Hide and Seek
Let’s turn back the clocks to 2014 again, as this dress was made when I went to Sewjourn last November. Sometimes it takes a while to get photos!
This is the Oliver + S Hide and Seek Dress. I’ll have to pull out the pattern to check what size I made, but I’m guessing it was size 10. As is always the case with Oliver + S patterns there are many lovely features in this dress, but as far as I am concerned the main feature of this version is the fabric used for the yokes and pocket welts.
Do you remember this? It’s fabric we had printed by Spoonflower from one of Clare’s drawings. Her own fabric design, now part her own dress!
We used up pretty much every bit of the fat quarter we’d ordered. There was just enough for both the front and back yokes as well as the pocket welts.
The pattern description from the website is as follows: This relaxed-fit dress and tunic pattern features a front and back yoke, V-notch neckline, and back button closure. The dress has easy-to-sew welt pockets and cuffed, three-quarter-length sleeves, while the tunic has hemmed short sleeves. The yoke on this pattern can highlight a favorite print or fabric, and the number of included sleeve styles and hem lengths offer a variety of design options.
The fabric is the same one I used in my Tessuti Sophie dress, a silk/cotton from Darn Cheap Fabrics. The ric rac was in stash, and adds another little detail to the bottom of the front and back yoke. The buttons used on the back are vintage, also from stash. They’re not as good a match to the fabric as I’d like, but not glaringly out of place either. I have seen some delightful versions of this dress on the internet; it can be made in so many pretty ways and really does give the opportunity for creative fabric placement. Worth googling!
As is always the case with Oliver + S patterns, the drafting is impeccable. The sleeve eases perfectly into the armscye, and all the seams line up and join to one another to give beautiful fit. This is a roomy style, especially on Clare, and will fit for some time. It’s also cool and comfortable in this fabric, but in a winter weight it would layer well over a long sleeved tee and tights. I think I’m an Oliver + S fangirl.
How gorgeous. I love how Clare had designed the beautiful fabric. What a great idea!
Lara. You are such a dedicated sewer and blogger. Considering you work full time as well. Loving your daughters dresses.
Wish my daughter was 10 again. She’s now 28 and has just become engaged!!!
Will see if I am asked to do anything at all? I will look forward to thinking about my outfit anyway.
Kind regards
Susan
What a special dress. Clare did a great job with her fabric design, and the finished dress looks so lovely.
This is one of the nicest dresses I have seen that you have made for her. She really stands out in it.
Dorothy
What a very nice frock Clare looks excellent in it and it really suits her…well done mum!!
Wow, what a talented young lady Clare is – that fabric is just divine! A career in fabric design maybe??
Oh, it’s lovely – and she must feel so pleased to be wearing her own fabric design :). I think I should get into those Oliver + S patterns; I only ever tried one of their dresses and unfortunately it was a style my daughter didn’t like.
You’ve just reminded me… I must make this dress!
This is such a great dress. Love the way you used her fabric design. I’ve made a few of these already – in the USA where kids don’t wear school uniforms, I find this has been such a great little ‘school’ dress because of the comfort and shoulder coverage.
This is such a pretty and unique dress with that special fabric. Clare looks so pretty and pleased with her special dress.
What a beautiful dress, Clare looks lovely in it and bonus that the material she designed is part of it.
Clare looks really pleased with the results. The fabric she has designed tones beautifully with the main fabric.