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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.

Introducing the first of our new Lisette patterns for Fall-Winter 2016. This one, Lisette for Butterick B6358, makes a classic, fitted, fully-lined coat that features princess seams to provide a perfect fit.

Liesl is here again this Friday with a selection of pinterest picks and weekend links for you, including Mr. Reed’s fun back to school rap.

Jennifer from Avery Road Handmade is here to tell us why the Class Picnic Blouse is her favorite Oliver + S pattern.

We’ve rounded up some lovely creations that used Liesl’s recent Woodland Clearing fabric collection for Robert Kaufman. They are sure to be inspiring.

Headbands, barettes, and bows, oh my! Here are three hair accessories you can sew using our free patterns and tutorials.

For this edition of Sew + Tell, we have Mathew visiting from Mister Domestic. He is talking about the Oliver + S Tea Party Sundress with a woven bodice that he sewed for his daughter.