Oliver + S

playdate dress

holiday sewing round-up

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Dreaming of a DIY holiday? Here is some holiday sewing inspiration for you.

three new digital patterns

This may be old news to you by now if you’re a dedicated Oliver + S follower on Twitter and/or Facebook (and, if you’re not, why not?), but in the last week we’ve re-released three of our previously out-of-print patterns …

playdate dress pattern close out sale

We’re down to the last few copies of our Playdate Dress pattern, and we want you to be able to pick up a copy before it goes out of print. While supplies last,  take 50% off this pattern at checkout. …

playdate for play

I’ve always wanted to do something a little more sporty with the Playdate Dress. Something that can be worn for a playdate on the swings and while tearing around the playground. Something that’s amenable to serious outdoor activity. For this …

playdate variations

Every time I look at the Oliver + S Flickr group I’m amazed at the new photos that have been posted by our customers. Such wonderful fabric choices! Such adorable children modeling the finished projects! Really, seeing your photos inspires …

reason #17?

I was thinking this weekend about one more benefit of sewing. Because you can choose fabrics, patterns, and colors of your own liking, you can also build a cohesive wardrobe that all works together in many interchangeable ways. How may …

fall

Yes, it’s up. My goodness, what a nice reception the fall line is getting! The infamous S and I will be busy filling orders tomorrow while Megan takes a much-deserved break. I’m glad you’re keeping us so busy. Thank you! …

autumn rituals: fall patterns are here!

I was chatting with Grandma and a friend of hers the other afternoon. We were talking about sewing and children’s clothing (of course), and Grandma’s friend was reminiscing about her childhood. Back then, every department store had a yard goods …

fall preview

Meet Oliver. We needed a boy around here, didn’t we? This fall when the evenings start to cool down, Oliver and his friend, S, will both be sporting easy-to-sew, kimono-inspired pajamas. During the day, Oliver and S can both wear …