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Oliver + S Little Things to Sew: 20 Classic Accessories and Toys for Children [Hardcover]

Liesl and Company Inc. , Liesl Gibson , Dan Andreasen , Laurie Frankel
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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Book Description

March 1, 2011
Home sewers love to dress the children in their lives in garments they have hand-crafted. No one understands this better than Liesl Gibson, who is both a mom and the founder of Oliver + S, a sewing pattern company known for its contemporary yet classically sensible kids’ designs, its precise, easy-to-follow instructions, and its charming paper doll–inspired packaging. In Oliver + S Little Things to Sew, you’ll find 20 acessories for children, such as a hat with bear ears, scarf, vest, tutu, art smock, backpack, and quilt—all impeccably photographed by Laurie Frankel. The book includes two full-size pattern sheets and, as an added bonus, two cardstock paper dolls that can be dressed with “clothing” cut from the book’s jacket—a little something extra to keep young ones occupied while grownups stitch new items for their wardrobes! 

Praise for Oliver + S Little Thigns to Sew:

“Making a bucket hat probably isn’t on anyone’s bucket list, but maybe it should be. The reversible bucket hat in the book Oliver + S Little Things to Sew (STC Craft, 2011) is classic, cute and comfortable. And author Liesl Gibson maintains that making it is a treat for grown-ups as well as the young recipients.”

—Holly Ramer, Associated Press

 


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About the Author

Liesl Gibson is the founder and creative force behind Oliver + S. She is a graduate of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology and previously worked as a designer for Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 136 pages
  • Publisher: STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book (March 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1584799102
  • ISBN-13: 978-1584799108
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 1 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

After starting a career in publishing and finance, Liesl Gibson returned to school and earned a degree in fashion design from New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. Before having a child in 2005, she worked as a designer for Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren.

While staying home with the baby, Liesl began designing her daughter's clothing. "People were asking if they could buy the patterns for the dresses I was making," Liesl says. "One thing led to another, and I had a new career." In 2008 Liesl launched Oliver + S, a new brand of sewing patterns for children's clothing. Today Liesl also designs a line of Oliver + S fabric. She published her first book, Oliver + S Little Things to Sew in 2011.

In 2011 Liesl also created Lisette, a line of sewing patterns and fabric for women's apparel that is now available at Jo-Ann stores in the USA and Spotlight stores in Australia. In 2012 Liesl debuted Straight Stitch Society, a collection of patterns for gifts and accessories. The brand's tagline, "Life is hard. Sewing is easy." expresses its quirky and sometimes irreverent personality.

Liesl lives in Manhattan with her husband and daughter and commutes daily to her studio in Brooklyn.

Customer Reviews

The patterns are easy to follow and beautifully designed. melaniemoore  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
The projects are charming and timeless and will be loved. A. Brooksby  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for anyone who sews for children! J. Goldstein  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Oliver+S Design February 19, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I just adore this book. On my first look-through I was a little apprehensive that the ideas would be too simple but was so pleasantly surprised to find projects that have the classic Oliver+S idea of using patterns as a way to teach new sewing techniques. The instructions for individual projects are clear and the photographs are wonderful. There is also a section on sewing techniques as well as pattern layouts. All of the patterns are included inside the cover of this very sturdy hardcover book. This would be a great book for a beginner to advanced sewer because the projects vary in difficulty.

The projects included are:

mittens
tutu
no-tie scarf
messenger bag
reversible bucket hat
bias trimmed apron
bento box carrier
play town
penguin backpack
art smock
cozy winter hood
messy kid bib
juggling balls and drawstring bag
tea party doll dress
travel quilt
red riding hood
explorer hood
bear carrier
bear puppet bath mitt
puppet theater

So many really useful projects! I'll be starting with the "bear carrier" which my little one will be using for her doll. Next I think I'll make matching mother/daughter messenger bags. Fun!
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing stuff you'd actually make March 18, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is full of projects that you'd actually want to make. I bought it because I was so excited about the Red Riding Hood pattern in particular. It's also great for both genders; if you've got a boy (or girl!) the explorer vest is great too. What I like is that the size range is so large (6 months to size 10) so we'll be able to use this for a very long time. My only complaint was that they attached the patterns with sticky dots and it ripped my pattern pages a little bit. So be careful when getting the patterns off.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely - Classic Oliver + S Style! February 23, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is beautiful and inspiring from cover to cover. Oliver + S is known for their step by step instructions and detailed depictions of the steps necessary to complete each project. I recieved my book last week and so far have made the mittens and bucket hat. Both turned out beautifully! I'm new to sewing and I find learning so much easier when working from O+S patterns. You'll love this book!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Great patterns can't wait to start sewing. Bought the book especially for the "little red riding hood" cape and the sun hats
Published 27 days ago by Susan H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
This is a beautiful book with great ideas for anyone who likes to sew and make things. I have not been able to start anything yet, but am planning to make backpacks and the puppet... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kaye Frye
5.0 out of 5 stars Great projects
Has easy to follow directions and pattern sheets. Already made 1 project and have 2 more cut out and ready to sew.
Published 1 month ago by Lynn Timmerberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Great patterns
The patterns are easy to follow and very cute. I had a hard time deciding what to make first. A must own for someone who likes making things for kids.
Published 1 month ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sewing Book
This book is wonderful for sewing and a welcome addition to my sewing for children library. It arrived in excellent condition and in a timely manner.
Published 2 months ago by THOMAS R. BEDNAROWSKI
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and easy projects
Love the projects in this book! I've made the hat multiple times. A very quick sew. As a,ways very clear instructions. Just follow them and the project comes out beautiful.
Published 2 months ago by N. J
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully printed book.
Lovely book and great ideas for projects. I will hate to open up the patterns when I get started, I will need to find a way to preserve the patterns afterwards.
Published 2 months ago by M. Giberson
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best X-mas Gift EVER!!!
I love this book!!! It easy to understand and has DARLING projects!!! I have made one so far and have at leats 4 more projects waiting for a rainy/snowy crafty day to come.
Published 3 months ago by AnnEggybertGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Oliver +S little things to sew.
I wanted the pattern for the teddy bear carrier and that is finished and on to the cape and now the apron. Many things more to make for granddaughters and greatgranddaughters. Read more
Published 4 months ago by buju2181
5.0 out of 5 stars What a cute little box.
Love this cute book. Instructions are clear. Patters are nice. If you sew for children you will love this book.
Published 4 months ago by Jennifer Barclay
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