33 -0400 Anytime Brit!

]]> 0 af7729055bd4f3ce6b99d1a06a79c4d5 sayiamyou replied to the topic Best O +S pattern to use to make jeans? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/best-o-s-pattern-to-use-to-make-jeans/#post-44292 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 17:20:26 -0400 Fabric.com has good options if you don’t have a fabric store close by that carries denim (and I’ve been happy with all the ones I’ve purchased from them). 6 – 6.5 oz with a little stretch has been great for our early spring and early fall temps, and the 8 – 8.5 oz with a little stretch is good for our colder weather.

]]> 0 c3692b234bb93e66f7dc939806f5f70e sayiamyou replied to the topic Best O +S pattern to use to make jeans? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/best-o-s-pattern-to-use-to-make-jeans/#post-44292 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 17:20:26 -0400 Fabric.com has good options if you don’t have a fabric store close by that carries denim (and I’ve been happy with all the ones I’ve purchased from them). 6.5 oz with a little stretch has been great for our early spring and early fall temps, and the 8-8.5 oz with a little stretch is good for our colder weather.

]]> 0 5013512eb4d4d96427a7e5bad473acec sayiamyou replied to the topic Best O +S pattern to use to make jeans? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/best-o-s-pattern-to-use-to-make-jeans/#post-44264 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:58:35 -0400 I’ve sewn the sandbox and after school pants in denim several times and have been happy with the results. Nicole has altered the sketchbook shorts to pants and has done a bang up job of owning that pattern. Search “sketchbook” on her blog and you’ll be in for a treat.…[Read more]

]]> 0 b8305c15b454881fe2ce62782d1ff33e sayiamyou replied to the topic Adjustable elastic on pants? in the forum oliver + s: sailboat http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/adjustable-elastic-on-pants/#post-44153 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:58:46 -0400 I remember this photo from so many years ago! I will always create an adjustable waist where I can. It’s so useful.

]]> 0 b9b1b22279a54266a91a92806408513e sayiamyou's profile was updated https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/145698 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 12:53:20 -0400 0 65b90de17085bbdc274dbd2aa9c54491 sayiamyou changed their profile picture https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/145697 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 12:51:21 -0400 0 80d576226af64bf42b499a09c37b9bc1 sayiamyou replied to the topic Fabric Minimum in the forum liesl + co: woodland stroll cape http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-minimum/#post-43268 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 02:24:25 -0500 Thank you for the insight, Todd. You always give interesting and useful details. And I’m glad you commented regarding price and quality, especially in reference to digital patterns. Of course the O+S brand signifies quality, and I would expect nothing less from your digital prints, which is why I have never minded paying a comparable price for…[Read more]

]]> 0 80d576226af64bf42b499a09c37b9bc1 sayiamyou replied to the topic Fabric Minimum in the forum liesl + co: woodland stroll cape http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-minimum/#post-43268 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 02:24:25 -0500 Thank you for the insight, Todd. You always give interesting and useful details. And I’m glad you commented regarding price and quality, especially in reference to digital patterns. Of course the O+S brand signifies quality, and I would expect nothing less from your digital prints, which is why I have never minded paying a comparable price for…[Read more]

]]> 0 767e7613feeee69d4e8e7ce3a5538c86 sayiamyou replied to the topic Fleece Nature Walk pullover--still use interfacing? in the forum oliver + s: nature walk http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fleece-nature-walk-pullover-still-use-interfacing/#post-41880 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:51:45 -0500 I used a micro fleece and didn’t interface. I thought the collar looked fine on my daughter – the comfy, outdoor walk pullover look that I was going for.
Nature Walk Butterfly

]]> 0 7236e234f507bf5cd772c26788306789 sayiamyou replied to the topic Fleece Nature Walk pullover--still use interfacing? in the forum oliver + s: nature walk http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fleece-nature-walk-pullover-still-use-interfacing/#post-41880 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:51:45 -0500 I used a and didn’t interface. I thought the collar looked fine on my daughter – the comfy, outdoor walk pullover look that I was going for.

]]> 0 3d0d448c681a95156f86a75b0d6b064c sayiamyou replied to the topic New Checklist in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/new-checklist/page/2/#post-40022 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:21:06 -0500 Thank you for the updated list! It’s super helpful!

When you make edits for the forest path cape, there is also a “t” missing from hula hoop skirt, and the pattern cover photos need to be updated for the carousel dress and lunch box tee.

]]> 0 525303914b36e183da5732792e5e9f2b sayiamyou replied to the topic New Checklist in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/new-checklist/page/2/#post-40022 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 18:21:06 -0500 Thank you for the updated list! It’s super helpful!

When you make edits for the woodland cape, there is also a “t” missing from hula hoop skirt, and the pattern cover photos need to be updated for the carousel dress and lunch box tee.

]]> 0 42f020dcd4d08fed848d739d2b7e279c sayiamyou replied to the topic Adding a collar in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/adding-a-collar/#post-37289 Thu, 01 May 2014 17:27:40 -0400 I’m looking forward to hearing what others say. I think it will be adorable. Didn’t Sharon do something similar, maybe with the sketchbook shirt itself (making a “onesie” from it)?

]]> 0 cfb2ab17f253c2f295bfc215bcbe3647 sayiamyou replied to the topic Odd placement of notches in the forum oliver + s: book report http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/odd-placement-of-notches/#post-29441 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:40:33 -0400 Yes, Tamara, one of the notches will be off center and will align with the yoke.

]]> 0 cfb2ab17f253c2f295bfc215bcbe3647 sayiamyou replied to the topic Odd placement of notches in the forum oliver + s: book report http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/odd-placement-of-notches/#post-29441 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:40:33 -0400 Yes, Tamara, one of the notches will be off center and will align with the yoke.

]]> 0 991c4779337f5e296345d2ae1cf2dc2f sayiamyou replied to the topic Swingset tunic underarms and sides in the forum oliver + s: swingset http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/swingset-tunic-underarms-and-sides/#post-24725 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:10:12 -0400 Ooh, that’d be great if Hugo could do that! I refer to your tutes a lot!

]]> 0 991c4779337f5e296345d2ae1cf2dc2f sayiamyou replied to the topic Swingset tunic underarms and sides in the forum oliver + s: swingset http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/swingset-tunic-underarms-and-sides/#post-24725 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:10:12 -0400 Ooh, that’d be great if Hugo could do that! I refer to your tutes a lot!

]]> 0 c0e937762857a6bdb1ab944c748f8a12 sayiamyou replied to the topic Fabric requirements for the Class Picnic Blouse + Shorts sewing pattern in the forum oliver + s: class picnic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-requirements-for-the-class-picnic-blouse-shorts-sewing-pattern/#post-25563 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:35:50 -0400 Yes, unfortunately for my wallet, they are!

]]> 0 0a74df5472a7e99bb649a937aac84364 sayiamyou replied to the topic Fabric requirements for the Class Picnic Blouse + Shorts sewing pattern in the forum oliver + s: class picnic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-requirements-for-the-class-picnic-blouse-shorts-sewing-pattern/#post-25561 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:51:05 -0400 I’m guessing you could make that top work in knit.

]]> 0 e06b86f34c7f354f7ef83f5ade1cb381 sayiamyou replied to the topic Bias Leg Binding way too small! in the forum oliver + s: puppet show http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/bias-leg-binding-way-too-small/#post-22430 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:33:19 -0400 I can’t find numbers in either size of the patterns I have. Guess this means they were a later print and there are no errors??

]]> 0 e06b86f34c7f354f7ef83f5ade1cb381 sayiamyou replied to the topic Bias Leg Binding way too small! in the forum oliver + s: puppet show http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/bias-leg-binding-way-too-small/#post-22430 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:33:19 -0400 I can’t find numbers in either size of the patterns I have. Guess this means they were a later print and there are no errors??

]]> 0 186765fe00c1b5b40fa99d473373f5b6 sayiamyou replied to the topic Bias Leg Binding way too small! in the forum oliver + s: puppet show http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/bias-leg-binding-way-too-small/#post-22428 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:44:31 -0400 I will try and remember to look at my copies when I go home for lunch this afternoon. Seems like you might be right though…

]]> 0 186765fe00c1b5b40fa99d473373f5b6 sayiamyou replied to the topic Bias Leg Binding way too small! in the forum oliver + s: puppet show http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/bias-leg-binding-way-too-small/#post-22428 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:44:31 -0400 I will try and remember to look at my copies when I go home for lunch this afternoon. Seems like you might be right though…

]]> 0 215dc998388afd4fea3bd88e842a8f83 sayiamyou replied to the topic Bias Leg Binding way too small! in the forum oliver + s: puppet show https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/bias-leg-binding-way-too-small/#post-22425 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:28:32 -0400 Found it!
http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=276
Erm, not sure how to make links work, but you can find it under the Sunday Brunch Errata topic.

]]> 0 c800da3f2376c61e2505644d954210bf sayiamyou replied to the topic Bias Leg Binding way too small! in the forum oliver + s: puppet show https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/bias-leg-binding-way-too-small/#post-22424 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:22:52 -0400 I’m working on this pattern too, but have been nervous about taking that 1.5″ off yet. I think I remember reading some place Liesel telling us how to figure out if we have a corrected pattern. Will post if I can find it!

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