https://oliverands.com/community/members/melissamlb42/activity Activity feed for Melissa. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:21:14 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 574b065752966b9bdf33b7d5cc32785c https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/short-sleeves/#post-59440 Sat, 28 Jan 2017 06:56:04 -0500 Thank you so much for sharing that! It gives me a great visual. I have five little kids and long sleeves seem to always get in the way so this looks better for me.

]]> 0 5c4a898ba88b83052db1c3dabdb0e2aa https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/short-sleeves/#post-59406 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 11:17:51 -0500 great. I was hoping it would be that easy. Thanks!

]]> 0 73e7f39fcd1c9175136b64f3b4d4f60a https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hemming-question/#post-59405 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 11:07:14 -0500 I just used cotton, so not that. I think maybe I accidentally pulled the thread on the basting stitch a little.
Thank you so much for responding. I am really excited and eager to sew more now that I have found your wonderful patterns.
I’ll give it a good pressing. 🙂
I’ve been wearing it all afternoon because I find it so comfortable so even…[Read more]

]]> 0 b3675a9af9f70006b110ad2be0974cff https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/short-sleeves Wed, 25 Jan 2017 08:46:10 -0500 Has anyone made a short sleeved version and have any tips. I live somewhere hot, but don’t want sleeveless either.

]]> 0 b357502824d038a6e7123f9be891c2fc https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hemming-question Wed, 25 Jan 2017 06:28:21 -0500 Hi, this is the first sewing project I’ve done for myself – only a few other projects for my daughters. I am very much a beginner. It turned out okay and I am pretty happy with myself, but the hem on the sleeves and teh bottom (I did view B) are puckered a little bit. What did I do wrong? It’s almost like my stitch was too tight, but I’m not…[Read more]

]]> 0 16b724f7b90811a4f253abf641a49a87 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/most-recommended-adult-pattern-for-beginner/#post-57574 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 23:59:14 -0400 Thank you for taking the time to personally reply. I appreciate your advice!

]]> 0 8d57fdaca3515fe58ea2454fce551e30 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/most-recommended-adult-pattern-for-beginner/#post-57573 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 23:50:09 -0400 Can you do the gallery tunic in short sleeves? I live in a hot climate.

]]> 0 1991150bfd03f9fd646ba6cfd385fd6d https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/most-recommended-adult-pattern-for-beginner/#post-57572 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 23:48:40 -0400 Thank you for taking the time to respond! I will look into these!

]]> 0 cdfc5049eceac663f1cd611b5de9d712 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/most-recommended-adult-pattern-for-beginner Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:19:20 -0400 Hi there! I’m somewhat new – I made the lazy days skirt about 5 times about 5 years ago and a couple of Sis Boom patterns. I’m not super experienced but want to sew something for myself. What Liesl & Co pattern would you recommend? What was easiest for you? I’m looking at Every Day Skirt but would really like to learn to sew shirts, but they…[Read more]

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