{"id":81815,"date":"2023-10-26T10:30:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T14:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=81815"},"modified":"2023-10-24T11:31:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T15:31:44","slug":"kyoto-dress-from-our-pattern-testers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2023\/10\/kyoto-dress-from-our-pattern-testers.html","title":{"rendered":"kyoto dress from our pattern testers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The fitted bodice and inverted box pleat make the Kyoto Dress<\/a> such a flattering silhouette. \u00a0Many of our testers were inspired to sew the short-sleeved version in a variety of gorgeous prints.<\/span><\/p>\n

Melani and Jamie both opted for striking black and white prints.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"two<\/p>\n

Rhythm looks lovely in her striped cotton Kyoto Dress.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"front<\/p>\n

The turquoise print Kiran chose really pops!<\/p>\n

\"woman<\/p>\n

Shelley paired her Kyoto Dress with booties. \u00a0As the weather gets chillier, I can see this outfit transitioning to winter with tights and a sweater.<\/p>\n

\"Front,<\/p>\n

Sue’s back with another beautiful dress in the perfect print for this garden setting. The invisible zipper isn\u2019t difficult to insert, and keep in mind that Liesl has a video<\/a> to walk you through it.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Maria made not one but two Kyoto Dresses with long sleeves. I can’t pick a favorite; I love them both!<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

After you read more about the Kyoto pattern right here<\/a>, you can get your own copy in paper<\/a> or digital<\/a> format. For more styling and fabric ideas visit the Liesl + Co Kyoto Dress Pinterest board <\/a>or take a look at Liesl’s blog post<\/a> full of inspiration for this pattern. Don’t forget to tag us on social media #lieslandco<\/a> and #lieslcokyotodress<\/a> so we can see what you make!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The fitted bodice and inverted box pleat on the Kyoto Dress create a classy silhouette. Take a look at our testers’ beautiful garments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34651,"featured_media":81832,"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":[20881],"class_list":["post-81815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-kyoto"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Hero-Image.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-lhB","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":81656,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2023\/10\/introducing-the-new-kyoto-dress-sewing-pattern.html","url_meta":{"origin":81815,"position":0},"title":"introducing the new kyoto dress sewing pattern","author":"Liesl Gibson","date":"October 11, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Liesl introduces the third of our newest sewing patterns for Fall 2023, the Kyoto Dress. 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