Oliver + S

excellent question

Regarding our last post about the principles of fabric selection, one commenter asked an excellent question: “In all of the examples you’ve chosen, the solid is at the top and the print is on the bottom. Do you think it’s …

double gauze

Have you caught all the excitement about double gauze yet? I think it’s a great summer fabric. We used it for our Popover Sundress pattern in Sew Hip magazine a couple of months ago, and I just finished making these …

backpack tote special sale

How about we give you a little incentive to sew a fun summer project for yourself? For the next two weeks (through July 17–UPDATE: sorry, but the sale has now closed), we will be offering our popular Day in the …

boutique sewer profile: Tiffany James

Today we continue our series of posts highlighting participants in our Boutique Sewer Program by sharing a short discussion with Tiffany James from Seattle, WA. Tiffany took time away from preparing for the impending arrival of her first baby to …

swingset placket tutorial

Every so often, we get a question from someone who is sewing the back placket on the Swingset Tunic. That’s understandable. This element of the garment uses a unique and unusual construction technique that will be unfamiliar to almost anyone …

boutique sewer profile: a.j.jacks clothing

Today we continue our series of posts highlighting participants in our Boutique Sewer Program by sharing a recent exchange with Sandy Stewart of Virginia Beach, VA–ringleader of the all-in-the-family a.j.jacks clothing team. Sandy, can you tell us a little about …

new oliver + s discussion forums

We’re pleased to announce the launch of our newest website feature–the Oliver + S discussion forums. You can access the forums by clicking on the text in the navigation bar at the top of every page. The forums are designed …