Thursday, February 28, 2013

Oliver & S Spring Patterns: The Roller Skate Tunic



roller skate dress + tunic rolling tour

Welcome to the second stop on the "Rolling Tour" of the soon-to-be-released Oliver & S Roller Skate Dress and Tunic! Kristin started us off this morning, and Cherie will be the caboose this afternoon.




Elsie was not what you would call super excited about this rushed evening photoshoot. Not one bit. 






Mirth and excitement followed, no luck on the standing still though. M&M's can only do so much with the under 2 crowd. 


Somehow I was lucky enough to receive the brand new Oliver & S spring patterns a little bit earlier than release so I could have some fun with them. (Ahem, lucky enough= buddies with Kristin.) I love their patterns for the same reasons as everyone who sews with them- they are so cute and stylish, trustworthy, well-constructed, not too frilly, and you always learn something new using them. But also, as someone who works in a fabric and sewing shop, I don't know what I'd do without them. We carry them all, and when someone comes in looking for something to sew their little girl or boy, I can always find an Oliver & S pattern to recommend that fits the bill. And I can usually say to the customer that I've sewn whatever the particular pattern is myself as my own collection grows. They are setting the standard, and their two newest designs are just as fresh and precise as we've all come to expect. 



So this first new offering is called the Roller Skate dress & tunic pattern. I made the tunic length, without the optional yoke, so it's basically just two pattern pieces. It's designed to be fully lined, but I cut the lining to the same length, making it fully reversible. It's got an adorable built-in cap sleeve, and an elastic casing that gives it the cutest shape.




 Since the shape of the tunic or dress without the yoke is so straightforward and simple, it's the perfect  pattern for using a large, bold print. I have been dying to use this gorgeous tribal ikat-ish print we got in recently at Sewn Studio, and I'm so happy I got to here! It's called Boucherouite Blush from the Luxe in Bloom Collection by Sarah Watson for Art Gallery. This has got to be my favorite collection from Art Gallery ever. (I really can't wait for her next one, Indian Summer.) The coral pink on the reverse side is called Crystalline Reef, from the same collection. The softness that AG fabrics are known for is really great on this comfy top, and makes me wants to use them for garments a lot more.




 On the back it has a simple one button and loop closure. I used a pearl shank button from my vintage collection.



This pattern is so quick and satisfying. I'll definitely be trying the dress length, and probably another tunic with the cute v-notched yoke. I made a size 2 and discovered that you can squeeze one tunic out of two half yards- perfect.

Thanks so much to Liesl for letting us have fun with the new spring patterns! Kristin posted her super sweet dress version this morning, and Cherie has the tunic with yoke on the way this afternoon. It's our little "Rolling Tour." (GET IT?)  The pattern will be available for you to purchase online tomorrow, and at Sewn Studio (or your local shop) soon after that!



Next week I'll be back with my version of the versatile Pinwheel Pattern. Yay!












16 comments:

  1. Oh wow. Super, super cute!! I love it in that awesome bold print. And the shape is pretty darn adorable!

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  2. This is so adorable! I've seen the pattern, but not a finished piece and it looks great! I'm seeing more of this design in adult sizes at the stores lately. I'd love to make one using stretch knit... hmmm... maybe one for me and one for my littlest one!

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  3. Looove the fabrics you have used - genius making it reversible. You three lucky ladies getting your hands on the new patterns before time :-)

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  4. I LOVE this! It looks like it's one I could actually make! And your fabric choices are fantastic, as always.

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  5. i love that you made it reversible! such fun to see this one made up in pretty fabric - great choices!!

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  6. Cute top! Love that you made it reversible!

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  7. That ikat fabric is FABULOUS!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! It is perfect for that pattern!

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  8. Oh the cuteness and the genius of making the top reversible! And I'm with you on the ikat fabric - GORGEOUS.

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  9. Very cute! I LOVE that it is reversible, I LOVE the print too!

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  10. YES! Loving that tribal ikat fabric - seriously, perfect choice. You really have a thing for picking out great fabrics, huh?! Anyways, welcome back from Vegas and I hope the kiddos are back on schedule soon. Can't wait to see your Pinwheel!

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  11. So awesome! And reversible? YES!!

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  12. So awesome! Thanks so much for doing this, and yep, pretty much genius making it reversible with two awesome fabrics.

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  13. Um...love that this is reversible!! Those fabrics are perfect...love the big bold one! how about I add more !!!!!'s in there, because you are !!! awesome. :) Great job Jessica!

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  14. The fabrics are so great! This pattern looks like a quick sew and a comfy, casual look. Really great job!!!

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  15. Love it!! I didn't realize it was reversible! Awesome! I can't wait to get my hands on this pattern! But, I really shouldn't...but I want it! :)

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  16. Oh I love it! I've been oogling over your blog for a few months now, but have yet to comment. What a nice surprise this morning seeing Luxe in Bloom, it looks super cute!

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