Oliver + S | sosew | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/sosew/activity Activity feed for sosew. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:39:42 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 274b39b6d6364a51cc9e4ee4ff8db7ef sosew started the topic Sailor collar? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sailor-collar Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:30:52 -0500 I’m making sailor suits from my own pattern and trying to decide if the collar piece should be made out of a single thickness or a double thickness. I’m planning to edge it in bias tape as part of the stripes pattern.

The fabric is a nice heavy sateen cotton with a tiny bit of stretch.

Thoughts on how to decide single vs double? Pictures show…[Read more]

]]> 0 a4e2d2ac3cd49796992193c4047be54f sosew replied to the topic Help finding this coat pattern! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-finding-this-coat-pattern/#post-51396 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:37:30 -0500 can i ask you all for some more help?

i have the vouge coat and am stumped on the collar. its hard to see in the photo but the collar itself doesnt come all the way to the edge of the jacket, it has a separate piece that buttons on each side that closes the gap. I woudl rather have just the collar coming to the edge of the jacket, but can i…[Read more]

]]> 0 c16ac1987fa04872a9d71fc459439668 sosew replied to the topic Jacket questions--sizing, underlining in the forum oliver + s: school days http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/jacket-questions-sizing-underlining/#post-51395 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:35:05 -0500 i have similarly large headed kids (15th percentile height/weight, over 98th for head size) and never had a problem with the hood fitting (and i need to tailor their polo shirts because they dont fit over their heads).

]]> 0 50eac99da4d1cf59c6094aa4777a1dc4 sosew started the topic pretreating wool for coat - help! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/pretreating-wool-for-coat-help Wed, 07 Oct 2015 22:24:02 -0400 new wool coating (a lightweight melton) and coat lining (some kind of satiny thing with extra thermal lining)
wash the lining? something else?
dryclean the wool? dry the wool in the dryer with wet towels? something else?
im scared of ruining it all

]]> 0 bb43b72ff8d7cc5ea447dd576d8643b1 sosew replied to the topic Salt water sandals - your thoughts? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/salt-water-sandals-your-thoughts/page/2/#post-49930 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 14:17:13 -0400 I wore them growing up!
I got pairs for my boys this year, one of the newer styles that has adjustable buckles over the toes as well which seemed like it helped with fit, they are pretty wide.
I found they ran a bit large compared to other shoes

]]> 0 a594aba822b54860f39f89bdf431567c sosew replied to the topic Help finding this coat pattern! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-finding-this-coat-pattern/#post-49922 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:16:20 -0400 Thank you so much!!!
These are all some great options and it’s so helpful to see the variations
I think I’m going to get the vouge pattern and lengthen the collar, and raise the waist seam and add the pleat.
Sadly my fabric store doesn’t have the new patterns in so I have some time to scheme

]]> 0 4f8e7858e47fe011d754beb7786c298d sosew started the topic Help finding this coat pattern! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/help-finding-this-coat-pattern Sat, 26 Sep 2015 02:48:04 -0400 I lost my beloved coat last winter (sad but it was 9 years old and on its last leg, I wouldn’t havr been able to give it up otherwise).

I would like to make one like it, it was like these, my favorite parts were the stand up collar, the dress like shape under the seam, and the tailored upper part

Does anyone know of a pattern like this or a few…[Read more]

]]> 0 4717ca4b4eee53a1b00db4dbf0087c87 sosew replied to the topic Overalls from the pattern? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/overalls-from-the-pattern/#post-45691 Mon, 04 May 2015 15:05:50 -0400 thank you so much for tracking those down for me!

]]> 0 4717ca4b4eee53a1b00db4dbf0087c87 sosew replied to the topic Overalls from the pattern? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/overalls-from-the-pattern/#post-45691 Mon, 04 May 2015 15:05:50 -0400 thank you so much for tracking those down for me!

]]> 0 2e267a1256227bea4018a6b9c9688baa sosew replied to the topic Overalls from the pattern? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/overalls-from-the-pattern/#post-45678 Mon, 04 May 2015 14:01:09 -0400 Oh what a good idea! So basically lengthening the button pannel? But with the same facing at the edgie? Do you have any pictures to share?

Thanks!!

]]> 0 c857e312cc7a8aba2048a3b59dbd6f6a sosew started the topic Overalls from the pattern? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/overalls-from-the-pattern Mon, 04 May 2015 13:52:33 -0400 I’m trying to figure out a good pattern to start with to make something like these

http://store.mabokids.com/product/frankie-overall-shorts

Although maybe the art museum would be better?

Any thoughts on the front bib? Looks like something made of two pieces stitched right side together on 3 sides and turned and then attached to short fronts in…[Read more]

]]> 0 c857e312cc7a8aba2048a3b59dbd6f6a sosew started the topic Overalls from the pattern? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/overalls-from-the-pattern Mon, 04 May 2015 13:52:33 -0400 I’m trying to figure out a good pattern to start with to make something like these

http://store.mabokids.com/product/frankie-overall-shorts

Although maybe the art museum would be better?

Any thoughts on the front bib? Looks like something made of two pieces stitched right side together on 3 sides and turned and then attached to short fronts in…[Read more]

]]> 0 2fddc2b57880e0860dd3e7a3d3f6a3d3 sosew started the topic Overalls from the pattern? in the forum oliver + s: sunny day shorts http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/overalls-from-the-pattern Mon, 04 May 2015 13:52:33 -0400 I’m trying to figure out a good pattern to start with to make sometbi g like these

http://store.mabokids.com/product/frankie-overall-shorts

Although maybe the art museum would be better?

Any thoughts on the front bib? Looks like something made of two pieces stitched right side together on 3 sides and turned and then attached to short fronts in…[Read more]

]]> 0 b437188820fc0b3ce7f4906a6162c166 sosew replied to the topic tips for vintage patterns? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/tips-for-vintage-patterns/#post-44848 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:57:50 -0400 Thanks for all the great tips!

I will be sure to check sizing in this case, they also look quite short 🙂 The pattern I got is technically one size up so hoping it will be a good fit.

Its dangerous what one can find on Etsy easily now. Especially wiht O+S as a gateway to vintage patterns

]]> 0 79460fc02a01aa3cb86d312a3ea9ae63 sosew replied to the topic what to make with this fabric in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-make-with-this-fabric/#post-44847 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:56:11 -0400 Thank you all!
I can’t wait to get my hands on it 🙂

]]> 0 1bd08bce555bb054e9d47a33d2226b02 sosew started the topic tips for vintage patterns? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/tips-for-vintage-patterns Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:35:56 -0400 https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/101385668/vintage-toddlers-jumpsuit-and-bubblesuit?ref=cat_gallery_7&ga_search_query=Simplicity%209290&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_search_type=all&hc_location=ufi

I have a copy of this on order and plan on making the little blue suit. I’ve never sewn from an older pattern (I…[Read more]

]]> 0 fb0cb020cc58583231ce0a1d2d505072 sosew started the topic what to make with this fabric in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-to-make-with-this-fabric Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:33:56 -0400 if this ever arrives in the post i will have enough to make a few things – its a lightweight cord with a fairly large print (http://cloud9fabrics.com/fabrics/small-world/)

I was thinking maybe the teaparty playsuit with the mod of connecting the top and bottom to remove the extra seam. other ideas for boys?

]]> 0 3f85f4592a1d89579bbe8b3f7f813e03 sosew replied to the topic softening linen?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/softening-linen/#post-44758 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 22:12:04 -0400 Thanks!

]]> 0 95f842dfae011184c323e480d8e05f7a sosew replied to the topic How much is too much? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-much-is-too-much/page/2/#post-44610 Fri, 10 Apr 2015 17:27:54 -0400 i sew for my kids for me, though lately they are excited about what i’m making, the main reason i do it is its a creative outlet i enjoy and i like seeing them dressed in the finished product.

and i absolutely treasure the handmade (mostly knit) items my parents saved that my grandmother made for me, it is so special to be able to dress my boys…[Read more]

]]> 0 0244b4b9a549eeb47b58aa29d632bba9 sosew replied to the topic softening linen?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/softening-linen/#post-44487 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 17:16:33 -0400 Thanks for all the tips.

In the meantime now someone in the house was trying to be helpful with the laundry and put it in the wash and dryer, so I guess that is done 🙂 The good news is it shrunk only a tiny bit so it still fits the smaller one just fine. And it did seem to soften up.

]]> 0 bdb211ac1264d024e040dac3453ee254 sosew started the topic softening linen?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/softening-linen Sun, 05 Apr 2015 14:10:23 -0400 I’ve made a lovely little linen shirt and my little model happily put it on and then declared – its too ichy!!

i had prewashed it but not dried it (i cant even remember why! i usually dry stuff for kids clothes). all the tips im finding for softening linen are to wash on hot and dry.

am i totally out of luck? if i wash it and put it in the…[Read more]

]]> 0 6b289a4d5635f60778bb283e9b357f73 sosew replied to the topic spring 2015 patterns - when?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/spring-2015-patterns-when/#post-44284 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:18:49 -0400 oh thank you for indulging your crazy fans with the tip! 🙂

]]> 0 1825034681b1bfa72794ab66e343af4a sosew replied to the topic spring 2015 patterns - when?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/spring-2015-patterns-when/#post-44229 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:09:53 -0400 @meleliza – oh no! i actually dont miss not having a girl to sew for – there are lovely things one can sew for little boys, especially while the are still a bit small, ive made the tea party playsuit no fewer than 8 times now (granted i have twins so its just one in each size).

i love…[Read more]

]]> 0 a639dca185b4f68d1acf4b2499c85d96 sosew replied to the topic spring 2015 patterns - when?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/spring-2015-patterns-when/#post-44221 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:20:12 -0400 or some hints too?

It was a disappointed in the last round to have nothing for boys, should we get our hopes up this time for those of us who dont have any girls?

]]> 0 576559b4a0952c7adbccbfa70f9565db sosew started the topic spring 2015 patterns - when?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/spring-2015-patterns-when Sat, 28 Mar 2015 14:42:56 -0400 am i the only one who keeps checking to see if there is any information yet?

is there a date when they will be released?

and any hints as to if there is something for boys this time?

]]> 0 db520a4b79e029bb50a49214f8e37c3a sosew replied to the topic Fabric Sale at Chez Ami in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sale-at-chez-ami/#post-43808 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 18:31:09 -0400 thank you so much for checking for me!
i hadn’t completed the order because of the shipping charges so i’ve sent them an email now asking about it, i hope it gets sorted and i can order the fabric!

]]> 0 a1aa27b98e0ecfd7cb724505eb337210 sosew replied to the topic your wish list in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-wish-list/page/21/#post-43805 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:26:25 -0400 my wish is some interesting pants for boys that are more old fashioned – less cargo pant, more knickerbocker. i wish the boy patterns had the same charm that goes into many of the girl ones! but maybe parents that dress their boys like that are less common.

]]> 0 39dd423fec6dd189a2465c8df1822654 sosew replied to the topic Fabric Sale at Chez Ami in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabric-sale-at-chez-ami/#post-43804 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:17:05 -0400 just curious about shipping, I went to order $18 of fabric and the shipping was $22. I know there is a sale but it still seemed quite high, just curious if this was normal.

]]> 0 257789eb611ffe653d598a2c9efbb644 sosew replied to the topic french seams with flat piping? in the forum oliver + s: tea party http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/french-seams-with-flat-piping/#post-43801 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:15:27 -0400 I also machine sew all my hems!

]]> 0 cbf8e71504b64d817d0bde7c640ab49e sosew started the topic paper pattern available in the forum oliver + s: tea party http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/paper-pattern-available Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:10:23 -0400 I have one of the original 0-24m paper patterns and wondering if anyone would like to purchase it from me for the cost of a digital pattern plus shipping (i want to replace it with the 2-5yr version for myself).

The pattern pieces are all uncut.

I know some people prefer paper patterns and this one is no longer in print.

Thanks!

]]> 0 51483b687ad0bf90e1f888e4cf38cad6 sosew started the topic hats for costumes in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/hats-for-costumes Thu, 26 Feb 2015 04:01:51 -0500 I finished 2 of the hats, one is a polar bear, the other a lion.
The kids love them.

What a wonderful book, so many of the projects I’ve made from it have been wonderful

]]> 0 7140150b455cc8f997b0271b3138023d sosew replied to the topic Fixing small hole in jersey knit?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fixing-small-hole-in-jersey-knit/#post-40578 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:59:17 -0500 Thank you! I will try that. Glad to hear it might look ok. I was so frustrated at my stupidity!!

]]> 0 facb6eaa3beb97c89dc0c389902cfc19 sosew started the topic Fixing small hole in jersey knit?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fixing-small-hole-in-jersey-knit Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:51:25 -0500 I did something stupid and now have a very very small hole in a somewhat obvious place in a jersey knit dress.
It’s quite small, just one stitch worth but it is there 🙁
What do I do? Put interfacing on the back? Something else? Try to come up with a patch to put there?
Thanks

]]> 0 f0c294fb45957000c32cdda45e74dcd8 sosew replied to the topic amounts for two different fabrics?? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/amounts-for-two-different-fabrics/#post-40151 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 04:54:32 -0500 I decided to do a button in the end so it isnt an issue 🙂

I have to finish the hem and then send it off. My 3 year old (boy) saw it and tried it one for me, hilariously cute!

Thanks for all the advice 🙂

]]> 0 9a70537ed7767c0a6a6cd2896005d881 sosew replied to the topic amounts for two different fabrics?? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/amounts-for-two-different-fabrics/#post-40121 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:11:43 -0500 THanks for all the tips – have made some progress on this one. I still need to hem it

]]> 0 9a70537ed7767c0a6a6cd2896005d881 sosew replied to the topic amounts for two different fabrics?? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/amounts-for-two-different-fabrics/#post-40121 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:11:43 -0500 THanks for all the tips – have made some progress on this one. I still need to hem it

]]> 0 0c7747bec0a90a4cfd67170863b94084 sosew replied to the topic School Days Jacket Sew-A-Long Anyone? in the forum oliver + s: school days http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/school-days-jacket-sew-a-long-anyone/page/4/#post-40119 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:04:37 -0500 Thanks!

She looks so sweet in the pink 🙂

]]> 0 6bd7d1a504b972abe7d9236e212a6958 sosew replied to the topic School Days Jacket Sew-A-Long Anyone? in the forum oliver + s: school days http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/school-days-jacket-sew-a-long-anyone/page/4/#post-39998 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:10:21 -0500 Better late than never…

One on the left is made out of wool from papa’s old toggle coat, the right is new Melton (a bit lighter weight but still warm enough for now). Both have train print cotton lining. A few more days of cold but not too cold weather to try them out starts tomorrow!

]]> 0 d8cf5590f10bbc1e0b8115853bfe5cce sosew replied to the topic Vintage style patterns for boys in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/vintage-style-patterns-for-boys/#post-39867 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 22:17:47 -0500 http://craftingzuzzy.blogspot.com/2013/07/baby-suspender-shorts-tutorial-and.html

this looks like a good guide for the suspenders, i like them sewn in vs with clips.

]]> 0 1e810aee392a95e491718f681c5c8923 sosew replied to the topic Vintage style patterns for boys in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/vintage-style-patterns-for-boys/#post-39866 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 22:08:47 -0500 those are all so lovely, thanks!!

i think they are so big now the music class blouse/puppet show shorts is no longer appropriate…(cue psychological evaluation of what it means that I want to dress my only kids to look younger, ha!) . But perhaps just the shorts could work. I just realized I don’t have their size though, I only have the…[Read more]

]]> 0 107bbe31761869bdfcfb94910ee4748e sosew replied to the topic sizing for the dress? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sizing-for-the-dress/#post-39855 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:55:54 -0500 Thanks! its a good point about the safety, i mentioned it to her mom and said its up to her to decide. I have a feeling it may become a day dress if it comes out well 🙂

helpful to know baout the neckline!

]]> 0 5292ec8c478bedc4bb9caa55501b48f2 sosew started the topic Vintage style patterns for boys in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/vintage-style-patterns-for-boys Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:53:47 -0500 Thoughts on cute shapes for preschool aged boys? Things that could be adapted from Oliver+S patterns?

I was thinking of shorts or pants with suspenders? Other ideas? Ways to modify an OS pattern?

My boys (3) are too big for bubbles but I’d like some similarly cutesy things for them before they get too tooo big

]]> 0 84e14ecf2f6954be6f5b025ac16162c2 sosew started the topic sizing for the dress? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sizing-for-the-dress Wed, 19 Nov 2014 02:34:08 -0500 im making a nightgown for a 6 year old, her mom sent me these measurements

Head: 21 1/4″
Chest: 22″
Hips: 23″
Shoulders: 26″
Bum: 24 1/4″
Shoulders to hips: 14″
Shoulders to ground: 39″
Top of head to ground: 46 1/2″

on the size chart it looks like she is a 4 for the hip and chest but a 6 for length (she is a pretty tall skinny girl).

I…[Read more]

]]> 0 ff938b15338a0b045fc78f6ef272ac95 sosew replied to the topic School Days Jacket Sew-A-Long Anyone? in the forum oliver + s: school days http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/school-days-jacket-sew-a-long-anyone/page/4/#post-39511 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:36:44 -0500 I need to do the last steps but in the meantime its gotten too cold here for the coat 🙁 at -15 and -20 they need a different kind of coat.

but warmer weather is expected for the next weeks so fingers crossed

]]> 0 3d333ba3a44c88563ad014025e554f25 sosew replied to the topic amounts for two different fabrics?? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/amounts-for-two-different-fabrics/#post-39108 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 23:00:53 -0500 lovely! the fabric is great. The sleeve construction is very interesting!
this is a gift for a little one who lives far away, though I do have two much younger but very big headed kids of my own that might make appropriate head models, I will ask her mom to send her head measurement as well.

]]> 0 3d333ba3a44c88563ad014025e554f25 sosew replied to the topic amounts for two different fabrics?? in the forum oliver + s: playtime http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/amounts-for-two-different-fabrics/#post-39108 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 23:00:53 -0500 lovely! the fabric is great. The sleeve construction is very interesting!
this is a gift for a little one who lives far away, though I do have two much younger but very big headed kids of my own that might make appropriate head models, I will ask her mom to send her head measurement as well.

]]> 0 cb8eb2afb0d68cb4db80739f6a848353 sosew replied to the topic School Days Jacket Sew-A-Long Anyone? in the forum oliver + s: school days https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/school-days-jacket-sew-a-long-anyone/page/3/#post-38358 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 22:24:22 -0500 I have my pieces cut! But that is all for now. Sewing tonight I hope. After I cut everything I tried the size 3 I already made on one boy and its not huge, I hope they dont outgrow it in a day or something. But at least it will fit them now

]]> 0 0493db578b579788e764f8bda8657f12 sosew replied to the topic amounts for two different fabrics?? in the forum oliver + s: playtime https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/amounts-for-two-different-fabrics/#post-39106 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 22:22:32 -0500 Thanks!
Where is the tutorial? I would love to read it before I start!
Say more about the mod… when you say ribbing for the neck do you mean the neckband and that would make it sufficiently stretchy? I would like to avoid the buttons since it is for a nightie but was unsure about how to do it.

]]> 0 e536fa99339bb26fe89b35a77f47ffaa sosew replied to the topic amounts for two different fabrics?? in the forum oliver + s: playtime https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/amounts-for-two-different-fabrics/#post-39104 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:17:14 -0500 ah, when you type it out it seems so obvious 🙂 i hadnt purchased the pattern yet but of course…
thanks!

]]> 0 a533a492088ff8e43eee23fc25dd262f sosew replied to the topic where on the waist do they fit? in the forum liesl + co: girl friday culottes http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/where-on-the-waist-do-they-fit/#post-39084 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 01:24:08 -0400 thanks! i will give it a try, i do know what you mean about the style of pants that fit that way
unfortunately i find even well fitting pants often make me uncomfortable when im sitting, something about how they press on my stomach even if its not overly tight. maybe there is a sewing/fit trick i could use to address this.

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