So impressed

After exchanging some emails with Liesl recently, she generously sent me a lovely parcel with a few of her Oliver & S patterns.  I loved the look of the Jump Rope Dress at first sight and was keen to play with the pattern. 

This is my first attempt at an Oliver & S pattern.  It is a lovely pattern to work with.  I am so in awe of the precision of the design and the intelligent way the instructions are written.  You really can't go wrong if you follow the steps and accompanying diagrams.

There are so many thoughtful little details in the design.  The collar sits beautifully (I'm very fussy when it comes to collars), and I love the fabric tie around the waist.

It's safe to say that Adelaide will end up with a few Jump Rope Dresses in her wardrobe.  I'd love to see it in a light weight denim, or linen.  I even thought it could look cute in a mix of shirting fabrics from Will's old Thomas Pink shirts that I've been collecting for years.  Stay tuned for more.

Comments

[sarah jane]

oh my goodness! GORGEOUS!! I haven't stopped over to say hello in a while..glad I did!

xo
sarah

[Michelle]

The dress is gorgeous - I'd wear it myself!

[Jillian]

I soooooo wish that I could sew. My eldest loves this style of dress (in fact I like to wear this style of dress too) and I could see her wearing this every year in a new material. I love the fabric too.

[corrie]

gorgeous!!! it looks so beautifully made, just as I would expect from you. well done, perfect!

corrie:)

[kelly]

wow adorable! i've thought about buying this a few times, you may have just convinced me! -kb

[Jennifer]

Hi! The jump rope dress is so beatiful. I love it. I would like to make it. But I don't have such money to buy the pattern as I am a teenager and live in other country. Would you like to send the pattern to me by email? I'll thank you so much.