Oliver + S | miss_sonja | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/miss_sonja/activity Activity feed for miss_sonja. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:39:42 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3a1f645b75e158bcff72bf18759c5b3e miss_sonja replied to the topic Pattern layout in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pattern-layout/#post-55259 Thu, 12 May 2016 23:11:51 -0400 The layout diagram should tell you which way, but usually, fold right sides together, thus lay pattern pieces right side up on the wrong side of the fabric.

I’ve got a pair of these ready to sew, waiting by my machine.

]]> 0 7599904737c0eac8eb3d12ba84509e19 miss_sonja replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs http://oliverands.com/community/groups/sew-alongs/forum/topic/lisette-b6244-coat-sew-along/#post-50897 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 04:22:08 -0400 I know this pattern specifies wool, but is anyone trying it with fleece? I just picked up the pattern today.

]]> 0 d5585cbd60f4245d294605ccda56cab1 miss_sonja replied to the topic crooked fabric in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/crooked-fabric/#post-49116 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 05:53:41 -0400 If the fabric is defective, you could return it. I think Cotton + Steel would stand behind their fabric.

]]> 0 c281e0abd1a15231cc5d99fe297d883c miss_sonja replied to the topic Elastic how long for size 7? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/elastic-how-long-for-size-7/#post-48607 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 21:17:57 -0400 Thanks, Lightning. I’ve always had the child in front of me for the elastic-never referenced those measurements for that purpose so it didn’t occur to me.

]]> 0 1270863617880bf99acb156aa1af759d miss_sonja started the topic Elastic how long for size 7? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/elastic-how-long-for-size-7 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:20:59 -0400 Has anyone made a size 7 and can tell me how long to cut the elastic? These are for a surprise gift.

Thanks!

]]> 0 26dadd96acf7b76e0baafd4f785c0b13 miss_sonja replied to the topic ISO Sailboat *paper pattern* in size 4-8…any suggestions? in the forum oliver + s: sailboat http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/iso-sailboat-paper-pattern-in-size-4-8any-suggestions/#post-48534 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 05:25:14 -0400 I finally found a paper Bedtime Story pj pattern on eBay. I set up a search so it would send me an email when one was posted. Finally snagged one.

good luck!

]]> 0 ecea2bb3204b52fe6499640b1e02bd91 miss_sonja replied to the topic anyone want to hold a sample sale? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/anyone-want-to-hold-a-sample-sale/#post-48533 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 05:20:15 -0400 I suspect the forums would buy a lot of those samples! I know I’d love any size 3T or 4T boy items:-).

What about doing group shots and using one of the forum groups for the sale? Sort of like a very casual online garage sale?

]]> 0 574c467be7b2eb9209adac0e56249661 miss_sonja replied to the topic Unwanted Fabric. What to do? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/unwanted-fabric-what-to-do/#post-48438 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 01:32:07 -0400 Most thrift stores accept fabric. Just bag it up. Also, some towns have craft collectives–we have one in our neighborhood where they accept all used/new unwanted craft supplies and re-sell them at very low prices.

Other ideas…classrooms for art projects, preschools, chuch groups, quilt guilds.

Or ask us here in the forums–one sewer’s trash…[Read more]

]]> 0 09b240e339da460b580bd1763a762d1a miss_sonja replied to the topic What to do with 1/2 yard cuts of Liberty in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-do-with-12-yard-cuts-of-liberty/#post-47734 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 23:54:50 -0400 Bucket hat?

]]> 0 bb569f1a60290cd2600646472bf8d902 miss_sonja replied to the topic Yoke not wide enough in the forum oliver + s: after-school http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/yoke-not-wide-enough/#post-47525 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 05:43:52 -0400 After looking at your pictures, I think I put the yoke on upside down.

I did finish them up. They’llbr grubbies for gardening!

]]> 0 d1b5196c4dd23683a900e86a0988b76c miss_sonja replied to the topic Yoke not wide enough in the forum oliver + s: after-school http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/yoke-not-wide-enough/#post-47519 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 04:12:04 -0400 Here’s a picture of the yoke and of my seams (at the leg, where the side piece joins the bigger leg pieces). The pieces I had to add to make it long enough are much longer than even an error between 1/4″ seam and 1/2″ seam would cause.

Also, the rear pockets are REALLY low, comically so.

I made size 2T.

I’ll try this again in a lighter…[Read more]

]]> 0 803b1b871f5d9ed75665488c93333ba1 miss_sonja started the topic Yoke not wide enough in the forum oliver + s: after-school http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/yoke-not-wide-enough Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:21:21 -0400 This is the first O&S pattern I’ve had quite a lot of trouble with.

I got the leg pieces sewn together; but when I went to match up the yoke with each leg, I found that the yoke pieces were too short by almost 2 inches. I do tend to use narrower seams than are stated in the pattern–due to my quilting background, I lean naturally toward a 1/4″…[Read more]

]]> 0 b3501b7607c3d4650068205a1eb27e13 miss_sonja replied to the topic Stupid things I've done while sewing O&S patterns in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/stupid-things-ive-done-while-sewing-oamps-patterns/page/8/#post-47508 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 21:17:48 -0400 Carefully pinned the yokes on the legs of a pair of after school pants and stitched them only to realize I had sewn right to wrong rather than right to right. Gavk!

]]> 0 9cee10486ab46d95b6a1c1737f0a1f97 miss_sonja started the topic Butterick on sale at Pattern Review... in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/butterick-on-sale-at-pattern-review Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:13:40 -0400 I’ve discovered Pattern Review and love it. The reviews are super helpful.

They have Butterick on sale through midnight tonight (well, I think it’s midnight Eastern U.S.).

I just re-bought the Lisette Butterick patterns….bought the wrong size at the Jo-Ann’s sale a couple of months ago:-(. Figured that out just the other week.

]]> 0 7f71345ab293daea4522f844e98e4e25 miss_sonja 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/357/#post-47381 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 06:01:07 -0400 Mostly boys-it’s Marvel fabric I found at Jo An. Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine. I know there is a fabric featuring the DC female superheroes- Wonder Woman, Supergirl, but my DD isn’t that into DC comics. I got it mostly done, just need to sew top and bottom together.

I also had a pair of Bedtime pjs cut out and ready to sew. Got the…[Read more]

]]> 0 7f71345ab293daea4522f844e98e4e25 miss_sonja 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-47381 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 06:01:07 -0400 Mostly boys-it’s Marvel fabric I found at Jo An. Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine. I know there is a fabric featuring the DC female superheroes- Wonder Woman, Supergirl, but my DD isn’t that into DC comics. I got it mostly done, just need to sew top and bottom together.

I also had a pair of Bedtime pjs cut out and ready to sew. Got the…[Read more]

]]> 0 3a0ed233a369256473e9f5e638cdccd7 miss_sonja 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/356/#post-47369 Sun, 31 May 2015 22:45:18 -0400 Finished the Sunny Day shorts yesterday. Used a cute train print and the beach bum pocket hack as DS likes his pockets. DS put them on right away!

Finished my Metro tee this morning. Kaufman Laguna in black. Very comfy.

Now, working on a duvet cover in superhero print for eldest DD.

]]> 0 3a0ed233a369256473e9f5e638cdccd7 miss_sonja 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-47369 Sun, 31 May 2015 22:45:18 -0400 Finished the Sunny Day shorts yesterday. Used a cute train print and the beach bum pocket hack as DS likes his pockets. DS put them on right away!

Finished my Metro tee this morning. Kaufman Laguna in black. Very comfy.

Now, working on a duvet cover in superhero print for eldest DD.

]]> 0 71fa9448a37575edf4ba973943bb5e52 miss_sonja 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/356/#post-47343 Sat, 30 May 2015 16:45:46 -0400 Just cut out a pair of Sunny Day shorts for DS and a metro tee for me.

]]> 0 71fa9448a37575edf4ba973943bb5e52 miss_sonja 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-47343 Sat, 30 May 2015 16:45:46 -0400 Just cut out a pair of Sunny Day shorts for DS and a metro tee for me.

]]> 0 0efe6530cc0c2b9daa10ce0431ae4eff miss_sonja replied to the topic Liesl & Co patterns--sized by RTW or by pattern sizing? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/liesl-co-patterns-sized-by-rtw-or-by-pattern-sizing/#post-47162 Mon, 25 May 2015 02:03:29 -0400 Thanks for the links. Mostly, I’m annoyed that I have a set of Lisette patterns which are too small, and the Simplicity ones are out of print.:-(

I just made a muslin of a Simplicity pattern. Used the size 16 and … it fits.

]]> 0 b7ce51534da4469664e6a2f0de07f909 miss_sonja replied to the topic Enabling in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/enabling/#post-47140 Sun, 24 May 2015 19:27:11 -0400 No Bedtime Story in the larger size or I would have been enabled:-).

]]> 0 cbc2eea9c90b282dcff4c942b3f1ba5d miss_sonja started the topic Liesl & Co patterns--sized by RTW or by pattern sizing? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/liesl-co-patterns-sized-by-rtw-or-by-pattern-sizing Sun, 24 May 2015 19:23:38 -0400 I just last night had the realization that in pattern sizing, I’m not the same size I am in RTW. I have mostly sewn for my 2 year old or costumes from non-standard patterns, so this is a shock.

I have not yet tried to sew anything from a Big 4 pattern for me, but I had just started tracing a skirt from Simplicity when I had a niggle about double…[Read more]

]]> 0 b948221faa7b4f68d1222bceb9eb2d49 miss_sonja replied to the topic Looking for a pattern--women's loose pants like these... in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-a-pattern-womens-loose-pants-like-these/#post-47093 Sat, 23 May 2015 01:21:31 -0400 That Simplicity looks spot on! Thanks!

And I didn’t even think of pjs….I do have a pj pattern somewhere. Will check the leg width–that’s not something I am comfortable altering much.

]]> 0 34c462535b42b5ad60721852ed23d336 miss_sonja started the topic Looking for a pattern--women's loose pants like these... in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-a-pattern-womens-loose-pants-like-these Fri, 22 May 2015 23:09:58 -0400 I spotted these pants in the Nordstrom catalog. Went to try them on…medium too small, large too big. So, I thought I’d try to find a similar pattern.

Any one have a tip on a similar loose, elastic waist, with pockets, wide-ish but not too wide leg pant?

]]> 0 7d39d98c2180265ea6cebaa4827cd9c2 miss_sonja replied to the topic Stupid things I've done while sewing O&S patterns in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/stupid-things-ive-done-while-sewing-oamps-patterns/page/8/#post-47077 Fri, 22 May 2015 18:31:27 -0400 I was ekeing out some Bedtime Story pajama bottoms from too little fabric and I accidently cut it right side up instead of wrong side. Had to piece to create one of the legs…still came out cute though!

]]> 0 ea16b9e8d5c358cdf7fdd2817e9c3470 miss_sonja replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hem-help/#post-46182 Thu, 14 May 2015 15:22:30 -0400 A picture would be great. I did try it and the fabric just opened up again. I suppose I have to pin it heavily as well…

]]> 0 d295d5a0c572b92c31bc98fb466d4b58 miss_sonja replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hem-help/#post-46160 Thu, 14 May 2015 00:25:01 -0400 I actually have a Clover hem gauge/pressing guide. Could not figure out how to use the darn thing.

I think I need a support group!

]]> 0 d295d5a0c572b92c31bc98fb466d4b58 miss_sonja replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hem-help/#post-46160 Thu, 14 May 2015 00:25:01 -0400 I actually have a Clover hem gauge/pressing guide. Could not figure out how to use the darn thing.

I think I need a support group!

]]> 0 d295d5a0c572b92c31bc98fb466d4b58 miss_sonja replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hem-help/#post-46160 Thu, 14 May 2015 00:25:01 -0400 I actually have a Clover hem gauge/pressing guide. Could not figure out how to use the darn thing.

I think I need a support group!

]]> 0 c2b46fba7127a34e24e99b186d621494 miss_sonja replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hem-help/#post-46123 Wed, 13 May 2015 17:43:02 -0400 It’s my lack of skill at successfully turning an entire skirt hem 1/2″ and then again. All attempts were wavy and unappealing. And my machine won’t baste properly.

I found BanRol at the local fabric store, and will give that a try and let you all know how it worke.d

One reason I really like sewing for my littlest is that size 2 things are so…[Read more]

]]> 0 756ca654e45fae7dba351e893b05ea09 miss_sonja replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hem-help/#post-46109 Wed, 13 May 2015 01:42:22 -0400 That Ban Rol technique looks amazing. I will have to see if I can get some locally.

My sewing machine really does not like to do a basting stitch–the tension is never right on it. Very frustrating.

]]> 0 3360bdcb9a57783883b514b2805b7111 miss_sonja joined the group Sewing for Yourself https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/147897 Tue, 12 May 2015 23:21:53 -0400 0 eaed8f0569c17d0a2d7dc3ac20c3d0fa miss_sonja started the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hem-help Tue, 12 May 2015 01:36:30 -0400 I’ve had this skirt completed except for the hem for a couple of months now. I can’t seem to figure out how to hem it evenly, with the curve of the skirt.

Any help/guidance appreciated.

]]> 0 ccd858538fe0f766ed3e1dcb5cb0e53e miss_sonja replied to the topic your wish list in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-wish-list/page/24/#post-46033 Tue, 12 May 2015 00:23:56 -0400 I see so many cute quilting cotton fabrics that would make great boxers for little guys. (not that my little guy is ready yet…still in the early stages of potty training!)

]]> 0 e2c9159491188dc46dd823023f8b81a2 miss_sonja replied to the topic your wish list in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-wish-list/page/23/#post-45973 Mon, 11 May 2015 03:28:00 -0400 I’d love a little kids underthings pattern–say, girls panties, boys briefs/boxer briefs and boxers and a camisole for girls and sleeveless undershirt for boys.

]]> 0 6bdde474bf3dbaef1e9e3707c5210703 miss_sonja started the topic Fleece version mark 2--success! in the forum oliver + s: nature walk http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fleece-version-mark-2-success Sat, 09 May 2015 16:22:14 -0400 This time, I was using material gleaned from a size 3XL fleece vest that had an embroidered logo I wanted to reuse. It was enough fabric for front, back and top sleeves. I used a microfleece for the front, inner panel and lower sleeves. Quilting cotton, with interfacing, for the upper collar, placket, and pocket facings.

It turned out great! I love it.

]]> 0 ba91dae9a1c2fb690f05136be8bd556d miss_sonja replied to the topic V Neck in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/v-neck/#post-45922 Sat, 09 May 2015 06:49:03 -0400 Oh yes please a vneck tutorial. I like vnecks but most store bought are too deep a vee. Would love to be able to modify my Metro pattern.

]]> 0 fd19f491fd1082852776ea3609721de7 miss_sonja 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/351/#post-45874 Fri, 08 May 2015 05:55:56 -0400 I worked on a very special Nature Walk today. I’m using a 3XL fleece vest which has a unique embroidered logo to make it. I’m colour blocking it with some microfleece. Will post in the Flikr when done.

]]> 0 fd19f491fd1082852776ea3609721de7 miss_sonja 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-45874 Fri, 08 May 2015 05:55:56 -0400 I worked on a very special Nature Walk today. I’m using a 3XL fleece vest which has a unique embroidered logo to make it. I’m colour blocking it with some microfleece. Will post in the Flikr when done.

]]> 0 42e063424bd9270c8c3241697c3a81fe miss_sonja replied to the topic Buying a bolt of fabric in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/buying-a-bolt-of-fabric/#post-45857 Thu, 07 May 2015 15:41:46 -0400 maybe fabric.com?

]]> 0 25dfdbd57f6938654434736922ab55ec miss_sonja replied to the topic Culottes for Boys, and for not so girly, girls in the forum oliver + s: lunch box tee + culottes http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/culottes-for-boys-and-for-not-so-girly-girls/#post-45842 Thu, 07 May 2015 05:17:18 -0400 I love those plaid culottes! I’ve alwasy liked Jean Paul Gautier:-). I’ve got a few old suit jackets…might have to cut ’em up for culottes for the boy.

]]> 0 120cba461401829df41367eee0fed82a miss_sonja replied to the topic Hey, what's wrong here? in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hey-whats-wrong-here/page/6/#post-45828 Wed, 06 May 2015 20:54:08 -0400 Same here on the only seeing through Forest Path when clicking ‘all forums’. Using Chrome and Windows.

]]> 0 1b84c8b92124170cc342e5e706e86124 miss_sonja joined the group Sew Alongs https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/147663 Tue, 05 May 2015 20:58:56 -0400 0 25db96baea66369e032cb23f2e6f7e00 miss_sonja replied to the topic Ethical concerns in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/ethical-concerns/page/2/#post-45537 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:46:21 -0400 These concerns are one of the reasons I started sewing for my little guy. I often re-use adult clothing to make his little pants and shirts. I just cut out a pair of After School pants for him using an old pair of his dad’s jeans and a repurposed jumper (dress, not sweater) from the thrift store for the accent pieces.

Liesl talked about these…[Read more]

]]> 0 c8d8c675be5a7b3bf10f626848595e72 miss_sonja replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/disney-costumes-for-almost-3-year-old/#post-45199 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 05:09:08 -0400 Awesome! These are great ideas!

]]> 0 fdbe0b6120fa4ecadb330441d5d256d0 miss_sonja replied to the topic Fleece version done--mixed results in the forum oliver + s: nature walk http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fleece-version-done-mixed-results/#post-45184 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:04:03 -0400 Oh that’s a good idea! I could cover the messy seam with ribbon or webbing.

Don’t give up on fleece. It’s actually pretty awesome. But since this pattern wasn’t designed for fleece, it didn’t work quite as well.

I’ll definitely try the new Parachute pants in fleece.

]]> 0 af1e5ca751db0e56d82aa6e8a29d13be miss_sonja replied to the topic Fleece version done--mixed results in the forum oliver + s: nature walk http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fleece-version-done-mixed-results/#post-45179 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:30:12 -0400 The problem with the collar was that the fleece won’t hold a crease and basting stitches don’t help much. So, I couldn’t do as the instructions stated and pre-clip and crease the collar. Thus, trying to turn under the collar raw edge and get it to cover the seam where the undercollar joins the back neck was really tough. I think had I done that…[Read more]

]]> 0 053fe75c92a913eedb87675dc0bc46f0 miss_sonja started the topic Fleece version done--mixed results in the forum oliver + s: nature walk http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fleece-version-done-mixed-results Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:41:26 -0400 I finished up a fleece version today. It’s … ok. I messed up the collar. I was going to do it in quilting cotton on the inside not fleece, but I totally forgot when cutting out the fabric and the two layers of fleece are a bit awkward. The collar was hard to sew on properly. And picking out stitches in fleece is a bear! Not worth it, especially…[Read more]

]]> 0 5b3c6692c463da7174cd97e6e324069b miss_sonja replied to the topic Disney costumes for almost 3 year old? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/disney-costumes-for-almost-3-year-old/#post-45153 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:36:52 -0400 My older girls are 11 and 15. My teen wears adult sizes; my 11 year old can wear some O+S –I’ve made her pj pants with the Sleepove pjs.

Sailboat! That’s one I don’t have – I was scared of the buttonholes, but I have conquered them on my machine, so I should try it.

Any ideas for how to do a prince charming type costume?

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