And easy too.
Time will tell if it passes the test though.
When I showed my daughter this Oliver + S Book Report dress pattern when it first came out, she didn't care for it.
Outwardly I heaved a deep sigh.
Inwardly I knew I was going to make it.
Digging through my stash which incidentally is pretty much all over the sewing room floor these days, I came up with some blue and off white leafy fabric and paired it with blue poly/cotton.
"If she doesn't like this dress at all" I said to myself "at least I didn't use some treasured fabric."
But I like it.
I like how it buttons up at the shoulders and the dress front folds over the yoke back.
I like the fun pockets that are big and deep. Perfect for little treasures.
I like the pleats on the front and back.
I like that the dress can be colour blocked....or not.
And I like that it can be worn as a dress or tunic.
I have tunic in mind so just as soon as I can, I'm going to the fabric store to buy some stretch lace fabric to make leggings to wear with this dress. Similar to the ones below.
I made size 4.
Note to self: fingers crossed she likes it because I want to make more.
Love it! And my fingers are crossed as well..hoping you'll get to make many more.;)
ReplyDeleteI love it and really hope your daughter does too
ReplyDeleteBtw - I want to see a picture of your stash!
Fabulous! I love your fabric selection and the color combination. It's official, we may just have to break down and buy this pattern now :)!
ReplyDeleteI think the fabric you used works very well!! And those big pockets....! How could anyone NOT like it?!
ReplyDeleteI hope she loves it, too! It has so many great details.
ReplyDeleteWonder what treasures Caitlin will put in the pockets. I don't know if Lorelei even notices pockets, but I remember always loving it when I had a pocket. And still like pockets...I will probably die and be buried in jeans simply because of the pockets.
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