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Stripey Oliver + S Playtime Dress and Leggings

April 14, 2014 by SewMaris 19 Comments

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.

Oliver + S Playtime Dress made up by Sew Maris

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.

Toddler wearing Playtime dress by Sew Maris and sitting in toddler chair

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. 😉

Toddler wearing Oliver and S Playtime dress by Sew Maris and checking out the pockets

Ohhh, pockets! Someone LOVES pockets!

Back view of toddler wearing Oliver + S Playtime dress by Sew Maris

This dress is soft and comfy, Nana!It is really fun to stroll around in it!

Toddler running wearing Oliver + S Playtime Dress and Leggings by Sew Maris

And if I put on my favorite boots I can RUN in my striped dress and leggings!

Toddler playing around wearing Oliver + S Playtime Dress by Sew Maris

Hey! There’s something on my tummy! Can you guess what it is?

Toddler playing around wearing Oliver + S Playtime Dress by Sew Maris

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Deanna {sewmccool}

    April 15, 2014 at 5:55 am

    Adorable! These are my favorite types of dresses for little girls. And look at that sweet belly. 🙂

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    • SewMaris

      April 15, 2014 at 11:37 am

      Thanks Deanna – don’t you just want to kiss her little tummy? SMOOCH!!

      Reply
  2. Cindy

    April 15, 2014 at 7:20 am

    Love it! I want striped leggings too! Your granddaughter has grown so fast, and is absolutely adorable.

    Lucky grandma and granddaughter both!

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    • SewMaris

      April 15, 2014 at 11:36 am

      Thanks Cindy! Make some leggings too!

      Reply
  3. Jane

    April 15, 2014 at 7:23 am

    What a cutie! Such an adorable outfit!

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    • SewMaris

      April 15, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Haha – she is a cutie, and she knows it too! Thanks Jane!

      Reply
  4. Ginger

    April 15, 2014 at 8:41 am

    She is criminally cute! What a sweetie!

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    • SewMaris

      April 15, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Thanks Ginger!!

      Reply
  5. Meriel

    April 15, 2014 at 9:45 am

    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.

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    • SewMaris

      April 15, 2014 at 11:34 am

      Thanks Meriel – I am a little partial to her. 😉 Def try this pattern – it is a good one!

      Reply
  6. Michelle

    April 15, 2014 at 10:03 am

    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!).

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    • SewMaris

      April 15, 2014 at 11:32 am

      Thanks Michelle! I totally agree with you – this pattern is a winner!

      Reply
  7. Rachel

    April 15, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    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!

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  8. Veronica

    April 16, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    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!

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    • SewMaris

      April 16, 2014 at 3:59 pm

      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!

      Reply
  9. Stephanie

    April 17, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    I own an Oliver + S but haven’t used it yet! I love the buttons and how comfy this looks.

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    • SewMaris

      April 17, 2014 at 7:36 pm

      Thanks Stephanie! Let me know how you like your Oliver + S pattern – my sample of 1 was positive.

      Reply
  10. Chelsea

    April 19, 2014 at 8:07 am

    This is great! It looks so comfy and she looks so happy in it. Great job

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    • SewMaris

      April 20, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      Thanks Chelsea! It was fast and fun to sew!

      Reply

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