Oliver + S

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 …

take advantage of our january sale!

It’s time to start thinking about spring sewing, and we want to help you get in the spirit with our biggest sale of the season: 25% off our paper patterns. Choose a couple of adorable Oliver + S spring garments …

customizing with oliver + s: “fancy pants” bloomers

Do you remember Shelley (a.k.a. Lightning McStitch) with that amazing Evel Knievel costume? Well, she’s back, this time with a really sweet tutorial for you. This time she’s here to demonstrate how she made these adorable ruffled bloomers using the Tea …

valentine’s day heart ornament: a new free pattern

Every year when we take down the Christmas tree and decorations at our home, my thoughts turn immediately to Valentine’s Day. Not that I’m a huge fan of Valentine’s Day or need another holiday to look forward to. And certainly …

capes, capes, capes!

When I’m designing a new style, I tend to get carried away. And over the last month, as I’ve been putting the finishing touches on two new patterns, I’ve maybe gone a bit overboard with capes. But is that so …

introducing Betz White patterns

We’re happy to announce that we are now carrying the complete Betz White line of digital patterns in the Oliver + S shop. To launch the collection, we asked Betz to write a short guest post introducing herself and her …

year in review

After a whirlwind holiday season with the luxury of a real, proper break taken to spend time with family and friends, I’m finally back in the studio and ready for a new year. I hope you had a wonderful holiday …