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Here is a really quick and easy project that uses only a couple of little fabric scraps. You know those Liberty of London bits that you’ve been saving for just the right project? This is that project: bow hair ties. …

Since the launch of Creativebug, we’ve heard from many of you who would like to take individual workshops instead of registering for their monthly subscription program. Creativebug has heard from you, too. I know that many of you are interested …

Whenever we go to the hardware store in our neighborhood, S begs to buy a dowel. She mostly uses them as pointing sticks when she plays school (who knows why, since her teachers certainly don’t use them!), but I’ve found …

Quite a few of you have asked fabric questions about the Woodland Stroll and Forest Path cape patterns, so I thought I’d give you a nice, proper answer in full here rather than little piecemeal blurbs in the comments section. But …

I had a little non-work-related time to sew over the holidays, which is something that hasn’t happened in a while. So I took advantage of that time to make this tartan flannel Class Picnic Blouse for S. I customized the …

Do you remember Shelley (a.k.a. Lightning McStitch) with that amazing Evel Knievel costume? Well, she’s back, this time with a really sweet tutorial for you. This time she’s here to demonstrate how she made these adorable ruffled bloomers using the Tea …

Every year when we take down the Christmas tree and decorations at our home, my thoughts turn immediately to Valentine’s Day. Not that I’m a huge fan of Valentine’s Day or need another holiday to look forward to. And certainly …

If you keep an eye on the Oliver + S Flickr group, you may have seen this dress show up a while ago. I think a lot of us sort of freaked out when we saw it. The idea to …

When I’m designing a new style, I tend to get carried away. And over the last month, as I’ve been putting the finishing touches on two new patterns, I’ve maybe gone a bit overboard with capes. But is that so …

After a whirlwind holiday season with the luxury of a real, proper break taken to spend time with family and friends, I’m finally back in the studio and ready for a new year. I hope you had a wonderful holiday …

Have you heard about the French film, Populaire? It’s a romantic comedy about a speed typist in 1950s France, and the costumes are rumored to be Mad Men for the French crowd. Sounds like a cute story, too. You can …

I’m really glad I asked you about your most memorable gift for our book give-away! Your comments have been inspiring, laugh-out-loud funny, and touching. I’ll admit to tearing up while reading several of them, but I tend to get a …