Oliver + S | Sabrina B. | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/sbmeist/activity Activity feed for Sabrina B.. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:01:54 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 1975a2a0c08cbcde80a3c355f2d0e99d Sabrina B. started the topic Pencil skirt: Lining question in the forum liesl + co: extra-sharp pencil skirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pencil-skirt-lining-question Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:48:41 -0400 I was hesitant to buy the pencil skirt pattern because I bike to work, but a colleague of mine says she can bike in her pencil skirts. I’m excited to use the Extra Sharp Pencil Skirt to give it a try. Pencil skirts *are* extremely sharp looking!

In preparing, I’m curious to know more about the issue of lining. The pattern calls for an unlined…[Read more]

]]> 0 c568561797f4285b8439f7baea53ef85 Sabrina B. 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-66114 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:56:39 -0400 I’m glad to hear it wasn’t just me!

In my second version, I did use a bias strip to finish the sleeve hem and it worked much better. I first trimmed the sleeve so that the hemming would match the 1/4″ seam allowance for the bias binding (instead of the 5/8″ hem the pattern is designed for). Then I used a bias strip and followed the instructions…[Read more]

]]> 0 29156b18d319ea74473ae4383effc587 Sabrina B. replied to the topic Band-collar version in the forum liesl + co: all day shirt https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/band-collar-version/#post-65925 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:32:24 -0400 The book Sewing for Boys by Shelly Figueroa has a shirt with a collar like this, but there is no front placket, only a front seam (and it is for boys, not grown ups). I think it is a classy look. But finding another pattern with this element may be a good place for you to start in adapting your current shirt pattern. Good luck! Sabrina

]]> 0 d80055ec02784ea727a1b3b6825d2ea8 Sabrina B. started the topic Terrace Dress sleeve hem in the forum liesl + co: terrace dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/terrace-dress-sleeve-hem Tue, 22 May 2018 21:31:56 -0400 Hello! On my first Terrace Dress I found it difficult to sew the hem on the sleeves (View A). When I turned the hem under, it wouldn’t meet the fabric of the sleeve near the side seam. When I stitched the hem, I was unable to stitch it down at the side seam.

I’ve cut a second dress and am wondering if I should try a different strategy. Any…[Read more]

]]> 0 23fb1b8fa2748efd4358d2c7f90d9baa Sabrina B. replied to the topic Placement of shoulder seam in the forum liesl + co: terrace dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/placement-of-shoulder-seam/#post-65727 Sun, 13 May 2018 20:21:54 -0400 Thanks for your reply! I figured it was not a big deal. I was mostly curious. But I often need to move the shoulder seam forward, so was thinking that if I did it for this pattern, I’d wonder where I was shooting for.

]]> 0 7004b5e5892da1742013a6df45c877c3 Sabrina B. started the topic Placement of shoulder seam in the forum liesl + co: terrace dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/placement-of-shoulder-seam Sun, 13 May 2018 18:48:19 -0400 Hello! The Terrace Dress is described as having a “forward shoulder” and I’m wondering where the shoulder seam should sit.

I’ve already made one version and have planned two more. This pattern has been great for jump starting my sewing mojo. Thanks, Liesl!

]]> 0 39bb91c2b9951216f44f10581e3fc25e Sabrina B. became a registered member https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/166517 Sun, 13 May 2018 18:31:00 -0400 0