Comments on: Did Someone Say “DROUGHT”? {Oliver + S, School Days Jacket}

By: Jenya

Jenya — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 03:16:44 +0000

What a beautiful raincoat! What girl would not fall in love with the fabric you used for the lining

By: FrancesSuzanne

FrancesSuzanne — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:04:28 +0000

Thanks Fiona!! It’s been a summer of Disney, hasn’t it?!?!?! We’ve been sewing while we’ve shared those posts, so there will be more fun projects to share once school begins again.

By: FrancesSuzanne

FrancesSuzanne — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:03:12 +0000

Thanks for the link, Brenda!! Laminates and oilcloths are still confusing to us . . . so, we’ll be referencing this link {along with our readers}!

By: FrancesSuzanne

FrancesSuzanne — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:01:00 +0000

She was a pretty happy recipient . . . shocked {that we finally sewed it}, but happy!

By: FrancesSuzanne

FrancesSuzanne — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:00:20 +0000

So true . . . now that I think about it :).

By: Fiona

Fiona — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:15:48 +0000

Hi ladies, been so admiring all your “For Disneyworld” creations, and this jacket is just splendid. So useful to have your feedback about the sewing of it.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:54:49 +0000

I love your choice of laminated fabric, very classy with kid friendly pinks. It may be useful for your readers to understand that the laminated fabrics are not the same as the plastic oilcloth fabrics that are made in Mexico which are inexpensive, and available all over the internet and in many stores as well. The oilcloth is toxic and should not be used on items for kids under the age of 12, or anybody else who cannot tolerate that smell (that new plastic shower curtain smell.) This link is helpful is noting the differences. If the link doesn’t show up then just do a web search on comparing laminates with plastic oilcloth. I am writing this as I have seen several tutorials on making baby bibs from oilcloth prints. yikes, not good! http://oilclothaddict.blogspot.com/2011/06/q-oilcloth-vs-laminated-cotton-vs.html

By: Emi

Emi — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:15:01 +0000

Wow, your raincoat turned out so beautiful! I love the colors and the lining is perfect! Such a lucky girl and totally worth the wait!

By: Charity

Charity — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:22:42 +0000

That turned out fantastic! The lining fabric is just darling, and I love the contrasting top-stitching! I wouldn’t mind having a matching raincoat myself.

By: FrancesSuzanne

FrancesSuzanne — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 01:44:57 +0000

Thanks, Emily! We really shouldn’t have delayed like we did . . . but, dresses are just so much more fun to sew . . .

By: FrancesSuzanne

FrancesSuzanne — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 01:43:25 +0000

ABSOLUTELY! Liesl never disappoints with the pattern directions!!

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 23:47:39 +0000

Lucky girl! The raincoat looks fabulous!

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:19:43 +0000

The raincoat looks terrific! Despite your initial dread, I’ll bet you found this pattern straightforward and easy. Results look totally professional. Well done Aunties!