Oliver + S

short sleeved 2 + 2 blouse

We’re getting ready for summer at home, and I recently made something for S that I thought I would show. Here’s her new 2+2 blouse with short sleeves. We debuted this pattern last fall. It appears on the website and …

lazy days skirt with bias hem

We continue to be amazed at the popularity of the Lazy Days Skirt pattern. If you take a look at the Flickr group you’ll see a large number of skirts made from this simple, free pattern. I’m sure we’ll be …

upcoming appearances

Every so often I get out of the studio and actually see a bit of the world. Here are a few upcoming appearances that I will be making for oliver + s. If you’re in the area for any of …

getting ready for summer

I just finished making this pair of Puppet Show shorts for S. In past summers she has lived in this style, and I suspect she’ll be doing the same this year. They’re very comfortable with an elastic waistband and fullness …

tweets for you

Oliver + S is Twittering. Stop by our Twitter page to start following updates on what’s happening in the studio and around New York.

the popover sundress in sew hip

Sew Hip, a new sewing magazine in the UK, commissioned an Oliver + S pattern for its most recent issue. (Yes, that’s it on the cover–shown with Martha the chicken). The pattern, called the Popover Sundress, is a simple pull-on …

the new oliver + s facebook group

Are you on Facebook? If so, stop by to check in. Join our Facebook group to leave us comments, discuss your experience sewing from Oliver + S patterns, and keep up to date on recent Oliver + S news and …

rickrack inspiration via flickr

There are many adorable outfits showing up on the Oliver + S Flickr group lately. Here are two recent additions that both use rickrack with terrific results. The Tea Party Sundress pattern includes a Playsuit option, which can be really …

spring trunk shows

The new Oliver + S spring trunk shows have started making their way across North America. Here are a few photos of the garments traveling in one of our shows. The first four stops scheduled are: Cloth & Bobbin, Narberth …

windows at purl

If you’re in New York, be sure to stop by Purl Patchwork on Sullivan Street to see their Oliver + S window display. Purl is well-known for its outstanding selection of fabrics. The staff stocks beautiful Japanese prints, a wide …

easter dress

I’m a tearsheet fanatic. I’ve always loved pulling and archiving tearsheets. But it wasn’t until I got to design school that I learned I wasn’t the only one saving random pages I tore from magazines and, in fact, that those …

book giveaway

About six months ago, we published an interview with Dan Andreasen–the illustrator who does the Oliver + S paper dolls. This week at the studio we came across a brand new copy of Dan’s recent book, The Giant of Seville, …