Oliver + S

tool tuesday: chaco liner

The Chaco Liner lays a fine, crisp line of chalk dust onto your fabric via a little wheel as it works its way industriously across the fabric.

our giant summer sale is on!

The giant Oliver + S summer sale is on through July 31, 2013. Save 50% on our Oliver + S and Straight Stitch Society paper patterns.

the fast fashion problem

How are our fashion and shopping choices affecting our society, or communities, our economy, and the lives of the people who make our cheap fashion? Here are some resources that can help us all to make ethical choices.

fabric friday: dyeing fabric

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.