Oscar is making a triumphant return to boy clothes today:
And the elk are back! I was sure the (new to me) Oliver + S Field Trip Raglan T-Shirt would be a pattern worthy of the yellow Elk Grove knit I’ve been hoarding since last Kids Clothes Week. It’s true, I almost never cut into the good stuff on my first attempt at a pattern unless it’s Oliver + S.
This pattern is now available on its own in digital format, so if you’re looking for a great raglan pattern but aren’t interested in the accompanying cargo pants, you can buy just the T-shirt portion of the pattern. Same goes for the Playtime Leggings and the Seashore Bloomers – both are available as stand-alones. I love the idea of splitting up the patterns this way so you can pick and choose just what you want to sew. Of course, you never know – I’ve purchased a few patterns for just one garment and ended up loving the one I thought I’d never make (Class Picnic Shorts!). But still, this is a great option to have.
Anyway, Lila’s elk Hopscotch shirt ended up on the small side, and I think I may have overcompensated with this one. It’s an 18-24 months and it’s all-around pretty big on him. It’s definitely a more relaxed fit than the one other T-shirt pattern I’ve tried, so I think lengthening the 12-18 month size would’ve been fine. He’s suddenly a huge kid though, so I’m glad this one will fit for awhile – this fabric really is an all-time favorite.
Oscar still walks like a drunk man, which means a lot our photos looked like some variation on this:
We called it quits after four minutes, and he already had wet hands, wet knees, and a wet behind. His modeling skills are still developing.
P.S. My elk came from LiMa Sews, but it looks like she’s down to a couple Elk Grove Chevron knits. The Flight knits are coming soon though! And thanks to Liesl for providing this pattern – my opinions are, as always, my own.
love that he’s still developing his modeling skills. 😉 werk it! That shirt is so adorable! I need to make a few. Love the elks, looks soft!
The shirt looks great! As does the…I think I may have to try this shirt in one of Birch’s knits as well!! Thanks for the inspiration!
love it. he is so cute and that fabric is great! Now he can wear it all the way until the fall! Isn’t it cold in the summer out there?
thanks! 🙂 and yes, we have plenty of summer days where long sleeves shirts are appropriate!
cutest fabric ever… and shirt is just perfect
I can see why you would hoard and protect that fabric for juuuuuust the right project. You nailed it with this one. This is perfect!
It looks really great and I’m always amazed at how fast these kids grow (especially the boys for some reason). I bet it doesn’t even last him until summer!! Great to hang out with you guys today!
I can imagine how lovely that knit fabric must feel. Great little top. I love this pattern as the top is so quick and such a great standard and then the pants are such a “look how clever I am” kind of garment.
Oscar is adorable! And that fabric looks fantastic. I’m starting to realize how fast these good fabrics go. When I see something I like, I need to buy it then!
Oh I love this! Wish I would have bought that pattern when O+S were having their winter sale. And that elk knit- so good.
Awwww, super cute! And it looks like a good size, I always make stuff big- it kills me when they grow out of it too fast! Those Flight knits…I am going to be all over that 🙂
Cute! I have the multicolored elk grove and I just cut into a little of it today.
That fabric is SO great. Yay for drunk baby walking! I’m going to enjoy that small window with Hawthorne where he can sit and cruise without falling over, but not run away from me for pictures.
Awww this is super cute!! How is he WALKING ALREADY? WAAAAAH