In which we all ooh and aah over a few of the very clever Halloween costumes you sewed this year!
changing a button-back opening to an invisible zipper
Ever wanted to change a button back to a zipper? This tutorial is for you. We used the Library Dress, but you can use this method with our other dress patterns as well.
finding your correct pattern size
It’s not really all that difficult to find your size once you understand how pattern sizing works.
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!
introducing kristin. yes, skirt as top kristin.
Introducing Kristin, of Skirt as Top, who will be contributing to the Oliver + S blog occasionally.
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!
finding the right fabric: drygoods design online
Looking for fabrics for our new Liesl and Co. women’s patterns? Keli of Drygoods Designs has some great suggestions for you.
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!
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