Oliver + S | rebecca | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/rebecca/activity Activity feed for rebecca. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:07 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 7c4a80cb549de0ff24964158cccea9a6 rebecca 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-64164 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 16:33:52 -0500 Hi! I would suggest doing a dirndl skirt, and just combine it with the rest of the building block parts! The dirndl skirt simply uses a rectangle piece of fabric, so you can keep the hem on the straight of grain. Here’s a tutorial: http://blog.megannielsen.com/2009/04/how-to-make-a-dirndl-skirt/

Or, even better, Leisl’s Lazy days skirt pat…[Read more]

]]> 0 d42917d815354dcb4c287878b8646a99 rebecca replied to the topic best fabric store for "minimalist fabrics"?? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/best-fabric-store-for-minimalist-fabrics/#post-63697 Tue, 19 Dec 2017 14:38:52 -0500 @liesl yes! That’s what I need. Someone who has discipline, so I can simply glean from their beautiful choices. Thanks for the suggestion.

@motherof5 my hope is that the more I see with high-quality beautiful fabric, the more I’ll abstain from the “junk food”. But first I have to find the shops that don’t sell the junk. 😀🤔

]]> 0 a9e79611c41405c44198c00fe16f353c rebecca replied to the topic best fabric store for "minimalist fabrics"?? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/best-fabric-store-for-minimalist-fabrics/#post-63696 Tue, 19 Dec 2017 14:35:27 -0500 Oh,no … I have zero self-control. It’s pathetic. I have to avoid!! I’ve just not gone to the shops in a while because I’m terrible! Maybe someday?? 🤣

]]> 0 c695edd286e065f384e6a02c9ddacda0 rebecca started the topic best fabric store for "minimalist fabrics"?? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/best-fabric-store-for-minimalist-fabrics Mon, 18 Dec 2017 18:00:40 -0500 I have a problem … I can’t resist all the beautiful, brightly colored fabrics. I love them and buy them. But, I don’t wear them and don’t sew with them. What I REALLY like to wear are simple stripes, solids, geometric prints – usually in neutral colors (navy, black, white, with orange being my favorite accent). If I do color, only 2-tone pri…[Read more]

]]> 0 d9b9a857782859d305808aeffea51048 rebecca replied to the topic Trouble Printing PDF pattern to scale in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/trouble-printing-pdf-pattern-to-scale/#post-63410 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 09:23:24 -0500 You know … i have the same situation!! Exactly. So, I’m curious to the answer too. I finally wondered if tje measurement is *outside* the box; from outer line to outer line. Anyway … sort of grateful I’m not the only one who noticed. Curious to hear!

]]> 0 1bb948af93acc8d2007c2ad881d5b7cb rebecca replied to the topic Bistro dress in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/bristo-dress/#post-62114 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:20:25 -0400 Wow. *muslin draft. Auto-correct not always helpful ok these iPhones.

]]> 0 c912f9ed7da601770acf802bb523eeb6 rebecca replied to the topic Bistro dress in the forum liesl + co: bistro dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/bristo-dress/#post-62113 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:19:29 -0400 Ugh. So frustrating when that happens!! It’s happened to me. The best I can suggest is to look at the “finished garment” measurements and see what size is best for your body, plus ease. And sew and Muslim draft — to get the right fit.

]]> 0 7751f4c82c0c7396c7cf6efb6ce90e65 rebecca replied to the topic Favorite fabric stores in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/favorite-fabric-stores/#post-59338 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:36:11 -0500 P.S. Here’s a note on her site:

Color Matching Service

Send me a small swatch of your fashion fabric, and I’m happy to pick out the best color match for you. If I have a question about which shade to choose, I’ll email and ask you before I order.

Mail swatch to:
Sarah Veblen
15 Cross Falls Cir.
Sparks, MD 21152

]]> 0 1d7ee06da2e788508ba35c133af6ae6e rebecca replied to the topic Favorite fabric stores in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/favorite-fabric-stores/#post-59337 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:35:13 -0500 I haven’t purchased directly, by my mentor (Lynda Maynard) suggests Sarah Veblen’s store for any fabrics that need an exact color on any weave of silk. (You may not be looking for silk, of course). She can match the color into any type of silk. Here’s the site, in case it works for you: http://www.sarahveblen.com/silks.php

]]> 0 d2aafa902209d98ff8673ca02b34c7e4 rebecca replied to the topic @Todd - search function not working on Safari (?) in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/todd-search-function-not-working-on-safari/#post-57407 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:23:09 -0400 Oops; right when I hit post, I realized that it’s the plug-in my husband installed (Ghostery); I cleared the “google search” and it’s working again. 😀

]]> 0 b837ae1d6a3185ddd4e5d4da82a62fee rebecca started the topic @Todd - search function not working on Safari (?) in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/todd-search-function-not-working-on-safari Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:07:13 -0400 @Todd — Hello, for at least a week, each time I go to search for something on the site (in the upper-left corner box), it shows up empty. Most recently, I just tried “tunic.” It works in Chrome, so not sure why not in Safari (my default web browser).

I’ve attached an image.

Is there something I need to do, to see the results?

]]> 0 e9f2a04806f5de720f1d253e9a159f66 rebecca replied to the topic Please help -- how do I lengthen *only* the back rise?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/please-help-how-do-i-lengthen-only-the-back-rise/#post-57092 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 19:56:26 -0400 Oh, yes — and if it’s a size 5 in front, she says “the front is too dangly!!” meaning, she pushes the waist to where it’s comfortable, which pushes the pants/shorts crotch really low down.

If I make a size 4, front is *perfect* (and width/length!), but the back doesn’t cover the necessary bits. :/ And then she’s walking around, always trying to…[Read more]

]]> 0 98f882be34667189874c9960a9e9b036 rebecca started the topic Please help -- how do I lengthen *only* the back rise?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/please-help-how-do-i-lengthen-only-the-back-rise Wed, 31 Aug 2016 19:49:31 -0400 My daughter has a long torso, which poses a problem when making pants… Height-wise, she is 44″ (size 5, in O&S size chart), however her waist/hip width and leg length is a 4. So, a size 4 is right, except for the rise…

So, because of her long torso, it makes the top-back of pants not high enough (not covering her bits). The front, however is the…[Read more]

]]> 0 80b35b904fb684a7f974c81f46f1fd1c rebecca replied to the topic leotard for tween in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/leotard-for-tween/#post-57036 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:04:32 -0400 Sportswear

That’s the one that comes to mind for me!

]]> 0 e133ba83d3d21b3bec5bead9890d814b rebecca replied to the topic sewing for men in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-for-men/#post-56137 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 01:16:19 -0400 I’d love to sew for my husband, as he is very hard to fit (barrel-chested), but short.

I’d make him more jeans and dress shirts, but i’m happy for any Liesl pattern!

]]> 0 0c451dc566d2caf2e8afb228009a2945 rebecca replied to the topic sugestions for sewing machines in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sugestions-for-sewing-machines/#post-55650 Mon, 16 May 2016 18:52:36 -0400 @motherof5 I think you have the Bernina 950? I’m considering to buy one that is used; I already have a Bernina active 125 (15 years old, household Bernina). I just want something *faster*, but not super interested in an industrial straight-stitch only. I like the Bernina semi-industrial, because it still has zig zag!

Do you have a household…[Read more]

]]> 0 b61480877343c01d20d9e0c1f4c29d9b rebecca 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-55637 Mon, 16 May 2016 03:21:42 -0400 Thanks, y’all! I am genuinely surprised how hard it is to find! I found this one: http://www.fashion-school.com.au/products/pattern-makinggrading-ruler/ , in case anyone else is on the hunt. I do love the combo inches/metric option — thanks for all the suggestions!!

]]> 0 4f5d8e5ced8cfc92da744ed5063b9b40 rebecca started 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 Sat, 14 May 2016 14:36:46 -0400 Hello, to all those to whom metric is the norm! I’m going nuts trying to find a metric ruler for my pattern alterations. I’m exhausted of the conversion of fractions to decimals and back again, and I’d like to just find a lovely metric c-thru ruler.

However, I’m stumped as to where to find one. I’m hoping the lovely Oliver & S groupies that are…[Read more]

]]> 0 81feba175f989b29aa8c29a69e1980d3 rebecca replied to the topic Shopping in Minneapolis in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/shopping-in-minneapolis/#post-54690 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 02:31:57 -0400 http://srharrisfabric.com Two locations: one on the North side of the City; the other on the South side. 🙂

]]> 0 c2a11f15147ba48e9381d9667c660ffc rebecca replied to the topic Child classic jeans pattern? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/child-classic-jeans-pattern/#post-53324 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 18:31:09 -0500 @lightningmcstitch Okay, funny that after I made this post, I came across your blog (in my internet searches) and then subscribed to your blog, for the same post you mentioned. 🙂

@motherof5 Thanks for the link; I loved seeing the red pants with that black zip! It reminded me that you had once mentioned before that the after-school pants were the…[Read more]

]]> 0 0e590f1656a3fe35eb71e19baa438d3b rebecca replied to the topic Lisette spring 2016 in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lisette-spring-2016/#post-53245 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:35:37 -0500 Eeeek!! Love, love, LOVE. Those pants and jacket–swoon! Love the skirt-style in the dress!

]]> 0 f3211902f8294a08ecf020adde472167 rebecca started the topic Child classic jeans pattern? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/child-classic-jeans-pattern Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:54:00 -0500 Do any of y’all know of a well-teaching child jeans pattern? I’m looking for the classic style, with pockets, watch pocket, yoke, zip fly, belt loops. I know of Jalie, but interested in an indie-pattern…

(This topic may exist, but I can’t find a “search” feature when viewing the forums on my cell phone!)

]]> 0 0c214ebfa3c9431e0bef6da326abee78 rebecca replied to the topic Women's jeans patterns in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/womens-jeans-patterns/page/2/#post-53163 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 03:53:59 -0500 @Liesl Oh, please, please DO a video showing how to do a rub-off of jeans that already fit! Dream come true!!

]]> 0 293d455af4f67fa4929cd8f051056f79 rebecca joined the group Sew Alongs https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/151382 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 03:06:28 -0400 0 a603e37b6a46e960c841337e54597ed2 rebecca started the topic Congrats! The B6244 Coat featured on McCall's YouTube for Fall 2015! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/congrats-the-b6244-coat-featured-on-mccalls-youtube-for-fall-2015 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 01:43:10 -0400 I was just watching the must-have patterns for Fall 2015, and @Liesl ‘s coat is featured. Congrats!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nceh6_9t8PU&feature=youtu.be

]]> 0 c19d51015a2c7002b1ab4f62d94c6316 rebecca started the topic FBA without adjusting waistline…? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fba-without-adjusting-waistline Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:39:42 -0400 @Liesl I’ve watched the Creativebug video, and understand it well, but I’m curious how to get back the smaller waistline? Whether for a top or fitted dress, I’d like to emphasize my smaller waist, but doing the FBA widens it.

I’ve seen a few other tutes on the web for just slashing the side-seam, but I’m curious what Liesl would suggest, for only…[Read more]

]]> 0 a138ff95185e697266ba4d8a32a1d1d8 rebecca replied to the topic ISO patterns for men's button-up shirts AND jeans [both high-end, w/detail] in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/iso-patterns-for-mens-button-up-shirts-and-jeans-both-high-end-wdetail/#post-50069 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 04:13:55 -0400 @Nicole Thanks; those Jedediah jeans do look nice!! The KwikSew pattern may be discontinued (at least directly from their site).

My hubby is barrel-chested, so I need to stick to patterns that offer larger sizes! But, I really do want to make him some nice, tailored dress shirts. (The Burda nor Japanese book don’t go to his size — darn!). I’d…[Read more]

]]> 0 82cdb295e9a03952d9720ac5e2cfd13e rebecca replied to the topic ISO patterns for men's button-up shirts AND jeans [both high-end, w/detail] in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/iso-patterns-for-mens-button-up-shirts-and-jeans-both-high-end-wdetail/#post-50059 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:50:17 -0400 I considered the Negroni, but it’s unfortunately a camp shirt collar; I need something more formal.

I’ll check out the jeans!!

]]> 0 2a28484b4fce93f16dce3f224c09857c rebecca started the topic ISO patterns for men's button-up shirts AND jeans [both high-end, w/detail] in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/iso-patterns-for-mens-button-up-shirts-and-jeans-both-high-end-wdetail Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:04:41 -0400 Can y’all suggest some good quality patterns for men’s button-ups (that use stand-collar), and a high-end pattern for jeans (with high-end details)?

Thank you!!

]]> 0 1c5449c6b86fe8a062ca8f195d5419e9 rebecca replied to the topic FBA on metro t-shirt? in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fba-on-metro-t-shirt/#post-50047 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:00:21 -0400 Thanks, I looked at the link, but it seems to still ease it in. I need to figure out how to get it for a super large bust, and maybe add a dart?

]]> 0 46f9a8199824019aa6c056e7a4355ace rebecca started the topic FBA on metro t-shirt? in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fba-on-metro-t-shirt Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:44:37 -0400 Has anyone done an FBA on the metro t-shirt? Making for a friend who is small-boned, but has a very large bust (DDD), so I need to do an FBA. Not sure how it works differently on knits (does it?) and who has done it (successfully)?

Thanks!!

]]> 0 861b6485343c32a15f061f1798e38e74 rebecca replied to the topic Any idea when the new patterns are being released…? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/any-idea-when-the-new-patterns-are-being-released/#post-49598 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 17:07:48 -0400 I’m guessing sometime this week. @Liesl introduced her new Butterick coat pattern today (swoon!), so I’m hoping it’s a week of releases!!

I’m mostly excited that some of the previous Liesl & Co. patterns will be released in printed paper…that’s what I’m poised for!!

]]> 0 474b06ee8495af87423407346c0add64 rebecca started the topic ISO: Jump Rope Dress size: 4-8 -- anyone have an uncut one to pass along? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/iso-jump-rope-dress-size-4-8-anyone-have-an-uncut-one-to-pass-along Thu, 03 Sep 2015 02:39:46 -0400 Does anyone have one in their stash they’re done with, and just want to sell? (Paper, size 4-8).

I’ve exhausted all of my internet search options, but really want to make this style!!

I’m in San Francisco (USA)

Thank you!!

]]> 0 eb1956aa92647220129b6b85f0ab09f1 rebecca replied to the topic Any idea when the new patterns are being released…? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/any-idea-when-the-new-patterns-are-being-released/#post-49362 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:07:06 -0400 @Todd Thank you!!!! Now I just have to be patient for another week or so. I’m so glad to know where the finish line is!

]]> 0 1f5eba3bfb9a729578731ac7ffb9c438 rebecca started the topic Any idea when the new patterns are being released…? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/any-idea-when-the-new-patterns-are-being-released Wed, 02 Sep 2015 04:34:58 -0400 I have no patience… I am deathly curious when the new Liesl + Co patterns, along with the new Oliver + S patterns, will be released?!

]]> 0 a9555a88388fc1126c99acca7e39d943 rebecca replied to the topic Custom tags in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/custom-tags/#post-48762 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:00:01 -0400 If you’re in the States, Etsy does some as well. Large or small quantities: https://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=custom+clothing+labels

OR

@enbee There is a US Version of the same site! : http://labelsandribbon.com/ Cool. 🙂

]]> 0 a9555a88388fc1126c99acca7e39d943 rebecca replied to the topic Custom tags in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/custom-tags/#post-48762 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:00:01 -0400 If you’re in the States, Etsy does some as well. Large or small quantities: https://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=custom+clothing+labels

OR

@enbee There is a US Version of the same site! : http://labelsandribbon.com/ Cool. 🙂

]]> 0 44a5439891ea129777ccb4ba7866367e rebecca replied to the topic Custom tags in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/custom-tags/#post-48762 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:00:01 -0400 If you’re in the States, Etsy does some as well. Large or small quantities: https://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=custom+clothing+labels

]]> 0 689ffab227a0d677d0084bdb0fd2d8e2 rebecca replied to the topic bloomers for older girls? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/bloomers-for-older-girls/page/3/#post-48760 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 05:42:12 -0400 @liesl I see (two years ago…) you asked if anyone was interested in the larger bloomers pattern. I didn’t see any answers, but I’m virtually raising my hand!! 😀

That in addition to the fact that I would *love* to see an O&S “basics” pattern for under-things for boys/girls, as well. 😀

]]> 0 8b521f3c4f20adecb1e5804601587052 rebecca replied to the topic bloomers for older girls? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/bloomers-for-older-girls/page/3/#post-48760 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 05:42:12 -0400 @liesl I see (two years ago…) you asked if anyone was interested in the larger bloomers pattern. I didn’t see any answers, but I’m virtually raising my hand!! 😀

That in addition to the fact that I would *love* to see an O&S “basics” pattern for under-things for boys/girls, as well. 😀

]]> 0 f7892ed1b0f9d77fc8e8274843c1ee4a rebecca 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-48677 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 22:56:58 -0400 (This coming after a two hour search last night for a decent unders pattern). No luck!!!

]]> 0 0eb49370d07c7498a603cfb50a1c35e2 rebecca 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-48676 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 22:56:11 -0400 Ooh!! I vote for underwear garments tooooooo!!

]]> 0 b28ea93798cd12cd50ec08ec7b587b44 rebecca replied to the topic Sketchbook shirt for a girl. in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shirt-for-a-girl/#post-48675 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 22:52:39 -0400 I was just contemplating this last week. I don’t yet own the sketchbook, but was planning to order for daughter. I ordered the music class blouse, as I liked the tucks in the front. Plus, I liked the option of the mandarin collar, AND I the cute skirt comes with it. 🙂

My daughter wears a lot of button-ups!

]]> 0 e2ff375298368dd888b1c3d748e8b5fc rebecca replied to the topic Buying a pattern for one view - making the other. in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/buying-a-pattern-for-one-view-making-the-other/#post-48526 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 17:03:25 -0400 So funny! I was chatting with my hubby about that last night, too! I do that, too. I often wait to buy a pattern, and then when I finally do, I’m frustrated at myself I didn’t but it earlier, so I could have made more!

]]> 0 1bbc1f18a7d54ec1be49d24a84ed764c rebecca 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-48418 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 20:55:01 -0400 Shoot. Another brick wall. The store emailed to tell it was out of stock. :/ Anyone else has seen it at their online purveyors?!

]]> 0 3291eb92e7b303925530b1cdaceb764d rebecca 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-48387 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:54:15 -0400 Thanks, @Jennifer That was perfect, and I scooped up a few other paper patterns I wanted in the larger sizes. 😀

]]> 0 e046364ec6efaa976423290fde4cbe53 rebecca 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-48385 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:49:33 -0400 Thanks for the tip! Although they do have it in-stock, they don’t ship overseas. Darn! The hunt continues…

]]> 0 63c4659d48de3a46139e966d65d26ee3 rebecca started 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 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:46:17 -0400 Have any of y’all seen an online shop that sells the paper pattern for the larger Sailboat top/pants? I realize it’s a discontinued pattern (now available in digital), but I want to find it in paper! I wonder if I’m just out of luck (for the time being), or if someone has stumbled upon one for sale recently? I’m in the USA.

Thanks!!

]]> 0 8ddae4876880273e19628c7567481b11 rebecca replied to the topic Stabilizing knit seams? in the forum oliver + s: field trip http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/stabilizing-knit-seams/#post-48374 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 02:08:08 -0400 Okay; finally tried this, yesterday. No luck! Those suckers wouldn’t lay flat. I had already felted the fabric, so no need to worry about felting it (again)…

I realized I have two options; leave it off completely, or hand-sew it. It’s pajamas…guess which one I chose. 😉 She woke up saying last night was her most “confident night” (meaning com…[Read more]

]]> 0 674f73faa892e1a6e536b15551af88db rebecca replied to the topic Stabilizing knit seams? in the forum oliver + s: field trip http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/stabilizing-knit-seams/#post-48280 Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:09:33 -0400 I’m making my raglan (for my daughter) out of organic wool jersey; but that stuff curls horribly! I can manage for the hems, but on the neckline, it’s too many curling pieces (and small pieces!) to manage.

How would y’all recommend dealing with the curling on the jersey? [I’ve seen the recommendations for starch, but because it’s a protein…[Read more]

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