From sketch to finished pattern, a few behind-the-scenes examples of how several of our recent sewing patterns evolved and developed.
behind the scenes
accessible luxury is a good thing. really.
A little reflection about clothing, the current state of the fashion industry, and why I do what I do. And maybe why you do, too.
timeless vs. classic and how to develop your own style
What’s the difference between timeless and classic, and how can you keep your wardrobe up-to-date without chasing trends?
the zen of sewing
Do you sew to stay calm? Or is it stressful for you? A few thoughts on why and where I find calm in sewing, in addition to other places.
(re)introductions
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.
getting (re)acquainted
Well, hello! If you’re new here, I’d like to introduce myself, and if you’ve been here for a while it’s nice to say hello again.
an expanded size range for our liesl + co. patterns
We’re happy to announce that we have created an expanded size range for our Liesl + Co. patterns for women. The new size ranges runs from 16 to 30.
introducing new wish lists in the shop
Just in time for holiday shopping, we’ve launched a new wish list feature in the Oliver + S shop. Use it to keep track of items you would like to give or receive.
what we learned from your feedback: part V, we can ask
In the final post in our series about what we learned from our customer survey, we make an ask of you.
an apology
We offer a brief apology for a post that missed its target.
what we learned from your feedback: part IV, pricing
We reply to your responses to our customer survey. Today’s topic: pricing.
what we learned from your feedback: part III, product development
Todd is back today with another post recapping some of the feedback we received from our customer survey. Today’s topic: product development.
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