classic shirt

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!

We love the tired shirtdress that Mire made from the Classic Shirt pattern. She has provided a tutorial on how she altered the pattern to meet her vision. Check out this easy pattern hack. She liked it so much she sewed two!

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

Lyndsey from the Advisors Circle discusses how to add contouring by adding a vertical dart. Even better, you can use this technique on shirts that are already sewn and even ready-to-wear. If your shirt is too boxy, this is a great way to make it more flattering.

Shelley’s back on the blog with musings on inspiration, imitation and flattery, as well as a few looks inspired by our own Liesl.

Liesl has three possible reasons you might want to divide your sleeve pattern into two pieces, with a video tutorial to show you how!