{"id":44,"date":"2009-09-17T22:05:00","date_gmt":"2009-09-18T02:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/blog\/2009\/09\/playdate-for-play\/"},"modified":"2018-11-28T10:57:31","modified_gmt":"2018-11-28T15:57:31","slug":"playdate-for-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2009\/09\/playdate-for-play.html","title":{"rendered":"playdate for play"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve always wanted to do something a little more sporty with the Playdate Dress<\/a>. Something that can be worn for a playdate on the swings and while tearing around the playground. Something that’s amenable to serious outdoor activity. <\/p>\n

For this version, I shortened the dress (by about four or five inches), removed the pockets, and cut it from chambray.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>We’ve been pairing the tunic top with a pair of black leggings lately, but it would look equally sporty over a pair of slim-cut pants.<\/p>\n

I cut the ruffles on the bias–a technique that’s been used a great deal in ready-wear over the past few years–so the edges will ravel a bit and soften when the tunic is washed. The ruffles lend the top an understated sophistication and femininity, even though it now has a much more casual feel than the dress usually does.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>I suppose this is just another example of how a seamstress’s choices dramatically alter the character of garments sewn from the same pattern.<\/p>\n

I’m constantly reminded of the impact that personal choices make when I look at the Flickr group<\/a> and view your creations. Thanks for posting them. I always enjoy seeing how you’ve interpreted Oliver + S designs to make them your own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I’ve always wanted to do something a little more sporty with the Playdate Dress. Something that can be worn for a playdate on the swings and while tearing around the playground. Something that’s amenable to serious outdoor activity. 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