{"id":57157,"date":"2016-09-08T12:12:17","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T16:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=57157"},"modified":"2016-09-08T12:12:17","modified_gmt":"2016-09-08T16:12:17","slug":"my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-genevieve-from-the-orla-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2016\/09\/my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-genevieve-from-the-orla-project.html","title":{"rendered":"my favorite oliver + s pattern: genevieve from the orla project"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is the next installment of the \u201cMy Favorite Oliver + S Pattern<\/a>\u201d series. It\u2019s where we ask Oliver + S fans to share a bit about their favorite Oliver + S pattern, telling us why they like it, what they learned from it, and to show off the multiple times they\u2019ve made it. Today we have Genevieve from The Orla Project. Her favorite Oliver + S pattern comes from the Little Things to Sew<\/a> book. Here she is.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

Thank you so much to Oliver + S for letting me share why I love their Reversible Bucket Hat<\/a> pattern, a few tips for sewing the hat that I hope you may find useful, and a little about myself. My name is Genevieve, The Orla Project<\/a> on Instagram, and I\u2019m from Brisbane, Australia. I am a self-taught sewist and crafter and I\u2019ve loved everything creative and art related since I was very young. I started sewing garments about 20 years ago then moved on to handbags, home decor items like cushions and door stops, toys<\/a>, jewellery, and leatherwork such as journals, bags, and pen pouches. I always have something on the go. If there is a craft to try I\u2019ll try it! Two years ago I started quilting<\/a>, and it has become my main sewing obsession. I also love to crochet and I\u2019ve been working on my garment<\/a> drafting and sewing skills, and some amateur photography. Experimenting with colour in any form is my passion.<\/p>\n

My favourite Oliver + S pattern\u2026is the one I have made most often, the Bucket Hat. I found the bucket hat pattern three years ago and it has become an absolute go-to for birthdays, Christmas and “just because.” They fit well, are comfy and are a clear winner with the kids, even the ones who don\u2019t always love wearing a hat. I love choosing the fabrics to coordinate for the reversible style, always with a main and lining print in mind.<\/p>\n

\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

Once I\u2019d made a couple of hats, I knew it would be a great staple gift, so I decided to make templates for all the different sizes of the pattern \u2013 Extra Small (6m-12m), Small (12m-24m), Medium (3-5 yrs) and Large (6-8 yrs). Using offcuts of picture mount board from my local “reverse garbage,” I cut them out and glued on the printed pattern pieces to keep all the markings and details. They are easy to cut around with the rotary cutter.<\/p>\n

\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

Despite sewing the bucket hat pattern 21 times, I still keep the instructions nearby while I sew! The instructions are set out very simply and are easy to follow too, which is great. A quick glance to double check the seam allowance or grading or clipping for a particular seam is very reassuring, especially if it\u2019s been a little while.<\/p>\n

Along the way I\u2019ve learned a few things about sewing techniques, notions and adapting patterns. These are probably well known to experienced sewers, but it can never hurt to share things that you\u2019ve discovered!<\/p>\n