{"id":45218,"date":"2015-05-08T09:12:03","date_gmt":"2015-05-08T13:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=45218"},"modified":"2018-11-29T03:57:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T08:57:00","slug":"introducing-the-liesl-co-gallery-tunic-dress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/05\/introducing-the-liesl-co-gallery-tunic-dress.html","title":{"rendered":"introducing the liesl + co gallery tunic + dress"},"content":{"rendered":"

The last of our new Liesl + Co. patterns is the Gallery Tunic + Dress. Actually, it’s not quite the last, but it’s the last of the new patterns. We’re also releasing the extremely popular Everyday Skirt<\/a> in paper format, and I know a lot of you will be very happy about that!<\/p>\n

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The Gallery Tunic + Dress pattern is an updated version of a classic tailored shirt with contemporary styling and relaxed, classic details. I think of this as a contemporary take on the classic men’s shirt. It’s a silhouette that’s showing up in fashion a lot lately in a variety of ways. It’s tailored looking and classic, but it’s also a bit more relaxed and casual in feel. It’s also easier to sew than a full-on classic shirt.<\/p>\n

This is a pop-over\/pull-on style that’s fitted through the shoulders and relaxed through the body, which makes it flattering and easy to wear without looking oversized. The details include a partial placket with a little pleat, which is a really easy placket to sew and also looks interesting (i.e., not boring). Choose from a mandarin collar or a one-piece collar that looks like a classic shirt collar but is much easier to sew. If you’re familiar with our Oliver + S Sketchbook Shirt<\/a> you know this collar. It’s my favorite quick collar that gives professional-looking results.<\/p>\n

And of course you can sew it as a tunic or shirt that is long enough to be tucked in securely, or you might also like to make the dress version, which includes in-seam pockets. Both versions have a shirt-tail hem. And you can also choose from a 3\/4-length sleeve with a rolled cuff or a long sleeve with an easy button cuff. Lots of options: collar, sleeve and cuff style, and length, plus optional pockets for the dress.<\/p>\n

I sewed the version on the envelope cover using a double-faced woven fabric that’s very similar to double gauze. I used the reverse side of the same fabric to sew the dress version of the same pattern. Fun, yes?<\/p>\n

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The dress also looks great in really drapey fabrics like rayon or silk. This navy silk version of the dress length is one of my favorites. I met a very chic museum curator the other day, and she was wearing a dress very similar to this. Which made me so happy! I like knowing that these patterns are classic and stylish at the same time.<\/p>\n

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Our testers absolutely raved about this pattern. I don’t usually include testers’ photos when we introduce a new pattern, but Melanie gave me permission to share these. She looks great, doesn’t she?<\/p>\n

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Yesterday I wore this shirt tucked into the City Stroll Wrap Skirt<\/a> I showed yesterday (see where I’m going with this core wardrobe concept?), and it worked really well. Don’t be afraid to try wearing this style in different ways. I’ll talk a lot more about that next week when I show you fabric and styling ideas for each of the patterns. I love the versatility of a style like this. S has been teasing me a lot about only tucking in my shirts part way, but with a pattern like this it really works!<\/p>\n

Here is how I’ve worn the Gallery Tunic for the past two days: tucked in and loose. It works both ways!<\/p>\n

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This pattern and our other new Liesl + Co. styles are scheduled to be released on Monday. But I just had a little bird whisper in my ear that if you keep your eye on the website later today you might be able to pick up your copy before the weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introducing the Gallery Tunic + Dress pattern. 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