Bella Tunics

Just in time for summer, I made three little tunics using an Oliver + S pattern called Ice Cream Dress. Lula and Jane agreed to model theirs for you. (I used the same blue tree print for their one year old cousin, Lois.) The adorable fabric is called Bella, by Lotta Jansdotter for Windham Fabrics. 

I find that the pattern goes together quickly, so making three wasn't that big of an undertaking, really. I made a few adjustments to the pattern; the biggest being adding a placket in the back. If you are interested, you can read more of a review of the pattern here.

 The pattern uses a cute little loop for the button closing...

...and I found the perfect pearl buttons among my collection of antique ones. Notice the cost?!

The tops will look cute with shorts, too, when the weather heats up. Lula and Jane get so excited when I sew for them that it makes me want to do nothing else but make pretty little dresses!

Next to making quilts, sewing for children is my favorite past time!