{"id":67049,"date":"2018-10-04T02:15:18","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T06:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=67049"},"modified":"2018-10-04T02:15:18","modified_gmt":"2018-10-04T06:15:18","slug":"my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-sketchbook-shirt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2018\/10\/my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-sketchbook-shirt.html","title":{"rendered":"my favorite oliver + s pattern: sketchbook shirt"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re happy to have Rita back with us. In the past she has stopped by with her Monster Hat tutorial<\/a> and Baby Tie tutorial<\/a>. Now she\u2019s here to share her favorite Oliver + S pattern. Thanks so much for being here Rita!<\/em><\/p>\n

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

I am so excited to be sharing my favorite Oliver + S pattern with you today! I own many Oliver + S patterns, the Building Block Dress<\/a> book, and Little Things to Sew<\/a>; I have enjoyed every pattern that I\u2019ve made so far. Lately I\u2019ve been looking forward to exploring the girl patterns as I\u2019ve had a little girl to go with my three rambunctious boys!<\/p>\n

I really began my sewing journey with Oliver + S. After having my first little boy, I was casting around for a hobby to fill my days and my sister introduced me to sewing and Oliver + S patterns. She knew Oliver + S would guide me through the beginning stages of sewing. I was immediately hooked as the patterns kept the sewing process from becoming daunting for a new sewist by breaking down steps into manageable bits. The detailed instructions allowed me to learn and build a skill set while creating successful projects right from the start.<\/p>\n

The Sketchbook Shirt<\/a> was one of the patterns that I fell in love with first; I have made it countless times for my three boys over the years (over 30 times!). Even the first one I made went well, the instructions guided me carefully through every step. I was amazed that I was able to sew a collar and cuffs. It felt like such an accomplishment to complete a real button-up shirt for the first time!<\/p>\n

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

The Sketchbook Shirt has been the perfect button-up for casual daily wear and also for more formal occasions. Easter just wouldn\u2019t be the same without each of my boys in a fresh Sketchbook shirt.<\/p>\n

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

I found early on that the Sketchbook Shirt pairs wonderfully with the Art Museum Vest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

A few years ago, I wanted to challenge myself and went to work modifying the Sketchbook Shirt. I converted the all-in-one collar to a collar with a separate stand, changed the pocket shape, added sleeve plackets, and converted the front placket to a cut-on placket. Each new Sketchbook Shirt became a chance to try something new.<\/p>\n

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

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

Now my boys live in their flannel Sketchbook Shirts during the cooler winter months.<\/p>\n

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

Lately, I\u2019ve even been using my Sketchbook pattern to create jackets. I was searching for a jacket pattern for my oldest boy a few years ago and I couldn\u2019t find a pattern that fit what I had in mind. I finally settled on using my Sketchbook pattern as a building block. It was easier than I thought. With a little imagination and a few simple modifications, I was able to create just what I wanted!<\/p>\n

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

I know there will be many more Sketchbook Shirts and Sketchbook modifications in my future!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We are happy to have Rita with us today. She\u2019s sharing some makes from her favorite Oliver + S pattern, the Sketchbook Shirt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7455,"featured_media":67073,"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":[131,45],"class_list":["post-67049","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-favorite-pattern","tag-sketchbook"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sketchbookshirtF.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-hrr","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":59088,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2017\/01\/my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-amanda-of-lilypadmontana.html","url_meta":{"origin":67049,"position":0},"title":"my favorite oliver + s pattern: amanda of lilypadmontana","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"January 10, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Amanda from LilypadMontana is here to tell us why the Oliver + S Sketchbook Shirt is her favorite pattern.","rel":"","context":"In "general post"","block_context":{"text":"general post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/list\/general"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sketchbookF.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":48203,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/06\/my-favorite-pattern-meredith-from-olivia-jane-handcrafted.html","url_meta":{"origin":67049,"position":1},"title":"my favorite pattern: meredith from olivia jane handcrafted","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"June 25, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"Meredith from Olivia Jane Handcrafted is here to discuss her favorite Oliver + S pattern, the Sketchbook Shirt.","rel":"","context":"In "general post"","block_context":{"text":"general post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/list\/general"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/sketchbookTITLE.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":53663,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2016\/02\/my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-inder-from-inder-loves-folk-art.html","url_meta":{"origin":67049,"position":2},"title":"my favorite oliver + s pattern: inder from inder loves folk art","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"February 24, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Inder is here to tell us why the Oliver + S Sketchbook Shorts is her favorite pattern.","rel":"","context":"In "general post"","block_context":{"text":"general post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/list\/general"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/sketchbookshortsTITLE.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":58602,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2016\/11\/holiday-sewing-for-boys.html","url_meta":{"origin":67049,"position":3},"title":"holiday sewing for boys","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"November 22, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"The countdown 'til Christmas is on. 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