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.
my favorite oliver + s pattern: courtney from sweeter than cupcakes
Courtney from Sweeter Than Cupcakes is stopping by to tell us about her favorite Oliver + S pattern, the Class Picnic Blouse.
women’s shoes for fall and winter: my picks
Are you thinking about shoes for this season? Here’s some inspiration for you.
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.
oliver + s for STYLO 3
Oliver + S patterns as featured in the third issue of STYLO magazine.
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.
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