{"id":61799,"date":"2017-06-27T09:14:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T13:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=61799"},"modified":"2017-06-27T04:02:40","modified_gmt":"2017-06-27T08:02:40","slug":"announcing-the-popover-sundress-summer-sew-along","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2017\/06\/announcing-the-popover-sundress-summer-sew-along.html","title":{"rendered":"announcing the popover sundress summer sew-along"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Join us this summer as we sew the <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/free-patterns\/popover-sundress\/\">Popover Sundress<\/a>. We&#8217;ll be doing a photo tutorial next week right here on the blog. You can get your copy of the pattern for free from the <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/free-patterns\/\">Free Patterns<\/a> section of our website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popoverT.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-61805\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popoverT-760x760.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver + S Popover Sundress summer sew-along\" width=\"760\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popoverT-760x760.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popoverT-150x150.jpg 150w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popoverT-500x500.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popoverT-768x768.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popoverT-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Popover Sundress is a girl\u2019s A-line dress with a contrast yoke and bias ties at the shoulders. It is available in sizes 2-8, plus there is a version for an 18-inch doll, as well. I love sewing up the Popover Sundress. There is no elastic, no buttons, no zipper! It can be made so that it is completely reversible (front to back) and the best thing about this pattern is that it is a free download. If you would like to sew along with Liesl step-by-step on video, you can do that with her <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/r.cfm?B=525752&amp;U=854358&amp;M=42943&amp;urllink=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creativebug workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popover1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-61806\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popover1-760x509.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver + S Popover Sundresses\" width=\"760\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popover1-760x509.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popover1-500x335.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popover1-768x514.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popover1-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popover6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-61807\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popover6-760x509.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver + S Popover Sundresses for 18&quot; dolls\" width=\"760\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popover6-760x509.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popover6-500x335.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popover6-768x514.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popover6-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Look out for the step-by-step photo tutorial next week. In the meantime, how about some inspiration to get you in the mood to sew one or two Popover Sundresses?<\/p>\n<p>You can view all of our posts about the Popover Sundress <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/labels\/popover-sundress\">here<\/a>. Be sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2016\/06\/tiered-maxi-dress.html\">Tiered Maxi Dress<\/a> tutorial based on this pattern. It&#8217;s perfect for a gorgeous summer day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/tieredTITLE.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-56248\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/tieredTITLE-760x985.jpg\" alt=\"Tiered Maxi dress using the Oliver + S Popover Sundress (free pattern)\" width=\"760\" height=\"985\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/tieredTITLE-760x985.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/tieredTITLE-500x648.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/tieredTITLE-768x996.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/tieredTITLE-1200x649.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/08\/my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-erin-from-hungie-gungie.html\">Erin\u2019s favorite Oliver + S pattern<\/a> is the Popover Sundress and she shared many fantastic modified versions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PopoverTITLE.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-49136\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PopoverTITLE-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver + S Popover Sundress\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PopoverTITLE-534x800.jpg 534w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PopoverTITLE-183x275.jpg 183w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/PopoverTITLE.jpg 856w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Be sure to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/08\/popover-sundress-inspiration.html\">Popover Sundress inspiration<\/a> post where you\u2019ll find many ideas which include adding pockets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/popoverinspirationTITLE.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-49004\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/popoverinspirationTITLE-535x800.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver + S Popover Sundress\" width=\"535\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/popoverinspirationTITLE-535x800.jpg 535w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/popoverinspirationTITLE-184x275.jpg 184w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/popoverinspirationTITLE.jpg 856w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to donate a Popover Sundress to charity then check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/08\/popover-sundresses-for-dress-a-girl-around-the-world.html\">Dress a Girl Around the World<\/a> post.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dressgirlTITLE.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-48983\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dressgirlTITLE-538x800.jpg\" alt=\"Oliver + S Popover Sundresses for Dress a Girl Around the World\" width=\"538\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dressgirlTITLE-538x800.jpg 538w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dressgirlTITLE-185x275.jpg 185w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dressgirlTITLE.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally, for even more inspiration have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2013\/09\/project-run-and-play-popover-sundress.html\">Liesl\u2019s customizing ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/popover-options-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7739\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/popover-options-1-580x544.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/popover-options-1-580x544.jpg 580w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/popover-options-1-275x258.jpg 275w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/popover-options-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you have completed your Popover Sundress (or if you have sewn one already!) post it somewhere on the Internet and then add a link to it using the button below. Add your Popover Sundress to our linky party which will be open through Monday, September 4th. We can&#8217;t wait to see what you&#8217;ve made.<\/p>\n<p><!-- start InLinkz script --><\/p>\n<div class='InLinkzContainer' id='723720'>\n    <a rel='nofollow' href=\"http:\/\/www.inlinkz.com\/new\/view.php?id=723720\" title=\"click to view in an external page.\">An InLinkz Link-up<\/a><\/div>\n<p>    <script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/static.inlinkz.com\/cs2.js'><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- end InLinkz script --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us this summer as we sew the Oliver + S Popover Sundress. You can get the pattern for free from the Free Patterns section of our website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7455,"featured_media":61804,"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":[20677],"class_list":["post-61799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-popover-sundress"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/popoverF.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-g4L","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":83,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2009\/04\/popover-sundress-in-sew-hip.html","url_meta":{"origin":61799,"position":0},"title":"the popover sundress in sew hip","author":"Liesl Gibson","date":"April 14, 2009","format":false,"excerpt":"Sew Hip, a new sewing magazine in the UK, commissioned an Oliver + S pattern for its most recent issue. 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