There are two types of ease in apparel, wearing ease and design ease. Design ease is where the fun comes in! Don’t let it frighten you.
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customizing with oliver + s: adding embroidery with Rebecca Ringquist
Rebecca Rinquist joins us on the Oliver + S blog with a guest post about adding embroidery to your fabric before sewing.
color palette: summer fresh
This week’s color pallet is inspired by the freshness of summer. I hope you’re enjoying yours!
the summer edit: liesl’s picks
Here’s a fantasy wardrobe edit I put together for summer. This is what I would sew for S if I was planning a new wardrobe for her.
color palette: yellow and gray
Yellow and gray together make a refreshing color palette.
summer shoes: what are you wearing?
What shoes are you wearing this summer? Here are a few ideas that will be versatile and will last a long time.
color palette: warm and cool
Here’s a warm and cool color palette to give you some summer sewing inspiration.
customizing with oliver + s: a-line, high-low hem, color-blocked t-shirt
Make a few basic changes to your School Bus T-shirt or Metro T-shirt sewing patterns for a completely different look!
customizing with oliver + s: lace flutter sleeve
Here’s an easy tutorial for adding a lace flutter sleeve to our School Bus T-shirt pattern.
join the summer road trip: a new digital pattern club
Today we’re launching the Road Trip Pattern Club. It’s your chance to get patterns from five designers for a crazy low price!
june is made for kids month!
For the whole month of June, let’s encourage our kids to wear and enjoy their handmade items with Made for Kids Month.
new york crafter’s resources
Coming to New York and looking for where you should go shopping for fabric? Look no further. We’ve got a comprehensive list for you.
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