Turn our basic raglan T-shirt sewing pattern into a funnel-neck sweatshirt with a kangaroo pocket with this simple tutorial.
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customizing the raglan: the A-line T-shirt
Alter our basic raglan T-shirt pattern to make an A-line, or trapeze, top or dress by following this basic pattern alternation tutorial.
customizing the raglan: short sleeves
It’s really easy to shorten the sleeves of the raglan T-shirt sewing pattern. Here’s a simple tutorial to help you.
customizing the raglan: peplum ruffle
Add a ruffle to the raglan T-shirt pattern for another cute customization idea.
customizing the raglan: color blocked stripes
How to color block your raglan T-shirt pattern. And a few styling ideas, since we could all use a little inspiration to get us through to spring.
friday links: fashion week edition
A round-up of fun fashion links for your Fashion Week pleasure.
customizing: field trip raglan t-shirt
To celebrate the release of our new Oliver + S Singles patterns for kids’ basics, here are a few examples of how some friends have customized the Field Trip Raglan T-shirt.
new oliver + s singles: just the basics
If you’re looking for sewing patterns for kids’ basics, you’ll be sure to like our new collection of Oliver + S Singles patterns.
customizing with oliver + s: flannel-lined art museum trousers
Here’s an easy way to turn a trouser pattern into flannel-lined pants for winter. This tutorial is great for our Art Museum Trousers.
ask me: this week on thread cult
Listen to Liesl’s interview on the Thread Cult podcast about sewing children’s clothing and women’s clothing, fabric design, inspiration, etc.
playtime: secret agent trench coat as a lab coat
Debbie sewed a darling lab coat for her children’s dress-up box using the Secret Agent Trench coat pattern.
sew news: my new column
This year I’ll be writing a column for Sew News about fashion and how to translate it to real life. The issue featuring the first installment is now out.
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