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Jul
22

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Oliver and S, Croquet Dress {Sumo’s Sweet Stuff}


Summer, from Sumo’s Sweet Stuff, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation”

for the Oliver and S, Croquet Dress.

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Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com

Hello! I’m so excited to be able to share my flip with you today of the Croquet Dress by Oliver + S!

I had a few different ideas of how I wanted to flip this pattern, but in the end decided that I wanted to change this pattern into two separate pieces that could be worn together, or independently. I’m all for versatility! Thus, Croquet in Pieces was born!

Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com

So the most obvious thing that I changed with the pattern was to not attach the pieces. Let’s start with the bottoms.

Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com

I decided to change the skirt into a pair of shorts. I thought these would be nice to have for keeping cool and comfortable for all of our summer play. The fabric is cute, so with minimal effort, I got a darling look for my active daughter.

Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com

Now let’s talk about the top. I loved the yoke on the top, and wanted to leave that as is. I did a contrasting fabric to bring out that part of the design. I chose to leave the sleeves off; it has been so hot here lately (and this pregnant mama is dying!) Again, I used a contrasting fabric to do the straps of the top as well. Mixing fabrics is one of my very favorite things to do!

Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com

Another part of the original design that I loved was the slit in the back. It is such a simple detail but I just love it.

Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com

The last change that I made to the top was to add a border of contrasting fabric along the bottom, and shir it in to give the top more shape. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out!

Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com

Now not only do I have a darling pair of shorts, but an adorable top to pair with whatever bottoms I like!

Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com

I mean seriously. I’m biased but isn’t she adorable?

Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com

The original pattern has a bow that is tied at the waist. I made the tie, but instead of attaching it to the top or shorts, we used it as a hair accessory for all of our looks.

Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com

So there you have it. The Croquet in Pieces. Two pieces, three ways to wear them!

Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com

Thanks for letting me share my flip with you today. I hope you love it as much as we do!

Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com

Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com
Flip This Pattern - Croquet in Pieces - SumosSweetStuff.com
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Flip this Pattern: Summer 2014 is sponsored by Imagine Gnats and The Fabric Stash.
Thank you both for showing such support in the sewing community and this series! We appreciate you!!



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