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Liesl is here to talk through some fabric and styling ideas for our Kyoto Dress sewing pattern, which comes with cup sizes to help you get a great fit. What sort of fabric will you choose?

Liesl walks you through some fabric and styling ideas for our new Amarena Dress, a versatile sewing pattern with lots of great details for you to mix and match.

Liesl is here to talk about the Antwerp Pullover and some of the many fabric and styling options and inspiration for this sewing pattern.

Liesl introduces the third of our newest sewing patterns for Fall 2023, the Kyoto Dress. A body-skimming silhouette that’s flattering on a variety of body shapes and sizes, this style also comes with cup sizes to help you get a great fit.

Introducing our new Amarena Dress sewing pattern with two views, lots of options, and cup sizes to make your sewing and fitting easier!

Introducing our new Antwerp Pullover sewing pattern, designed for wovens but also good for stable knits. Includes cup sizes, a three-piece hood or a simple collar, kangaroo pocket, curved hem, V neck, long sleeves, and option to add buttons at the side seam.

Weekend links is here!

Happy to meet you, or to re-introduce myself if we’ve already met! I’m Liesl, the designer behind Liesl + Co, Oliver + S, Straight Stitch Society, and Lisette for Butterick sewing patterns. I hope you’ll feel welcome here.

Liesl’s new theory on owning a minimal number of shoes and how to pair them with clothing for maximum usage. What are your go-to shoes?

Liesl is back with her occasional Weekend Links post and lots or articles to read this weekend. It’s been a while!

Nervous to sew a zipper? Our handy anatomy chart and sewing tips can help!

Liesl is here with her occasional weekend links, this time very much inspired by our new Cannes Wide-Legged Trousers sewing pattern.