Oliver + S

two things to celebrate with pattern review

PatternReview is celebrating indie pattern designers, and this month the focus is on our new Liesl + Co. patterns for women. And you’re invited to a PatternReview event in NYC.

too good not to share

Billy Collins reads his poem “To My Favorite 17-Year-Old High School Girl” at TED.

fabric ideas from mood

Making use of the fun Mood Fabrics mood boards, I’ve made some fabric suggestions for your Liesl + Co. pattern sewing.

how to sew a welt pocket

Intimidated by the thought of sewing a welt pocket? Our welt pocket tutorial will guide you through the steps easily and clearly so you’ll be sewing welt pockets in no time!

finding the right fabric: NYC fabric shops

Looking for fabric for our new Liesl and Co patterns for women’s clothing? Here are more options that can be ordered from New York fabric stores–no trip to NYC necessary!

wish you were here, love, flat s

Flat S continues her travels through Australia. She’s dropped us a picture postcard with some highlights from her recent stop in Queensland.

the woodland stroll cape pattern

Yes, the Woodland Stroll Cape sewing pattern is easy to sew, doesn’t take very long to make, and uses just a little fabric. But the real reason I like it is because it’s so chic!