I’m really excited about this simple skirt. It looks far more impressive and difficult to make than it actually is. Believe it or not, it’s a completely appropriate project for a beginner to take on. The skirt doesn’t have side …
music class blouse
Pintucks add wonderful style to a garment. They always look impressive and complicated but are actually quite easy to sew. With just a few on the Music Class blouse, you’ll get an impressive result without being overwhelmed with the minutiae …
pearl is back
Remember our friend Pearl from last fall? We’re happy to announce that Pearl is back! Starting today, and while supplies last, all website orders for Oliver + S patterns will again ship with a complimentary copy of the Pearl spool …
playdate dress pattern close out sale
We’re down to the last few copies of our Playdate Dress pattern, and we want you to be able to pick up a copy before it goes out of print. While supplies last, take 50% off this pattern at checkout. …
ice cream dress, views B and C
I introduced View A of the Ice Cream Dress in my last post, and I talked about some of its features. In this post I want to show you some of the other options included in the pattern. View B …
yardage requirements for spring 2010 patterns
We’ve had several requests for yardage requirements for the new patterns. In response, we’ve posted them in the discussion forums. Here are the links: Ice Cream Dress Music Class Blouse + Skirt Sketchbook Shirt + Shorts Happy fabric shopping!
spring trunk show
A quick note for our wholesale customers. We’ll have a five-item trunk show featuring our newest styles available this spring and summer. If you’re interested in hosting the show in your shop, please contact us at information@oliverands.com to arrange a …
ice cream dress, view A
Last year my Grandma sent me a copy of Needlecraft magazine from 1925. In it I saw illustrations of very simple children’s kimonos, and it occurred to me that it was time for these darling little “frocks” to make a …
spring 2010 pattern preview
It’s finally time to take the wraps off what we’ve been working on in the studio for the last several months and give you a preview of our new spring and summer patterns. This season we’re releasing three new patterns: …
notches
A Selfish Seamstress haiku: The Selfish Seamstress Shopping lists as inspiration: Uppercase Pictures of defaced money: Money Mumbo Jumbo What comes after the iPad?: Gizmodo Sewing for a new baby, “You do know they come out naked, don’t you?!”: Colette …
boutique sewer profile: Gail Keyes
We’re continuing our series of posts highlighting participants in the Boutique Sewer Program by introducing Gail Keyes from Louisville, KY. Gail sells her work through her boutique sewing business, Guurrrl Designs. Why don’t you start by telling us a bit …
why wool socks keep feet warm and dry
Here we go again. Another blizzard, another snow day with no school here in New York. I was just thinking about foot gear for the day and decided on a pair of wool socks. This reminded me that I hadn’t …
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