Oliver + S Class Picnic Blouse

I love Oliver + S patterns. I've made several things for my girl from these patterns and I like them more every time I use them. Their instructions are just the best--easy to follow and understand, very thorough, and simplified (anyone who has sewn with commercial patterns probably knows how overwhelming and overcomplicated they can be).

Yesterday I made her the Class Picnic Blouse from this pattern. I didn't alter anything--though keep in mind that these patterns tend to run on the larger side, so sizing down might be a good idea. I made the 2T and while it is roomy I wanted it to last awhile and the fit is adjustable in the elastic at the shoulders--I just shortened the length by a couple inches.

But first, the fabric.

I used about one yard of this tiny floral print from the Avalon line by Fig Tree Quilts. I love this fabric--I have more yardage in red for my daughter's Christmas dress.

It was hard to get decent pictures of her wearing it. She was more interested in, well, everything else. Though bribing her with strawberries helped :)

Happy Sewing!