Oliver + S | sewgirl23 | Mentions https://oliverands.com/community/members/sewgirl23/activity/mentions Activity feed mentioning sewgirl23. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:01:54 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c52e0235746f3cf6cf7fd5630435286a Tamara replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/smocking-2/#post-56010 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 22:32:01 -0400 @sewgirl23 if you look at the line of the style of garment, it will give you an indication of where the smocking can go. I have used smocking on the carousel dress, the school photo dress and the school days jacket, not to mention the croquet dress.

For a motif the carousel dress would be perfect. You could also do a picture smocked panel and…[Read more]

]]> 0 df52aae3cd541684331df42e29635ad0 Nicole replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/smocking-2/#post-56009 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 22:30:11 -0400 @sewgirl23
I think the 2+2 would be gorgeous. Just under the tie, instead of the tab.
ASM Blue did a gorgeous Ice Cream blouse. I would use gingham, so I could stitch the squares, rather then pleat.

I still love French knots.

I think simple smocking looks cleaner and more modern.

]]> 0 50967d938ca96f7cc06599c2d56254b7 Nicole replied to the topic Smocking in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/smocking-2/#post-56009 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 22:30:11 -0400 @sewgirl23
I think the 2+2 would be gorgeous. Just under the tie, instead of the tab.
ASM Blue did a gorgeous Ice Cream blouse. I would use gingham, so I could stitch the squares, rather then pleat.

I still love French knots.

]]> 0 01a84f8cbe1ce6a18052333013d66a1c Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Lisette B6358 Swimsuit Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs http://oliverands.com/community/groups/sew-alongs/forum/topic/lisette-b6358-swimsuit-sew-along/page/2/#post-55997 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 09:39:24 -0400 Thanks, @sewgirl23! I’m glad you’re going to make it, and it’s really good to know that the photos help! Cheers.

]]> 0 564af3ba1f4a47cf1a22797b45b962ac Tamara 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/394/#post-55064 Sat, 07 May 2016 23:20:36 -0400 @sewgirl23 oh wow you are on a roll for sure! I love the pinwheel tunic and dress but as yet haven’t made it for my youngest daughter – made two for the eldes a d they unfortunately sat in the cupboard after the initial wear. And the afterschool pants make the best little girl jeans!

Speaking of jeans, I have drafted off the pattern I am going to…[Read more]

]]> 0 629ebaa796b89845032d9d48ccb755df Tamara 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-55064 Sat, 07 May 2016 23:20:36 -0400 @sewgirl23 oh wow you are on a roll for sure! I love the pinwheel tunic and dress but as yet haven’t made it for my youngest daughter – made two for the eldes a d they unfortunately sat in the cupboard after the initial wear. And the afterschool pants make the best little girl jeans!

Speaking of jeans, I have drafted off the pattern I am going to…[Read more]

]]> 0 48c0e0ef8a561a5ecd4357cb79a9d281 Liesl Gibson 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/page/3/#post-55062 Sat, 07 May 2016 17:44:15 -0400 Wow, @sewgirl23, that DOES look like it was a challenge. And it turned out beautifully!

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