classic shirt

I loved watching how the people of London wore and styled their clothing when I visited last week. Here are some photos to share with you, and maybe to inspire your fall clothing and sewing.

How do you plan your fall wardrobe and sewing? Liesl is in Buenos Aires and thinking about how packing a suitcase can translate into planning your sewing for the upcoming season.

Documenting your outfits—even beyond Me Made May—can help you define your personal style, see what you actually wear, plan future sewing projects, and pack smarter for trips. It’s a simple habit that brings a lot of clarity to your wardrobe.

May is wrapping up and I’ve been enjoying wearing some of my favorite spring and summer pieces, mixing them with items I’ve been wearing. Are you (re-)discovering favorites, too?

Here’s a little sewing inspiration for spring and summer, with ideas for how to sew and wear six different outfits using our patterns.

In which I compare soccer to running a small business… and also talk a little about Me Made May.

Liesl sewed a Classic Shirt in linen with handmade lace and, through a series of mishaps, the project took longer than the handmade lace took to make. Eek!

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…

What’s the difference between timeless and classic, and how can you keep your wardrobe up-to-date without chasing trends?

Liesl is back after her big move, talking about finding your own personal style through Allison Bornstein’s Three Word theory.

Liesl is talking about how you can add a lot of depth and texture to your wardrobe by styling the items you own and wear with layers.

Today we have a guest post by Alissa, who is sharing two beautiful versions of The Classic Shirt. We love seeing our patterns in different fabrics!