And it is! For the last several weeks on the  Oliver + S Facebook page, we have been highlighting Halloween costumes that some of our most adventurous customers have sewn by customizing Oliver + S patterns. And what wonderful things …

We always love to hear your suggestions for styles you would like to see us develop. And we especially love it when we get suggestions from the people who actually wear our designs–like this one from Lidia who would like …

Last spring I told you about the fabulous Makerie retreat in Boulder, Colorado. But I didn’t tell you about something very exciting that was in the works and which has now become a reality: a special one-time-only Makerie Sewing retreat! …

I have to admit that I get a kick out of looking in the Oliver + S Flickr group every so often and seeing all the fun places that your Oliver + S garments get to visit. This little girl isn’t …

I spend a good deal of my time obsessing over clothing styles for kids. But the remainder of my fashion-obsessive energies sometimes goes toward things that I can wear. And this summer they have all been focused on the caftan …

Who doesn’t love a few extra ruffles every now and then?     I recently saw this customized Secret Agent Trench Coat that Brittney made recently and loved it. Brittney has published a post on her blog explaining how she modified …

We have good news for those of you who like digital patterns. We have some new items available for you! We’ve recently released all our Straight Stitch Society patterns in digital format. Now you can purchase and download the patterns …

Do you remember Marie-Michelle Melotte and all her amazing creations from our interview with her on the Oliver + S blog a couple years ago? Well, the editorial team at Sew Beautiful was just as impressed with her work as we …

S started second grade today and was excited to wear a new dress my mom made for her using the same pattern that she used to make a dress for me when I was this age. S still wears my …

At long last, our three new fall patterns are up on the website and ready for purchase.     As we mentioned earlier, all three styles are available in paper and digital formats simultaneously. So take your pick. Book Report …

As we’ve introduced our new styles this week, we’ve held back one little piece of information. All three styles will be released simultaneously as both paper and digital patterns!     Since offering our first digital pattern last year, we’ve …

This dress came about through a whole series of tear sheets I started gathering last summer. I wanted to put together color blocking and hidden pockets and create a really great casual dress for everyday wear. This is where I …