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May
23

6 Comments

Oliver + S, Family Reunion Dress


Oliver+S, Family Reunion

Some outfits are just more special than others . . .

and this one might fall into that category.

Oliver+S, Family Reunion

You see, while cleaning out the basement a few years ago, a bag of our Great-Grandmother’s sewing supplies was found . . . primarily a bag full of LOTS of buttons.

Oliver+S, Family Reunion

We washed the buttons, and schemed possible uses for the treasures!

The possibilities are endless . . .

Oliver+S, Family Reunion

The Oliver + S, Family Reunion Dress is a perfect opportunity to use a very special button.

Oliver+S, Family Reunion

We LOVE this pattern, and the lines of it . . .

and have sewn it a few times in the past {HERE, HERE, and HERE}

Oliver+S, Family Reunion

So, we sewed a size 6 using some destash fabric with some Liberty accents and “the special button.”

Oliver+S, Family Reunion

The liberty print and button matched so well together . . .

we were tickled with the results.

Oliver+S, Family Reunion

Don’t you just love it when a vision comes together, and the results match your expectations?!?!?

Oliver+S, Family Reunion

Please note: The hair was “styled” by a certain 7 year old . . . and man, does she have a lot!

Some battles aren’t worth the fight – all in the name of blog pictures . . .

Oliver+S, Family Reunion



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Donna
7 yearss ago


This is beautiful! I love this pattern and this is my favorite of all your renditions, as the solid fabric and accents really show the lovely lines and details of the pattern. I have balked at sewing this for my granddaughters, but you’ve convinced me to go for it! Is the sizing a bit larger than many patterns? My girls are 9 but skinny, and I usually have to go down in sizing width. The button is perfect! I’ve built whole outfits around buttons :). Thank you for sharing!

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    FrancesSuzanne
    7 yearss ago


    You MUST give it a go! You’re right, the details are FABULOUS! As a general rule, we need to size down and add length (we sewed a 6, and she is 7.5 years old), but compare their measurements to the measurement chart. We have found that even though our niece measures more than one size smaller, she often needs the width through her shoulders.

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Karen
7 yearss ago


Beautiful dress, wonderful story, and an adorable niece!

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    FrancesSuzanne
    7 yearss ago


    Thanks!!

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Charity
7 yearss ago


I’ve only sewn one of them, but I think this is my favorite Oliver+S pattern! I really like the button and trim!

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    FrancesSuzanne
    7 yearss ago


    Well, it needs to make your “to sew” list! Thank you!

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