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.
sewing small talk: sewing goals
What are your sewing goals for 2020? Tell us all about it: more sewing time, a specific skill, etc.
your projects: november and december
You have been busy sewing up patterns from the Liesl + Co., Oliver + S and Lisette pattern lines. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites to share with you. What will you sew next?
get organized for the new year: closet dividers
Our second new year’s organizing gift is ready for you today. Here’s a set of closet dividers to help you organize that unruly closet.
get organized for the new year: swatch cards
Need help organizing your fabric stash? These free downloadable swatch cards will help you put your fabrics in order.
announcing the chaval coat sew-along
Announcing the Chaval Coat sew-along January 13-22! Get your pattern and supplies and meet us back here on Monday, January 13, to start sewing your coat.
holiday wishes from us to you
Warm holiday wishes from all of us at Oliver + S and Liesl + Co.
weekend links
Liesl checks in today with the last weekend links post of 2019.
camp shirt: liesl’s liberty print
Liesl shares a Camp Shirt she sewed for herself recently using one of her favorite fabrics, the Liberty lawn Strawberry Thief print in a dark gray colorway.
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