What are your 10 essential sewing patterns? I’m calling them my Stranded in the City Suitcase, in honor of the long-lasting Desert Island Discs radio program in which the guests pick their essential music for a long stay on a desert island…
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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?
weekend links
Liesl is back with her occasional Weekend Links post and lots or articles to read this weekend. It’s been a while!
asmita’s cannes trousers
We have such a special treat for you today! Asmita is sharing her Cannes Trousers, styled as palazzo pants. The beautiful fabric is paired with a hand-embroidered border. Click over to see the details.
melanie’s rayon cannes trousers
Melanie has made a beautiful pair of Cannes Wide-Legged Trousers using a floral lightweight rayon!
lorena’s cannes trousers
Lorena has stopped by to show off her new Cannes Wide-Legged Trousers made from a linen-like rayon. Click over to read about her project!
erica’s chambray cannes trousers
We love Erica’s new Cannes Wide-Legged Trousers. She made a fantastic pair of black trousers during the testing process, and now she is back with a slightly cropped version in chambray.
the fitting room: lyndsey’s cannes wide-legged trousers
We love Lyndsey’s new pink Cannes Wide-Legged Trousers. She walks us through the method she used to fit the trousers in this Fitting Room post.
lyndsey’s 5-piece spring capsule
Lyndsey has stopped by to share her 5-piece spring capsule sewing plans. Click over to see how she is pairing fabric and patterns to create a fun, preppy spring wardrobe!
cannes wide-legged trousers from our pattern testers
Take a look to see how some of our testers styled the new Canned Wide-Legged Trousers sewing pattern!
what’s behind our new pattern collection?
What inspired our spring pattern collection? A tight collection of sewing patterns that can be worn together as coordinates or as separates. Here’s how Liesl sewed and wears them.
introducing the cannes wide-legged trousers
Introducing the new Liesl + Co. Cannes Wide-Legged Trousers, a classic and elegant style that can easily go from casual to dressy.
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