In this week’s sewing small talk, Liesl asks if you have ever upcycled a garment.
more patterns from little things to sew now available as digital singles
We have recently re-released another selection of patterns from Liesl’s first book, Oliver + S Little Things to Sew, as digital styles. We’re happy to make these items available again if you weren’t able to get a copy of the book before it went out of print.
how to sew a fully enclosed welt pocket
Here’s a tutorial that shows you how to sew a welt pocket with a clean finish on the inside that allows you to show off a beautiful design or a fun print.
sew + tell: wedding wear
Claire sewed up bespoke wedding outfits for her children using two of our patterns, including one that you wouldn’t expect!
sewing small talk: on-screen inspiration
In this week’s sewing small talk, what TV or film inspires you with its use of fashion?
seven ways to style a shirtdress
How many ways can you think of to style a shirtdress? Claire is here to show you seven different ways to wear her new dress sewn from our Camp Shirt + Dress pattern.
our january pattern sale is underway
For the rest of this week, you can save 40% off the retail price of our most popular pattern brands by shopping our big January sale. You’ll find the special coupon code in this post.
sew + tell: nicole’s all day shirts
Nicole sewed not one, but eight All Day Shirts for her husband. She is sharing some of her tips and tricks for smooth menswear sewing today.
weekend links
Wanted: solutions to deter thread-eating kitties. Also, this week’s Pinterest picks and fun weekend links. Enjoy!
how to do a high round back adjustment
Pattern adjustments are often necessary to achieve a custom fit. Learn to do a high round back adjustment with this photo tutorial. It’s a simple adjustment that can make an enormous difference in the fit of a garment.
how to add a bust dart to a dartless pattern
If your bust is larger than a B cup, you might want to make adjustments to some patterns to add a bust dart in order to help get a better fit. This tutorial shows you how to do it.
chaval coat sew-along
Welcome to the Chaval Coat sew along! Are you ready to start sewing? This sew along will step you through the process of creating your coat. We’ve broken down the planning, organizing, and sewing into several easy-to-follow steps.
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