https://oliverands.com/community/members/skirtfixation/activity Activity feed for Audrey. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:32:32 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c65ed1384acf0b2086b67add379d1845 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/monochrome-project-bw/page/5/#post-51063 Wed, 21 Oct 2015 16:12:19 -0400 I finally squeezed in a B&W project! Going to Flickr to upload it now. But you can also see it in my blog post here: http://skirtfixation.com/2015/10/star-wars-t-shirt-diy-kids-clothes-week-day-3/

]]> 0 d88c6479560b0f8552dd68f14a3f3cca http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pleather-collar-and-belt-your-thoughts/#post-49343 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:51:44 -0400 There is some stretch to the pleather. I tried it, and ended up ripping it off and using regular fabric. It’ll be on the blog Thursday, and I’m so excited to reveal!

]]> 0 560c285cbd75168bce48739b57578ba0 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/monochrome-project-bw/page/2/#post-49342 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:50:14 -0400 I’m in! But I’m going to try to sew something for my boys…

]]> 0 60e329c760eb763b1e8a6561f538cc6c http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pleather-collar-and-belt-your-thoughts Fri, 21 Aug 2015 20:53:31 -0400 I’m wanting your thoughts on making the collar and belt (view b) from pleather. I’ve purchased a lightweight pleather. For the collar, I’m wondering if I should make it as written in the pattern, or eliminate the 2nd (under) collar and interfacing and have just one layer of collar? One time I made a collar from pleather using all the pieces…[Read more]

]]> 0 0e3ad40faec5907db501c2b80bd62805 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lengthening-the-bodice-where-to-put-darts/#post-49078 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 01:34:42 -0400 I logged onto the forum tonight looking for the answer to this EXACT question! So glad for this resource once again!!

]]> 0 0e3ad40faec5907db501c2b80bd62805 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/lengthening-the-bodice-where-to-put-darts/#post-49078 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 01:34:42 -0400 I logged onto the forum tonight looking for the answer to this EXACT question! So glad for this resource once again!!

]]> 0 95f00d277c137858dda725c262d6a2d7 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/using-woven-fabric-for-the-hopscotch-top/#post-48178 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:08:19 -0400 Oh, and that cute fabric is called Brambleberry Ridge.

]]> 0 e4ff2c68843c5b006ddedfcb00bd8b49 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/using-woven-fabric-for-the-hopscotch-top Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:05:22 -0400 I just wanted to let everyone know I was able to use woven fabric for part of the Hopscotch top! This opens up a lot of possible fabric combinations. I thought it might work, and sure enough, I replaced the front with woven fabric and it worked. You can see more information on my blog post here: http://skirtfixation.com/2015/06/birthday-patchwor…[Read more]

]]> 0 6b6315ba17adecc24957f493a453e07a http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/3/#post-47326 Fri, 29 May 2015 21:20:13 -0400 Okay! The contest part of this edition of All The Skirts is officially over (you can check if you’re a winner here: http://skirtfixation.com/2015/05/giveaway-winners-all-the-skirts-olivers-and-fat-quarter-shop-wrap-up/) So if you’ve ever wanted to see ALL the Oliver+S skirt patterns in one place, you should check it out! We will be back next…[Read more]

]]> 0 e52f47c9a7a17212f4e09c073870f078 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/3/#post-47023 Thu, 21 May 2015 16:37:14 -0400 Now there’s only 1 Oliver+S skirt pattern left for us to sew! This week we sewed up the Badminton Skort and Dress. Yep, another layering duo. We added sleeves to the dress, and we’d love to know what you think of them. And NOW it’s the last week to link up your own Oliver+S sewing creations and enter the Rafflecopter giveaway. Because we all…[Read more]

]]> 0 d706454776877f6953aae70ca8197c98 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/3/#post-46251 Sat, 16 May 2015 17:53:04 -0400 Make that 2 weeks! You think I’d know when my own giveaway ends!!!

]]> 0 8bbf338575966f4715dd02ab3f992330 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/stupid-things-ive-done-while-sewing-oamps-patterns/page/8/#post-46243 Sat, 16 May 2015 12:33:24 -0400 When I was making the Swing Sew Tunic I got the straps twisted! Talented, I know!!!

]]> 0 a5ca63b8cd46166748de6e97d6efe456 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/3/#post-46242 Sat, 16 May 2015 12:25:05 -0400 Alright! Another Oliver+S skirt sewn! This time it was the Swing Set skirt and tunic. And I used my favorite fabric line ever. Is it wrong for me to want one in my size? Also, I think my drawstring ended up too short…what do you think? Thanks to everyone who is sewing up Oliver+S patterns and linking them up; it’s getting to be quite a…[Read more]

]]> 0 cb1e3f7eb0bd21c1b5c5eec5ad565385 https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/147881 Tue, 12 May 2015 17:17:53 -0400 0 20be39e91ae4c6dc4150817eec3bbe6d http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/reversible-swing-set Tue, 12 May 2015 17:13:40 -0400 Has anyone thought about or tried making this pattern reversible? The skirt is fully lined, so it seems like it would be pretty easy. The buttonholes for the drawstring casing would be on both the lining and the skirt so the drawstring could be drawn out either side.
For the top, would you just have to add another ruffle and sandwich them both…[Read more]

]]> 0 fdeb785871dc0c28bb05d7d6d0be3c85 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/2/#post-46091 Tue, 12 May 2015 16:26:04 -0400 And we squeezed in the lazy days skirt! In the cutest/nerdiest chess embellished fabric ever!!! You can see it here on our blog. How’s it going for you? Have any skirts sewn? Have any skirts left to sew?

]]> 0 7462ff66445a4755fc912884b113c9a5 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-size-5-project/page/4/#post-45950 Sun, 10 May 2015 18:50:23 -0400 Okay size 5 project people! This week I will be embarking on the Swingset Pattern. Who want to join me?

]]> 0 aa5222c83829c41225d1648adcac0a53 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/2/#post-45949 Sun, 10 May 2015 18:38:16 -0400 And now we’ve sewn 7! You can see the Hopscotch Skirt Pattern on our blog here. Let us just warn you, we got a little creative and changed up a few things. How did your hopscotch go @justsewit? Hopefully everyone took advantage of that Fat Quarter Shop discount code (hurry if you didn’t there’s only until May 11th!) and are armed with fabric…[Read more]

]]> 0 dab48132abb8666ac6eee0711294439e http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-thin-is-too-thin-for-knits/#post-45758 Tue, 05 May 2015 17:51:45 -0400 I have lots of knits waiting for the right use…
That said, Art Gallery Knits are very very awesome! For tops, skirts, whatever.

]]> 0 e97086ffc15ff13f0c5cb7bcc6ba3a90 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/2/#post-45757 Tue, 05 May 2015 17:47:13 -0400 Marching on through the Oliver+S skirt patterns! We made the Sunday Brunch skirt & jacket. You can see them on our blog. Also, we have a treat for you…use the sale code in that post at Fat Quarter Shop for an exclusive discount on fabric to make all your Oliver+S patterns. It’d mean a lot to us if you help us thank them for sponsoring this…[Read more]

]]> 0 31a68f272be99abfdc9a4d349251fd3f http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/2/#post-45582 Fri, 01 May 2015 14:25:25 -0400 Usually we post our next skirt in our All The Skirts series on Friday, but due to some sickness the next skirt will go up Monday. This will actually work out awesome because the Fat Quarter Shop special discount will start then! For anyone who’s been procrastinating on starting their project… But we did sneak in one of the free Oliver + S…[Read more]

]]> 0 e3076002b0ead3d0ac29889bb91496ac http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/2/#post-45581 Fri, 01 May 2015 14:22:39 -0400 @DarcyStruble So happy to have you join in the fun! Be sure to link up anything you make over on our blog (Skirt Fixation) so you are entered to win!

]]> 0 87fe5e6ef9594c4394527cc1e77dcf7b http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/2/#post-45267 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 15:06:13 -0400 @justsewit You only have to sew one! You can do it!

]]> 0 4a71809581e77f1218220406a8d0610f http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/2/#post-45266 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 15:05:30 -0400 Okay, I’ve sewed up the 4th Oliver+S skirt! You can see my blog post here. (http://skirtfixation.com/2015/04/22-pleated-skirt-and-blouse-all-the-skirts-olivers-and-fat-quarter-shop/) I think I’ve made it more difficult by deciding to sew all the tops with the skirts too! But who could leave out those sweet little tops?
Also since it was Kids…[Read more]

]]> 0 462c3fc1a085cde7a673239e3f3afd98 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/2/#post-44915 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 00:56:10 -0400 Now I’ve finished the second Oliver + S skirt pattern. How did you do this week? I’m so thrilled with the Sailboat pattern, it went together so cleverly! If only my double needle topstitching was as perfect. You can see the whole outfit here. Please leave a comment; and be nice about the topstitching!

]]> 0 11caf1f0b957301ec3ead7badf587b20 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-size-5-project/page/4/#post-44766 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 01:43:18 -0400 If you missed it, we’re sewing ALL the skirt patterns. This includes the Swing Set, which is part of this size 5 project. So to give you incentive to sew along with us, you might want to read this post on our blog! Spoiler alert: you could win some new Oliver + S patterns…you know to sew in bigger sizes!

]]> 0 8e78e751604e4be50348860425b8696c http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/2/#post-44614 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 19:13:09 -0400 Okay, our first skirt is finished and the link up is open! So let’s see what you’ve made with an Oliver + S patterns in 2015. And if it’s a skirt…more power to you! We made a silly mistake on our skirt, and you professionals will probably spot it right off. Go here:…[Read more]

]]> 0 5206ae083cdd4deaa04df5f4a4e4b06a http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/page/2/#post-44570 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 14:01:44 -0400 @justsewit Go ahead and get started, I have! The link up opens tomorrow for everyone else to show what they’ve been making with Oliver + S patterns (in 2015) or with fabric from Fat Quarter Shop.

]]> 0 34effa51416f876ae1630b5f398cd27b http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/#post-44545 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 00:40:44 -0400 @lilypadmontana I guess since we’ve dubbed our event All The Skirts, we will have to sew ALL THE SKIRTS! That means we’ll be squeezing in the Lazy Days, the Onstage Tutu, and the NEW skirt pattern. What a hardship!

]]> 0 b0ee376f0abdd6e0641a2e356e26498f http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/#post-44539 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:36:31 -0400 Squeeeeeeeeeel! *Passes out on the floor*

]]> 0 fce9b1405375fc502906111de8e7cba8 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/#post-44526 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:16:47 -0400 @Sarvi and @lilypadmontana You can do it! I’ll be doing this through the end of May. Just work it in…maybe during KCW?

]]> 0 4b57b927ecb85c89a9eeb74144d3a969 https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/146394 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:16:34 -0400 0 199ba7e38fb72c355fd9f9cdb584ad55 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/any-thoughts-on-the-sunday-brunch-jacket-from-flannel/#post-44522 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:13:04 -0400 Thanks @lightningMcStitch Yours is lovely, and I think just what I’m looking for. Now to decide…

]]> 0 84216c5343b2d8c964dd18d65f483d48 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win/#post-44521 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:11:23 -0400 I’ll be sewing them the rest of April and all May. The link up and Rafflecopter will close May 28th. The skirts are a great place to start! Thanks for joining me.

]]> 0 a8dfa8b2599646717655e484c3eaba3e http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/any-thoughts-on-the-sunday-brunch-jacket-from-flannel Wed, 08 Apr 2015 04:04:17 -0400 Would it work to make the Sunday Brunch Jacket from flannel? I just love the look of the herringbone flannels, and am wondering if it’d work. Drape, gathering, etc. Thoughts?

]]> 0 54854089c1fa5d07fbf28760a2719bbc http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win Wed, 08 Apr 2015 03:42:54 -0400 I’m sewing ALL the Oliver + S skirts! Yep, call me crazy, but in the next 2 months, I’ve committed to sewing up ALL the Oliver + S skirt patterns. (Okay, so I’m cheating because I’ve already sewn the Music Class Blouse and Skirt and I’m not going to do that again this time!) And I’m going to blog about it to keep myself accountable. I’m going…[Read more]

]]> 0 54854089c1fa5d07fbf28760a2719bbc http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win Wed, 08 Apr 2015 03:42:54 -0400 I’m sewing ALL the Oliver + S skirts! Yep, call me crazy, but in the next 2 months, I’ve committed to sewing up ALL the Oliver + S skirt patterns. (Okay, so I’m cheating because I’ve already sewn the Music Class Blouse and Skirt and I’m not going to do that again this time!) And I’m going to blog about it to keep myself accountable. I’m going…[Read more]

]]> 0 6499861ddea8e5551f920a46a02c8319 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/who-wants-to-sew-the-oliver-s-skirts-with-me-and-win Wed, 08 Apr 2015 03:42:54 -0400 I’m sewing ALL the Oliver + S skirts! Yep, call me crazy, but in the next 2 months, I’ve committed to sewing up ALL the Oliver + S skirt patterns. (Okay, so I’m cheating because I’ve already sewn the Music Class Blouse and Skirt and I’m not going to do that again this time!) And I’m going to blog about it to keep myself accountable. I’m going…[Read more]

]]> 0 6fa5c48586adfd1e74c0963c0d9fe73f http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/would-this-pattern-be-appropriate-for-a-black-formal/#post-41327 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:37:34 -0500 It worked! And it was so beautiful!! You can see photos here: http://skirtfixation.com/2014/12/bistro-dress-liesl-co/
Thanks everyone for your help.

]]> 0 702534044b4db2876dae9cb6e05093cd http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/8/#post-40760 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:18:07 -0500 I must plan an easy buffet
Put the best plates out on display

]]> 0 950a717a12cb419ce536cd6f55d712f5 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/would-this-pattern-be-appropriate-for-a-black-formal/#post-40759 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:55:20 -0500 So now I’ve been sewing the Bistro, and have a little concern. My daughter has gone to bed, so this may be unnecessary worry once she tries it on, but there seems to be a little point at the bust end of the bust darts…right an awkward spot! I know it’s not the fault of the pattern, it’s my mistake, but can anyone help me with this?

]]> 0 fa4cfe33bed82f98f14ed22ea7169f92 http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/would-this-pattern-be-appropriate-for-a-black-formal/#post-40758 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:53:03 -0500 I showed her the Cinema Dress, but she specifically didn’t want the waistband seam/line and so we went with the Bistro which she also liked the more fitted look of.

]]> 0 8cdaf381a44c3784a38fd39c5593038e http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/would-this-pattern-be-appropriate-for-a-black-formal/#post-40716 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 18:18:15 -0500 I knew I came to the right place! Unfortunately I only have until Saturday evening, so I need a PDF pattern. The Attache dress would be perfect though! I’ll try the Bistro and see how it goes. It does need to be wide enough for her to play the cello.

]]> 0 6faa242c0489dfa6eb6dcf90d957b6b8 https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/would-this-pattern-be-appropriate-for-a-black-formal Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:56:55 -0500 My daughter needs a floor length black formal dress for orchestra. I am trying to save money by making her one. Could this pattern be altered to make her a black satin floor length dress? She wants to look similar to many of the other girls who will be wearing this dress: http://www.concertattire.com/product_p/118.htm I think I could just…[Read more]

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