This dress has been on our “must sew” list for entirely too long!!
It’s a style that we had planned to sew last winter, but never got around to it.
We don’t know if you’ve noticed, but winter patterns are not nearly as prevalent as spring and summer ones. Hence, the “need” to sew it.
Now, the short-sleeved version of this dress is super cute as well . . . {and one we might like even more that this one}, so we are looking forward to sewing that version in the near future.
As for this version of the Oliver + S, Jump Rope Dress? It was just meant to be!!
You see, our nieces were introduced to the Sound of Music this past summer . . . and FELL. IN. LOVE. WITH. IT!!
The oldest two know many of the songs, and love to “perform” them around the house.
If you are familiar with the story / movie, EA’s fabric MIGHT resemble the drapes that Maria utilized to make the children’s”play clothes”. We thought it did . . . as did EA!
After adding some minimal embroidery – red, French knots – in strategic locations {collar and front section of the dress} plus some red piping, and POOF!!
A “Sound of Music Christmas dress” for a very special niece!!
Since our niece detests small neck / head openings, we inquired about the placket roominess on the Oliver + S forum.
Based on others’ responses, it seemed the larger sizes were “spot on”, and the smaller sizes were a tad more fitted.
So, we sewed a size 4 – ALMOST “as is.” Except for adding some length. The sleeves were changed slightly as well – to incorporate red piping at the sleeve opening.
It seemed to “fit the bill” for a unique Christmas dress, so it’s off to sew another “winter version” of the Jump Rope dress.
Psst: it’s the one we planned to sew last year, but never got around to it . . . and now, it’s ALMOST done!
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