Today I’m introducing our second new pattern for Spring-Summer 2013. The Pinwheel Tunic + Slip Dress will be available on our website by March 5 and at retailers around the globe shortly thereafter. Here’s an funny little story for you. …
introducing the roller skate dress + tunic sewing pattern
Today I start introducing our new Spring-Summer 2013 patterns. These new styles should be available on our website by March 5 and at your local retailers around the world shortly thereafter. So without further ado, let me introduce you to …
customizing with oliver + s: free cross-stitch mini patterns
Over the weekend, I taught S to cross-stitch with waste canvas. We had so much fun stitching together that we decided to share some of our patterns with you today. My mom was doing lots of cross-stitch back in the …
customizing with oliver + s: cross-stitching with waste canvas
Here’s a fun tutorial to show you how to add cross stitching as an embellishment using waste canvas.
customizing with oliver + s: small embellishments
I hope you’ve been enjoying the Customizing with Oliver + S series of blog posts as much as I have. I’ve loved hearing from everyone who has contributed to these posts, so thank you for being part of the series. …
what goes into making an oliver + s sewing pattern
As we’re nearing the release of our new spring and summer styles (Oh, wait, we haven’t told you yet that they are going to start shipping on March 1, have we? Well, I guess we have now. More on that …
our 2013 valentines
We got an early start on Valentines this year when I came across these cute notebook-paper-printed gift bags at Paper Presentation. They’re perfect envelopes for school Valentines, so S and I got busy with stamping, watercolor paints, scissors and washi …
free pattern: bow hair ties
Here is a really quick and easy project that uses only a couple of little fabric scraps. You know those Liberty of London bits that you’ve been saving for just the right project? This is that project: bow hair ties. …
a la carte Creativebug!
Since the launch of Creativebug, we’ve heard from many of you who would like to take individual workshops instead of registering for their monthly subscription program. Creativebug has heard from you, too. I know that many of you are interested …
sewing tips and tools: dowel
Whenever we go to the hardware store in our neighborhood, S begs to buy a dowel. She mostly uses them as pointing sticks when she plays school (who knows why, since her teachers certainly don’t use them!), but I’ve found …
your cape fabric questions and a britex fabrics wool give-away
Quite a few of you have asked fabric questions about the Woodland Stroll and Forest Path cape patterns, so I thought I’d give you a nice, proper answer in full here rather than little piecemeal blurbs in the comments section. But …
customizing with oliver + s: plaid flannel class picnic tunic
I had a little non-work-related time to sew over the holidays, which is something that hasn’t happened in a while. So I took advantage of that time to make this tartan flannel Class Picnic Blouse for S. I customized the …
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