Just A Swingin

Prepare for a plethora of pictures!

Swingset by the mop head hydrangeas

BK is wearing her new Swingset Set (pattern:  Oliver + S).  The original request was for a skirt.  But as we were digging through my fabric stash looking for a suitable (neutral) fabric, she spied this floral print.  I've had the print for at least a year.  It was part of a fabric/smocking/patterns bonanza that a dear lady from church had given to me.  She is no longer  sewing/smocking and none of her children or grandchildren were interested.  This particular print wasn't doing it for me and after hanging on to it and not being inspired, I was prepared to donate it.  But miss BK saw it and immediately wanted it for the skirt.  We compromised and decided a top to go with the neutral colored skirt would be best.  (in other words, I told BK no and did a little bait and switch by offering to make a top)

I did use it for the skirt lining.;)

The main skirt fabric is black Carolina Chambray.  I sewed up a size 5 but I added a 1/2" to each side and 3/4" to the length.  As you're aware, BK may be 5 but she's not the size of a typical 5 year old.  I had remeasured her recently and she's gone from an Ottobre Design (Euro sizing) 104 to a 116.    Stop growing, pretty please!

This pattern is probably one of my all time favorite Oliver + S patterns.  It's perfect for summer time.

Now you can see why I chose to go with gray buttons on the back of the tunic.   

My fashion model insisted on princess hair for her photo shoot.  Hey, whatever works!

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