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Mar
25

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Monochromatic Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic


This child. . . .she never fails to surprise us . . .

Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic

The latest one?

Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic

We sent her “shopping” {through our pre-selected fabric stash} for a new outfit.

Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic

Oh, the florals, polka dots, and bright / vibrant colors displayed in the 12 options!!

And, then there was one. . .

A piece of fabric that really didn’t belong.

Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic

One that seemed misplaced . . .

Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic

One that was definitely an outsider . . .

Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic

One that ALMOST wasn’t given as an option, but put out at the last minute . . . because we “KNEW” she wouldn’t look twice at it.

Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic

Well, she didn’t look twice at it. Instead, she grabbed the “oddball” fabric IMMEDIATELY, and EMPHATICALLY stated she wanted “that one.”

Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic

There was no discussionĀ . . . her mind was made up!

Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic

We livened it up, as best we could . . .with none other than pops of PINK {topstitching and buttons}!

Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic

We also cut the bodice area on the bias to create a little variation, as well as not have to worry about lining up the print between the bodice and skirt pieces.

Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic

And, yes . . . she did indeed look as cute as could be {and proud as punch!}!!

Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic

So, consider this a lesson learned {but one we wouldn’t replace}.

If you ever give your “customer” a choice on fabrics, be prepared for the least expected and be ready to work with the option selected. No matter what!

Pattern: Oliver + S, Playtime Tunic {sz 3}



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9 Comments



Elizabeth
7 yearss ago


Super cute with the pink! My eyes always gravitate to black and white too! Lol

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Roberta Beaver
7 yearss ago


Do you find Oliver + S patterns to run large or are they about right.

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    FrancesSuzanne
    7 yearss ago


    The short answer: yes, especially in the smaller sizes. However, our best advice is to go with the measurements given . . . NOT what size your child typically wears. Our oldest niece {5 1/2 yrs} can still wear a size 4 in many of the O+S styles, but needs the length of a size 5{+}. She can wear even a smaller size in skirts. CL {age 3 1/2 years, and the one in this blog post} fits in an as-is size 3, but still has growing room. We just finished a 12-18 mo Lullaby Layette jacket for the baby niece {19 mo}, and she had room to spare!

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      Roberta Beaver
      7 yearss ago


      Thank you!

Veronica
7 yearss ago


Excellent choice! Love it!

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Charity
7 yearss ago


Kids love to surprise us! šŸ˜‰ I love the bias-cut bodice and the bits of pink to liven it up! It’s adorable on her. =)

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Martha B
7 yearss ago


So cute!!! Love it with the pink and doesn’t she look as proud as can be. She knew she would get her way. :)

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    FrancesSuzanne
    7 yearss ago


    But, of course :)!!

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Lightning McStitch
7 yearss ago


Ha ha, lesson well learned, but not hard to take at all, it’s a gorgeous tunic.

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