Monday 30 September 2013

Second Family Reunion Dress (Oliver + S)

As promised here is the second Oliver + S Family reunion dress. When I made Little Miss I's, Little Miss E wanted hers to be the same. Its funny, some days they want to be dressed exactly the same, and others, they don't want to be anything like each other! Ugh! Twins!

When I went to the fabric store to get the same fabric, I noticed that there was this lovely pink and orange fabric, with the silver threads running through it just like the last one. So I decided to get this instead. I'm glad I did as Little Miss I is slightly taller than her twin, so I lengthened her dress by an inch or two, whereas this one I made to the pattern. I want to be able to tell them apart.




I swear my girls are nothing like me. When ever the camera comes out, they are full off poses. Like this one below. One leg, and one arm in the air? Perfect pose according to my 4 year old!




I put 4 little pink buttons on the front of this one. I love the detail.




For the back I found these awesome orange buttons. They kind of remind me vintage-type buttons (I'm not going to try and guess the era). I almost remember seeing similar buttons on something my mum used to wear....




Lovely button up back. I don't know why, but I love this look :) I also love the pintucks on the front and back.



And here is a close up of the hem. I mentioned this in the last post but forgot to take a photo of it. It adds a nice detail, and a bit of weight as well. 



As usual Oliver + S patterns are great! Instructions are so clear, and the results are so professional. The patterns have mentioned 'French seams' a few times. I have no idea what they are. When I finish a seam, I just zig-zag the raw edge. A French seam sounds a little more classy though...I might have to do a quick google search and find out what it is!

Later Vader,

Jessica

1 comment:

  1. Both dresses are so lovely! The plaid is perfect, and the pintucks are so adorable. The poses are pretty cute too!

    French seams are not difficult at all. For 1/2" seam allowance, first sew your seam wrong sides together with 1/4" seam allowance, then trim the seam allowance and press. Put right sides together, and sew again with 1/4" seam allowance. This way, the raw edges of the fabric are completely enclosed. It makes a beautiful finish on the inside of the garment. If this explanation is clear as mud, then yes, you should definitely google it. French seams are not at all difficult, and well worth learning.

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