Olivia
Olivia is a classic bodice dress smocked from the shoulder. VIEW A has short puff sleeves and ruffle collar. VIEW B allows for heirloom touches, including lace edging at the neckline and sleeves finished with Swiss beading. The back closes with buttons and a continuous bound placket. The sash can be made on either view. Geometric smocking design, Eliza, is included.
Size Range: 18mo-6. See Measurement Chart for correct sizing.
Printing Type: Unnested on Tissue
SKU: 200
SUGGESTED FABRICS: Light to medium-weight fabrics like batiste, linen, broadcloth, or lawn.
NOTIONS:
• Lightweight Fusible Interfacing – 1/3 yard
• Mediumweight Non-fusible Stabilizer – 1/3 yard
• Buttons – see table
VIEW B
• Swiss Entredeux Beading (1/4”) – 5/8 yard
• Lace Edging Neck (1 1/4”) – 1 yard
• Lace Edging Sleeve (1/2”) – 1 1/8 yards
• Ribbon (1/8”) – 2 yards
• Bodkin
REQUIREMENTS: Fabric quantities allow for nap and include the optional sash.
Pleating Services Available
We offer custom pleating services up to 24 rows. Find more information here to arrange your pleating project. If you have a pleater, check out the video lesson where Susan demonstrates the pleating process!
In this video lesson, Susan sews both views of the Olivia pattern from start to finish. Olivia is a classic bodice dress smocked from the shoulder with a classic and heirloom view.
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