Oliver + S

bento tee

8 of our favorite sewing patterns for knits

Knits are essential for our wardrobes these days, and fortunately we have a lot of patterns for them. Here are my top 8. You’ll be surprised how easy they are to sew!

virginia’s split hem bento tee

We love the cozy Bento Tee that Virginia made with a sweater knit fabric. She added a split hem giving the make a really polished look!

belgravia knit dress + bento tee mash-up

Melanie, a member of the Advisors’ Circle, is sharing a mash-up of two of her favorite patterns. We love how she created a casual version of the Belgravia by using the Bento Tee for the bodice.

me made may with liesl + co.

We’ve rounded up all the wonderful Liesl + Co makes from this year’s Me Made May. Get some inspiration for your sewing plans!

mommy and me with liesl + co. and oliver + s

We have a lot of childrens’ styles that match our women’s patterns, and vice versa. Today we’re rounding up six separates pattern pairings for Mommy-and-me dressing. We’ve also included a few fabric suggestions to help rev up that inspiration motor.

adding elastic to the waist of a t-shirt dress

By adding elastic to the waist of a t-shirt dress, you will change the shape of it and create a cute waisted style. Learn how by following this step-by-step photo tutorial.

starting out with liesl + co. patterns

This is meant to offer a bit of advice to someone who is starting out sewing as to which Liesl + Co. patterns would be a good place to begin.

turning the bento tee into a dress

Liesl shows you a couple simple customizations she used to turn the Liesl + Co. Bento Tee pattern into a dress for spring and summer.

how to add ruffled sleeves to a t-shirt

Here is a tutorial on how to add ruffled sleeves to a t-shirt. 2017 seems to have become the year of the sleeve, so now is the time to have fun with sleeves and make a statement.