Oliver + S | thejennigirl | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/thejennigirl/activity Activity feed for thejennigirl. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:12:41 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 fa38568197178eff2575fa9902be8d99 thejennigirl and Nicole are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/160292 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 22:52:39 -0400 0 1f684c29f3af38475218927cdc417a9e thejennigirl and Lightning McStitch are now friends https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/160219 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:28:52 -0400 0 60e1aa8e29c41d52059edbb02dee2166 thejennigirl replied to the topic sewing for men in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-for-men/#post-56185 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:10:55 -0400 I second the cargo shorts and button front shirt.

To add, I fell in love with Oliver +s because of the hint of retro styling to the designs, because the styles are timeless and classic. If you do produce a men’s button-down shirt, one that is less “modern” styled and more traditional in design would be wonderful. Especially if it has a great…[Read more]

]]> 0 c6b0eef0b9e0d331f5b8447a8ec2c3d3 thejennigirl 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/396/#post-56184 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:02:32 -0400 Once I get the fountain repainted and assembled today, I’m hoping to head upstairs to the studio and work on a pair of white cigarette pants (for me), a white pair of highwaisted shorts (for me), and if I finish both of those items up, I plan to start tracing a pair of 1950’s patterns that are mother-daughter in design. The fair is a 2 weeks away,…[Read more]

]]> 0 50ff713d7028d8cd0f984e5cd3158d8d thejennigirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/120/#post-56183 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:53:50 -0400 @justsewit, how frightening! And probably a little frustrating. I’m quite certain that the repair shop locked the lug nuts on very tightly for you, considering. It’s so frustrating to have car troubles when traveling by yourself with small children. Not to mention having to pay for vehicle work to be done. So glad you were able to repair the issue…[Read more]

]]> 0 b70b7ea3dbb604dd13c2dfa2ef1d98a5 thejennigirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/120/#post-56182 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:48:02 -0400 My husband returned to work yesterday following vacation time off, with a freshly altered and repaired uniform shirt.

We had plans of a small trip during his time off, but 2 days before his vacation started, he was attacked by a pitbull while checking on a report of a domestic assault. He’s going to sport a lovely scar on his upper left arm, but…[Read more]

]]> 0 7d3d17c1036e9479232ab532e38efc7c thejennigirl replied to the topic another question! in the forum Sewing for Yourself http://oliverands.com/community/groups/sewing-for-yourself/forum/topic/another-question/#post-56181 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:29:54 -0400 I love when women wear spaghetti straps! If anyone is concerned with visible bra straps for us less perky creatures, I’m a great fan of the clear bra strap. As for racer back tops, I personally can’t stand them. I feel like they belong with active wear and in a workout setting alone. That said, I don’t like the fit of racerback anything on myself,…[Read more]

]]> 0 cfc7d0e55652623d332df4f234bea94f thejennigirl joined the group Sewing for Yourself https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/160209 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:21:32 -0400 0 3b815a440ed6eb246da2c4c5f0583bc0 thejennigirl 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-55667 Tue, 17 May 2016 13:11:40 -0400 I spent the past 5 weeks altering prom dresses, and have had the first 2 wedding gowns of the season come in this week, so my poor serger and sewing machine have really been put to task!

When not dealing with lace, sequins or beads, I’ve been selfish sewing like crazy. Since the first of May, I’ve made myself 3 blouses (spring2016 Vogue 1507,…[Read more]

]]> 0 e32b3b6d7c618553174f9010f4f62d68 thejennigirl 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/page/391/#post-54317 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:41:31 -0400 I’m afraid we’re bustier than Nicole’s girls were, although I have been looking at what patterns @motherof5 used as her girls were developing for inspiration. I’m going to measure her after school today and see how much of an increase we need. This girl is one of the 3 shortest in her grade of over 130 kids, with a teensy waist, narrow shoulders,…[Read more]

]]> 0 e32b3b6d7c618553174f9010f4f62d68 thejennigirl 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-54317 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:41:31 -0400 I’m afraid we’re bustier than Nicole’s girls were, although I have been looking at what patterns @motherof5 used as her girls were developing for inspiration. I’m going to measure her after school today and see how much of an increase we need. This girl is one of the 3 shortest in her grade of over 130 kids, with a teensy waist, narrow shoulders,…[Read more]

]]> 0 8730920b09a179456ffcc54a1f6ef4ad thejennigirl 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-54317 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:41:31 -0400 I’m afraid we’re bustier than Nicole’s girls were, although I have been looking at what patterns @motherof5 used as her girls were developing for inspiration. I’m going to measure her after school today and see how much of an increase we need. This girl is one of the 3 shortest in her grade of over 130 kids, with a teensy waist, narrow shoulders,…[Read more]

]]> 0 d648882ad62d22a9ac261dc0d479c1d6 thejennigirl 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-54317 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:41:31 -0400 I’m afraid we’re bustier than Nicole’s girls were, although I have been looking at what patterns @motherof5 used as her girls were developing for inspiration. I’m going to measure her after school today and see how much of an increase we need. This girl is one of the 3 shortest in her grade of over 130 kids, with a teensy waist, narrow shoulders,…[Read more]

]]> 0 f6bf94037594124bf1402ac5ef8fabfa thejennigirl 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/page/391/#post-54289 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 23:00:41 -0400 I’m feeling a little guilty. I made zero Easter outfits this year. I’m still battling this horrible wet cough and the prescription meds leave me tired and honestly, I don’t fee quite up to safely running a sewing machine. I cannot wait for spring to finally trump winter. 70*F one day 32*F the next and back up to 58*F the next day is wreaking havoc…[Read more]

]]> 0 f6bf94037594124bf1402ac5ef8fabfa thejennigirl 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-54289 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 23:00:41 -0400 I’m feeling a little guilty. I made zero Easter outfits this year. I’m still battling this horrible wet cough and the prescription meds leave me tired and honestly, I don’t fee quite up to safely running a sewing machine. I cannot wait for spring to finally trump winter. 70*F one day 32*F the next and back up to 58*F the next day is wreaking havoc…[Read more]

]]> 0 31201edb73e10ea75bdaede8874ccda2 thejennigirl 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/page/391/#post-54288 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 22:43:37 -0400 @dubhels2003– It was actually a winter-ish/springtime in Pennsylvanis nightgown. Flannel with short sleeves, lol. I do really like the pattern, and I’m sad that this is the biggest size in the envelope, although, I’ll probably grade it up for another year or 2. I use Ellie Mae Designs K157. I really like the fit, and it offers a matching American…[Read more]

]]> 0 31201edb73e10ea75bdaede8874ccda2 thejennigirl 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-54288 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 22:43:37 -0400 @dubhels2003– It was actually a winter-ish/springtime in Pennsylvanis nightgown. Flannel with short sleeves, lol. I do really like the pattern, and I’m sad that this is the biggest size in the envelope, although, I’ll probably grade it up for another year or 2. I use Ellie Mae Designs K157. I really like the fit, and it offers a matching American…[Read more]

]]> 0 59a939aacbfbfe960a4105d57d87cc8d thejennigirl 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/page/390/#post-54160 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 03:09:11 -0400 Weinie dog top is shelved until I can make a button run. None of the buttons I have match. And the ones I thought looked pretty great actually kind of clashed badly in natural light. Of course.

Nightgown is complete and on a sleeping girl. I also whipped out the barely started Seashore dress I was going to work on in January before life…[Read more]

]]> 0 59a939aacbfbfe960a4105d57d87cc8d thejennigirl 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-54160 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 03:09:11 -0400 Weinie dog top is shelved until I can make a button run. None of the buttons I have match. And the ones I thought looked pretty great actually kind of clashed badly in natural light. Of course.

Nightgown is complete and on a sleeping girl. I also whipped out the barely started Seashore dress I was going to work on in January before life…[Read more]

]]> 0 0f6856467471d7f1e2b5b487acdda8ff thejennigirl 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/page/390/#post-54154 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:26:44 -0400 Finished up my green vintage patterned blouse, the wienie dogs are down to a fit and mark where the button holes and buttons go. I added some hidden boning to the green blouse, along with a covered eyehook, wax thread loop, clever tacks, and an invisible hem. Oh! and I covered the buttons, and I’m so so so glad I went that route- the blouse looks…[Read more]

]]> 0 0f6856467471d7f1e2b5b487acdda8ff thejennigirl 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-54154 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:26:44 -0400 Finished up my green vintage patterned blouse, the wienie dogs are down to a fit and mark where the button holes and buttons go. I added some hidden boning to the green blouse, along with a covered eyehook, wax thread loop, clever tacks, and an invisible hem. Oh! and I covered the buttons, and I’m so so so glad I went that route- the blouse looks…[Read more]

]]> 0 44056bed125a6bad3fc8b7e9a26636cf thejennigirl 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-54154 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:26:44 -0400 Finished up my green vintage patterned blouse, the wienie dogs are down to a fit and mark where the button holes and buttons go. I added some hidden boning to the green blouse, along with a covered eyehook, wax thread loop, clever tacks, and an invisible hem. Oh! and I covered the buttons, and I’m so so so glad I went that route- the blouse looks…[Read more]

]]> 0 bad94f9faf56e47df01fbf16b6b81764 thejennigirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/118/#post-54136 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 17:46:32 -0400 I grew up with a John Deere mechanic dad and both sets of my grandparents were farmers. I can totally see Jed’s excitement over a price reduction like that!

@motherof5

]]> 0 bad94f9faf56e47df01fbf16b6b81764 thejennigirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-54136 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 17:46:32 -0400 I grew up with a John Deere mechanic dad and both sets of my grandparents were farmers. I can totally see Jed’s excitement over a price reduction like that!

@motherof5

]]> 0 e7b6c50e63065c6be1b15910233a5d00 thejennigirl 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/page/390/#post-54122 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 23:34:55 -0400 @motherof5 oh, I’m laughing. The registration for the Russian Egg demonstration is full, so now I can let the answering machine do the work. So it’s on to dinner and then a late night of sewing!

]]> 0 e7b6c50e63065c6be1b15910233a5d00 thejennigirl 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-54122 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 23:34:55 -0400 @motherof5 oh, I’m laughing. The registration for the Russian Egg demonstration is full, so now I can let the answering machine do the work. So it’s on to dinner and then a late night of sewing!

]]> 0 98e3eb4d4e2a3d12a947842996098cc9 thejennigirl 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/page/389/#post-54116 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 20:31:03 -0400 I went upstairs to sew, and the house phone started ringing off the hook. The paper made a misprint of the phone number in a listing featuring hay for sale. I keep having to explain that I do not have any hay and that this is the wrong number, and I can’t not answer the phone because I agreed to take registration for a church event. I did call the…[Read more]

]]> 0 98e3eb4d4e2a3d12a947842996098cc9 thejennigirl 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-54116 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 20:31:03 -0400 I went upstairs to sew, and the house phone started ringing off the hook. The paper made a misprint of the phone number in a listing featuring hay for sale. I keep having to explain that I do not have any hay and that this is the wrong number, and I can’t not answer the phone because I agreed to take registration for a church event. I did call the…[Read more]

]]> 0 124c694577255757d36c752019c97030 thejennigirl 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/page/389/#post-54103 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:43:06 -0400 I’m working on 2 blouses for myself right now. One is a modern Simplicity that is very similar to a favorite peplum blouse of mine from Anthropology in a vintage wienie dog knit, the 2nd is a vintage McCall’s summer blouse in a green sateen cotton with tiny white polka dots. Of course, I went to JoAnn’s yesterday and snatched up a hot new Vogue…[Read more]

]]> 0 124c694577255757d36c752019c97030 thejennigirl 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-54103 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:43:06 -0400 I’m working on 2 blouses for myself right now. One is a modern Simplicity that is very similar to a favorite peplum blouse of mine from Anthropology in a vintage wienie dog knit, the 2nd is a vintage McCall’s summer blouse in a green sateen cotton with tiny white polka dots. Of course, I went to JoAnn’s yesterday and snatched up a hot new Vogue…[Read more]

]]> 0 f6728c1e4dbe304e43b114e134c2e84c thejennigirl 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/page/388/#post-53931 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:16:22 -0500 @madtownmama– I’ve sewn most of the O+s patterns, but I haven’t noticed any real issues with size inconsistency. I actually have to lengthen the sleepover pants (well, all pants patterns) for all 3 of my babies, and while I haven’t made the parachute pants, I noticed you had an issue with the waistband, so I’m wondering if you utilized the wrong…[Read more]

]]> 0 f6728c1e4dbe304e43b114e134c2e84c thejennigirl 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-53931 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:16:22 -0500 @madtownmama– I’ve sewn most of the O+s patterns, but I haven’t noticed any real issues with size inconsistency. I actually have to lengthen the sleepover pants (well, all pants patterns) for all 3 of my babies, and while I haven’t made the parachute pants, I noticed you had an issue with the waistband, so I’m wondering if you utilized the wrong…[Read more]

]]> 0 7724c0257423f1475e1e25322008cd51 thejennigirl replied to the topic Sailor collar? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sailor-collar/#post-53734 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:21:07 -0500 I thought I had a back view, but I guess not.

]]> 0 4f1cc6ba15089cbe1e5b8c5f526c6217 thejennigirl replied to the topic Sailor collar? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sailor-collar/#post-53733 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:15:04 -0500 I did double when I drafted mine out of a heavy cotton linen blend. I also interfaced the collar to keep it crisp when worn by an active child. Hang on and I’ll attach pictures.

]]> 0 b105ae06bfe488065cf820090c736e28 thejennigirl replied to the topic Seam finishes when overlaying with tulle in the forum oliver + s: garden party http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/seam-finishes-when-overlaying-with-tulle/#post-53524 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:50:51 -0500 I did something similar the first time I made this pattern.

I had to sew the skirt side seams in layers; the base fabric was french seamed, the overlay was french seamed, and then I put the 2 layers of skirt together before attaching to the bodice. For the bodice, I basted and then sewed the side seams wrong side together, ironed (I have an iron…[Read more]

]]> 0 7eed379ece42910238b625377b160fcd thejennigirl replied to the topic Seam finishes when overlaying with tulle in the forum oliver + s: garden party http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/seam-finishes-when-overlaying-with-tulle/#post-53524 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:50:51 -0500 I did something similar the first time I made this pattern.

I had to sew the skirt side seams in layers; the base fabric was french seamed, the overlay was french seamed, and then I put the 2 layers of skirt together before attaching to the bodice. For the bodice, I basted and then sewed the side seams wrong side together, ironed (I have an iron…[Read more]

]]> 0 082904f18c4855509084eb3cd7a7fe38 thejennigirl 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/page/387/#post-53515 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 05:26:43 -0500 I should have updated with pictures, eh?

I didn’t have enough time to make and finish the chain mail shirt, but he claimed that the shirt would have been too uncomfortable and itchy after he wore the fitted chain mail hood all day. I am glad the weather was beautiful and unseasonably warm on Thursday for the fair itself, as there was no school on…[Read more]

]]> 0 082904f18c4855509084eb3cd7a7fe38 thejennigirl 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-53515 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 05:26:43 -0500 I should have updated with pictures, eh?

I didn’t have enough time to make and finish the chain mail shirt, but he claimed that the shirt would have been too uncomfortable and itchy after he wore the fitted chain mail hood all day. I am glad the weather was beautiful and unseasonably warm on Thursday for the fair itself, as there was no school on…[Read more]

]]> 0 769bed462f16482a43032ece5e1a83d7 thejennigirl replied to the topic Easter/spring sewing? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/easterspring-sewing/#post-53381 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:14:31 -0500 Whew! Thank you for the reminder that Easter is in March this year!

My youngest needs new dress pants, I wanted to make a vest for him, and he needs a new dress shirt. Obviously, @mama_knowles has her act together, so I’m going to follow suit and make up the Art Museum set and a new Sketchbook shirt. The girl will need a dress. A collared Fairy…[Read more]

]]> 0 489ed8e8b5a57cbf5159ad7aaed40ffe thejennigirl 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/page/387/#post-53369 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:27:49 -0500 Wish me luck. My oldest has the school’s 8th grade Renaissance Fair tomorrow, and I am scrambling to put together a Crusader costume. We made a quick run to WalMart last night, and scored some white flannel and red felt for a tunic, and his faux chain mail is being created with large gauge black tulle layered over a silver metallic costume fabric.…[Read more]

]]> 0 489ed8e8b5a57cbf5159ad7aaed40ffe thejennigirl 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-53369 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:27:49 -0500 Wish me luck. My oldest has the school’s 8th grade Renaissance Fair tomorrow, and I am scrambling to put together a Crusader costume. We made a quick run to WalMart last night, and scored some white flannel and red felt for a tunic, and his faux chain mail is being created with large gauge black tulle layered over a silver metallic costume fabric.…[Read more]

]]> 0 ba45a2032a241a929d7698a4b33bb2cf thejennigirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/117/#post-53366 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:15:24 -0500 Thank you everyone, for your kind words, thoughts and prayers. Grandpa passed peacefully on the evening of January 29th. We had good weather for travel, a dear friend took care of our children (the trip took longer than the 3 days allowed by the school), all but one of my cousins made the services, and, despite the reason behind all of us…[Read more]

]]> 0 ba45a2032a241a929d7698a4b33bb2cf thejennigirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-53366 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:15:24 -0500 Thank you everyone, for your kind words, thoughts and prayers. Grandpa passed peacefully on the evening of January 29th. We had good weather for travel, a dear friend took care of our children (the trip took longer than the 3 days allowed by the school), all but one of my cousins made the services, and, despite the reason behind all of us…[Read more]

]]> 0 a897ddfea9dfdea7cbc03ab2e4603f81 thejennigirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/117/#post-53154 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 19:58:49 -0500 Sadly, all my grand January sewing plans are taking backseat to life. My uncle called me around midnight Saturday night to tell me that my grandfather, who raised me a good portion of my life, was doing poorly and the doctors said we had around 48 hours to say goodbye. Sunday, Grandpa did a complete 180 and shocked us all by waking up healthy,…[Read more]

]]> 0 a897ddfea9dfdea7cbc03ab2e4603f81 thejennigirl replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-53154 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 19:58:49 -0500 Sadly, all my grand January sewing plans are taking backseat to life. My uncle called me around midnight Saturday night to tell me that my grandfather, who raised me a good portion of my life, was doing poorly and the doctors said we had around 48 hours to say goodbye. Sunday, Grandpa did a complete 180 and shocked us all by waking up healthy,…[Read more]

]]> 0 e41d06fbc29dc70cb12ad23ebddb5323 thejennigirl 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/page/385/#post-52882 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:21:31 -0500 @dubhels2003– getting there. The pants were moved to the “grow into this before finishing” pile, and the 2 vintage patterned blouses need only buttonholes and buttons (awaiting on a button order to arrive in the post before final button decisions are made), otherwise, I only have the seashore dress and vintage patterned dress left to finish before…[Read more]

]]> 0 e41d06fbc29dc70cb12ad23ebddb5323 thejennigirl 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-52882 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:21:31 -0500 @dubhels2003– getting there. The pants were moved to the “grow into this before finishing” pile, and the 2 vintage patterned blouses need only buttonholes and buttons (awaiting on a button order to arrive in the post before final button decisions are made), otherwise, I only have the seashore dress and vintage patterned dress left to finish before…[Read more]

]]> 0 cc3ec6e42ca24265074da7c96b34aa81 thejennigirl 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/page/385/#post-52778 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 02:40:09 -0500 @justsewit, I’m impressed you managed to get her to pattern choose. The older my Korra gets, the more I hear, “you can pick. You know what I like.” Even her excited beginning into the sewing experience has dribbled to a sad nothingness. I’m trying to hide my disappointment and be patient and understanding, but, darn it! She showed so much promise!

]]> 0 cc3ec6e42ca24265074da7c96b34aa81 thejennigirl 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-52778 Sat, 16 Jan 2016 02:40:09 -0500 @justsewit, I’m impressed you managed to get her to pattern choose. The older my Korra gets, the more I hear, “you can pick. You know what I like.” Even her excited beginning into the sewing experience has dribbled to a sad nothingness. I’m trying to hide my disappointment and be patient and understanding, but, darn it! She showed so much promise!

]]> 0 89adf874d1e5267a24b2dce239f55940 thejennigirl 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/page/384/#post-52686 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:44:43 -0500 Since I made up my mind to clean my studio, I opted to clean, oil, and service all my machines (The 6 that I use regularly, not the others, since I serviced the entire collection within the past 6 months). But, having completed the task, I’m glad I decided to do all of that. There’s nothing quite like sitting down to a freshly oiled machine to…[Read more]

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