Oliver + S
+ Me
= gift for Abby's bun in the oven
I finally picked myself up one of these Oliver + S patterns from Liesel Gibson of Disdressed last week. I have been excited to make one of these dresses and finally had the perfect opportunity with Abby's baby shower this past weekend. The sundress pattern was fairly simple, although not without a few complications imposed on by myself, but it came together nicely and hopefully pleased the soon to be mama.
I must admit though, my favorite part about these patterns is the design. Simple, clean, and darling. And I can't not give a shout out to Brooke, who doesn't have a blog, although I beg her every day, for the creativity behind the packaging. The paper doll concept is genius, and I want to collect all the patterns if not just for the dolls. I even got to be a part of the Oliver + S process. I watched Brooke's kids while she worked on the packaging, and she even asked for my opinion on some of the details. It's great to have such talented friends.
I chose an Americana theme for this sundress. I love gingham and denim always compliments it well.
My favorite part of the dress is the buttons. Kelly taught me how to
make fabric covered buttons, and now I'm hooked. Matching buttons on
everything!!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 3:49AM
Reader Comments (13)
that is so darling. i hope i can hone in on your sewing skills for my own kids. i look at the price tags on kids' clothes and am always shocked.
I've had my eye on these for a while. Once I motivate myself to start sewing again, I am definitely going to purchase.
Ahhh. so, so cute. I saw this same dress made at the purlbee. I can't wait to try it too. Great job Alysha!
i can't wait to see the little girl wearing it in person. especially with those covered buttons.
I'm totally going to try this in the shorts version. Dotty got some cute fabric for her birthday...
that is really cute!!! now you know we are all expecting alysha made baby gifts when we have kids. right!!!
i'm so glad it turned out so good, no thanks to me! i love it.
oh i just ordered this pattern, i am so excited to try it out! the gingham looks perfect! -kb
So darling! You have great talent!
Hi Alysha! It's Melissa from Banana. I was just thinking about you the other day so I thought I would look you up. You are so cute and talented I wish I was half as creative as you. Plus your family is so cute. It is to bad you had to move back to Utah as soon as I moved. We are in Chicago for grad school. Anyway glad to see you are doing well. If you are interested I have a blog at little-lucas.blogspot.com. Hopefully I will see you soon, Melissa
Oh, Alysha.. such a sweet shout out. I got a little teary eyed remembering how nice it was to have you come and watch the kiddos for a few hours so I could concentrate for a minute!
I LOVE the dress.. it's really so sweet. I'm sure Abby was thrilled.
You'll be happy to hear that Oliver + S is including a few boy items in the fall line, which will make it's debut at Quilt Market in Portland.. in just a few weeks! Finally some patterns for Luke!
Good golly even the pattern is darling. I mean she's holding a little tea cup in the one in the dress you made how freaking cute is that? I answer so very. I am for once happy that I am late to reading this post so that I could see Brooke's response. I totally echo Lysh's comment about Brooke having a blog or something where we can see more of her creativity because this paper doll pattern is just squish worthy cute.
And the dress does look super cute. I love the denim top and then the cute little buttons. You really did a great job. Hopefully Abby will send us pictures of her baby in the dress so we can see it 'in action.'
Alysha it was so good to see you in SLC. You looked so great in the color-blocked dress you had on at the shower. So cute.
And THANK YOU again for the adorable gingham dress you made for my little girl. It is perfect.
I will definitely send pictures of little Miss Low in the dress! I can't wait.
And NICE WORK Brooke on the pattern packaging! I love it.
xo,
Abby