Did you know that fabric can be dyed in different stages? Today I’m talking about those stages and the different results they each produce.
a super digital release thursday
For our final Digital Release Thursday, we have three patterns in digital form: the Apple-Picking Dress, the Croquet Dress, and the Secret Agent Trench Coat.
go fish!
In our newest Creativebug workshop, Liesl and S work together to make a fabric fishing game, which is a great project for kids.
tool tuesday: loop turner
A good loop turner is one of those little, inexpensive gadgets that you take for granted and are so glad to have around when you need it.
color blocking 101
Color blocking involves a simple patternmaking step, and once you understand the process you’ll be able to add your own color blocking to customize your sewing.
fabric friday: indigo shibori
My first foray into indigo shibori dyeing and a quick primer if you’d like to try it for yourself.
the after-school pattern for digital release thursday
For Digital Release Thursday this week, we’re releasing the popular After-School Shirt + Pants pattern.
tool tuesday: protect and grip thimble
The Clover Protect and Grip Thimble is the best thimble available today, bar none. And it’s my personal favorite.
a few website improvements for you
We’ve recently made some improvements to the shop section of our website. Here are the highlights.
once upon a thread: our contribution!
In which we introduce our contribution to the Once Upon a Thread book-inspired sewing projects for our kids. So fun!
the super online sewing match
Join our friends at Sew Mama Sew for the Super Online Sewing Bee this summer.
orange silk croquet dress in sew beautiful
The orange silk shantung dress from our feature in Sew Beautiful magazine (August/September 2013, issue #149) was made using View A of the Oliver + S Croquet Dress sewing pattern.
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