Oliver + S | Nancy | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/nancys/activity Activity feed for Nancy. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:39:42 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 69ba14b154fcf629414280224b3d3af1 Nancy replied to the topic All day shirt pattern in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/all-day-shirt-pattern#post-76588 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 13:45:22 -0500 Thank you. I ended up making the view b and it came out well despite some missteps along the way. I erred on the side of caution since it was my first time making it but next time I want to try some of the contrasting fabric options for a more creative approach.

]]> 0 e4dd3b0928083b3206a5e3039018abbe Nancy started the topic All day shirt pattern in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/all-day-shirt-pattern Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:42:40 -0500 I have two questions aboutthe all day shirt.
1) Re the front placket, is the view A cut-on placket easier than the view b set-in placket and why would you want one over the other?
2) my husband just wants a plain collar (not button down and not with pockets for stays. Is there any reason you can’t just make it with just the plain collar?
Thank you.

]]> 0 47c4550d19231c30b44570427e23b5c7 Nancy replied to the topic Sleeve seam finish in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sleeve-seam-finish#post-74977 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 13:35:52 -0400 I ended up flat felling them. But I am inspired by you and another person who said she French seamed them so maybe next time.
I did French seam all the other seams. Zig zag just never makes me happy. Maybe I’m not doing it right? It always ends up fraying some and looking messy. (I don’t have a serger.)
Thanks for your input!

]]> 0 6506f0bef9c2f380a1e7eb1d9ca88a65 Nancy started the topic Sleeve seam finish in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sleeve-seam-finish Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:46:01 -0400 I’m making the lullaby layette body suit. Just got to the sleeves. What sleeve finish do you sewist out there use for sleeves? I used French seams for the shoulders but it seems impossible (for me at least) to do that for the sleeves so what’s the next choice? I already sewed them. Do you flat fell them, Hong Kong finish, pink them? Other?
Thanks!!!

]]> 0 aad20d3ceaf552395822773425ac035d Nancy replied to the topic Lullaby layette fabric in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lullaby-layette-fabric#post-74650 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:07:36 -0400 Thank you for your input!!!
I just ordered some Swiss dot chambray which is described as below from PurlSoho. I hope it works out for the bodysuit and pants. I’m having a hard time because I always buy fabric from my local fabric store where I can feel and see it! But we’re on shelter in place here in San Francisco. Wish me luck ple…[Read more]

]]> 0 c973692bb168a6602f9e7d54171191b8 Nancy replied to the topic Lullaby layette fabric in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lullaby-layette-fabric#post-74648 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 02:26:14 -0400 Thanks for your feedback! I think I agree…unless I could get
A very lightweight flannel, I guess. I’m looking at other fabrics now.

]]> 0 76d93eb6c406d4b7b89d134bfa3e064a Nancy started the topic Lullaby layette fabric in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lullaby-layette-fabric Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:01:40 -0400 I want to make a layette outfit. I don’t see flannel listed as a fabric choice. Would it would be ok?

]]> 0 d0169e1d86a7725898b45a3dba21a801 Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress/page/2#post-74255 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:19:08 -0500 I am going to try again to post my picture of the dress using the smallest setting.

]]> 0 793161cd5523cc801826d421448f7e6e Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress/page/2#post-74254 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:17:30 -0500 Thanks. I love your philosophy!

]]> 0 c4d5996e51c9b30cb645a4df40cad9bd Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress/page/2#post-74043 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 23:39:19 -0500 Hi,
I’m back and almost done with my second BBdress. I posted it on Facebook because I can’t post pictures on this discussion for whatever reason.
It was quite a challenge but I’m happy that I lined the bodice, made a new neckline, color blocked it, added flair to the skirt, French seamed the skirt…learning new things and improving my skill…[Read more]

]]> 0 ef50c9df3d6f28eea402a1e53c599f0d Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress/page/2#post-73900 Sat, 04 Jan 2020 18:55:06 -0500 Hi Liesl,
I am attempting to put a photo here. My husband and I have both tried in the past to no avail so here goes another attempt.
This time I am taking the photo at the time rather than choosing from my photo library and it looks like it might work.
Anyway, here is my bodice with the altered neckline about which I wrote to you a week or so ago.

]]> 0 141fda6a8661345c23837350f7f68e79 Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress/page/2#post-73893 Wed, 01 Jan 2020 13:37:39 -0500 Ok, thanks! I’ll proceed on my adventure here.

]]> 0 43d48c24f8e190cbfdfd0b7511397096 Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress/page/2#post-73872 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:03:43 -0500 Thanks for responding. Ok. I’ll try to describe my situation better. I am combining a lot of new to me techniques after making one basic dress. Maybe not advisable!
I am making a dress similar the one on 117 with the squared neckline using the basic bodice design. I am thinking I will treat it as a color blocking situation creating two pieces f…[Read more]

]]> 0 fd9ef1ecd897e72097bf5d6ddc1e9224 Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress/page/2#post-73848 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 00:21:30 -0500 Sorry, I made a mistake in the above post. I see that one of the dress variations has a shaped neckline on the bodice only. (I was rushing!)
I still have the question.
Or do I just split the bodice into two pieces…add seam allowances and cut the top one out of the polka dot fabric and the lower one out of the main fabric?

]]> 0 a3ff83d19b2b4c7d3a8b516b67eee43c Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress/page/2#post-73847 Sat, 28 Dec 2019 21:58:50 -0500 Question 1
I’m attempting my second Building Block dress. Maybe I’m in a little over my head here! But I was planning to make the neck line like the dress on page 117. But now I see that the pictures of a shaped neckline in the first part of the book only show the skirt extending from the neckline down to knee length instead of just going to the…[Read more]

]]> 0 265db01868bed381dd63d73101330f89 Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress/page/2#post-73323 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 23:36:18 -0500 Trying again and again.

]]> 0 ab8862f392af5de019bc2687718d174c Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress#post-73254 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:14:19 -0500 Here is the dress.

]]> 0 4436a0baba1c2749a4e0501a97123241 Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress#post-73253 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:09:28 -0500 I’ve just completed my first Building Blocks dress! I was quite challenged but I am happy about completing it (even with the imperfections.) The Tanzanian fabric was given to me by the mother of the child. Maybe I should have paid more attention to the placement of the design. It’s pretty busy…perhaps inevitable with this fabric. The mom is ver…[Read more]

]]> 0 0f18391d6272b4cd60c59f1377236c17 Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress/#post-73180 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 02:52:26 -0500 Thank you for responding! I will use the lighter weight as your reason makes sense. I appreciate your feedback!

]]> 0 9a58091982e3da1679cf792b9954c795 Nancy replied to the topic Building block dress in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/building-block-dress/#post-73178 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:32:16 -0500 I am trying my first Building Block Dress!
I am using an African print fabric which was given to me. I try to avoid polyester but I’m doing it for a friend who would like it. The fabric feels ok after washing but is on the lightly woven side. We decided it needed a plain colored collar and I got a quilting fat quarter which feels a bit heavier t…[Read more]

]]> 0 cd08030cc8f9c272803302ce241538da Nancy replied to the topic Terrace Dress sleeve hem in the forum liesl + co: terrace dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/terrace-dress-sleeve-hem/#post-72434 Sun, 07 Jul 2019 14:05:28 -0400 Just wondering if any adjustments have been made to the pattern to address the sleeve hem problem some people (above)had?
Thanks!

]]> 0 234d676ef31629798baa10b8f58d7e42 Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/page/2/#post-69977 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 20:06:35 -0400 So Liesl got back to me on the Facebook page and explained that you don’t have to finish the seams when they are enclosed.
Thanks, Liesl!

]]> 0 98caa3cf2850de41edb501899938578a Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/page/2/#post-69976 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 18:53:16 -0400 Beginner question here…
When you are sewing together the inside and outside jacket pieces, are you supposed to finish the seams?

]]> 0 0c3c97fb88e192ed870d7dcbf0bb1a53 Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/page/2/#post-69975 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 18:33:51 -0400 When you’re sewing the inside and outside parts of the lullabye jacket, do you have to finish the seams?

]]> 0 0340894b2931c34259b3b97704461c25 Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/page/2/#post-69853 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 03:51:49 -0400 For the lullabye jacket, what size bias binding Have you found to be best?
Is 1 1/2 inch the right amount?
Thanks.

]]> 0 7d09b86e5c1dcef1f3980180e8a857eb Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/page/2/#post-69847 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 18:06:07 -0400 Hi,
I actually finished my lullaby layette pants and shirt but I couldn’t manage to post it here so I put it on the Facebook page. I want to thank again everyone who shared their experience with me. I ended up pretty pleased with my result and am now embarking on the jacket. I got a patterned double gauze for the outside and solid voile for the o…[Read more]

]]> 0 8cf367341db78722fcb2c8211af21f7d Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/page/2/#post-69459 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 16:13:22 -0400 Ok..to follow up on the above post…
I studied up on binding vs facing and figured it out. I’m going to finish it up by hand and move on to the sleeves. Inspired by Lightening McStitch I’m doing French seams on the sleeves/side seams. Close to the finish, I hope!

]]> 0 366ec9c30f4bc2fd521065c368194c86 Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/page/2/#post-69458 Sun, 21 Apr 2019 00:28:54 -0400 Hi,
I sewed my placket today (which is better than it could have been but not perfect) and started the neck finishing. I think it’s supposed to be a bias binding but it is much much eassier for me to do as a bias neck facing. Has anyone else had difficulty with this? Am I correct that it’s supposed to be a binding? I have read the pattern a lot…[Read more]

]]> 0 b474cca55da2be763bd5018782bb1aef Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/page/2/#post-69457 Sat, 20 Apr 2019 13:33:45 -0400 That is super helpful. Thank you! I have been on vacation. Back to the project today!

]]> 0 53c7cbd54252258a3c2a99d994b1d5ee Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/page/2/#post-69451 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:08:57 -0400 Thank you! That really helps!
Thank you again to everyone who has responded to me. I’m going to order now…take the plunge soon! Feels like diving off the high board…to be overly dramatic about it!

]]> 0 4f1c3bae7d67411eb49b89f143e54b6e Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/#post-69447 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 22:01:36 -0400 Thank you!
Your input is so appreciated.

]]> 0 20d1c30bfbee60bbc248d1e1a51b0608 Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/#post-69445 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:14:44 -0400 Thank you! Since I made a practice placket, I will be able to practice on it which is good. (I was surprised that it didn’t call for interfacing on the shirt but does call for it on the bodysuit.) Do you use the 3 piece plastic applicator or the pliers?

]]> 0 5f520fa58a04465b76333adb68187790 Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/#post-69413 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 03:40:19 -0400 I am happy to say I finished my lullaby layette pants and today I did a practice placket for the shirt. It was challenging but I got it.
Tomorrow I will add the placket to my shirt.
Then the snaps situation is looming over me. I have read or heard some negatives about Snap Source saying sometimes they dont go in well and taking them out to redo…[Read more]

]]> 0 35c6a4b0307149364a54bf1edfcb71c3 Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/#post-68924 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:25:40 -0400 Ok! Thanks for your thoughts. I think I will go for Snap Source.
I agree the pants might be the least thrilling of the pieces but perhaps a good way for me to get started. Then I was thinking of the shirt next. Building up to the jacket!
Next I have to figure out my fabric!

]]> 0 50384749300a297e0528878827b15041 Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/#post-68921 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:57:38 -0400 That is so, so beautiful!!!
You sure do prove it. Your workmanship is wonderful!

I’m in San Francisco, CA, by the way. Thanks for inspiring me from Australia!

]]> 0 9930cb5c38ea0b87eddd77c25f74fc3a Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/#post-68918 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:31:17 -0400 Thanks for your thoughts!
One more question!
What seam finish do you use on the baby clothes?
Thanks, again!
Nancy

]]> 0 4fe231c0305f96a93e55a0f9da412053 Nancy replied to the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment/#post-68897 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:14:44 -0400 Thank you. I appreciate your feedback! I was thinking that about the pants, too. Last night I was looking through the pattern and realized that I need to get snaps. People on the forum advised Snap Source. Do you usually get them online?
I only need six (and maybe a few to practice on!) and might check my fabric store first.
I’m excited to be s…[Read more]

]]> 0 a7f0f7282b77c8eafde675a95d6e64f4 Nancy started the topic First garment in the forum oliver + s: lullaby https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/first-garment Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:05:40 -0400 I haven’t done much sewing for many years. I’d like to start with the easiest garment in this collection. Can you advise me?
Thanks!

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