{"id":65097,"date":"2018-03-15T06:13:35","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T10:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=65097"},"modified":"2018-03-15T11:08:30","modified_gmt":"2018-03-15T15:08:30","slug":"top-10-oliver-s-blog-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2018\/03\/top-10-oliver-s-blog-posts.html","title":{"rendered":"top 10 oliver + s blog posts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thank you for being here with us and reading the blog throughout the past ten years!<\/p>\n

The blog continues to be filled with so many of you, the creative members of this wonderful online sewing community. Quite a few of you have shared your favorite Oliver + S pattern<\/a> with us. Several of you have hosted Flat S<\/a>. Some of you have contributed to our Sew + Tell series<\/a> or our fabric shopping series<\/a>. Others have written tutorials<\/a> to share the interesting customizations you’ve made to our patterns. Many thanks to all of those who contributed to the blog these past ten years. We couldn\u2019t provide our blog readers with so much inspiration and so many ideas without the work of all our fabulous contributors.<\/p>\n

Also, many thanks for all of your lovely comments that you have left in the comments section over the years. This has been a special space where friendships have been made, all through this interest of making clothing. We\u2019re very glad that you have been a part of it! Thank you for being a member of our little sewing family!<\/p>\n

\"Top<\/a><\/p>\n

Since March 11th, 2008<\/a> the Oliver + S blog has provided tutorials<\/a>, sew-alongs<\/a>, tips<\/a>, and inspiration<\/a> to make sewing with Oliver + S patterns more pleasurable and rewarding.<\/p>\n

During the past ten years we have put a lot of care and attention into creating inspiring and accessible sewing resources. We\u2019re all about spreading the love of sewing far and wide. So we are here to help you by holding your hand as you go along doing one sewing project at a time. On the blog you will find more than 100 free sewing tutorials, pattern customizations, and sewing tips. Click on over here to the Oliver + S blog, anytime of day or night, we\u2019re always here. We never sleep!<\/p>\n

Here are the top ten most popular blog posts of all time!<\/p>\n

1) Lazy Days Skirt Free Pattern<\/a><\/strong>
\nDownloaded over 45,000 times over the years, the Lazy Days Skirt<\/a> is a free project that makes an ideal beginner project<\/a>. But this is also a fun project for the more experienced sewist, as it makes a great instant gratification project. A sweet elastic-waist skirt, this is a simple first skirt that a teen, tween, or girl could sew for herself<\/a> as it can be made in a wide range of sizes. This project is a tutorial and no pattern is required. It\u2019s made from a single width of fabric, has about four seams, elastic casing at the waistband and an inventive ribbon hem. Also, ribbon doesn\u2019t have to be used at the hem, don\u2019t forget about this bias hem idea<\/a>. If you learn best with a video format, you can sew along with Liesl with a Creativebug workshop<\/a>. Go here<\/a> to see all of our Lazy Days Skirt posts.<\/p>\n

\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

2) Flat Felled Seams<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis post contains a few photos that have gone viral on Pinterest (why this happens, no one can ever say…) and traffic from the Pinterest pins of those images has led to this post being our second most popular of all time. It\u2019s an excellent tutorial where you can learn how to sew flat felled seams. Tips and tricks are offered as well. This post is part of our 6 Tutorials for Seam Finishes<\/a>, so go check that out if you are interested in more seam finishes.<\/p>\n

\"Flat-felled<\/a><\/p>\n

3) Popover Sundress Free Downloadable Pattern<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis is a very popular free pattern that has been downloaded over 92,000 times since it was released. The Popover Sundress<\/a> is a girl\u2019s A-line dress with a contrast yoke and bias ties at the shoulders. It is available in sizes 2-8, plus there is a version for an 18-inch doll<\/a>, as well. There is no elastic, no buttons, no zipper! This makes an excellent first project for a new seamstress or a quick project that provides almost instant gratification for someone with a bit more experience. On the blog we have a Popover Sundress tutorial<\/a>, but if you would like to sew along with Liesl on video, you can do that with her Creativebug workshop<\/a>. Click here<\/a> to see all of our Popover Sundress posts.<\/p>\n

\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

4) Elastic Waistband Trick<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis trick will help keep the elastic from twisting while it\u2019s in the casing. This post is also part of our 3 Tips for Elastic Waistbands<\/a> post, head that way if you\u2019d like to learn more elastic waistband tips.<\/p>\n

\"Elastic<\/a><\/p>\n

5) Felt Bows: A Free Pattern and Tutorial<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe free felt bow pattern has been downloaded more than 26,000 times. This is your basic bow tie. For this project use felt, leather, suede, or some other non-woven material that doesn\u2019t ravel. The bow is rather quick and easy to assemble and can done mostly by machine if you\u2019d like. Feel free to enlarge or reduce the size as desired. Once you\u2019ve assembled the bow, whipstitch it to a little barrette or a bobby pin for a cute hair ornament. Also, we have included this in our 3 Free Hair Accessory Tutorials<\/a>. You can go there to learn to make a couple more.<\/p>\n

\"Felt<\/a><\/p>\n

6) Lettuce Hem by Sewing Machine<\/a><\/strong>
\nLearn how to do a lettuce hem on knits using a sewing machine from this tutorial. If you\u2019d like to get more hem ideas be sure to visit our 14 Hem Tutorials<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Lettuce<\/a><\/p>\n

7) Ruffled Halter Free Downloadable Pattern<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe Ruffled Halter<\/a>, downloaded over 18,000 times, is very easy to make and includes some unique construction methods. The ruffles are all cut on bias, which gives them a nice drape. Have fun with this one, as the ruffles can be made with either a single, matching fabric or with multiple fabrics.<\/p>\n

\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

8) Free Holiday Mitten Ornament Pattern<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis free pattern<\/a> has been downloaded 13,000 times. Make one as a Christmas tree ornament or make a bunch to create an advent calendar. There are so many different ways you can embellish them to make them your style.<\/p>\n

\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

9) Bias Binding Tutorial<\/a><\/strong>
\nHere\u2019s a tutorial for Liesl\u2019s favorite method of sewing bias binding in order for the binding to look nice on both sides of your project. This post was included in our Six Bias Tape Tutorials<\/a> post. Head that way if you\u2019d like to educate yourself more about bias tape.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

10) French Seams<\/a><\/strong>
\nLearn how to make French Seams with this tutorial. They take a little extra time but have the added advantage of being super strong and looking very professional on the inside. This post is also part of our Six Tutorials for Seam Finishes<\/a>. You can visit that for more information on other types of seam finishes.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

Another fun fact worth mentioning is that even though it didn’t make the list of top blog posts, the Reversible Bucket Hat<\/a> is our most popular free pattern. This pattern has been downloaded 187,000 times! We have a step-by-step photo tutorial<\/a> on how to make it if you are interested. Happy sewing!<\/p>\n

And you, what are some of your favorite blog posts? Any particular Oliver + S creation that was shared on the blog that stands out in your mind? Or any tutorial that has been very helpful? Please share any of your memories in the comments section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thank you for being here with us and reading the blog throughout the past ten years! We\u2019ve gathered your favorite Oliver + S posts of all time. Ever wonder what the most popular posts on the blog have been? 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