Much like the all-powerful Geranium dress, I could not resist making a Roller Skate dress.
Verdict is: yet another great Oliver + S pattern. Sooooo many possibilities with this one.
I chose the option with the neckline facing, but omitted the V after seeing Lucinda’s amazing version of the dress.
There are many things to love about this pattern, but one of my personal favorites is that I was able to cut a size 3 (with an inch of added length) out of 3/4 yards of fabric. I think the pattern calls for 1 yard, but I squeezed it in. There might be a little selvage hiding in the seam allowance, but that never hurt anyone.
Fabric :: Bloomsbury from Felicity Miller’s Charleston Farmhouse collection (which, incidentally, I think I cut upside down)
Pattern :: Oliver + S Roller Skate Dress
What a beautiful dress! It looks lovely on her!
Beautiful!
Gorgeous dress! I love the ribbon…
so, i knew i *liked* this dress after seeing it floating around blogland… but i really really LOVE it now. It’s perfect. Great fabric choice!
Oh, that fabric looks so lovely as a Rollerskate dress! Love the coordinating ribbon with its two tone effect. Rounded collar looks great – thanks for the shout out:)
Looks beautiful!
… I was thinking of joining kcw this year, but I don’t have the time and I am a bit “scared” by seeing the level of sewing skills you other gal’s have.
Maybe next year 🙂
Until then I will continue enjoying your beautiful production
So cute- I love reading your blog! Thanks for keeping it up. x
Pretty dress and fabric!
So cute!
Well I just HAD to order some of that fabric…:D Don’t be surprised if you see a dress made out of it soon on my blog….I adore it!
This is so awesome Gail, and I almost bought this fabric myself recently. I love the dress! Couldn’t you make a dozen of these? They are soo cute and remind me of some of our favorite dresses by Tea.
I always love your color combinations, Gail – absolutely lovely!
Where do you even find these fabrics? We both go to FD and somehow you pick out the greatest stuff. We should start shopping together. LOVE this. I need to make another Roller Skate, Em wears hers all the time.
Oooh. I love this one. The simple neck facing is lovely.
Gail, your KCW didn’t disappoint! Love the roller skate dress! The fabric and choice of neckline are wonderful.
Very pretty, She’s fresh, and with his little bow gives her fancy.
I love your little dress! Beautiful! Can you tell me where you found the fabric? I tried to find it online and didn’t see this one anywhere…
thanks! i got mine locally at Bolt but you can buy it online here: http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/felicity_miller/charleston_farmhouse/bloomsbury_in_parchment
Thanks, Gail!!!
awesome! I like the rounded neckline
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I love this with the rounded yoke