oh yeah! A little bit of Liberty never hurt anyone, right? Well, I’ve actually felt guilty about having this cut sitting in my stash for a few years. I never could decide if it was a print I would actually wear or not and never was able to settle on what to make with it. So I pulled it out the other day and asked my girls if they liked it, they both said yes, but I was drawn to using this print for Emily. I always have seen her as looking so cute in blues whereas Natalie I love seeing in warm colors. Maybe I’m just making it up in my head, but I’m rolling with it.
So the Picnic Blouse by Oliver + S is one I had picked up during their summer sale. I knew the blouse and shorts were always so cute, especially after seeing so many versions of the shorts pop up online. I knew I’d use them for my kids because shorts are always fun to sew up. So I traced out the Picnic Blouse, knowing it would be so perfect with the Liberty.
It all went together so smoothly. I enjoyed taking my time and doing french seams. It turned out so cozy and cute. I did remember to cut the yoke facings out of a chambray, I love that little bit of detail. And I plan to make a little label for the back yoke so we can tell in a snap which is the front and back of the shirt. I just haven’t gotten to it yet, but soon!
I adjusted the sleeve so it’s a long sleeve instead of the 3/4 sleeve. I figured since it was still winter here it would be nice to have the full length sleeve. But I’m already plotting to make the 3/4 sleeve for a nice spring blouse! I’m glad I had Emily try on the blouse for when it was time to adjust the elastic at the shoulders. It was good to be able to adjust it to fit perfectly.
Anyway, I definitely recommend this pattern if you have girls (or granddaughters, nieces, etc)!
Pattern: Oliver + S Picnic Blouse (Class Picnic Blouse and Shorts Pattern)
Fabric: Liberty of London Lawn (Jones & Vandermeer and the workroom both carry beautiful selections)
Love this! Liberty with O+S will never go out of style. 🙂
I want that shirt for ME! It’s beautiful!
Great combo! She looks very happy with her new blouse.
I always thought it was silly to use Liberty for children’s clothes (since it’s kinf of expensive) but now that I have my own daughter, I want to make all the bloomers and bonnet in Liberty !
This blouse is no exception. I want to make it now !
That is so sweet! I love the print and it looks adorable on Emily.
Such a sweet little top! Emily looks so much like you in that first photo 🙂
It looks adorable on your girl. But when did she grow so fast? 😉 Great job, have to try an Oliver and S pattern. I only hear the best.
Really beautiful top for an adorable girl!
So pretty! I suddenly know what I’ll be using my Liberty for… 🙂
Love the top and Oliver + S! All of their patterns are nicely finished inside and out and so easy to follow. I highly recommend them 🙂
Oh, I love this! I just remembered that I got this pattern last summer too! Will have to give it a try soon. 🙂
That is adorable! Look out Boden! 😉
Oh man I love this! I’ve made the shorts but never the top – I should get on it! So cute on her.
I just purchased my first Oliver & S because I keep hearing how great the patterns are. This blouse is gorgeous! I want one. LOL 😉