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We’re pleased to introduce our second Lisette pattern for Fall-Winter 2016. This one, Lisette for Butterick B6386, is a simple windbreaker and basic athletic trouser pattern. Both pieces are practical and versatile.

Introducing the first of our new Lisette patterns for Fall-Winter 2016. This one, Lisette for Butterick B6358, makes a classic, fitted, fully-lined coat that features princess seams to provide a perfect fit.

Liesl is here again this Friday with a selection of pinterest picks and weekend links for you, including Mr. Reed’s fun back to school rap.

Liesl is back for a surprise August Weekend Links post and with an update on how she’s recovering from her kidney donation surgery.

Liesl is here with her last weekend links post for the summer. She is going to take the rest of the summer off as she recovers from donating a kidney for a friend. She shares some of the details in this post.

Liesl is here with her usual Friday selection of weekend reading for you. But as a bonus she’s sharing photos from her recent trip to Morocco. Don’t you just love those colors?

In today’s Quick Sewing Tip, Liesl shows a simple way to select the best color thread for your sewing project.

Hello friends! We’ve decided to extend our stay in Madrid for a second year, and we’re so excited about it! A longer stay will allow us to improve our Spanish and explore more of Spain and Europe, but really we …

In this week’s Quick Sewing Tip, Liesl demonstrates two different ways to use a seam ripper.

In this Style File post, Liesl gives some useful pointers on how to wear and style wide-legged trousers. You might be surprised that you can pull off the look if you follow these simple tips.

Liesl is here with her regular Weekend Links post for the first weekend of June, 2016.

In this Quick Sewing Tip, Liesl shows you how to make her favorite hand sewing knot. You may not believe how easy it is to do!