You might think that I have been sewing non-stop for my only grand-daughter since she was born. Well, you would be wrong. I have made her a few things, but I am not that enthralled with making baby clothes. They grow so quickly that you can barely get something off the sewing machine before it no longer fits. IMHO, buying used clothes from a consignment store is a much better way to dress little ones. Especially ones who go to daycare and return home almost unrecognizable they are so dirty.
But now that my DGD is almost 2 1/2, I am starting to get a little more enthusiastic about spending my sewing time on her clothes. Plus I have been waiting to jump on the Oliver + S bandwagon, so I started with the Playtime Dress and Leggings in a soft, navy and pale grey striped knit. I am not sure of the fiber content as a friend gifted me with this fabric. I thought little red ladybug buttons were a great embellishment, and decided to use the “wrong” side of my coverstitch for hemming the skirt and sleeves. My DGD is a sporty, playful little gal, and this dress suits her down to a T.
There was enough fabric to also make a pair of leggings, which she LOVES wearing. At least today. She is a toddler, after all, so tomorrow could be different. 😉
Ohhh, pockets! Someone LOVES pockets!
This dress is soft and comfy, Nana!It is really fun to stroll around in it!
And if I put on my favorite boots I can RUN in my striped dress and leggings!
Hey! There’s something on my tummy! Can you guess what it is?
Hehe! I bet you wish you had an elephant tattoo on YOUR tummy!
This little outfit sewed up quickly, and is adorable. Of course the model is even more adorable, but I am really happy with this Oliver + S pattern for my DGD. She really couldn’t get any cuter, but I love the playful, comfortable vibe of this fun little dress.
Have you made up any Oliver + S patterns? What did you think? I am a fan!
Happy sewing!
Maris
Adorable! These are my favorite types of dresses for little girls. And look at that sweet belly. 🙂
Thanks Deanna – don’t you just want to kiss her little tummy? SMOOCH!!
Love it! I want striped leggings too! Your granddaughter has grown so fast, and is absolutely adorable.
Lucky grandma and granddaughter both!
Thanks Cindy! Make some leggings too!
What a cutie! Such an adorable outfit!
Haha – she is a cutie, and she knows it too! Thanks Jane!
She is criminally cute! What a sweetie!
Thanks Ginger!!
She is beyond cute!! The dress and leggings look SO cozy and comfy – I’ll have to keep it in mind for my 3 year old – seems like all she wants to wear is knit.
Thanks Meriel – I am a little partial to her. 😉 Def try this pattern – it is a good one!
I recently made the Playtime dress & leggings for my almost-2-year-old daughter, too. I think it’s a *great* pattern. I’ve made the leggings several times already, and the dress is perfect for an active toddler (pockets!).
Thanks Michelle! I totally agree with you – this pattern is a winner!
Cute! I got sewed more after the 2 year mark too, they wear it for so much longer! I enjoy Oliver & S patterns they yield such nice results. And elephant tattoos- wish I could pull that look off!
Maris, she is just precious! I’ve made a few of the O+S patterns (class picnic, pj pants, their free sundress pattern, and a couple of others I can’t think of at the moment). I have several more that I plan to use this summer to make my daughter some school uniform clothes. They are all great patterns! Love your granddaughter’s new dress and leggings. They look so comfy!
Thanks Veronica – I like her A LOT! 😉 Good to know all the Oliver+S patterns you have tried have been successful too – I will definitely make more!
I own an Oliver + S but haven’t used it yet! I love the buttons and how comfy this looks.
Thanks Stephanie! Let me know how you like your Oliver + S pattern – my sample of 1 was positive.
This is great! It looks so comfy and she looks so happy in it. Great job
Thanks Chelsea! It was fast and fun to sew!