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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!

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.

Liesl spent this past week in Paris. Here are her Paris-inspired weekend links for you.

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.

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.

We’re wrapping up our Drawstring Bag series with a shoe bag. It’s the perfect size to store a pair of shoes.

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.

Genevieve from The Orla Project is here to tell us why the Oliver + S Reversible Bucket Hat is her favorite pattern.

We have another update from Flat S today. She spent her summer vacation in Tokyo with Emi and her family. Emi joins us today with a report.

Liesl is here with her usual Friday round up of what’s inspiring her and what she’s been reading this week. And she mourns the fact that we have decided to give up our studio in Brooklyn.

Introducing “Evolution Theory,” a collection of nine new women’s styles by Named Patterns for Fall-Winter 2016. Available now in the Oliver + S shop.

We’re pleased to introduce our second Lisette pattern for Fall-Winter 2016. This one, Lisette for Butterick B6386, is a simple windbreaker and basic athletic trouser pattern. Both pieces are practical and versatile.