{"id":68461,"date":"2019-02-11T08:12:34","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T13:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=68461"},"modified":"2019-02-11T08:12:34","modified_gmt":"2019-02-11T13:12:34","slug":"my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-class-picnic-blouse-shorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2019\/02\/my-favorite-oliver-s-pattern-class-picnic-blouse-shorts.html","title":{"rendered":"my favorite oliver + s pattern: class picnic blouse + shorts"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re happy to have Anne<\/a> back with us today. In the past she has stopped by with her Pom Pom Skirt tutorial<\/a> and her Customizing the Sunny Day Shorts tutorial<\/a>. Now she\u2019s here to contribute to our favorite Oliver + S pattern series<\/a>. Thanks so much for being here Anne!<\/em><\/p>\n

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

When I was asked to write about my favorite Oliver + S pattern it didn\u2019t take long for me to decide which one to pick. There are so many amazing Oliver + S patterns, but one in particular will always have my heart. It is the first Oliver + S pattern I ever made, the Class Picnic Blouse + Shorts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

My daughter was only 18 months when I made her the shorts and top from this pattern. I was relatively new to sewing, and nothing I had made before fit my daughter very well. When I happened upon the Oliver + S site I immediately was drawn to the Class Picnic Blouse + Shorts. I especially loved the mock wrap on the shorts. I bought a digital copy and got to work.<\/p>\n

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

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

I used Robert Kaufman Essex yarn-dyed linen and I was completely in love with the finished product. I couldn\u2019t believe I had made something that fit so well and looked so good. I quickly made a Class Picnic Blouse in yellow gingham.<\/p>\n

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

I remember loving the blouse even more after I sewed one up. The elastic at the shoulders, the \u00be length sleeves, and the loose flowy fit solidified this patterns as my favorite ever!<\/p>\n

Six years, and two kids later I still feel the same way. I\u2019ve continued to sew this pattern for my daughter and always love the results. Some of my favorite things that I have ever<\/strong> sewn for her are from this pattern.<\/p>\n

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

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

My second pair I made for her was from a bright pink eyelet. My daughter wore this pair all the time, so I made a third pair that summer in khaki with orange top-stitching.<\/p>\n

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

These slate blue linen shorts might be my favorite version. The Class Picnic Shorts lend themselves to so many kinds of fabric but I love making them from linen best. The details of the shorts are what make them great. They always look classic, never go out of style, and give outfits a pulled together look.<\/p>\n

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

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

Recently I decided to revisit the Class Picnic Blouse. I made very few changes to the pattern this time. I lengthened the top, added a ruffle to the sleeve, and added some pockets.<\/p>\n

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

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

The yokes were the perfect place to have a little fun with the print of the fabric. I decided to cut them on the bias to create a chevron look.<\/p>\n

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

So there you have it. My all time favorite pattern. Hopefully it inspired you to revisit this versatile pattern just in time for Spring!<\/p>\n

Thanks Anne!<\/em><\/p>\n

Would you like to take a little stroll down sewing-memory-lane? If so, head this way to see Liesl\u2019s introduction<\/a> to the Class Picnic pattern from eight years ago!<\/p>\n

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