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Introducing one of our newest sewing patterns, the Chacarita Wrap Dress. One of my new favorites and, I hope, yours too.

Save 30% on our patterns brands this week with this special coupon code.

Here it is: a working and very incomplete list of fabric and trim sources, all thanks to your suggestions and ideas! If you have suggestions, we welcome them via email to fabricsource@lieslandco.com

From sketch to finished pattern, a few behind-the-scenes examples of how several of our recent sewing patterns evolved and developed.

Have you ever tried topstitching on fabric to add a pattern to the fabric? I tried it with these silk Lisboa Walking Shorts and I’m really happy with the result!

Now that most, if not all, Joann Stores are closing, many sewists will be looking for good fabric and trims. Will you help by telling us your favorites so we can share?

Here’s another lined Yanaka Jacket, this time in a relaxed and furry printed cotton. It’s so different than my wool and neoprene version, isn’t it?

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

A little reflection about clothing, the current state of the fashion industry, and why I do what I do. And maybe why you do, too.

Here’s an easy way to line our Yanaka Jacket, and a special fabric that warranted the addition of that lining technique.

What a pleasant surprise to stumble into an Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum! I have photos to share with you…

Do you make personal time for yourself to sew? To get lost in the process of making something, even when you don’t have time? Here’s why I think it’s important.