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Wherein we provide a little explanation about the change in our pattern packaging this season.

We’re pleased to announce that our three new styles for Fall 2013 are available on the Oliver + S website. And we have a special free shipping offer as well!

Introducing the Play Time Dress, Tunic, + Leggings, a sewing pattern that will become a wardrobe basic for many of you.

Our second new pattern for the season, the Library Dress, is a versatile style that comes in two fun views.

Introducing our new Art Museum Vest + Trousers sewing pattern, which isn’t just for the boys! You’re going to love the welt pocket on both pieces.

Flat S has been spotted again, this time seeing the sights in Sweden.

We found an exhibit of national costumes at the VYŠŠÍ ODBORNÁ ŠKOLA TEXTILNÍCH in Prague and were so inspired!

We found some wonderful examples of traditional costume at the National Museum in Prague during our visit.

I’m finding all sorts of inspiration in Berlin during our summer stay.

How do you keep yourself entertained while you’re sewing? I listen to podcasts. Here are my current favorites.

Today’s guest contributed mashed up three Oliver + S patterns to replicate a Moschino runway style for her two-year-old daughter. Crazy? Maybe. But we love the result.

Our trip to San Francisco. Any suggestions for Berlin and Prague?