little things to sew

Here is some inspiration for your back-to-school Oliver + S sewing.

Here is some animal inspiration for Kids Clothes Week for the optional wild things theme.

Wondering what to do with all of those smaller pieces of fabric in your stash? Sew Oliver + S doll clothes!

Jane from Buzzmills shows us how to use upcycled sweaters and a little rib knit to make the Little Things to Sew mitten pattern earth-friendly and extra cozy!

Many fun costumes have been made using Oliver + S sewing patterns. Here’s a round up of some of our recent favorites.

Rita is sharing how she attached the Bear Carrier to the Penguin Backpack (both are found in the Little Things to Sew book) to create an innovative doll carrier backpack.

Shelley from Bartacks and Singletrack joins us today to share a step-by-step photo tutorial on how to change the no-tie scarf from the Oliver + S Little Things to Sew book into a pencil scarf.

Ashley is sharing camping capes as another contribution to the Outdoor Ready series which is all about using performance fabrics to make handmade outdoor apparel.

The Oliver + S Little Things to Sew: Cover to Cover Challenge is going on until the end of August. Shelley checks in today with a status update on the challenge.

Feature Friday is back this week with an amazing pug dog backpack (customized from the Penguin Backpack) by Jen of J Wo sews.

Deb from Sewing Stash Challenge visits the blog today to talk about her favorite Oliver + S sewing pattern, the Bubble Dress.

The holidays are coming, and you want to give handmade gifts. Here are some ideas from Liesl Gibson’s book, Oliver + S Little Things to Sew.