Some of you are speedy sewists! We’re already seeing a few of the new summer PDF styles show up in the Oliver + S Flickr group, and they’re looking really cute! If you need a little more inspiration, here are …
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customizing with oliver + s: tea party sundress, Alabama Chanin style
A few years ago, Natalie Chanin invited me to one of her workshops. If you even have an opportunity to attend one, I highly recommend it. Natalie holds them in her studio, and I’ve heard from quite a few people …
oliver + s singles: new digital patterns available
I’m so excited to announce that today we’re releasing the first two items in a new line of Oliver + S patterns that we’re calling “Oliver + S Singles.” Oliver + S Singles are digital-only patterns that allow you to …
summer sewing: lazy days skirts
It’s been hot, and our summer schedule is packed with play dates, visits to the sprinkler park, and trips to cooler indoor spots like the library when we need a break from the sun. That doesn’t leave a lot of …
then and now
Five years ago these two little ones inspired a line of sewing patterns for children’s clothing. Then our friend Oliver and his family moved halfway around the world. This week he’s back for a short visit, and a …
customizing with oliver + s: use a running stitch
What’s one of the simplest and easiest ways to customize a pattern to make the finished garment your own? Add a running stitch. Your don’t need to alter a pattern radically to make the final product unique. Sometimes all you …
customizing with oliver + s: adding honeycomb smocking to the ice cream blouse
I recently saw this adorable photo of an Ice Cream Blouse show up in the Oliver + S Flickr group, and I followed the link through to the creator’s blog post about the outfit. I so loved the unique …
help wanted
It’s busy here! So busy, in fact, that we’re in need of a little sewing help over the next couple of weeks. We’re looking for someone in the New York area who would like some short-term, part-time work to help …
secret agent trench coat fabric options
After we launched the spring Oliver + S patterns we heard from quite a few of you who wanted to know about the fabrics we used for the Secret Agent Trench Coat. We were already in the process of working …
customizing with oliver + s: ombre ice cream dress
Have you been noticing the ombre trend? I just love it, whether it’s furniture, hair, quilts, or clothing. In fact, I have a Pinterest board dedicated to the look, so of course I sat right up and took notice when …
spring 2012 quilt market recap
It’s taken a few days to recover and to unpack all our materials, but we’re finally back from Quilt Market. It was a great show. Some of you have already seen a few photos on our Facebook page and on …
online classes with creativebug
It’s a little quiet over here right now while we’re in Kansas City for Quilt Market, but we’ll be keeping you up-to-date on Facebook and Twitter so you won’t feel left out. And in the meantime, here’s some fun news …
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