Giveaway Week is in full swing! Have you entered all the giveaways yet? What are you waiting for? Today could be your lucky day. And if it is your lucky day, well then you are in for a treat, because we have everyone’s favorite pattern company today, Oliver + S!
They have two new patterns out for summer. True to Oliver + S style they are both packed with sweet details and clever sewing tips. Let’s start with the boy’s pattern, because good ones are always hard to find.
The Parachute Polo + Sweatpants pattern is packed with options. It includes pattern pieces for a boy’s polo shirt in both short and long sleeves as well as a girl’s polo shirt with short and long sleeves. And it includes some great sweatpants, too.
I could create an entire wardrobe for my boys from this one pattern–and one that they would wear all the time! Really, I could fill my daughter’s closet as well. Even though this is a “boys” pattern, it comes with a polo pattern especially designed for a girl. The girl’s polo is more fitted with a smaller, shorter sleeve. Both polos have a woven collar, which might sound a bit odd, but just imagine trying to sew a thin and slippery jersey into something that resembles a collar. I would end up with a shirt with something that looked like an old snake skin around the neck. Plus by using woven, you get another chance to mix and match fabrics!
1. neon floral 2. striped sides 3. alligator print
I want to get my hands on some french terry and play around with prints for the sweatpants! Gray sweatpants are a staple, yes, but why can alligator sweatpants be a staple too? I love the idea of a striped stripe running down the side or a crazy bright floral with a neon stripe. You could make all kinds of awesome pants with this pattern and because they are so comfy, you know your kid will live in them.
The other new pattern from Oliver + S is a skirt and top combo called the Butterfly Blouse and Skirt pattern.
The top has a gentle A-line/trapeze shape that gives it a relaxed, breezy look. The pleated skirt is a pull-on style that will be extremely versatile for a wide variety of events and seasons. The blouse can be sewn with either a sweet little flutter sleeve or a classic cap sleeve.
Separates are so much fun to sew! And because they can mix and match so easily, they can stretch your girls wardrobe into fall or even winter (if she doesn’t grow too much). The details make this simple skirt and top combo really shine: a few pleats in the skirt, a subtle peplum on the blouse, and a keyhole opening in back.
With their excellent directions, Oliver +S holds your hand while you sew all these details. In the end you realize you just took your sewing up a notch! But if you need a little extra handholding (and who doesn’t) Oliver + S hosts sew-a-longs! Each step of the pattern is photographed and explained in depth. When it’s *a-hem* 1:30 in the morning and you cannot figure out how to put the placket on, you can turn to the Oliver + S forums and they will show you exactly how it’s done. The sew-a-long for the Butterfly Skirt just started. And they recently had a Butterfly Blouse sew-a-long and a Parachute Sweatpants sew-a-long.
1. neon flutter 2. camera dress 3. striped flutter
I love a flutter sleeve on a little girl and I couldn’t help but look around for some flutter sleeve inspiration. I think that Echino camera print would make a pretty fantastic Butterfly Blouse–and be perfect for our TRAVELING theme! Neon and stripes, what can I say? I love them both. But don’t the stripes look stunning with a flutter sleeve?!
And now for the giveaway! Liesl has generously offered 3 Oliver + S digital patterns to the winner. If you win, you can choose whichever patterns you like best, but the new ones are pretty great;) Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter by Wednesday June 24. This giveaway is open to international entries, void where prohibited by law. Winner will receive 3 Oliver + S digital patterns of their choice.
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hmm, my favourite O+S pattern? It’s usually the one I’m currently making! But if pressed, I’d have to say the Family Reunion dress. Or the Secret Agent Trench 🙂
I have so many favorites! But I love the Sketchbook Shirt and the Family Reunion Dress.
I’ve been eyeing the garden party dress for a while, but I also love the hide and seek tunic.
The butterfly top is so cute.
I love the Family Reunion dress
My favorite Oliver + s pattern is probably the Ice cream dress!
I’ve sewn so many it’s hard to pick a favorite. I love the family reunion dress and I’ve sewn a ton of roller skate dresses. The garden party is a cute one too. See, I told you I couldn’t pick one. 🙂
My favourite Oliver and S pattern would have to be the Sailboat top, such a versatile pattern! I’ve made so many of them, I’ve lost count 🙂
It’s impossible to go wrong with Oliver +S, but I love the Ice Cream Dress–it’s so sweet.
I love the garden party dress design!
Love most of the pattern. I can’t decide on one.
Loving the new parachute polo and sweatpants. But mostly for the sweatpants. My littles would love a pair of those.
I can’t pick a favorite! Probably the one my daughter and i would agree on as a favorite is the fairy tale dress.
Apple-picking dress, all the way! Love that cute vintage look!
I love all of them but I’ve made the playtime dress and ice cream blouse the most 🙂
Do I really have to have a favourite??? 😉
The playtime dress and tunic looks like it would be so easy to mix and match
The only Oliver + S pattern I’ve tried is the free bucket hat, but it was so wonderful I can only imagine how great the rest of these patterns are! My kids wore the heck out of those hats all last summer and are still wearing them this year, and they love that they are reversible.
My favorite is the Roller Skate dress!
My favourite pattern is the family reunion dress!
My all-time favourite Oliver+S pattern is the Sailboat serie!!!
I haven’t sewn many yet, but I adore the sailboat pants and am thinking of making some for my son too and am planning to do some puppet show shorts for my daughter this KCW.
I have most of the Oliver +S library, but not the new patterns! I love their patterns and instructions. My most used patterns are the raglan tee (so versatile, and I do make all the kids’ rash guards from it) and the nature walk knit pants…I’ve probably made ten pairs and can make them very quickly!
I love the rollerskate dress.
I’m in love with the Garden Party but have yet to tackle it. Thanks for the chance!
So many FABULOUS choices! I’ve had my eye on the Pinwheel Tunic for a while though …
My favorite of all time is the Rollerskate dress!
I have never tried one- though I would love to. My favorite is the Music Class blouse and skirt.
The Playtime Dress is my current favorite.
Striped flutter is certainly the loveliest!
My very first me-made dress for my little girl was the rollerskate dress by Oliver S, I still love it 🙂
I like the butterfly blouse and skirt.
UGH … Oliver + S is the best!!! I really love the basic Field Trip set so much. I adore all their dresses, too, though.
Just made the butterfly top and it is lovely!
I have to admit, I haven’t made up any Oliver and S patterns yet! My little grandchildren are just 22 months and brand new, so I’m just starting to sew some things for them. I am very excited about the Parachute Polo and Sweatpants for my grandson, who’s almost 2 years old. I have sewn a couple of Lisette patterns for myself, so I know Liesel’s patterns are top-notch, with perfect instructions.
I love the Playtime pattern.
I love the Oliver + S patterns!
My favorite so far has probably been the Fairy Tale Dress, but I can’t wait to make more!
I have never tried any of their patterns but it’s going to be hard to choose just 3. They all look very nice!
I adore the Ice Cream Dress and it’s on my summer sewing list to create for my daughter! 🙂
i love the Family Reunion dress.
I truly enjoy making clothes from Oliver + S patterns. They have easy to follow, detailed directions and beautifully classic designs!
I love many of the Oliver+S patterns, but my current favorite is the Garden Party Dress. I love the shirred bodice and the choice of having sleeves or just straps. It can be dressed up or made for a casual day at school. So darned sweet!
I’m just trying out my first! Just cut the Sunday Brunch skirt out in tan wool… hope it’s a favourite!
I’ve never made one so I guess I’ll say my favorite are the ones I am going to win!
Hmmm… my favourite O&S pattern is probably the Hide and Seek dress, but really I’ve loved all of the ones I’ve tried!
I’ve made the puppet show shorts the most times so it’s my favourite, however I’m looking forward to making up the Butterfly blouse.
Choosing a favourite is really tough, but I’m especially fond of the ice-cream dress. Great giveaway!
I love so many of them! Can’t pick just one…
My favorite is the Sunday Brunch jacket
I love the 2 + 2 blouse & pleated skirt. They are so cute 🙂
Ahh–I like the woven collar option on this polo! I have done a knit collar before and it is tough. Love all the Oliver + S patterns!
Oliver + S patterns are all lovely but I have a thing for the class pic nic blouse and the Puppet show shorts!
It’s hard to choose just one! I’ll say the Garden Party dress and the Ice Cream dress. Thanks for the chance!
I love the ice cream dress 🙂
I’ve never been able to use one. They are all sweet! Have seen great versions of the ice cream blouse.
My most used oliver+s pattern would be the field trip Raglan and cargo pants.
I love the Rollarskate Dress!! So simple, so comfortable, so stylish, so fun!
I’m loving the look of the Butterfly skirt, my big girl loves wearing skirts!
i love the sailboat pants.
The sailboat serie is my favourite so far.
Right now, my favorite O+S pattern is the Sketchbook shirt and shorts (which I’ve only made as full pants). But my baby girl is just getting old enough to really look cute in dresses, and I’m looking forward to making some class picnic blouses as tunics!
Sorfar I’ve only made the reversible bucket hat.
Picnic blouse, puppet shorts, ice cream blouse are my favourites
So hard to choose a favorite! But currently loving the Class Picnic Blouse and Shorts.
The Hopscotch dress is awesome!
I love the nature walk pattern.
Oliver+S are the patterns I started out with and are still one of my favorite!
I love the Woodland Stroll Cape!
Sunny Day shorts. That’s probably cheating because the pattern is free, but I LOVE it!
The boys pattern looks really good and promising considering how difficult it is to find something that works.
Ive never sewn one, but I’d love to!
I love the library dress!
I think I have to go with the Art Museum Vest and Trousers. Just made them a couple weeks ago and was wowed by the results’
I love all of them but the sketchbook shirt is one of my faves.
So many delicious patterns, but I don’t have a pattern like the Carousel Dress one 🙂
I love the garden party dress
At the moment my favorite is the classic picnic shirt and shorts. I just finished two pairs of the shorts for my daughter and have more fabric waiting to make some more! I wish they made this short pattern for adults…hint hint hint!
I love the Ice Cream Dress! It was the first pattern that drew me towards Oliver + S.
I’m all over the Jump Rope Dress at the moment because it will make the PERFECT school uniform for next autumn. I think my favourite is the library dress though!
Cargo pants and raglan t-shirt combo. . .yay for sewing for boys!!
I don’t think I can pick a favorite, ha! They are my go-to for a stress free, beautiful sew:)
My favourite is the family reunion dress.
My favorite pattern is the Reversible Bucket Hat.
the raglan shirt is really cute.
I love the butterfly blouse – especially the dress version! So cute! The sweatpants look so comfy too. I know my kids would love those!
Playtime dress is so cute! My boys would look so dapper in the Art Museum vest, too!
WONDERFUL! I’d love to win these to start some serious sewing for my little boy!
Time to move on from the world of girls!
Favorite O and S pattern is the Fairy tale Dress!
I have never tried one yet,but I would love the Apple picking dress! (And I love the names :D)