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weekend links

Liesl is here with her regular weekend links post. This week she’s talking about some upcoming travel and the color mustard yellow.

how do you wash your clothes?

If you spend time and money sewing your own clothing, you’ll want to be sure it will last for a long time. Here are some washing tips that will extend the life of your garments.

weekend links

After her summer break, Liesl is back today with a new installment of her weekend links.

summer vacation

We’re taking most of the rest of the month of August off. But that doesn’t mean you can’t stay in touch! Join our Facebook friends groups and you’ll always have something interesting and inspiring to help you with your sewing.

liesl + co. classic shirt as a dress, all the details

Liesl shows you how you can turn the Liesl + Co. Classic Shirt pattern into a classic shirt dress. It’s easier than you think, and it greatly expands the number of things you can do with this pattern.

free popover placket and tutorial

Ever wanted to sew the Liesl + Co. Classic Shirt as a pop-over instead of button-front style? Now you can with this free popover placket pattern piece and tutorial.

liesl + co. classic shirt as a dress

This week Liesl is going to show you how to turn the Liesl + Co. Classic Shirt Pattern into a dress. Today she talks you through lengthening the pattern.

weekend links

Liesl is here again today with her weekly round up of links. Enjoy!

ask me: do I need a dress form?

You’re an improving sewist and you’re considering buying a dress form. Do you need one to take your skills to the next level? In this installment of her Ask Me series, Liesl says that you really don’t.

weekend links

Liesl checks in again today with her regular Friday round up of things she thinks you’ll like.