Todd Gibson

I am using fabric I bought when I worked at a fabric store in 1972, my first job after high school. I also have a closet-full collected over the years. The old fabrics are in perfect condition except for some permanent creases from being folded so long. I store it in plastic bins. I have had a problem with thread, though. Non-sewing friends have…[Read more]

Nicole, your posts are always so kind. 🙂

I must plan an easy buffet
Put the best plates out on display
My Wedgewood and Spode….
And on them we’ll load

I must plan an easy buffet
Put the best plates out on display
My Wedgewood and Spode….

I must plan an easy buffet
Put the best plates out on display

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?

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.

Congrats, Hugo! So very deserved!!

Congrats, Hugo! So very deserved!!

Please, please don’t feel bad. You could not have put your question in a more apologetic or humble way. I really felt for you but I had no answer for your predicament.

Thank you!
I was so proud!

Thank you!
I was so proud!

I’m sure he deserves it. Congrats!

I’m sure he deserves it. Congrats!

Thanks for your reply, Nicole! It had been so quiet here, I thought perhaps I’d made a faux pas. It’s true that I’ve had almost no problems with the dozen or so Oliver + S patterns I’ve tried so far. Much the opposite, for I’ve been in an almost constant state of excitement and delight. I’m glad it shows that I really love this pattern because…[Read more]

Our school is tiny (only 130 students) but I am very proud to share that my son, Hugo, won the Student of the Year award last night, at our Presentation Night.

He made a brilliant off-the-cuff speech, so very very proud of him.

Our school is tiny (only 130 students) but I am very proud to share that my son, Hugo, won the Student of the Year award last night, at our Presentation Night.

He made a brilliant off-the-cuff speech, so very very proud of him.