Family Reunion

I bought the Oliver & S pattern for the Family Reunion Dress at the same time as their Roller Skate Dress (which I made last KCW).  It's been staring at me ever since.

I recently spent an evening with my aunt, uncle, and cousin who I don't get to see very often.  My aunt came bearing gifts in the form of three giant boxes of old fabric.  About a third of it was definitely not my style and has already been donated.  About a third I'll hold onto for a while in case inspiration strikes, but doesn't make me itch to get out my scissors.  In the last third was this sweet strawberried fabric.  A family reunion top born of a family reunion.  Lovely.

I really like this pattern and will definitely make it again.  It was a nice challenge without being too much work.  And, of course, the instructions were as clear as day (although I do admit to taking a couple shortcuts...I'm only so particular about certain details).

The only problem I came across really, other than being disappointed that my choice of print kind of hides some of the detail, was with my interfacing.  I grabbed a piece I had on  hand that was of unknown age and origin.  It it a bit too stiff, and did something funky to my facing when I ironed it on.  It's not so bad she can't wear it, though, and I'm hoping it'll soften up a little once it gets washed a couple times.

 Today's distraction of choice was my phone.  It may clash with her navy top but looky looky - she stood on her mark!  Whatever works.

Oh - and those pants are getting a post of their own next week.  And probably a fraternal twin.

And...I'm linking up to No Big Dill's Sewing all 26 series - B week.  Because B is for BERRIES!