woodland clearing secret agent trench coat

I still can't quite believe that S is going to turn eleven this month. It feels like just yesterday she was 2 1/2 years old, and I was starting this little pattern company. Over the years, she's grown up completely immersed in patterns, fabrics, and photo shoots. Recently, she mentioned to us that s ......Reading more

Bag Lady Interview: Jax, Boy Mama + Nurse

  WHY HOZEN? I’ve always been drawn to brands that align with my values, and HOZEN really resonates with me. The founder, Rae, is someone I admire greatly. She left behind a stable corporate job to create something meaningful—a vegan bag line that’s both stylish ......Reading more

our super summer sale is here!

The month of July has arrived, marking the peak of summer for most of us (except for those of you lucky folks in the Southern Hemisphere). And with summer comes our biggest annual event—our massive summer sale! This year, from today until Saturday, July 16th, 2022, we’re offering a f ......Reading more

building block dress round-up

People have been getting really creative with the Building Block Dress pattern from the book. These examples show just how versatile this design truly is. We always enjoy seeing pictures of the clothes people make. Don’t forget to tag your Instagram photos with #oliverands and #buildingblock ......Reading more

building block dress round-up

Sure! Here's the rewritten content: --- People have come up with some really creative ideas using the Building Block Dress pattern from the book. These examples really showcase just how versatile this pattern can be. We always enjoy seeing pictures of the clothes you’ve made. Be sure to t ......Reading more

liesl’s rush hour blouse

Sure! Here's a rewritten version of your content: --- I recently created a Rush Hour Blouse for myself to try out the pattern. The fabric I used was leftover poly-rayon crepe from a dress I made for S, which is featured on page 16 of the *Building Block Dress* book. I absolutely adored this fabric ......Reading more

bubble dress sew-along, day 2

Yesterday marked the first day of the Bubble Dress sew-along with Catherine guiding us through the initial steps. Today is the final day, where she’ll show us how to wrap things up beautifully. Thank you so much for joining us, Catherine! Let's dive right into today's exciting part—cr ......Reading more