Oliver + S | NanaMar | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/nanamar/activity Activity feed for NanaMar. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:08:24 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 d25ec7a495cca63834840f31a0d1a7a5 NanaMar replied to the topic Lullaby layette fabric in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lullaby-layette-fabric#post-74649 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 15:11:24 -0400 Hi, Nancy I have made many of the jackets, using quilting cotton for one side and various fabrics for the reverse – linen-cotton (Essex), lightweight tartan brushed shirting (poly/cotton), sweatshirt fleece, french terry, cotton interlock, and cotton ponte. When I use a heavier fabric, I trim the shoulder darts so that the bulk is reduced. I’ve…[Read more]

]]> 0 1c1d41f9be0a3aef369ecd5968cf8248 NanaMar replied to the topic Dress in knit in the forum oliver + s: playtime https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/dress-in-knit/#post-62360 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:22:06 -0400 Hi, Amy

I have not done very much sewing in knits but I did sew this pattern in a stretchy knit and found a couple of tricks useful. WRT the buttonholes, I interfaced both the placket areas, i.e. bodice side and the lining side and I added another stabilizing piece of woven non-slippery ribbon (or twill tape) to both inside placket areas as my…[Read more]

]]> 0 39f5d08072a5d77aaa0166d78f38587f NanaMar replied to the topic help me find this fabric? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-me-find-this-fabric-2/#post-57688 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 03:13:19 -0400 Liesl,
The floral at Harts Fabrics is not the one on the McCalls pattern – sorry!
Marlene

]]> 0 79c03b214221b5520333e1e3c21cced9 NanaMar replied to the topic help me find this fabric? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-me-find-this-fabric-2/#post-57683 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 01:09:00 -0400 Hi, Liesl
I found the Quilt Illusions black floral double knit at:
harts fabrics.com
Cheers, Marlene

]]> 0 24e31043d3f58b04adc0411733744dc6 NanaMar replied to the topic Restorative Reading in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/restorative-reading/#post-56626 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:29:54 -0400 What good news, Todd! What a wonderful gift you have given your friend, Liesl!

I have a book recommendation for you: His Whole Life by Elizabeth Hay, a Canadian author from Ottawa, the story of a ten year old boy who lives in New York City and summers in Ontario with themes of loss, forgiveness and love – lots of love, set in the 1990’s during…[Read more]

]]> 0 267126ae91478d1213ee459516adf9a0 NanaMar replied to the topic a c-thru metric ruler… seems to be elusive in the USA! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/a-c-thru-metric-ruler-seems-to-be-elusive-in-the-usa/#post-55660 Tue, 17 May 2016 04:14:42 -0400 Hi from Gabriola Island

I found the twin of the ruler you stock, Liesl – a C-thru 6″ with both inch and metric markings, perfect for those of us in metric countries:

http://www.dickblick.com/items/55618-1006/

]]> 0 b9ad50dc455318ab1054ec6f4923f1e9 NanaMar replied to the topic a c-thru metric ruler… seems to be elusive in the USA! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/a-c-thru-metric-ruler-seems-to-be-elusive-in-the-usa/#post-55622 Sun, 15 May 2016 00:21:46 -0400 Hi, Rebecca

I found this site online – seems to fit your requirements:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/C-Thru-B-95-English-Metric-Beveled-Ruler-18-calibrated-in-16ths-to-the-inch-/121924607938?hash=item1c6345dfc2:m:mj_YbXwu5LkWmrvG83LT9AA

Cheers, Marlene

]]> 0 8a02a22be2bb029b333995cd09380954 NanaMar replied to the topic shirt front gathers in the forum oliver + s: hopscotch http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/shirt-front-gathers/#post-53477 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 19:40:21 -0500 Some patterns may be written to include two gathering lines within the seam allowances but most of the ones I have used have one line of gathering inside the allowance and one outside to control the gathers when you sew the seamline. The threads for the line that shows are removed after the seam is sewn. I learned this technique in Home Economics…[Read more]

]]> 0 7b457027a18fd6f9ff85ab4ec353d21f NanaMar replied to the topic Fabric requirements for the Class Picnic Blouse + Shorts sewing pattern in the forum oliver + s: class picnic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-requirements-for-the-class-picnic-blouse-shorts-sewing-pattern/#post-52647 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 19:25:05 -0500 Pinwale corduroy would be a cosy choice for this pattern with perhaps a voile or lawn for the yoke lining and bias at the shoulder (cuts down a bit on bulk).
Hope this helps.

]]> 0 02d7abaa1e916ce5289bcfde5090aa61 NanaMar replied to the topic Ribbing for waistband? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/ribbing-for-waistband/#post-50267 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 14:22:08 -0400 Have you considered waistband elastic – the 2 inch wide, soft, coloured elastic from Dritz? I use it on circle skirts and have used it on a a Music Class skirt as well.

]]> 0 a32569c5ed5097041f932315632fbd8b NanaMar replied to the topic Help finding this coat pattern! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-finding-this-coat-pattern/#post-49921 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 15:24:01 -0400 Good morning, NZ

I found a few patterns that might help you re-create your coat.
Two of them are Simplicity Project runway out-of-print ones.
First, the girl’s coat pattern that reminded me of your coat:

Simplicity 2534 which goes up to Girls size 14, and

Simplicity 2508 which has a super collar

Use this link to get to Simplicity Creative…[Read more]

]]> 0 cbd8e57b57bdca7cbb6975be11afa754 NanaMar replied to the topic Help finding this coat pattern! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-finding-this-coat-pattern/#post-49921 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 15:24:01 -0400 Good morning, NZ

I found a few patterns that might help you re-create your coat.
Two of them are Simplicity Project runway out-of-print ones.
First, the girl’s coat pattern that reminded me of your coat:

Simplicity 2534 which goes up to Girls size 14, and

Simplicity 2508 which has a super collar

Use this link to get to Simplicity Creative…[Read more]

]]> 0 113301ad0783aff40b46e683cf2c6492 NanaMar replied to the topic Hem help! in the forum liesl + co: everyday skirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hem-help/#post-46043 Tue, 12 May 2015 03:13:43 -0400 I don’t have the Everyday Skirt pattern but I assume the hem is a turned one and one could use a gathering thread along the fold line of the turned hem, press the fold in, and with the hem turned up, gently pull the gathers to fit the curve wherever needed, pin in place then press again and sew by hand or whatever method the instructions suggest.…[Read more]

]]> 0 c75057e544de9a27570384a530a045ca NanaMar replied to the topic LTTS - Cape in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/ltts-cape/#post-44732 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:50:42 -0400 Good morning, Mel
I would try leaving one of the side seams unsewn, both lining and outer fabric, sew the hem together and turn the poncho to the right side. You will end up with a donut shape with a “slit” in it, i.e. the open side seam. Then join that open side seam right sides together as far as you can go (you should be able to get all but 10…[Read more]

]]> 0 abc8a7ad2f91affa84e58601d88012f1 NanaMar replied to the topic Need thin piping cord. Where to buy? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/need-thin-piping-cord-where-to-buy/#post-44001 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:00:55 -0400 I make my own piping, using Cro-sheen and cotton fabric (pre-washed). This makes a finer piping than the piping available at my local fabric store here in Canada.

]]> 0 8b9e7e6318540ee760a377afbe87a1ac NanaMar replied to the topic Paper Patterns in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/paper-patterns/#post-43895 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:53:03 -0400 Hi, Jenni I would love the Music Box Jumper, size 5-12, if it hasn’t already been spoken for. Thanks, Marlene – email is: svkasala@gmail.com

]]> 0 5c37e3cf854c134c86df1b74c6b2d407 NanaMar replied to the topic Box pleated skirt for Fairy Tale? in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/box-pleated-skirt-for-fairy-tale/#post-42251 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 06:55:04 -0500 The dress is going to be superb if your teaser is any indication. Can’t wait to see it!

]]> 0 178e5374d4d2516bc818d08c2454633c NanaMar replied to the topic Pocket decoration, avoiding bulk in the forum oliver + s: carousel dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pocket-decoration-avoiding-bulk/#post-40983 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 04:50:59 -0500 I had a look at the pattern instructions at HEM AND ATTACH THE POCKETS. If your fabric is the same on the outside as the inside, i.e. chambray, consider turning the pocket hem to the outside with the lace edge tucked in before topstitching then continue with step two as written. If your fabric has a right and wrong side you could create a separate…[Read more]

]]> 0 5692b498345d6faae468f8c27828a107 NanaMar replied to the topic Lace trim in the forum oliver + s: sleepover http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lace-trim/#post-40570 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:51:48 -0500 Good morning, kmac0107. I used a narrow zigzag in thread matching the lace (didn’t change the bobbin colour) to hold the outer edge down. I was concerned that the lace would curl up and need ironing which doesn’t always happen in busy households, especially with pjs! I also washed and ironed the lace before sewing it on.

]]> 0 eddfd622790c5f1f51dceb77053929e9 NanaMar replied to the topic Pockets in the forum oliver + s: music box http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pockets/#post-40424 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 06:32:56 -0500 How about pockets in the side seams? I think the flap pocket position is too small and too high for useful pockets.

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