Here is the Oliver + S Jump Rope Dress with a few changes to make it suitable for a tween: full placket, 3/4 length sleeves, with added lining and length.
feature friday: red nutcracker garden party dress
An exquisite red Oliver + S Garden Party Dress is this week’s Feature Friday.
color palette: ode to autumn
This week’s color palette was inspired by pumpkins, making a rich and varied autumn color palette.
wardrobe edit: holiday season
Here is a fantasy wardrobe edit Rachel put together for the holiday season. This is what she would sew for her daughter if she was planning a new holiday wardrobe.
fairy tale dress round-up
Do you have plans for sewing up a special dress for the holidays? Enjoy these ideas for Oliver + S Fairy Tale Dresses for the holiday season.
this week only, save 50% on our paper patterns
To help get you in the holiday spirit, we’re offering 50% off all Oliver + S and Straight Stitch Society paper patterns through Nov. 29, 2014. Coupon code required.
holiday pjs
It that time of year again–time to start your holiday pajama sewing. Here’s some inspiration to get you going.
gift guide
Be prepared for the loved ones on your holiday list with this gift guide which includes many handmade gift ideas some of which would make great stocking stuffers.
heirloom techniques: honeycomb smocking
Today we’re featuring several different Oliver + S patterns made with honeycomb smocking.
outdoor ready: workout shirts
Our blog series, Outdoor Ready, is all about using performance fabrics to make handmade outdoor apparel. Ashley is sharing workout shirts sewn from the Oliver + S Field Trip Raglan T-shirt sewing pattern.
welcome to the new discussion forums
We’re happy to introduce some of the new and improved features of the Oliver + S discussion forums.
feature friday: tiny shirt and trousers
A tiny Lullaby Layette shirt and herringbone Art Museum Trousers are this week’s Friday feature.
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