Sunday, September 22, 2013

A Tea Party For Every Season

 
The Tea Party Pattern that is! I  have made dress and shorts only for summer time but this pattern is so great transition from summer to Fall. I did make both of these before the move so this post is coming a bit late, but better late than never! 
 
  I made this Tea Party short set with bottoms like the Oliver + S Puppet Show shorts with the added pockets, I love the way it makes them seem girlier to me. (Is that a word??) It is fully lined, I figured a new way to line the dress and the shorts for a nicer finish. I love, love a nicely finished garment!
 
A lovely part of these is that they are a 4T so I can layer this for fall so easily. I have put tights under them and her Music Call blouse under it for warmth. It looks great also with a sweater as well. They should fit her this next spring and summer.  


 
I made this dress after the one Nicole made Liddy. I fell in love with it! I did add lace to bodice seam instead of the black bias though. Sweet pea is still very little and I love the look of lace. I made this a 4T as well but added Length with the help of Nicole. Sweet pea always out grows her Tea Party dresses in the length before she does the width. The dresses always makes for lovely tops but it would be nice to have her dresses fit a tad longer.

 
I love, love this one with her Music Class blouse! I made her shirt last winter and it still fits beautifully, all her blouses from last year still fit. (I can't tell you how excited I was over this!)

 
There is not much satisfying as her outfits carry over from one season to next.
I would have to tell you that this is still my all time favorite Oliver + S and second most used to the Sketchbook pattern.
 
Happy Fall!!
 
Sharon


12 comments:

  1. This pattern is definitely a "go to" pattern! As usual, I love your work!!! Such an inspiration on this lazy morning. "Sweet Pea" is getting so grown up!

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    1. Thank you!
      It is a lovely lazy morning here as well. It is a sunny chilly morning, we are sitting here watching the sun come up. : )

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  2. my Missy has grown out of the Tea Party, sniff, sniff. It's such a lovely pattern. I love the little romper and the lace is the perfect touch.

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    1. I have already thought about when she'll outgrow this pattern, a very sad thought. In the mean time I will sew her a few more!

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  3. They are all so pretty! I love the pockets added to the romper.:)

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    1. Thanks Cindy! I don't know why I didn't think of this before, she loves them. It's one her favorite outfits.

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  4. These are adorable, Sharon! I love them.

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    1. Thank you!! *blushing* I just adore this pattern, a classic!

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  5. I am constantly looking for a vintage pattern with the Tea Party look Sharon. I will let you know if I find one.
    Thank you for your lovely compliment.
    xx N

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    1. Thank you Nicole for all the help! Yes please do, I dread the day she out grows this pattern. I have already been thinking of how to enlarge the bodice.

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  6. You are the master of combining patterns! This is adorable.

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    1. Thank you, I just wish I had thought of this much sooner! I hope to make a pants pair later this fall.

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