{"id":11781,"date":"2014-07-21T11:30:25","date_gmt":"2014-07-21T15:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/blog\/?p=11781"},"modified":"2018-11-29T03:12:09","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T08:12:09","slug":"inspiration-quick-and-easy-patterns-for-kids-clothes-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2014\/07\/inspiration-quick-and-easy-patterns-for-kids-clothes-week.html","title":{"rendered":"inspiration: quick and easy patterns for kids clothes week"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yay, Kids Clothes Week<\/a> starts today! \u00a0But oops, life got busy and you weren’t able to get any prep work done. \u00a0Rather than throw in the towel before the week even starts, I’m\u00a0here today to give you a little boost with some patterns you can start and finish within just a couple hours! \u00a0I also love to use KCW to add basics to fill gaps in my kids’ wardrobes, so fast and simple\u00a0is often the way to go for me.<\/p>\n

For more about Kids Clothes Week, check out founder Meg Freeman’s\u00a0post last week<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Oliver + S is known for our detailed and unique kids clothes designs, but we also offer great basics that have just a few pattern pieces and you can sew very quickly while still achieving\u00a0a well-made\u00a0garment. \u00a0That means you could theoretically buy, print, tape, cut, and sew one of these in a single\u00a0naptime\/nighttime sewing session!<\/p>\n

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\"field<\/a><\/p>\n

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I think a Field Trip Raglan Tee<\/a> is the fastest shirt\u00a0you can sew, since the sleeves aren’t curved (no easing!). \u00a0They can easily be shortened for warm days, or if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, keep them\u00a0long sleeved for winter. \u00a0Use upcycled t-shirts and preserve existing hems for an even speedier result. I’ve got these down to about a half hour apiece. \u00a0Our School Bus Tee<\/a> pattern offers both long and short sleeve versions within the pattern, if you want to take all\u00a0guesswork out of it and sew a basic tee (leaving time for fun kid art embellishment, maybe?). \u00a0The best thing about both tee patterns:\u00a0 they’re unisex!<\/p>\n

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\"roller<\/a><\/p>\n

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View A of our Roller Skate Dress<\/a> (or view C, the tunic) has just three pattern pieces: front, back, and button loop! \u00a0It’s quick to sew even though it’s fully lined. \u00a0 I’ve made a few of these dresses and they’re my daughter’s favorites to wear year round. They’re\u00a0adorable with leggings in the fall.<\/p>\n

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\"hopscotch<\/a><\/p>\n

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Our Hopscotch Top + Dress<\/a> is a bit more work than your average t-shirt, but has so much more style! \u00a0This is also a great pattern if your little gal is in need of nightgowns for hot summer evenings.<\/p>\n

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\"lullaby<\/a><\/p>\n

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For baby, our Lullaby Layette<\/a> pants are just two pattern pieces plus a waistband. Make in linen and shorten them for summer, or roll them up for a beachy look.<\/p>\n

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\"playtime<\/a><\/p>\n

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For big kids, our Playtime Leggings<\/a> are a speedy way to add\u00a0layering pieces, and with this tutorial<\/a> by Liesl, you can easily turn them into playground shorts for summer.<\/p>\n

\"swingset<\/a><\/p>\n

The Swingset Skirt<\/a>\u00a0takes a bit more effort\u00a0than your basic\u00a0“sew a rectangle and add elastic” version, but it’s still a fast sew. And the sweet bow on the side will make this one she chooses\u00a0to wear over and over. \u00a0It’s also a fun way to show off a fun print, and it takes less than a yard to make (up to size 5)!<\/p>\n

Of course, don’t forget about our free patterns! \u00a0The\u00a0Lazy Days Skirts<\/a>, Sunny Day Shorts<\/a>, Popover Sundresses<\/a>, even Reversible Bucket Hats<\/a> are excellent wardrobe builders and quick to sew during Kids Clothes Week.<\/p>\n

Alright guys, one hour a day for a week and your kids will be set for the rest of the season. You can do it!<\/p>\n

What’s your favorite “quick and easy” pattern? \u00a0Have you ever timed yourself while sewing?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our quickest-to-sew patterns, highlighted for Kids Clothes Week. It’s not too late to join in if you haven’t already!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14985,"featured_media":11782,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20687],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/field-trip-t-shirt.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-341","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":50213,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/10\/kids-clothes-week-october-2015.html","url_meta":{"origin":11781,"position":0},"title":"kid\u2019s clothes week: october 2015","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"October 8, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"Sew along with your friends during Kid's Clothes Week October 19-25, 2015.","rel":"","context":"In "general post"","block_context":{"text":"general post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/list\/general"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/0414-b-300-150-button-fall15.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":47605,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/06\/kids-clothes-week-june-2015.html","url_meta":{"origin":11781,"position":1},"title":"kid’s clothes week: june 2015","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"June 8, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"Meg from Elsie Marley is here to tell us about the next season of Kid's Clothes Week which begins on June 22.","rel":"","context":"In "general post"","block_context":{"text":"general post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/list\/general"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/15-sum-button3.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":53533,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2016\/02\/kids-clothes-week-february-2016.html","url_meta":{"origin":11781,"position":2},"title":"kid\u2019s clothes week: february 2016","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"February 18, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Sew along with your friends during Kid\u2019s Clothes Week February 22-28. 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