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Introducing the new Liesl + Co. Chaval Coat sewing pattern. This new style lets you make a classic, menswear-inspired coat and will teach you some nifty new sewing skills along the way.

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. From all of us here at the Oliver + S blog.

Have you ever taught someone to sew? If yes, what was the project you taught them? Tell us about it!

It’s almost Thanksgiving, and then Christmas! Are you starting to plan too?

Liesl is sharing many photos of her pattern testers wearing their new Camp Shirts and Camp Dresses. Take a look at the different ways this pattern can be made up depending on your choice of fabric.

There are so many options for what you can do with the new Liesl + Co. Camp Shirt + Dress pattern. Liesl is here with some ideas to inspire your creativity.

We’re pleased to introduce you to our newest Liesl + Co. pattern for women, the Camp Shirt + Dress. Use it to make a classic blouse that includes long sleeves or a cute shirt dress with short sleeves.

Learn how to color block the Gelato Blouse and Dress pattern–or any pattern–with this photo tutorial.

Liesl is back for this week’s Weekend Links. What’s inspiring you this week? And what’s you best curse for someone who steals or borrows your fabric scissors?

In this week’s sewing small talk, Liesl asks about sewing while you travel. Since most people don’t travel with a sewing machine, what do you sew when you travel?

Much of Liesl’s fashion inspiration and education came from Esprit back in the 1980s, about which she reminisces in today’s Weekend Links.

In today’s Sewing Small Talk, Liesl asks you to discuss whether you’re more a a knit person or a woven person.