{"id":60461,"date":"2017-04-11T03:34:59","date_gmt":"2017-04-11T07:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=60461"},"modified":"2017-04-11T03:34:59","modified_gmt":"2017-04-11T07:34:59","slug":"my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-diana-from-bioka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2017\/04\/my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-diana-from-bioka.html","title":{"rendered":"my favorite oliver + s pattern: diana from bi\u00f3ka"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let me introduce you to Diana. Today she is stopping by to share a bit about her favorite Oliver + S pattern and show us the many fantastic versions she has made. Thanks so much for being here Diana!<\/em><\/p>\n

Hello! I am Diana from Bi\u00f3ka<\/a> and I am so happy to be able to share with you my favourite Oliver + S pattern(s)! I love sewing for my little girl and she (still) loves wearing the clothes I make.<\/p>\n

One of the patterns I enjoy using over and over is the Playtime dress<\/a> (and of course the leggings). I love patterns that can be used for both knit and woven fabric, and this is one of those, not to mention it can be made in tunic length as well ( I’m all about tunics)! I especially like the faux collar done with topstitching, I think it\u2019s very charming.<\/p>\n

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

I made the first dress<\/a> a year ago when she was 2 and a half years old and I forgot to check the size chart before cutting (don’t ask me how) so it turned out to be a little big on her, but still so lovely.<\/p>\n

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

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

And looking back I am so pleased it turned out that way, because I love every little detail on this dress and I am so happy it still fits her so she can wear it a little longer.<\/p>\n

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

After the first came the second (which is actually a tunic) \u2013I used a lovely flannel fabric for the top and jersey for the skirt.<\/p>\n

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

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

And the third.<\/p>\n

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

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

I already have in mind a sleeveless version and a few tunics for the summer.<\/p>\n

Let’s talk a little about the instructions that come with the pattern. Liesl is taking the time to explain every step in detail, so even a beginner (like me) can fell the satisfaction of having sewn something more challenging. I have learned so many techniques by using her patterns, she never disappoints!<\/p>\n

Since I am writing about my favourite pattern I cannot leave out the Playtime leggings because I made them more times that I can remember, they are my to go leggings, always a perfect fit. Considering this pile you might think I have an obsession and you might be right.<\/p>\n

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

I just have to show you some photos of other two favourites, the Class Picnic blouse<\/a> and the Sailboat top<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

I am looking forward to the summer, I am planning to give the Swingset tunic<\/a> a try, it’s been on my list for some time now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We’re happy to have Diana with us today. She’s sharing some makes from her favorite Oliver + S pattern.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7455,"featured_media":60568,"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":[131,112],"class_list":["post-60461","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-favorite-pattern","tag-playtime"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/playtimedressF.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-fJb","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":64134,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2018\/02\/my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-playtime-dress-tunic.html","url_meta":{"origin":60461,"position":0},"title":"my favorite oliver + s pattern: playtime dress + tunic","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"February 7, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"We're happy to have Maria with us today. 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