This week we’ve abandoned any real work (cooking, cleaning, etc.) at our house and are focusing all creative energies on pom-poms! Why? Because last weekend I was inspired by Pinterest and decided to make a pom-pom Christmas garland. I taught …
your own gift list? books, baby
I know, you’re a mom and you’re busy doing all the holiday shopping and preparations right now. I’m in the middle of it, too. You’ve got lists of all the gifts you’re giving. (You’re making some and buying some, right? …
a little fringe never hurt anyone
I suspect that my reputation around here is pretty tightly restricted to sewing, patternmaking, and textiles because that’s how I spend most of my time these days. But before starting Oliver + S I spent a lot of time doing …
it’s small business saturday!
The day you’ve been waiting for has arrived. It’s Small Business Saturday! If you registered your American Express card earlier this week, you can now use it to shop on our site and receive a $25 statement credit from American …
get two free patterns on small business saturday
Once again this year, Oliver + S will be participating in Small Business Saturday, sponsored by American Express. If you use an American Express card, we’re giving you the opportunity to effectively receive two free Oliver + S paper patterns when …
introducing two new straight stitch society patterns
I’m so pleased to introduce you to our newest Straight Stitch Society patterns, the Have It All Wallet and the Keep Your Cool Smartphone Case. Both of these little projects are fun and easy to sew and would …
buy a digital pattern, help new york hurricane victims
Those of us who live in New York are still working to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Throughout the last week, it has been heartwarming to see so many New Yorkers whose lives have experienced only minor disruption …
customizing with oliver + s: evel knievel costume
Happy Halloween! Some fantastic photos showed up in the Flickr group this past weekend. That’s not so unusual (you’re an incredible bunch of sewists), but these photos were the sort that stop you in your tracks, especially just before the …
a post sandy update
Thanks to those of you who have emailed in asking how Oliver + S weathered (pun fully intended) the storm. In short, we’re fine. Last night was not without some drama as the East River came to within 20 feet …
customizing with oliver + s: project run and play winner
Do you follow or participate in Project Run and Play? This season’s winner was Hayley of Welcome to the Mouse House, who made an adorable outfit that started with a Puppet Show Tunic and Shorts and added lots of wonderful …
tools of the trade: tracing wheels
If you’re using waxy carbon tracing paper, you’ll also need one or two different types of tracing wheels–a blunt-edged wheel or a serrated-edged wheel. My two beloved (and expensive!) tracing wheels from design school died a few years ago, and …
tools of the trade: waxy carbon tracing paper
Waxy carbon transfer paper is a fantastic tool that’s really difficult to find. I’ve wanted to be able to offer this tool to you for a couple of years now, and I’m so pleased that I was finally able to …
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