Next up on the Building Block Dress book tour we have Ashley and Emily from Frances Suzanne. Check out what they sewed from the book.
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seven costume tutorials
Here are seven tutorials to help you make dress-up clothes or costumes. Lots of links to costume inspiration is also included.
building block dress book tour: sewing for four (plus one!)
We’re kicking off the Oliver + S Building Block Dress book tour with Brittney from Sewing for Four (Plus One!).
yes you can use the book to sew for women, and other questions answered
We’ve been seeing a few questions pop up frequently since releasing Oliver + S Building Block Dress this week. Here are answers to some of the more common ones.
building block dress book tour
Liesl is going to hit the internet and the road to help you get familiar with her new Oliver + S Building Block Dress. Find out about the planned events and when she will be holding workshops.
some of our testers’ building block dresses
While Oliver + S Building Block Dress was in development, several members of the Oliver + S community volunteered to test it by designing and sewing their own dresses. Take a look at some of the wonderful garments that they made!
oliver + s building block dress is now available!
The time has finally arrived! Copies of Liesl’s new book, Oliver + S Building Block Dress, are now available for sale in the Oliver + S shop. See the details and get information on a few special promotions we are offering this week only.
weekend links: paris edition
Liesl spent this past week in Paris. Here are her Paris-inspired weekend links for you.
introducing the oliver + s building block dress book
Introducing the Oliver + S Building Block Dress: A Sewing Pattern Alteration Guide! Liesl provides an overview of the contents of her newest book which will go on sale September 19.
a different way to become a designer
Following up on her last post about her journey to becoming a pattern designer, Liesl returns to tell you about how she can help you follow that same path—without committing to making a full career change.
shoe bag
We’re wrapping up our Drawstring Bag series with a shoe bag. It’s the perfect size to store a pair of shoes.
taking customizing to the next level
Liesl shares the story of how she left her job in the corporate world and went back to school to learn fashion design and pattern making.
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