Introducing three new PDF patterns from our friends at Grainline Studio and Friday Pattern Company.
how to color block the gelato dress pattern
Learn how to color block the Gelato Blouse and Dress pattern–or any pattern–with this photo tutorial.
weekend links
Liesl is back for this week’s Weekend Links. What’s inspiring you this week? And what’s you best curse for someone who steals or borrows your fabric scissors?
six zipper tutorials
Today the focus is on zippers. Here are six zipper tutorials from our archives that are filled with lots of helpful information for you.
fall paper pattern sale starts today
Save 25% on paper patterns from Oliver + S and Liesl + Co. this week when you use this special coupon code.
how to shorten a metal zipper
Would you like to shorten a metal zipper? Here’s a step-by-step photo tutorial that will show you how you can do that.
sewing small talk: travel sewing?
In this week’s sewing small talk, Liesl asks about sewing while you travel. Since most people don’t travel with a sewing machine, what do you sew when you travel?
costume ideas
October is a popular month for costume sewing, so we couldn’t leave it without a little costume inspiration.
holiday sewing for women
’Tis the season to be sewing! How about some holiday sewing for women? Here’s a round up of inspiration to get you in the holiday sewing mood.
weekend links
Much of Liesl’s fashion inspiration and education came from Esprit back in the 1980s, about which she reminisces in today’s Weekend Links.
oliver + s patterns sewn by frances suzanne
Ashley and Emily from Frances Suzanne are stopping by to share their Oliver + S makes that they’ve made over the past year or so.
save 40% on all lisette patterns this week
Don’t miss your chance to save 40% on all our Lisette patterns, only this week and only while supplies last.
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