Ice Cream Dress

Oliver + s fashions are favorite 'go to' patterns for classic and well designed children's clothing. Even though a little pricey, each package contains a multitude of sizes making the pattern usable for years to come. Last week, I finished up the size 4 Ice Cream Dress for Lula using pink Flea Market Fancy fabrics.

Lula loves everything pink and these fabrics are no exception.

I may be biased, but with her tall, slender frame, I'm thinking that she's got the moves to be a runway model for sure! Just take a look...

The length of the dress turned out to be just perfect for her. I would definitely suggest that you check to measurements before you cut out the fabric because the construction method creates a lined hem making it more difficult to shorten later. I needed to shorten Jane's dress, which I will be making in green.

The view I made has cute cuffed pockets with a "designer touch" little 'V' in the center. The next time I make pockets, I will probably line them making it easier to keep them rounded on the bottom.

The bodice yoke is cleverly designed to need only one button. This makes the neckline a bit large on a slender frame. Perhaps next time I will add a short placket and narrow the neckline a little. Lula wanted to look her best during our photo shoot and thought that a touch of lipstick might be called for...

I like that the skirt of this dress has just the right amount of gathering without creating too wide of a shape.

Everyone, including Lula's mommy, gave the Ice Cream Dress a thumbs up. We will be making more versions of this cute little shift I'm positive. 

I'm hoping to get the green, size 18 months version made this week. 

Jane needs a new dress too!