I feel like we all need a little diversion, especially in the middle of the lead-up to the holidays.  I’m not a fan of the stress and the emphasis on consumerism, so I’m going to skip any sort of gift guide and share a few books and podcasts that I’ve enjoyed lately. Hopefully they’ll give you a little respite and pleasure. Happy holidays!

This week only, you’ll save 50% on our patterns and the Building Block Dress book when you use this special coupon code.

This Prado Trench Coat was a battle between instinct and common sense. Instinct won. Happily.

As the inaugural participant in our Fabric Source series, we’re thrilled to introduce Maaidesign, located in Victoria, Australia. Maaike, the owner, also runs Modern Makers, an online community for sewists. She’s here to introduce a few of her terrific fabric options.

I loved watching how the people of London wore and styled their clothing when I visited last week. Here are some photos to share with you, and maybe to inspire your fall clothing and sewing.

Lyndsey is visitng to share her new Peacock Blue Prado Trench Coat and discussing how she achieved such a great fit!

What fabric will you choose for your Havana Pajamas? Prints, stripes, solids? Here’s how our testers sewed them. Remember, too, that they make a great gift!

Our testers chose terrific fabrics and prints for the new Copenhagen Wrap Dress, and here are some of their photos to inspire your own version of this fun sewing pattern.

Liesl is here with styling and fabric ideas for our new Havana Pajamas sewing pattern—a perfect way to play with bold prints and comfortable fabrics and sew cozy, stylish sleepwear. Try comfortable cottons in fun patterns, soft flannel, or elegant satin.

Liesl is here with fabric and styling ideas for our new Copenhagen Wrap Dress, which is designed to shine in everything from crisp linen to bold Marimekko-style prints, tropical wools, or drapey silks—giving you endless fabric possibilities for every season. Pair it with statement jewelry and a great pair of shoes and you’ll have a truly one-of-a-kind piece that reflects your personal style.

Introducing our Havana Pajamas. Fun to say, to sew, and it combines comfort and effortless style in a button-free design that’s as fun to sew as it is to wear. Perfect for lounging or stepping out in bold prints, these pajamas let you play with color, fabric, and creativity.

The Copenhagen Wrap Dress combines a dramatic, blouse-y bodice with a refined sarong-style skirt, creating a unique and flattering silhouette that’s versatile for any occasion. With customizable sleeve options, adjustable ties, pockets, and endless fabric possibilities, this pattern makes it easy to sew a dress that’s both elegant and effortlessly wearable.