{"id":53905,"date":"2016-03-08T10:28:52","date_gmt":"2016-03-08T15:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=53905"},"modified":"2016-03-08T10:29:02","modified_gmt":"2016-03-08T15:29:02","slug":"spring-dress-inspiration-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2016\/03\/spring-dress-inspiration-2.html","title":{"rendered":"spring dress inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today I’m thinking about spring dresses because Easter is just around the corner. With only a few weeks until it\u2019s here, now is the time to start planning if you haven\u2019t already. I\u2019m here to stir your imagination with some ready-to-wear examples for spring dresses as well as one skirt thrown into the mix. I\u2019ve rounded up quite a few ideas that are brimming with inspiration so you can sew-it-yourself with Oliver + S. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I enjoyed searching for these beauties!<\/p>\n

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

1)<\/strong> Do you have a special occasion on the calendar? Dress her up in something similar to this pretty dress<\/a>. Recreate the look by turning the Butterfly Blouse<\/a> into a dress. Or try lengthening the School Bus T-shirt<\/a> into a dress<\/a> and add lace flutter sleeves<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2)<\/strong> Stitch a dress like this<\/a> that she\u2019s sure to love. Sew a Library Dress<\/a> for a similar look. We also have a tutorial on using a knit fabric for the Library Dress<\/a>. Or maybe try the Hopscotch Dress<\/a> pattern?<\/p>\n

3)<\/strong> For something a little bit more casual<\/a> and definitely comfortable, turn the Parachute Polo<\/a> into a dress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4)<\/strong> When you gather and celebrate, keep her stylish. Maybe try the Pinwheel Dress<\/a> pattern for this one<\/a>?<\/p>\n

5)<\/strong> Here\u2019s a fun one<\/a> and purple is such a classic springtime color. Try turning the School Bus T-shirt<\/a> into a ruffle skirt dress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6)<\/strong> Most people can\u2019t wait for spring to arrive; warmer weather brings us many of our favorite things: birds! She\u2019ll rock the frock<\/a> in a sleeveless collarless Fairy Tale Dress<\/a> in printed bird fabric.<\/p>\n

7)<\/strong> How about a skirt<\/a> instead? Give her twirl power with a springy yellow colored Swingset Skirt<\/a>. Put drawstrings on both sides of the skirt and how about some tassels at the ends of the drawstrings too?<\/p>\n

8)<\/strong> Pink is a classic spring dress color and this dress<\/a> is so soft and girly. She\u2019ll be pretty in pink in a Garden Party Dress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

9)<\/strong> Talk about a dress<\/a> with fresh style! Have fun mixing a print with a solid to create a color blocked Carousel Dress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

10)<\/strong> When you\u2019re getting her dressed for a special occasion how about this bright, eye-catching one<\/a>? Add piping on the collar and around the waist of a sleeveless Fairy Tale Dress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

11)<\/strong> Here is a lovely lavender linen dress<\/a>. Recreate it with the Playtime Dress<\/a>, of course!<\/p>\n

12)<\/strong> Using the box pleats tutorial<\/a>, sew a pretty floral Fairy Tale Dress<\/a> and pair it with an Easter hat or bonnet. This outfit<\/a> will be perfect for visiting the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt, or Easter brunch at church.<\/p>\n

13)<\/strong> Your little girl will be ready for every springtime party in this<\/a>. The Jump Rope Dress<\/a> should do the trick. Wanting to sew with gingham this spring? Check out our Gingham Inspiration post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

14)<\/strong> For this look<\/a>, take the Fairy Tale Dress<\/a> pattern, use the 10 stripes Fairy Tale Dress tutorial<\/a>, add some pleats to just one side, and she\u2019ll be a frock star!<\/p>\n

For little girls, size 4 and under, don\u2019t forget about matching Seashore Bloomers<\/a> under the dresses, wouldn\u2019t that be darling?<\/p>\n

And in case that wasn\u2019t enough of a fix for you, here\u2019s the Spring Dress Inspiration post from last year<\/a> and another post all about floral dresses<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m certainly feeling inspired and I hope you are too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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