From Olive to Olivia, or something along those lines

I love browsing through Violette Field Threads' patterns. I don't know if it's the artful photography or the dreamy designs but there's something about that website that makes me return frequently for a sticky beak.

I recently bought the "Olive" pattern to make for Celine but since the cooler weather is approaching here down under, I decided to adjust it slightly so that it's more suitable.  I'm no expert when it comes to adjusting patterns, so this experiment could very well have gone either way... Luckily the size 10 measurements worked perfectly for her size. 

I used the bodice pattern pieces from another pattern that I do know fit her and pinned it to the "Olive" pattern pieces.

The idea was to make it long sleeved, and for a moment there, I thought I had this brilliant plan happening as how to lengthen the sleeves. *Sigh* It wasn't a brilliant plan, more like an epic fail, but the three quarter sleeves it ended up with actually looked much better. Let's call it a happy accident. Next time I'll know better:)

The adjusted bodice pieces after cutting showed promise. I wasn't about to celebrate just yet.  

The ruffles wasn't as much of a challenge as what I thought it might be, and I'm loving the red knit:)

The final front pre-hemming. I absolutely love how the neckline turned out. I recently made a Skater dress from Kitchy Coo for Celine that was completely not blog-worthy because I really stuffed the neckline up on that one, and ended up damaging the fabric in the process:( Nevermind. It's pajamas now. BUT I did learn from that efforts how to perfect the neckline, so this time it was happy-dance all around:)

And the back pre-hemming.  The ruffles absolutely make this pattern, I think.

Can't say that my model was in the mood for taking photos, but she at least looked awesome in her new top! That cute lady bug headband is from my friends over at Princess Hair Accessories. Gorgeous stuff.  I don't know if they have any more of the lady bug headbands in stock, but all their other hair accessories and hats are to die for:)

Well, I'm pleased to say that she does approve of the final product. Apparently it's very comfortable and pretty. That's all I needed to hear. Nothing as disappointing as making your kids something and then it never gets worn!  So, what's next? Would have loved to make her the "Whitney" pants from Violette Field Threads but she wasn't impressed when she saw the giant bow. I thought it looked cute, but I guess she's growing up and that's just a bit too childish? I don't know.. maybe if they make that in adult sizes one day, I'd get to wear it ;-)