Oliver + S | Robin | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/robin/activity Activity feed for Robin. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:38:08 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0cb530adf039b54aee35db1cb75c3754 Robin 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/page/2/#post-57735 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 03:51:58 -0400 Hi Liesl, if you enlarge the McCall’s picture you can see the quilting.

]]> 0 510530ee490a78c05316c2e39e3bbf19 Robin 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-57661 Sat, 24 Sep 2016 02:43:06 -0400 Liesl, Fabricana is in my neck of the woods. I can check out the one in Coquitlam and Richmond if you would like.

]]> 0 0adf3519e3d6816e42643493b66502d2 Robin replied to the topic Using woven fabric for the Hopscotch Top in the forum oliver + s: hopscotch http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/using-woven-fabric-for-the-hopscotch-top/#post-56826 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 15:01:53 -0400 Hi Kristen, I would be concerned about the sleeves. They are fairly narrow on this top. The combo that Audrey did looks great and would be a good sleeve solution.

]]> 0 30ed7b0dc89f4a9b4deec9f9a6b0b08a Robin replied to the topic Cute things kids say or do in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/cute-things-kids-say-or-do/page/3/#post-56713 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 01:00:27 -0400 My ten year old cracked me up when she asked if I was going to make a rough draft of a tshirt before I used the good fabric. Sounds better than making a muslin.

]]> 0 916005e712b08cfc04825c8f9dda1ffd Robin replied to the topic another question! in the forum Sewing for Yourself http://oliverands.com/community/groups/sewing-for-yourself/forum/topic/another-question/#post-56136 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:35:14 -0400 Liesl, would it be pretty simple to change the width of the spaghetti strap? Feels like an easy modification.

Racer backs are great for working out. Easy to wear with a sports bra.

]]> 0 4ef502281b54664a0e45bc054bce1411 Robin replied to the topic Sizing question in the forum oliver + s: popover http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sizing-question-3/#post-55867 Sun, 29 May 2016 05:34:40 -0400 Channel the 90s and wear a t-shirt under it?

]]> 0 452fafa610789f9459b0733e671cb2ec Robin replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/395/#post-55848 Sat, 28 May 2016 00:58:25 -0400 Jenny, I get “rattled” watching what is happening in the US. And it’s hard to work in the industry you do.

Sew something pretty. Hug your kids.

So wish I could just pop by for a gab and some stitching. Hang in there.

]]> 0 b7626163f07309bd70b0ff0571e759a8 Robin replied to the topic large format printing, take 2 (or 3?) in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/large-format-printing-take-2-or-3/page/2/#post-55707 Fri, 20 May 2016 14:20:23 -0400 Hi Shannon, I’m in BC. Surrey Digital Printing. Their website is great. You’re in Oshawa according to your profile. Try 4k Prints. Or google large format printing and the city you live in.

]]> 0 afb54c932409ffecd01b56d129851903 Robin replied to the topic large format printing, take 2 (or 3?) in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/large-format-printing-take-2-or-3/page/2/#post-55707 Fri, 20 May 2016 14:20:23 -0400 Hi Shannon, I’m in BC. Surrey Digital Printing. Their website is great. But, it’s a big country. What province are you in?

]]> 0 2b7ad55ab1d442e1b4d40486da123050 Robin replied to the topic Dress for costume in the forum oliver + s: garden party http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/dress-for-costume/#post-54773 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 23:38:51 -0400 Great choice. It’s a nice sew.

]]> 0 b7b4818ad8ce340c85f648144a321a17 Robin replied to the topic what's the most difficult thing you've ever sewn? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/whats-the-most-difficult-thing-youve-ever-sewn/#post-54772 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 23:37:57 -0400 Liesl, this made me laugh so much I almost choked on my drink. I was really excited to create samples for you of the “Desktop Wrist Rest Pattern”. I could not get those teeny, tiny oval eyes to have smooth edges. I went through all of the fabric you sent and then used some of my own trying to get 2 eyes that were the same.

What makes things…[Read more]

]]> 0 2e9c6513bcafbd36e89bd1df20c2c40b Robin replied to the topic Imperial v Metric in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/imperial-v-metric/#post-54609 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:34:45 -0400 I find it strange that a simple to use, base 10 measurement system has not been adopted by the entire planet. Quilting, sewing and map making might be the last hold outs.

I learned Imperial for Cartography when I was in university. I find it best not to convert between the two. Too much room for error. I add masking tape to my throat plate to…[Read more]

]]> 0 3da671015d006f6af20427b73c1f9eb3 Robin replied to the topic Fabric for men's tee? in the forum liesl + co: metro t-shirt http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-for-mens-tee/#post-53816 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:16:04 -0500 Rather comprehensive article on choosing fabric for men’s t-shirts.
http://threadtheory.ca/blogs/sew-alongs/53931909-strathcona-tee-sew-along-how-to-choose-mens-t-shirt-fabric

]]> 0 c9da58e74ce8ddbbe2a71ce64896b8e2 Robin joined the group Sew Alongs https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/154595 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:46:14 -0500 0 89e73dc51a0ecfd6ad57fc9b3b29853b Robin replied to the topic Alabama Chanin Article in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/alabama-chanin-article/#post-52753 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:20:54 -0500 Thanks for sharing this Camille.

]]> 0 3bd0dfddcfe6a82c23a65a822978cf7d Robin replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/116/#post-52510 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:35:23 -0500 The only time I truly saw my parents fight is when my mom found my dad cutting linoleum floor tile with her good scissors. (As kids we knew using the sewing scissors would be punishable by no less than death.)

]]> 0 3bd0dfddcfe6a82c23a65a822978cf7d Robin replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-52510 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:35:23 -0500 The only time I truly saw my parents fight is when my mom found my dad cutting linoleum floor tile with her good scissors. (As kids we knew using the sewing scissors would be punishable by no less than death.)

]]> 0 a698c933b58637751c0a8d317506638c Robin replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/111/#post-50888 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:14:11 -0400 @Tamara, That’s Ontario. The link is to retailers in Canada. It sounds like you can buy them in a lot of places, just not a lot of flavour choices. http://timtamslam.ca/where.php

]]> 0 a698c933b58637751c0a8d317506638c Robin replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-50888 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:14:11 -0400 @Tamara, That’s Ontario. The link is to retailers in Canada. It sounds like you can buy them in a lot of places, just not a lot of flavour choices. http://timtamslam.ca/where.php

]]> 0 8ada680a2696f39c198d5632214866a1 Robin replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/111/#post-50386 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 14:06:35 -0400 Tamara what part of the country is he in? In British Columbia you can buy TimTams at Save On Foods, but not very many different flavours.

]]> 0 8ada680a2696f39c198d5632214866a1 Robin replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-50386 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 14:06:35 -0400 Tamara what part of the country is he in? In British Columbia you can buy TimTams at Save On Foods, but not very many different flavours.

]]> 0 5878eac15e608a60774733f23d31e837 Robin replied to the topic What size to make? in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-size-to-make-2/#post-49380 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:15:44 -0400 Hi Jeanette, I’ve only muslined this one,but I went with my regular size an added an FBA. There is a looser silhouette, but I don’t think it will hang right without the FBA. What have other folks experienced? It’s not the answer you’re looking for, but my advice is to make a muslin.

]]> 0 b67f3026810ff82b983f918b1ef8605b Robin replied to the topic Drawstring pants? in the forum oliver + s: after-school http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/drawstring-pants/#post-48549 Sat, 11 Jul 2015 15:03:34 -0400 The new parachute pants have elastic and a drawstring. I think your plan is a good one.

]]> 0 a01fde8e9cdd772b32aed2cb05357026 Robin replied to the topic Things you find when you're moving house... in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/things-you-find-when-youre-moving-house/#post-48522 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:09:19 -0400 Here’s my guesses. The one on the left is for rolled hems and the one on the right is a zipper foot.

]]> 0 9d2892c4d43181cf414c54c758ef4c5e Robin replied to the topic Center front shoulder straps in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/center-front-shoulder-straps/#post-48316 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:20:41 -0400 Try it Kim. Just baste it so it’s easy to rip out.

]]> 0 c454cc34e2d256a2838c08e76c1b4c5d Robin replied to the topic Sketchbook Shorts for Girls - Sizing? in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shorts-for-girls-sizing/#post-48032 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 03:54:39 -0400 Sophie’s got 4 pairs in heavy rotation right now. She’s got a long rise so I added an inch to the back. I did shorten them by 3-4 inches, but went by hip size.

]]> 0 e8f5e93d03c66296e86686f4fdfba3b8 Robin replied to the topic Printing Digital Patterns in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/printing-digital-patterns/#post-47497 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 14:19:29 -0400 It’s my understanding that 36″ wide paper comes on a roll. Should be able to print to whatever length you want.

Search for a print shop that will do blue prints. They’re not hard to find.

]]> 0 70d8178e18be5a6a9b3bb7b2f01ae373 Robin replied to the topic How short can I make it? in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-short-can-i-make-it/#post-47458 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:00:43 -0400 JoannaH, I think if you can get a good fit in the shoulders, and have the tunic glide over the rest of your body, it will look great.

]]> 0 a0d4751ef4af6faba3cec1d14eb538cd Robin replied to the topic How short can I make it? in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-short-can-i-make-it/#post-47455 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 13:36:36 -0400 I’m chuckling to myself this morning Johannas. I saw the picture of JohannaO in the flickr group and thought the tunic was perfect, and wondered why she was asking for advice after the fact. Happy sewing Johanna!

]]> 0 0611ebc1353523b9d87e81a00b59fa32 Robin 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-47427 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 14:36:17 -0400 Hi Tamara, I’m intrigued? What’s a faux French seam?

]]> 0 0611ebc1353523b9d87e81a00b59fa32 Robin 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-47427 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 14:36:17 -0400 Hi Tamara, I’m intrigued? What’s a faux French seam?

]]> 0 2cf83750132a9cc84d9b5e9f7e7f0b06 Robin replied to the topic Need help choosing size in the forum liesl + co: cappuccino dress + tunic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-choosing-size/#post-47293 Thu, 28 May 2015 13:08:47 -0400 Someone with more experience than me is going to answer you I’m sure. View A is not the easiest pattern to adjust because of the 2 layers, but it can be done. View B might be easier. I think you need to start at a 4, do an FBA and grade out the bottom of the pattern to a size 16. Try on the muslin and make your second round of adjustments from…[Read more]

]]> 0 138c8232a132f856d567aa78034b732e Robin replied to the topic Maritime-stuck on what to do next in the forum liesl + co: maritime knit top http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/maritime-stuck-on-what-to-do-next/#post-47269 Wed, 27 May 2015 21:27:53 -0400 Hi There, sometimes it’s better to go by measurements rather than cup size. Measure your full bust and your high bust. Look at the difference between the 2 numbers. If it’s more than 2 1/2″ you may want to do an FBA.

]]> 0 f7d291a8e7c8a64bcf1d8e497bb6c4f5 Robin posted a new activity comment https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/149430#acomment-149432 Tue, 26 May 2015 00:15:30 -0400 Use your high bust measurement as your bust measurement. As an example, for the Gallery Tunic my full bust measurement is a size 20, but my high bust measurement is a 16. I sewed the 16 and added a full bust adjustment. This means the shoulders fit far better. Does that help?

In reply to - EllenMCM started the topic Finding the correct pattern size in the forum Sewing for Yourself I’m totally new to the world of adult sewing, and I’m hoping that this is one of those obvious things that everyone knows […] ]]> 249e6f8a16acc341c0c8d2d69d01d2f7 Robin joined the group Sewing for Yourself https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/149431 Tue, 26 May 2015 00:10:46 -0400 0 cb74953207c6e1bf0025c165b90403fa Robin replied to the topic FBA bust darts on Gallery Tunic in the forum liesl + co: gallery tunic + dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fba-bust-darts-on-gallery-tunic/#post-47136 Sun, 24 May 2015 14:50:32 -0400 Hi Sarvi, I like to end my darts about an 1″ to 1 1/2″ from my apex. I think the larger your bust the further back you end the dart.

]]> 0 b8b7f69e89dbf594505b7974b970a05a Robin replied to the topic FBA for Maritime -- how important? in the forum liesl + co: maritime knit top http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fba-for-maritime-how-important/#post-46355 Tue, 19 May 2015 22:56:46 -0400 Hi Sarvi, I’ve made this top twice now in knit and done some kind of FBA each time. But I add 1 1/4″, not 3/4″. I did a traditional FBA, but because of the drape of the knit, the dart ended up under my bust.

That didn’t answer your question. I think it depends on how stretchy your knit is. It’s a fun sew, reminds me of the sailboat top.

]]> 0 ba75b73fd28ac059e57d6095112084c9 Robin replied to the topic Lisette Diplomat 1878 in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lisette-diplomat-1878/#post-46266 Sun, 17 May 2015 14:04:14 -0400 Oops, my apologies.

]]> 0 afa65b93fd690c8cb34d2567c5fb5f1d Robin replied to the topic working with Knit fabric in the forum oliver + s: hopscotch http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/working-with-knit-fabric/#post-46250 Sat, 16 May 2015 16:40:12 -0400 Nope. If I’m in a hurry, I don’t finish the seams on knits. It will be okay.

]]> 0 50ab16aaf5ce62079bf941a826ae6d78 Robin 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/353/#post-46248 Sat, 16 May 2015 14:45:01 -0400 Took a break from sewing last night to organize my patterns. I have a few binders and 2 boxes that I store patterns in. And then I decided to count them. Wow, I way underestimated how many I have. 215 is the number. 55 were free (gifts, internet, pattern testing) and 52 have not been sewn. Of the not sewn, 15 are $1.00 patterns from Joann’s.…[Read more]

]]> 0 50ab16aaf5ce62079bf941a826ae6d78 Robin 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-46248 Sat, 16 May 2015 14:45:01 -0400 Took a break from sewing last night to organize my patterns. I have a few binders and 2 boxes that I store patterns in. And then I decided to count them. Wow, I way underestimated how many I have. 215 is the number. 55 were free (gifts, internet, pattern testing) and 52 have not been sewn. Of the not sewn, 15 are $1.00 patterns from Joann’s.…[Read more]

]]> 0 3b5b72f0958c56e345850d79ca4bf42a Robin replied to the topic Lisette Diplomat 1878 in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lisette-diplomat-1878/#post-46232 Fri, 15 May 2015 13:26:46 -0400 Hi, there’s one in the shop section of the Oliver + S website.

]]> 0 5cac379ed97bb41f243947dd1165015e Robin replied to the topic Beautiful Fabric in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/beautiful-fabric/#post-46032 Mon, 11 May 2015 23:05:30 -0400 Oh, that’s elegant.

]]> 0 49d30165f42f5b074cd1d1294ceb0c13 Robin replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/105/#post-45947 Sun, 10 May 2015 13:37:52 -0400 Happy Mother’s Day! Just thinking about heading out to a quilt finishing day at the senior’s centre. The ladies like it when “young” people come, and they don’t mind that I sew other things. I’ll go for the morning.

]]> 0 49d30165f42f5b074cd1d1294ceb0c13 Robin replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-45947 Sun, 10 May 2015 13:37:52 -0400 Happy Mother’s Day! Just thinking about heading out to a quilt finishing day at the senior’s centre. The ladies like it when “young” people come, and they don’t mind that I sew other things. I’ll go for the morning.

]]> 0 a6d0a954b7e0dbc5f106e7cb0d5a63a7 Robin replied to the topic Inactive and being recycled--Yahoo account is preventing me from Flickr in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/inactive-and-being-recycled-yahoo-account-is-preventing-me-form-flickr/#post-44688 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:19:57 -0400 I have a feeling that happened to me too awhile ago. I going to try to remember what I did about it. I do remember being rather unhappy about the whole situation. Certainly not a moment to suck it up.

]]> 0 2ec6b7db2cd26d6605c03fed9f30c913 Robin 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/344/#post-44312 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 23:54:44 -0400 Fabric.com was shocked that there were errors in my shipment. The person claims they rarely have complaints. Every single time I’ve ordered from there’s been a mistake.

Not sure what I’m sewing next. The new moto jacket is mighty tempting.

]]> 0 2ec6b7db2cd26d6605c03fed9f30c913 Robin 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-44312 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 23:54:44 -0400 Fabric.com was shocked that there were errors in my shipment. The person claims they rarely have complaints. Every single time I’ve ordered from there’s been a mistake.

Not sure what I’m sewing next. The new moto jacket is mighty tempting.

]]> 0 e9cea7821c3f9817c9b1dd4eb19fa764 Robin replied to the topic Marking the markings--argh!! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/marking-the-markings-argh/#post-44211 Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:58:52 -0400 I make holes in patterns with a machine needle. If the fabric isn’t too pressure I poke the needle all the way through the pattern and the fabric.

]]> 0 8095470275c68bb952c3aef34843130a Robin replied to the topic Most and Least Worn O+S Outfit? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/most-and-least-worn-os-outfit/#post-42805 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:53:28 -0500 I learned my lesson, if it’s an O+S pattern made out of knit, Sophie will wear it. She actually wore out a pair of nature walk pants last week. Hopscotch, sailboat top, leggings, and playtime tunic have all been popular. Things made out of flannel are also well received (either pyjama pattern or the class picnic made into a dress).

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