Oliver + S

how to do a faux flatlock seam

Shelley shows us how she tinkered with the tension settings on her overlocker to get a pretend flatlock seam. See an example of the results on an Oliver + S Field Trip Raglan T-shirt modified into a dress.

tween style: faux fur firefly jacket

Here are tutorials on how to make an Oliver + S Firefly Jacket using napped faux fur and how to add cuffs and pleats to the Sketchbook Shorts.

planned downtime this weekend

The Oliver + S blog and discussion forums will be down for a scheduled upgrade on November 9 from 4-9 PM EST.

halloween sewing: King Carlos IV

This year I did something I’ve vowed I would never do–sew a complete Halloween costume. But we’ve all been happy with the results.

school days jacket sew-along, day 4

We have reached our last day of the School Days Jacket Sew-Along. Today we are finishing the jacket and making the optional insulated vest.

school days jacket sew-along, day 3

This is day three of the Oliver + S School Days Jacket Sew-Along where we will be preparing and attaching the sleeves, preparing the lining and facing, and assembling the jacket, hood, and lining.

school days jacket sew-along, day 2

This is day two of the School Days Jacket Sew-along which includes assembling the back jacket, sewing the shoulder and side seams, and sewing and attaching the patch pockets.

school days jacket sew-along

Join us for a four-day Oliver + S School Days Jacket Sew-Along. We’re happy to introduce you to several guest sew-along hosts who are each making their own version of the coat.

liesl + co. patterns round-up

We gathered up some beautiful projects from the Liesl + Co. Patterns Flickr group to share with you.

costume round-up

Many fun costumes have been made using Oliver + S sewing patterns. Here’s a round up of some of our recent favorites.