I got my hands on some Briar Rose this weekend, so I had to squeeze in one last KCW project.
Oliver + S and Heather Ross are one of my favorite pairings, but I think this is the first time I’ve put them together myself. This is Ice Cream top meets Cricket Clover. Ohhhh, those little crickets….
I’ve used the Ice Cream Dress pattern twice before, and each time I marvel at the clever construction and the way the yoke hides the seam allowance so perfectly inside. It’s so neat and pretty. And the whole thing comes together amazingly quickly. I want to make this pattern over and over again.
Which I might get the chance to do, since I somehow decided to make a size 3 instead of a 4….and it’s not all that roomy.
The only change I made to the pattern was leaving the rounded neckline intact rather than cutting the notch. I’ve done it that way each time…just a matter of preference, with the added bonus of being slightly less work!
And back to Briar Rose…the fabric is soft, the prints are sweet, and the colors are easy on the eyes. This stuff doesn’t disappoint, not one bit. I’ve noticed that a lot of the big online shops have already sold out of Briar Rose – if you’re looking to order online, Llama Fabrics (my lovely sponsor!) still has all the prints in stock, though I’ve been told they’re selling fast. And I haven’t seen a better price anywhere – $8.50/yard! Get it while you can, my friends!
So that wraps up summer Kids Clothes Week. Now I’m off to browse the project pool!
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I have loved each of your kcw pieces, but this one truly is adorable! The ice cream dress pattern is one of my favorites and this briar rose fabric is perfect! I may just have to make one too! 😉
Oh so lovely!
Oooh, I wonder if they ship to AUS?
Gorgeous.
It is gorgeous!
Such a beautiful piece.
I really adore the fabric!
Great job. 🙂
so pretty!
Mae
Heather Ross. Ice cream dress. Yummmmmmmmmmmmy. Love this.
I love what you did with the new fabric!
I saw this on Pinterest and had to come and find the maker to leave a comment. This is absolutely gorgeous, the briar rose fabric works perfectly. I wish briar rose would hurry up and come to the UK I can’t seem to get it here yet.
Beautiful! What a classic top!
gorgeous fabric as always. Looks lovely and cool too.
This is just beautiful, Gail. I love how perfect all of your garments are and this one is just so sweet. And thanks for the briar rose tip 😉
What a lovely top!! I love Briar Rose – such sweet prints!
Great top! I lengthen the yoke when I make this pattern which lowers the armhole and gives a more forgiving fit.
It’s gorgeous gail and i think heather Ross is officially one of my gave fabric designers. So pretty!
I’ve pinned this, I’ve talked to you about it, but I never commented! Sorry ’bout that. This is just the perfect little summery top. I love it to bits.
Ok, that’s it, now I finally have had to purchase this pattern, it’s all your fault (ha ha)! I hope you don’t mind but I blogged about this lovely version on my site…
Beautiful. My foster daughter would look lovely wearing the ice cream blouse. I love the name Charlotte lately.