This post was started a couple of weeks ago, before we left for our annual summer holidays.
Now, that the holidays are almost ending, I’m able to finally post it.
I have cut the Family Reunion dress before, but wasn’t quite sure about the fit – Living close to the ocean, I always favour a bit more of coverage around the neckline.
Yet, I loved everything else in this pattern: the pintucks, the front placket, the stitched hem and the cute neckband.
Plus, it is also quite simple to sew – despite the pintucks (which I love to sew, but agree that could be a bit time-consuming), everything else comes together like a breeze.
So, after sewing a (another) pair of O+S Puppet shorts for my girl (she could live in those during the summertime) a matching top was needed (ok, not really, but I couldn’t help myself). I was, obviously, running out of “sewing time”, so i reached for a familiar (and tested) pattern.
I decided to give O+S Family Reunion blouse another try (I remember it was such a pleasure to sew it) and I wasn’t disappointed. I love it!
This time the fitting was perfect on my little girl (I had made the previous version a size larger for her) and I couldn’t be happier with my fabric choices – Modern Workskop by Liesl Gibson for the blouse and basic navy twill for the shorts (Note: I can’t take credit for the fabric choices as I was totally inspired by this outfit).
I intended to add buttons to the front placket, but couldn’t pick any from my jar. And now, I kind of like it like that.
So, I’m not sure if I will add them anymore.
xo
Ana Sofia
S is for Sewing 
Your children are delightful and Missy M looks fresh and very lovely!
🙂
Thank you Nicole (love your fab five as well!)!
She’s getting a big girl now (today she asked to go to a hairdresser with me, lol. Usually I’m the one doing/cutting her hair. Poor girl)
It’s an adorable outfit! I love her pink shoes.;)
lol
These have been worn almost everyday this summer. We finally got her some new shoes (that she actually wears): white canvas with red cherries 🙂 She loves them
Gorgeous…the blouse and your daughter!! I agree, perfect fabric choice. Hope you had a fun weekend!
Thank you Gina!
You’re always so sweet!
It’s a very pretty outfit, and it looks like a fun holiday was had!
It’s been fun indeed!
School will start in a couple of days, so we’re (they’re) still enjoying the last days of sun and beach!
What brand of shoes are these pink ones. Thanks!
Hi Caroline,
My girl was lucky to model for the shoe brand catalog (and got a couple of shoes as “gift” directly from the supplier) – nevertheless, usually I buy them from a local shop (here’s the link to a Facebook page where you can find the same styles: https://www.facebook.com/sapatariapedepato?fref=ts). unfortunately, I’m not located in the US so I’m not quite sure if it helps you 🙂