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Needlewoman, your version looks adorable! Think I’ll try it without the sleeves next time!
Just to clarify, I did not have a problem with putting over the head — just getting arms into the sleeves….which I think would be solved by using a fabric with more stretch.
I love Oliver + S designs and find the instructions so far superior to other patterns I have downloaded from other sites as well as the traditional pattern companies. Also love all the feedback and suggestions on these discussion boards!
Yesterday my daughter gave the corduroy playtime dress back to me and asked if I could please make it easier to get on. My granddaughter is 21 mos and it was too much of a struggle — I was disappointed since a good amount of time and love went into this piece. After wracking my brain I decided to open up the back about 5 more inches by continuing the buttonhole “placket” below the waistline. A little hard to explain since I was basically winging it — but I interfaced a piece of the fabric about 3 in by 6 in, folded it in half lengthwise and stitched it to the right back bodice continuing the line made by the contrast top stitching. Raw edges were pressed under and top stitched with thread matching the fabric instead of the contast used elsewhere. The left part of the skirt opening was interfaced and folded under. Instead of continuing the buttons below the waistline I used a dark color Velcro — three small pieces did the trick — and the entire alteration is hardly even noticeable! Doesn’t look as pretty on the inside but so happy I was able to rescue this dress!
Thanks Meleliza! If they could just stay a little…at least for a little while longer!
Thank you! I was very happy with it and used your tutorial Nicole. It looks adorable on my little granddaughter.
Yes I’ll definitely try it again with a lighter fabric. Maybe there was too much bulk at the waist although there was plenty of ease when it was on…
I’m thinking that maybe if she puts her arms through first and the lifts over her head that it will glide on more easily.
Thanks! Great suggestions…I was thinking most wools would need dry cleaning. Maybe lamb’s wool?!
Hello,
I’m so glad I found this discussion. Just downloaded my first digital O+S pattern and just couldn’t get it to print at the correct scale. I have a Mac. Very frustrating! So, I downloaded Adobe Reader per the above — moved the download into Adobe and voila! — worked like a charm. It give me the correct print options. Thank you!
Nicole, Thanks so much for your reply….I loved your link and will definitely check back to it when I start sewing the dress. Yours is fabulous — looks wonderful on your beautiful daughter — the fabric is perfect!
Hello, Just purchased my first Oliver + S pattern (the playtime dress and leggings) and can’t wait to make it! Have already purchased navy corduroy with tiny pink dots and it will be for my 14 month old granddaughter. I’ve been looking through the topics here and am just thrilled to have found this site. Loads of inspiration!! Moved to NC from NJ about a year ago and have been getting back into sewing because of the new little one. Started sewing about 45 years ago and loved making clothes for myself and my daughter. But haven’t done much sewing in the last 20 years….I ordered the paper pattern this time but plan on trying one of the digital patterns soon — possibly the little cape.
Looking forward to learning more and making lots of cute little outfits!
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