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Debbie sewed a darling lab coat for her children’s dress-up box using the Secret Agent Trench coat pattern.

This year I’ll be writing a column for Sew News about fashion and how to translate it to real life. The issue featuring the first installment is now out.

We’ve heard from Flat S again. It sounds like she had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas and New Years in Sydney.

Today I’m answering some of your questions about women’s sewing patterns and about art. Why these two topics? Why not?

Here’s a downloadable Oliver + S skill index to search for the sewing skill you wish to learn and see which patterns will teach it.

I asked a few of the people who made and posted Flickr mosaics to tell us about their 2013 sewing and their sewing plans for 2014.

We’re excited to be able to let you know that Creativebug has just lowered its pricing. Get all the craft workshops you want for only $9.95 a month.

As a little sewing inspiration for today, here’s a beautiful double-gauze late lunch tunic sewn by Whitney Deal of Darling Dexter.

It’s our big January sale! Through January 24, 2014, you’ll save 25% on all our patterns, from all our brands, when you use this coupon code at checkout.

Kristin from skirt as top shares why the Sailboat Top, Pants + Skirt is her favorite Oliver + S pattern.

Have you ever wanted to learn about fabric by going shopping with an expert? Here’s your chance! And you can do it at no cost courtesy of Creativebug.

We’re happy to announce that our new Spring 2014 Lisette fabric collection is now available at Jo-Ann stores across the United States.