Okay, okay….the title probably should have read: A Summer Dress…That is Technically a Slip!

That’s right!! We just completed a “first sew” for us, using the Oliver + S Pinwheel Tunic + Slip Dress. We only sewed the slip dress portion of the pattern however, and created a sweet, summer dress for EA.

You might have noticed we’ve been on a blue theme for her this summer, as seen here and here. It really wasn’t planned, but each of these fabrics were bought on the same shopping trip.

Do you do that? Buy a particular color scheme….without realizing it until afterwards??

A few summers ago, we ended up with several oranges and khakis on one on of our trips. If you don’t believe us….check out these creations {here, here, and here} to see what we mean.

Anyway, we digress….back to the Pinwheel.

We sewed EA a size 4, with no modifications/alterations to view B {the slip dress}. As you can see, she has some wiggle room….

Well, make that: LOTS of wiggle room.

And, it’s sure to be too short to wear before she outgrows it in the yoke area. But, this child isn’t complaining!!

She skipped…she hopped…she spun in this dress. We REALLY need to get a video of “the skip”…it’s classic, and done with such vim and vigor…

The dress was a success!! And, such a quick sew to be successful!

While it does make a sweet, summer sundress, don’t you think it could be sewn as a swimsuit cover-up or a summer nightgown? There are no closures to the slip dress, making it perfectly child-friendly for easy dressing / changing. EA is very independent, and she likes the freedom this outfit gives her.

We are keeping those other options in mind as we look for opportunities to sew this pattern again!

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