Oliver + S | with love Heidi | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/with-love-heidi/activity Activity feed for with love Heidi. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:59:46 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a9867148f9f5c85354cd34ee1bd3203c with love Heidi replied to the topic Making Fluttery sleeves for the Chai Tee in the forum liesl + co: chai tee https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/making-fluttery-sleeves-for-the-chai-tee/#post-66398 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 04:23:10 -0400 Flounce is cut in a circular arc while gather is straight cut. One edge of the flounce is the same length as the edge it is to be sewn to while the other is longer, like a semi circle . A gather has both edges are parallel and the same length.
Sort of like the difference between a gathered skirt (apple picking ruffle) and the skirt of the…[Read more]

]]> 0 c72a616795118d5517d4dc5259339321 with love Heidi replied to the topic Making Fluttery sleeves for the Chai Tee in the forum liesl + co: chai tee https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/making-fluttery-sleeves-for-the-chai-tee/#post-66385 Sat, 28 Jul 2018 09:10:42 -0400 Flutter sleeves on the Chai tee sound lovely. I would go the whole hog and make a flounce rather than a gathered sleeve (unless that is the look you want). I think a flounced sleeve hangs much nicer than a plain gathered sleeve. Although a gathered sleeves would be very on trend!
Look foward to seeing it πŸ™‚

]]> 0 892810dc3dbf331ad0241cf1f4c009fb with love Heidi replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/18/#post-62258 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 10:12:36 -0400 When will the new patterns arrive?
I need some more to survive

]]> 0 a38c62544fa07ed3ff79e4df3c0070d2 with love Heidi 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/401/#post-61971 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 01:16:22 -0400 Good to hear from you Nicole, I’m glad you’re internet has improved. I’ve been enjoying your makes over on patternreview. I just bought some duckling fabric which I think is the equivalent of the velour rabbit fabric you used for L,T and B.
I’ve been making lots of LTTS drawstring bags, it’s a fantastic way to use up my practice embroidery pieces…[Read more]

]]> 0 9be5d2615231b6b3ddf1f6e4328e2d9b with love Heidi replied to the topic Thoughts on fabric ideas in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/thoughts-on-fabric-ideas/#post-59725 Sat, 18 Feb 2017 09:11:42 -0500 The Upton would be great!

]]> 0 afeab1e95694766b38251a59efc79895 with love Heidi replied to the topic Thoughts on fabric ideas in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/thoughts-on-fabric-ideas/#post-59723 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 23:58:26 -0500 A fit and flare dress is silk would beautiful and appropriate for the situation. If you already have a pattern she likes (and optimistically fits) that is quite casual making it out of silk will bring a simple design into appropriate for 14 year old “cocktail” style.
I suspect the “cocktail” specification is to prevent some girls turning up in…[Read more]

]]> 0 35eaf02bdccf27d1003e1496082729ec with love Heidi replied to the topic Printing PDF Patterns in the forum oliver + s: bubble dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/printing-pdf-patterns/page/3/#post-59002 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:25:55 -0500 The last one or two pages will be set up to print the pattern on 36″ paper. The rest of the document will be set up to print the pattern on letter paper.
I print my patterns at home on A4 paper and stick them together.

]]> 0 59073729292777844f6355bf8e57558a with love Heidi replied to the topic Interfacing question in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/interfacing-question-for-have-it-all-wallet/#post-58767 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 20:31:00 -0500 I’ve used fusible with good results. I made a wallet with fusible last January and it is still going strong with daily use.

]]> 0 6ad296302a804f50472709bbd61213ca with love Heidi replied to the topic Wearing back to front? in the forum oliver + s: playtime https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/wearing-back-to-front/#post-58710 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 20:41:52 -0500 I know a number of the kids I sew for often end up wearing clothes I’ve made them back to front and it dose not seem to bother them. But I have not made this dress/tunic.

]]> 0 a5529e3b7dce7b9bcb4105e2c5614636 with love Heidi replied to the topic Has anyone done zipper instead of buttons in back of yoke? in the forum oliver + s: hide-and-seek https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/has-anyone-done-zipper-instead-of-buttons-in-back-of-yoke/#post-58466 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 02:26:13 -0500 I suspect t it will be much more difficult to add a zip to an already finished bodice than to modify the pattern and add one from scratch.

I’ve also made buttonholes for years on a machine without a bottonhole foot, just the regular foot and the 4 step buttonhole program. I’ve also made buttonholes with a dense zigzag stitch, regular foot and no…[Read more]

]]> 0 996ee928dfd0c9920eca91c9526a79c4 with love Heidi replied to the topic Has anyone done zipper instead of buttons in back of yoke? in the forum oliver + s: hide-and-seek https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/has-anyone-done-zipper-instead-of-buttons-in-back-of-yoke/#post-58465 Sun, 06 Nov 2016 02:20:11 -0500 I haven’t done a zipper in the back yoke but I did add one to the front instead of the button back.
Leopard Hide And Seek Dress with hood, front yoke

]]> 0 362e8edc4e9d16b550353072b0ec540e with love Heidi replied to the topic Shortening from the waist? in the forum oliver + s: sandbox https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/shortening-from-the-waist/#post-58358 Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:01:01 -0400 Jill,can you shorten it half way down the straight part of the crotch? Then you will loose the length but not interfere with the pockets or back yoke.

]]> 0 2dad929432c1fa8c764852224b9cdccf with love Heidi started the topic Patchwork block drawstring bag in the forum oliver + s: little things to sew https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/patchwork-block-drawstring-bag Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:10:41 -0400 I just made 3 3D pinwheel blocks to see what they were like. I was wondering what I would do with 3 random patchwork blocks.
Then I realized they were the size of the whole front on the LTTS drawstring bag! So I have turned one of them into a drawstring bag and have the rest of the fabric for the other two πŸ™‚
I thought others might have a similar…[Read more]

]]> 0 de81676eb6d60790010252644e249d26 with love Heidi replied to the topic General book posts in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/general-book-posts/page/3/#post-58260 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:41:15 -0400 My book arrived today! It is good timing as I have to have this week off due to severe tonsillitis πŸ™

]]> 0 be39d70e2d50e7ce5f0449fc9d6ddff5 with love Heidi replied to the topic Can cotton twill be used? in the forum oliver + s: firefly https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/can-cotton-twill-be-used/#post-57957 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 09:25:37 -0400 I would happily use cotton twill for this jacket. One of the fabrics the pattern suggests is flannel and I wouldn’t expect cotton twill to be much, if any thicker than flannel.

]]> 0 4af2a8cadbb3a97373cedcb9f183ce8b with love Heidi replied to the topic Fit issues: on my 3rd muslin, help! in the forum liesl + co: maritime knit top https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fit-issues-on-my-3rd-muslin-help/page/2/#post-57875 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 02:49:12 -0400 Well done persevering toward a great fit!

]]> 0 c41020905cafaad9067baf470f2b84dd with love Heidi replied to the topic General book posts in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/general-book-posts/page/3/#post-57739 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 08:13:31 -0400 I’m not in the Facebook group:(
I have now ordered a copy of the book πŸ™‚ It was frustrating that unfortunately finances did not allow me to order the book in the time frame.
But the books now coming πŸ™‚

]]> 0 2fdcaeb4f503cbdeb2f1611e18e303d5 with love Heidi 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/401/#post-57738 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 08:10:37 -0400 I’ve been making Kwiksew 4000, shirtdress with princess seams. Beautiful dress but I’m having trouble moving my arms forward πŸ™
So I needed a mindless project, I’ve chosen to make a bookshelf quilt. It’s nice mindless piecing and if it works I’ll have a baby gift for a friend. If not it’s kept me nicely occupied πŸ™‚

]]> 0 61aa60cf0b7325d9b8e7ef71f1a0b9b4 with love Heidi replied to the topic Reinforcing the knee in the forum oliver + s: after-school https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/reinforcing-the-knee/#post-57663 Sat, 24 Sep 2016 04:36:48 -0400 I’ve made the cargos with reinforced knees.
This photo links to the flicker tutorial I made for the double knees on the cargos.
Field Trip Cargos Double Knees Pic6

]]> 0 058cb3637e259adf5f1b5817083bda5c with love Heidi replied to the topic General book posts in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/general-book-posts/page/2/#post-57662 Sat, 24 Sep 2016 04:32:43 -0400 As soon as I understood what the book was I thought of that tee you made, Lightning πŸ™‚

]]> 0 13330ee63f7ee606ac98832faf7d659a with love Heidi replied to the topic General book posts in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/general-book-posts/#post-57606 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 06:12:20 -0400 Next week πŸ™
I might have a good look and see if I can make it work before the Facebook deadline.

]]> 0 ab105f3234f19a9739c95938871b8202 with love Heidi replied to the topic General book posts in the forum oliver + s: building block dress https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/general-book-posts/#post-57591 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 13:43:06 -0400 Thanks for the heads up Tamara! I agree it will be worth every dollar, but will have to wait until next payday πŸ™
I’m really looking forward to the book, when in the mood I really enjoy pattern manipulation, and I think my nieces will all be getting “beautiful dresses” for Christmas πŸ™‚

]]> 0 5af127e20db8b3193f6b8cb7d4382573 with love Heidi 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/400/#post-57415 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:38:51 -0400 Perils of height, I traced off my pants went to place them on fabric, the 3 pieces of bottom weight I was considering were ALL too short! πŸ™ Didn’t help that 2 of them were lovely 90cm width micro corduroy.
I found something but it will end up as pajamas if they work, but I can test the pattern. I don’t think I can get away with Winnie the Pooh…[Read more]

]]> 0 cf5547544fbe513b0d25ead5de83939e with love Heidi 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/400/#post-57414 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 09:27:39 -0400 Ah, yes, Tamara, the perils of the lengthy adjustment and recommended fabric requirements or even, I want to use this from my stash, no too short πŸ™
I’m in the process of adding 4″ to the length of Jalie 3243, pull on non stretch woven pants!
Please let us know about how the Harrison works, it’s on my to buy/make list. I’ve been hoping Cashmerette…[Read more]

]]> 0 4a976113b98999c6fd37274fe9f3332b with love Heidi replied to the topic Frozen Fever Anna - Halloween in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/frozen-fever-anna-halloween/#post-57408 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:10:12 -0400 I would wait for the new book due out this week as I understand it’s all about pattern modification πŸ™‚

]]> 0 a9352aa760efbf802bb0023b4add4f86 with love Heidi replied to the topic Sewing a zip front tracksuit top in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-a-zip-front-tracksuit-top/#post-57392 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 21:42:15 -0400 Jalie 2795?
http://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/16745

]]> 0 81a2150c46bfb9a2fe2151e6e6924756 with love Heidi 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/399/#post-57142 Sat, 03 Sep 2016 08:42:03 -0400 I finished a Cashmerette Appleton for my friend but I didn’t check the stretch requirements so it’s too tight through the back and bicep πŸ™ I’m going to remove the sleeves and hopefully save the dress.
I also upcycled a friend’s t-shirt for his boy. I added a crossover yoke, inspired by the Hopscotch top as there wasn’t enough fabric. I really…[Read more]

]]> 0 e046216aad070bfc571a43268092ad20 with love Heidi 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/399/#post-57056 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 04:20:09 -0400 Hope you were able to get the additional fabric, Tamara!
I’m feeling much better today after a couple of really bad days. I’m making Jalie sweat pants into side opening pants for my niece who will be in bilateral leg casts for a few weeks. I made some last year and they made getting her dressed a much easier task. It’s a benefit having made the…[Read more]

]]> 0 9e4affcc31ae9416eb4c9ebbb4e2196b with love Heidi replied to the topic leotard for tween in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/leotard-for-tween/#post-57053 Sat, 27 Aug 2016 03:02:11 -0400 What about this one Jalie 2915? http://sewing.patternreview.com/patterns/35818
https://jalie.com/jalie2915-leotard-tutu-pdf-pattern-403

]]> 0 d73b6d1be3f9083ca6676d0d96daca75 with love Heidi replied to the topic leotard for tween in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/leotard-for-tween/#post-57051 Sat, 27 Aug 2016 00:54:21 -0400 I was also going to suggest Jalie! Their patterns are wonderful and come in a huge range of sizes, kids 2 right up to large adult sizes. Their PDF’s are fantastic too!
And the patterns I’ve used had great fitting advice too.

]]> 0 da28a5c15cc3e231f1a1ec5cda3956ab with love Heidi replied to the topic leotard for tween in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/leotard-for-tween/#post-57051 Sat, 27 Aug 2016 00:54:21 -0400 I was also going to suggest Jalie! Their patterns are wonderful and come in a huge range of sizes, kids 2 right up to large adult sizes. Their PDF’s are fantastic too!

]]> 0 f800ea615688521b77908e3bb9809aa6 with love Heidi replied to the topic Look Ma, No Hands! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/look-ma-no-hands/page/10/#post-57009 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 08:28:38 -0400 I made the Tea Party sundress in Alabama Chanin style!
A Tea Party with a Jedi Apprentice and the Rebel Alliance in the Alabama Chanin Style"
A Tea Party with a Jedi Apprentice and the Rebel Alliance in the Alabama Chanin Style"

]]> 0 8efa6841ad91ff27bccc6570c43c363a with love Heidi 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/398/#post-57008 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 08:24:34 -0400 I’ve just finished my Star Wars Alabama Chanin style Tea Party Sundress. It has been a very relaxing project to do while I recovered from surgery. Lots of resting on the couch enabled me to finish it in 7 days! This was a bit of a shock when I realised how fast I made it. I’m back working on my Alabama Chanin style quilt but looking forward to…[Read more]

]]> 0 244a9df79bcb0cbf8191f3d3ed39cd0a with love Heidi 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/398/#post-56915 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:14:32 -0400 “Chloe’s” dress sounds like it will be lovely πŸ™‚
I’ve retraced the tea party sundress in 6-12m with 1/4 seam allowances so I can make an Alabama Chanin dress with the symbol of the Rebel Alliance (Star Wars) on the skirt. I removed the seam allowances from the neckline so I can bind the neckline.
I’ve been slowly working my way through a Alabama…[Read more]

]]> 0 fc6bfacfe4bac549f46e97a2d84ea6b0 with love Heidi replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/17/#post-56899 Sat, 13 Aug 2016 00:52:34 -0400 There are sequins all over the rug
Each one looks like a shiny blue bug
I could pick up each one
And it would be done

]]> 0 e49d90dd71e3da563a35a69bc3f8f493 with love Heidi replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/17/#post-56829 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:26:51 -0400 The pattern was rated β€œadvanced”
The truth of it may be enhanced
The instructions were vague

]]> 0 0be18c3ae14bd184d6fbd1928c66e551 with love Heidi replied to the topic Overalls in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/overalls-2/#post-56818 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:56:27 -0400 What about the sailboat pants connected to the front and back centre panels of the seashore sundresss?

]]> 0 47d09e55e4fb9ca798a319eee2100f1a with love Heidi replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/17/#post-56764 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:19:43 -0400 The invitation says β€œunder the sea”
I’m not sure it’s intended for me.
But I’ll dress as a fish
And I’ll come if I wish

]]> 0 849721888eb422c9b4c1170aa2e6bb8f with love Heidi 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/398/#post-56629 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 09:02:49 -0400 Of course they look professional!
I’m sewing another Pettiskirt. I haven’t sewn one for a while but I had the impulse to so I am πŸ™‚ Not sure if I’ll give it to the recipient when finished or put it away until her birthday in December.

]]> 0 fdf93eb0f551a3eb170a5655a00e4ad4 with love Heidi 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/398/#post-56625 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 06:48:44 -0400 I made a muslin of the Alabama Chanin corset top. After all my flat pattern adjustments, grading over pretty much all the sizes and adding 3.5″ of length between bust and armhole. I am very impressed with the fit and look. I had to take the neckline by 1″, 1/2″ over 2 seams. And the armholes by 1/2″ at the princess seams. I need to finish the…[Read more]

]]> 0 b54bf0347c149a7a2dd87fb80a7abd64 with love Heidi 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/397/#post-56589 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 00:23:39 -0400 I’ve taken to Alabama Chanin hand sewing. I’m very surprised how much I’m enjoying it. I’m just about finished my first garment, a bolero hacked from Cashmerette Concord tee. It’s very relaxing to have a project to just sit and do even when I’m feeling under the weather and don’t feel it’s safe to be machine sewing.
I’m cutting out a t-shirt…[Read more]

]]> 0 68140f92c7bbc0b7d97c23cd500b2f49 with love Heidi 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/397/#post-56587 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 00:18:06 -0400 Shortened lunch box culottes?
Mini Tania culottes from Megan Nielson? http://megannielsen.com/products/mini-tania-culottes
Slash and spread the badminton shorts so they are fuller?

]]> 0 ff4829d8e8e2569c4ea4d94b3e66b419 with love Heidi replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/16/#post-56487 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 07:56:39 -0400 I’m working my magic with fabric,
Of a colour described as β€œdrab brick”
It’s not easy to sew

]]> 0 c43fe6e24eb768d0b118e8c853ecea47 with love Heidi replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/16/#post-56246 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 02:06:14 -0400 Vacation is three weeks away!
On white sandy beaches we will play!
In swimwear I’ve made,
From swanky lycra, fair trade
I’m off to swim in the bay!

The wintry sun is still shining

]]> 0 800319a1000dc346b10b7d95c4fff54e with love Heidi replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/16/#post-56115 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:09:43 -0400 My sewing machine’s gathering dust …
My scissors have started to rust …
The pins are lonley

]]> 0 1a85a1bce7dfcb3fabbf81bb2d0bb237 with love Heidi 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-56114 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:07:59 -0400 My boys are almost all out of Oliver and S sizing πŸ™ I would love a mans version of the field trip cargos. These are my goto pattern for the boys and my husband wears this type of pants too.
A polo, a raglan and a button front shirt with different cuffs, ie normal and french would be fantastic.

]]> 0 0594a5444e9a80d37f6ef8c4bab96538 with love Heidi replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/15/#post-56072 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 00:33:08 -0400 My daughter will only wear pink
With tulle and sequins I think

]]> 0 7231156125de0a11e705750d6e276151 with love Heidi replied to the topic Sizing question in the forum oliver + s: popover http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sizing-question-3/#post-55870 Sun, 29 May 2016 10:21:57 -0400 Do a double knot in the bows, like shoelaces that keep coming undone.
I’m with you on punching the boy πŸ™‚
Has something happened to make her think one of them might try and undo the ties?

]]> 0 abadedb5cea057b20caaa35d277e2504 with love Heidi replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/14/#post-55864 Sun, 29 May 2016 00:45:45 -0400 The season for sewing has changed
My skirts and I are estranged
But my jackets and coats

]]> 0 865c8157c54eae70aea1dcac46cdbfb9 with love Heidi replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/14/#post-55858 Sat, 28 May 2016 10:02:47 -0400 I can’t decide which is my size
Do I go by my waist or my thighs?
I could measure my head
Or my chest instead

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