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Jun
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FINALLY . . . A Knit to Love


We apologize for the shift in posts, but had a few items we wanted to share before it becomes 100 degrees and these creations are a bit irrelevant {except for our readers on the other side of the world}.

There are LOADS more “Disney Inspired” outfits to come . . . so bear with us as we share a couple of garments from earlier this year. We’ll be back with some more of our fun / sewing from the most “Magical Place on Earth” by the end of next week . . .

Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}

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Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}

So, we’ve never been that “tight” with knits . . . although we have attempted to bond a bit more in recent times.

Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}

But, then we bought THIS gem of knits: Art Gallery Fabrics {by Pat Bravo}.

And, we were in love!

Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}

The quality of the knit fabric was like none other we’ve ever sewn.

It actually made sewing knits . . . wait for it . . . ENJOYABLE!

Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}

That’s right . . . you read that correctly.

It was ENJOYABLE!

Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}

Not all knit is created equal, and sewing with this quality of knit could become addicting!

Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}

It sure made us not want to sew with any other type.

Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}

For this creation, we sewed the Oliver + S, Sailboat Top, but modified it to a dress.

Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}

Perhaps we give ourselves too much credit, but the combination of fabrics reminded us of a Mini Boden look.

Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}

If we were to modify this pattern to a dress again, we would probably straighten out the hemline {instead of keeping the curve of the neckline}.

Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}

Comfort and color were two positive attributes for this creation . . . according to EA.

Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}

Looks like more sewing with knits may be in our future. And, if they are Art Gallery Fabrics, we might be able to stomach it . . . or perhaps even enjoy it!

Oliver + S, Sailboat {modified}



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Marnae
7 yearss ago


Hi ladies! Nice to see some more posts from you…I wish I could say the same for myself! Unlike you, I haven’t even sewn anything in about 6 months. Ah, the joys of building a house:) Anyway, had to comment on this cute dress–totally a Mini Boden look–in fact that was my first thought when I saw it!

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    FrancesSuzanne
    7 yearss ago


    Well, building a house seems like a very good excuse to let the blog {and sewing} go for a while . . . Glad you saw mini-Boden too in our look!

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Audrey
7 yearss ago


Love this, and I felt EXACTLY the same way when I discovered Art Gallery Knits! Love them, and sew with them at every opportunity!

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    FrancesSuzanne
    7 yearss ago


    We didn’t know we could feel this way about knit . . .but, we were smitten!

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Charity
7 yearss ago


I really need to try some Art Gallery knit! This dress is darling, and I agree that it has a Mini-Boden feel to it.

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    FrancesSuzanne
    7 yearss ago


    Thanks, Charity!! Yes, Art Gallery knits are definitely worth it . . .

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Broadway Fabrics
2 yearss ago


Wonderful fabric design. I love this very much!

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