Oliver + S

  • lining the Yanaka Jacket

    Here’s an easy way to line our Yanaka Jacket, and a special fabric that warranted the addition of that lining technique.

    McQueen in Michigan

    What a pleasant surprise to stumble into an Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum! I have photos to share with you…

    old year new year

    Do you make personal time for yourself to sew? To get lost in the process of making something, even when you don’t have time? Here’s why I think it’s important.

    new tour added!

    Our first creative tour of Madrid sold out so quickly, we’ve added a second! Visit some of my favorite museums and shops, discover hidden gems, and be inspired to explore your own creativity during an intimate week together. I can’t wait to show you my beloved city and everything it has to offer.

    in the wild: brunswick jacket and isola blouse

    I like to incorporate our new styles into my wardrobe as soon as possible, so here are a few photos of the Brunswick Jacket and the Isola Blouse last summer in northern Spain.

    just the skirt, please

    Here’s just the skirt from our Tomigaya Shirt Dress sewing pattern. The smocking effect at the waist makes a great detail for an easy skirt.

    my favorite tomigaya dress

    Liesl sewed our new Tomigaya Shirt Dress in black linen and wore it to the Guggenheim Bilbao on a recent trip. It goes well with giant floral puppies!

    madrid through a creative lens

    Introducing our first-ever creative tour of Madrid! Visit some of my favorite museums and shops, discover hidden gems, and be inspired to explore your own creativity during an intimate week together. I can’t wait to show you my beloved city and everything it has to offer.