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 …
principles of fabric selection: look at the supporting fabrics in a collection, not necessarily the central prints
As a rule, most quilting fabric collections are comprised of a group of prints that are intended to work together. There is a formula to assembling a collection like this, and most groups work around one central print that holds …
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 …
elastic waistband trick
Use this simple trick and your elastic waistbands will always turn out perfectly!
principles of fabric selection: think sophisticated and understated
I think this outfit is tremendously successful. I adore it. This 2 + 2 blouse and pleated skirt is understated and tremendously elegant while still wholly appropriate for a child. If you had run across these fabrics at your local …
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 …
principles of fabric selection: see the child before the outfit
I’m a professional designer. But when my daughter walks into a room wearing one of my designs I would much prefer to hear someone say, “What a beautiful child,” than “What a beautiful dress.” That preference sets the whole tone …
weekend sewing workshop
I’m excited to have been asked to join Heather Ross as a special guest for one of her upcoming weekend sewing getaways. Heather, as you know, in addition to being a talented fabric designer is also the author of the …
oliver + s supports Project 95
Did you know that 95% of fabric shoppers make their purchases at chain stores while only 5% purchase from independent quilt and fabric shops? Why shouldn’t it be the other way around? Oliver + S is sponsoring Project 95–an industry-wide …
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