Olive Dress

Nothing compares to the satisfaction of creating a garment that moves with ease and comfort while exuding simple elegance. The Olive Dress brings together a relaxed, airy silhouette with soft, vintage-inspired details, offering a perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. Whether you’re dressing your little one for a family gathering or a carefree summer afternoon, this dress exudes lightness and freedom.

This versatile design can be worn on its own during warmer months or layered with tights and a cardigan when the weather cools. Whether you choose linen for a light, breezy feel or cotton for more structure, the Olive Dress will become a staple in your child’s wardrobe. Available in sizes from 1-12 years, this dress grows with your child, and the optional Mommy and Me version makes it even more special, allowing you to create cherished matching outfits.

By making the Olive Dress, you’re crafting more than just a piece of clothing—you’re creating a timeless garment that speaks to the beauty of slow fashion, sustainability, and the joy of handmade. The pride in every stitch is yours.

The Olive Dress features a wide, A-line cut with raglan-style sleeves gathered at the cuffs, creating a soft, voluminous puff. The neckline’s delicate gathers add just the right amount of texture to its minimalist design, while the dress falls slightly above the knee, offering a breezy fit that’s perfect for active, growing children.

• A-line silhouette
• Raglan three-quarter puff sleeves
• Soft gathers at the neckline
• Falls slightly above the knee
• Simple back closure

The Olive Dress is also compatible with the Olive Blouse pattern, allowing you to mix and match the sleeves and closure options between the two patterns as desired.

This pattern is perfect for Advanced Beginners sewists, providing a range of options to match your developing skills. It's suited for those familiar with basic sewing techniques and terminology.

The Olive Dress is best crafted in lightweight woven fabrics. Choose solid colors or subtle prints to enhance the dress’s timeless elegance.

These materials offer the perfect balance of breathability and softness, making the dress ideal for warm weather:

• Soft linen
• Cotton voile
  Double gauze

For cooler months, these fabrics provide a bit more structure without sacrificing the dress’s flowy charm:

• Cotton lawn
• Chambray

For the calculations provided in the fabric requirement table, we have used the standard European fabric width, which is typically 140 cm (55 inches).

Please note that different fabrics can shrink differently after washing, so we recommend adding extra fabric to account for this shrinkage. It's advisable to purchase additional fabric to ensure you have enough for your project.

One button Ø 10–12 mm (⅜–½ inch) and a thin piece of cord or rouleau for the button loop.

Your package includes a set of easy-to-follow sewing instructions, complemented by detailed illustrations to enhance your sewing experience. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, details on printing and assembling pattern tiles, fabric layouts, and fabric requirements—giving you everything you need to successfully complete your project.

Comprehensive pattern files are available in multiple PDF formats:

• A4 and US Letter Print-at-home files.
• A0 copy shop files for large-scale printing.
• Projector file for modern, paperless cutting.