Would you like to add an elastic waistband to your Gelato Dress? Today we’ll show you how to add a casing that can be used for elastic or a drawstring.
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would you like to join our advisors circle?
Are you interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at Liesl + Co. and Oliver + S? We’re looking for new Advisors Circle members!
weekend links
Liesl is here with your (semi-)regular links for the weekend, inspired this week by photos taken by S!
introducing lisette for butterick B6760
Just in time for summer, it’s our newest Lisette for Butterick style B6760.
with liberty and justice for all
Liesl shares her thoughts and perspective on social injustice and Black Lives Matter.
sewing small talk: are you saving a special fabric?
In today’s Sewing Small Talk, Liesl asks about that special fabric that you’ve been saving in your stash.
weekend links
Liesl is here with her regular weekend links. Are you participating in Me Made May this year?
weekend links
Have you missed our usual Weekend Links posts? Liesl is back, with lots to keep you busy!
sewing small talk: why don’t more men sew?
Your thoughts please. Why do you think more men don’t sew?
two ways to add flare to a skirt
Are you interested in making a slim skirt more A-line in shape? We’ll show you how to add flare using our new Belgravia Knit Dress and Kensington Knit Skirt.
fabric and styling inspiration for the kensington knit skirt
Liesl is here to provide some fabrics suggestions and styling ideas to help you with your planning to make the new Kensington Knit Skirt pattern.
introducing the kensington knit skirt sewing pattern
Introducing the new Kensington Knit Skirt from Liesl + Co. This easy-to-sew knit skirt is super comfortable to wear. And the pattern comes in our two size ranges: 0-20 and 16-30.
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