garibaldi

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?

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

Liesl is back with her occasional column, weekend links, featuring a few interesting links to read this weekend

What’s an easy way to transition your wardrobe into fall and keep wearing your favorite handmade clothing as the weather changes? Look to your footwear to help!

Here is how Liesl uses photos and tear sheets as inspiration for getting dressed, and also for what she decides to sew.

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…

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.

Liesl is back with her occasional Weekend Links post and lots or articles to read this weekend. It’s been a while!

We love this Liesl + Co Summer Capsule from Advisor’s Circle member Lorena! Lorena is sharing the choices she made for a wardrobe that will take her through the summer and into fall. Click over to see the looks!

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.

Liesl is back to talk about the Garibaldi Skirts she sewed for her core wardrobe, and why using a tight color palette makes it easier to get dressed every day.

Here’s a simple tutorial to help you sew a bias-cut satin slip skirt with a hidden elastic waist using our Garibaldi A-Line Skirt sewing pattern.