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top 10 oliver + s blog posts
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Our journey began on March 11th, 2008, when we launched the Oliver + S blog with the goal of making sewing with our patterns enjoyable and rewarding. In the past ten years, we've poured immense care and effort into creating resources that are both inspiring and accessible. Our mission has always been to spread the joy of sewing far and wide, offering guidance and support every step of the way. From free tutorials and pattern customizations to helpful tips, we're here to help you grow as a sewer—day or night!
Here are our top ten most popular blog posts of all time:
1) **Lazy Days Skirt Free Pattern**
This beginner-friendly project has been downloaded over 45,000 times. While it's perfect for newcomers, it's also a delightful quick project for seasoned sewists. Made from a single piece of fabric, this elastic-waist skirt features a sweet ribbon hem that can be customized with bias tape. If you prefer learning through video, Liesl offers a Creativebug workshop for this pattern. Check out all our Lazy Days Skirt posts for more inspiration.
2) **Flat Felled Seams**
This tutorial became wildly popular after a few of its photos went viral on Pinterest. It’s an excellent guide to mastering flat felled seams, complete with expert tips and tricks. As part of our Six Tutorials for Seam Finishes, it’s a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their sewing skills.
3) **Popover Sundress Free Downloadable Pattern**
With over 92,000 downloads, this A-line dress is a classic favorite. Featuring a contrast yoke and bias ties, it comes in sizes 2-8 and even has a version for an 18-inch doll. If you'd like to follow along with Liesl's Creativebug workshop, you can watch her sew this dress step by step. Explore all our Popover Sundress posts for more details.
4) **Elastic Waistband Trick**
This ingenious tip ensures your elastic stays securely in place during construction. Part of our 3 Tips for Elastic Waistbands post, it's a handy solution for anyone struggling with twisted elastic.
5) **Felt Bows: A Free Pattern and Tutorial**
This timeless bow pattern has been downloaded more than 26,000 times. Perfect for hair accessories, it uses non-woven materials like felt or leather. Customize the size to suit your style and attach it to a barrette or bobby pin for a charming finish. Learn to make two more hair accessories in our 3 Free Hair Accessory Tutorials.
6) **Lettuce Hem by Sewing Machine**
Master the art of a lettuce hem on knits with this easy-to-follow tutorial. For more hemming techniques, visit our 14 Hem Tutorials collection.
7) **Ruffled Halter Free Downloadable Pattern**
This ruffled halter, downloaded over 18,000 times, is a breeze to sew. Its bias-cut ruffles add a beautiful drape, and you can mix and match fabrics for a unique look.
8) **Free Holiday Mitten Ornament Pattern**
With over 13,000 downloads, this festive pattern is perfect for holiday decor. Create one as a tree ornament or multiple ones to form an advent calendar. Embellish them however you like to make them uniquely yours.
9) **Bias Binding Tutorial**
Discover Liesl's preferred method for achieving beautiful bias binding that looks great on both sides of your project. This post is also part of our Six Bias Tape Tutorials collection.
10) **French Seams**
Learn how to create these professional-looking seams that are both strong and tidy. As part of our Six Tutorials for Seam Finishes, it's a valuable resource for improving your sewing techniques.
And here’s a fun fact: even though it didn’t make the top ten list, the Reversible Bucket Hat remains our most downloaded free pattern, with 187,000 downloads! If you're interested, we have a detailed photo tutorial for this pattern.
What about you? Which blog posts stand out in your memory? Was there a particular Oliver + S creation or tutorial that helped you along your sewing journey? Share your thoughts in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you!
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