Liesl checks in today with her weekend reading picks for the first week of May, 2016.

Liesl talks about selecting fabric, lining, and notions for the upcoming Lisette swimwear sew-along. Join us later this month.

Today we’re introducing a new series of quick video sewing tips with this hint about how to sharpen your tailor’s chalk.

Ready for beach season? Join us for the Lisette B6358 swimwear sew-along starting later this month.

For this edition of Sew + Tell Audrey from Skirt Fixation is sharing and talking about the Oliver + S 2 + 2 Blouse + Pleated Skirt that she sewed for her daughter.

While Liesl is traveling Rachel is sharing some of her recommendations for the weekend.

Shea is sharing a very unique Fairy Tale Dress that she sewed for her daughter that will now become a special family heirloom. She was inspired by a dress that her mother wore in the 1950s.

Thanks to Deb we have a nice tutorial on adding exposed zippers on welt pockets. They look fantastic on an Oliver + S Book Report Dress!

Alex from Giddy Ants joins us today to discuss her favorite Oliver + S pattern, the Lunch Box Culottes.

Yes you can make beachwear using Oliver + S patterns! Shelley is here to show you how.

Liesl checks in again this Friday with her usual Weekend Links post. Enjoy the reading this weekend.

Try your hand at adding some embroidery to your next garment. See what Sara from Radiant Home Studio did to her Liesl + Co. Everyday Skirt.