The idea of handmade garments sounds lovely — after all, you still have the quilt Grandma made for you back in the ’60s (oops, the ’80s). But the words “sewing pattern” conjure up images of Home Ec, not hip duds.
Dust off the Singer and let Oliver + S prove you wrong. The owners channeled an NYC fashion background into children’s clothing patterns (sizes 0 to 5) that can be created by sewers from (nearly) beginner to advanced. The directions are easy to follow, and the baby/toddler designs range from sweet bubble dresses to unisex playsuits.
Grandma would be proud.
Available at oliverands.com.