Susie in Stitches

  I finished Susie's skirt for the Fourth of July, but I put off the top, because it is a long sleeved pattern, and lets face it Texas is hot ( old post with the skirt ).  Since we have had a few cooler mornings I cut out several warmer tops for Susie. Last week I cut the Oliver +S Sailboat Top, Patterns for Pirates Jolly Roger Raglan, The Cottage Mama Double Dutch Cardigan, and a Titchy Threads Rowan Tee. Cut out patterns waiting to be sewn. I'd asked about sizing the sailboat set before making the skirt and had been told to size up the top if I wasn't using knit. I opted to make it in a size 3, because my knit has very little stretch. I must say I'm thrilled with the quality of this pattern and simplicity. The Sailboat Top, Skirt and Pants  pattern is rated one scissors out of four for difficulty and I agree that though it has lots of pieces it is a very simple sew.  There are facing pieces for the front and back top and the front and back hem...

I made my first Oliver + S pattern for Susie and I loved how beautifully the skirt came together.  I had the pattern printed for months, but I was intimidated by all of the pieces that I sat it aside.  When I found this gorgeous sailboat fabric at Joann's Fabric I knew I had to overcome my fear and sew the sailboat skirt .  Turned out when they said it was an easy pattern they were not kidding.  The facing pieces allow for fool proof assemble and a beautiful finished product inside and out. The hardest part was choosing her size.  She is 2 years old, 37" tall, 20" chest, 19" waist, and 21" hip.  I thought about cutting a 18-24m width and 2T length, but the way the pattern was nested that just wasn't possible.  I ended up choosing the 2T thinking that if it was too big at least she would be able to wear it longer. I'm really glad that I cut a size 2T since I'm very happy with how it fits.  If I make another one soon I may add a bi...