O+S is still one of my favorite pattern designers. This is a size 3T Teaparty Sundress.

 

I barely pull out the sewing machine these days, but an acquaintance asked for an apron for her daughter. Don't look too closely. I cut this out one night in a quick few minutes without a pattern. Then I sewed it together in exactly 15 minutes. That also explains why it is so wrinkly. It did feel comfortable to be behind the machine again-even for a short time.

Not my make, but I'm proud of my daughter for making her hamster this unicorn Halloween costume. This amazingly patient hamster, Teddy, has never bitten anyone and puts up with a lot, including wearing his 'costume'. 

Mermaids have been really popular at our house lately. First, she mastered the Aussie accent that the girls in her favorite show have (H2O). This 'tail' is made with swimsuit fabric. The top has fun fringe and the tail has an insert of the black fabric up the back center. Believe it or not, our children rarely sew- as in maybe once a year. And, never with my guidance or any patterns. I was so impressed with her creativity on this project. She ended up making several over 2 days.

This updated photo of the picnic dress is great! The dress looks so much better on a smiling model than on the floor.

Pattern:

http://thecottagemama.com/2012/07/summer-picnic-dress-free-pdf-pattern/

Not made by me, but the little boy that made it is trying to run from the camera. He made it at school. This cutie has a balloon paper mache head and a paper towel tube body with the clothes taped to it. So cute!

Wrong model right dress. This size 8 O+S Seashore Sundress is being modeled by an older sister who was hoping it would fit her. It almost fits, but these girls are used to a more tailored, mama-made fit. You can see her hands in the pockets. The fun part of this pattern are those hidden treasure pockets on each one.

Size 3 Oliver + S Tea Party Sundress. I think I've made a dozen of these in size 3 now. 

2 more dresses for trade. They are size 3 and size 4 of the the O+S Tea Party Sundress pattern. 

A rare sight. These two dresses are not going to stay at our house. I've worked out a barter with someone in exchange for a couple of dresses. I've learned over the years that I don't prefer to turn my crafts into anything lucrative. I certainly made many more mistakes on these than I do normally. The bottom hem picture shows the lovely stitches my machine is capable of. 

Size 8 Seashore Sundress and size 3 Tea Party Sundress. I don't often get to picture them together because they quickly get worn before the mate is finished.

Oliver + S Seashore Sundress Pattern size 8. I added a bit of interest with the ruffle insert at the bottom center. I still wish they would make the Tea Party Pattern in her size. Since they don't, I'll keep making these.

Oliver + S Tea Party Sundress Pattern in size 3. This one matches her big sister's in fabric, not pattern. 

O+S Croquet Dress. The bicycle fabric was great to work with! Size 8.

O+S Garden Party Sundress. Size 8. I'm having some lighting issues this week and sadly, you can't see the adorable white dots on this red fabric. 

Inspired by a rainbow. This is front and back views of this dress. Size 3T. I made 2 of these, on for our house, one for a friend. They were very fun to make!

I LOVE this fabric. I have just a few scraps left. Lucy has worn the peasant dress I made her as often as possible. The dress is now a shirt. This dress is a size 3T, I know she will be thrilled when she grows into it. The brown gingham is a perfect match!

O+S Teaparty Sundress size 3

O+S Teaparty Sundress size 3.

This dress was long ago intended for someone who grew out of it years ago. Luckily, we have another little girl to grow into it. I think it is a size 4T.