Oliver + S | sanitystitches | Mentions https://oliverands.com/community/members/sanitystitches/activity/mentions Activity feed mentioning sanitystitches. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:09:07 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 db6098da8057ab8e1134b3b1331c28a5 Nicole replied to the topic Pockets in the forum liesl + co: weekend getaway blouse + dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pockets-2/#post-54937 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 22:39:36 -0400 You are correct @sanitystitches , it presses forward and is decorative.

~Nicole~

]]> 0 c5f4c863a1f4b91a5401ca9609a3bcef Nicole replied to the topic long sleeve? in the forum liesl + co: late lunch tunic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/long-sleeve-2/#post-52316 Sun, 13 Dec 2015 21:58:19 -0500 @sanitystitches I haven’t but I did talk someone through it (can’t remember who though, sorry).
We decided it would be best to cut and add length at about 4 inches from the cuff to keep the nice shape of the sleeve.
It has a bit of a bias thing going on so it may need trying and tweaking before you hem it.

I hope that helps.

~Nicole~

]]> 0 9907deea8eb817a3e5696fc7b9734a03 Liesl Gibson 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/page/2/#post-51379 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:58:10 -0500 Ah, that makes me so happy, @mychurchdoll! I’m headed to Paris in a few weeks–maybe I’ll get to wear mine, too! It’s been too warm here to wear it so far. Can’t wait to see photos, everyone! xo

And @sanitystitches, I completely understand the fear of heat with wool. I’ve found that the wool setting on the iron is absolutely perfect, and if you…[Read more]

]]> 0 d2db3dc4b2e37b6367797f357946a8c3 Liesl Gibson 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/page/2/#post-51024 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:41:01 -0400 Sorry to hear that that seaming went so slowly, @sanitystitches. I pressed mine and then sort of fiddled with the fabric as I sewed, so I didn’t need to baste. But different fabrics may respond differently, too. And your finished coat looks terrific!

@artscience, definitely shorten and the shorten line. Anything else will give you a different…[Read more]

]]> 0 82675f771a46ceb2bd8a0bccf196823d Cat 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/page/2/#post-50952 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:53:49 -0400 @sanitystitches Congratulations! Wonderful job! First one done or at least posted! What a pretty color.

p.s. and good tip re: using a different basting color thread. Thank you!!

Cat

]]> 0 ecf8de09cc29a82e664d2e0016bf92d7 Cat 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/page/2/#post-50952 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:53:49 -0400 @sanitystitches Congratulations! Wonderful job! First one done or at least posted! What a pretty color.

Cat

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