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Oliver + S: OS025CP (Class Picnic Blouse ) thumbsup - Type:Baby clothes    printable version
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Reviewed by:Izybel18
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Posted on:1/23/13 11:22 AM
Last Updated:2/21/13 10:19 AM
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Pattern Photo:Oliver + S OS025CP
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Pattern Rating:Easy & Great for Beginners
See other patterns in this category: Kids(boys & girls)    Baby clothes    Toddlers    
Available for sale on PR: $15.95 (See envelope)
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Fabric:Shirting - Cotton  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description: The pattern for these comfortable and cute elastic-waist shorts includes contrast trim, mock-wrap styling, and a faux fly. The raglan-sleeve pull-on blouse includes gathers at the yokes, elastic at the shoulders, three-quarter-length sleeves, and wide hems.

Pattern Sizing: 6m-4. I made a 12m-18m when my daughter was 6m and wearing large sizes, but it was way too big. I have since made a second one in 6m-12m and it will fit her for a while (she is 12m now). I'd say the top runs large.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes! I always learn something from O+S patterns, and both the top and the shorts have taught me good sewing lessons.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I have made the top twice, and both times I appreciated how easily it came together.

A "dislike" would be the difficulty in understanding the way the shoulder casing goes together. However, after doing it once, the second time it was very easy.

Fabric Used: Very lightweight cotton shirting from Fabric.com.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None to the yellow version.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I have sewn it again and plan on sewing it many times. It's easy, classic, and doesn't take too much fabric in the smaller sizes.

Conclusion: I've been sewing for less than a year, but this pattern (both shorts and top) taught me a lot of skills that I've used in other places. Well worth the money. To see the second version, please visit my blog.
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VivianZ said...
Very cute top. For sewing less than a year, I think it is a great job!
1/24/13 8:22 AM
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