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Olivia Dress {CINO Pattern Review and GIVEAWAY!}

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I am so happy Jess from Craftiness is not Optional let me be a part of her Olivia Dress/Top tour!  I don’t think you’ll ask why because really, look at this dress!  I am in love with it!

Olivia Dress Collage

Jess has put together yet another beautiful pattern.  Beautifully detailed to get a very polished finish on your dress or top.

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Bailey told me she wanted a top, but I knew better ;).  I wanted to make it into a dress and she really loves it.  She was very happy to frolic through the beautiful leaves for me, with no prompting whatsoever.

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I actually intended on making the elbow length sleeves and even had them sewn on—not finished, but I could visualize how they would look and I ended up liking the sleeveless version better.  It’s almost like a faux sleeve though.  I love it!

Olivia Dress

I used black corduroy for the top and made the bias tape out of it as well.  Jess has you do a fun trick with the bias tape so you don’t have to tuck it under and try and sew over a bulky portion—it fits perfectly the way she has you sew the bias tape on.

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Bailey got this dress on and danced, jumped and did even more frolicking in the leaves.  Then she said, “Momma, it is so beautiful up here!  We really need to bring the boys!”

Olivia Flies

Thank you Jess, for such a fun pattern.  I know I sound like broken record, but I LOVE how this dress turned out.  I even called my husband to tell him how adorable Bailey looked in it.  So cute.

Here’s the others who are participating in the tour:

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Jess has offered to give away one of her Olivia Top and Dress Patterns to one of you lucky readers!  To enter to win a copy of the pattern, leave a comment below telling me what you love about Jess, or which of her patterns are your favorite :).

PLEASE leave a way to contact you if your email is not in your profile!  I hate when I have to choose another winner because I can’t contact the original winner.  Only one comment per person please.  Giveaway will run through next Thursday, October 24th, 11:59 pm MST.  Good luck!

dress pattern:  Olivia Top and Dress

dress fabric:  black corduroy from Joann, arrow fabric by Alison Glass, from Fabric Worm

leggings:  go to leggings

mint fabric on leggings:  quilting cotton cut on the bias, also treated with color remover to make it a lighter shade

boots:  target

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  4. I love the cute placet on the Olivia Dress by CINO! Your choice of fabric is ADORABLE! I hope to make this pattern up for my little girls! :)
    aliciarosborn (at) gmail (dot) com

  5. That dress is adorable!
    I love her patterns, mostly because her girls are about the same age as my girls. Makes sewing them up easy. :) But she also just seems like a fun neighbor next door, one that you could talk sewing with.

  11. Oh ! it would be lovely to have this olivia pattern from Jess! I love her patterns, especially the charlotte dress I had made for my daughter, and the June bug dress. They are simply sweet! I would say. And I love the way the placket has been done in this olivia dress.

  14. really quite lovely and your bias CORDUROY looks so expert. was there any challenges with the fact that it was corduroy. was the skirt trim also bias ??

  15. Your photos are beautiful!

    Jess has a lot of really fabulous patterns! They are all so cute that I’m having trouble deciding where to begin. I haven’t bought one yet for that reason. I’d love to win a copy of this pattern to get familiar with her patterns, and I know I’d end up coming back for more! :-)

    Thanks for including all of the info about the fabric and patterns you used. I find that really helpful. I’m about to add your blog to my Feedly reader. :-)

  17. I made a free 2T Junebug and loved it so much I had already decided I would have to buy the pattern for future sizes. Then it was part of the sew fab bundle and I got it and lots more. Would love to make an Olivia too.

  19. Oh, this is a sweet dress. I love the simple silhouette and that my little one could play in it… I have the Sadie (I think?) pattern, but I do love the looks of this!

  21. That dress is fabulous!!! I love love love CINO — especially her adorable models. She has such a neat aesthetic and I especially love that we both have daughters named Charlotte. : )

  22. I love the mint leggings on yours! I like that Jess makes sewing and pattern drafting doable. I wish I had her eyes for detail.

    chelligirl1 (at) gmail (dot) com

  23. This is definitely one of my favorite patterns, and I would love make some tops/dresses for my girls! Jess is so talented, and my list of sewing projects I want to make always includes 3 or 4 ideas from her!

    abbymarsden(at)gmail(dot)com

  24. Love seeing all the unique versions during these blog tours! Jess’ bapron is always an appreciated baby shower gift :)
    mlower03 at yahoo dot com

  25. I love her tutorials! I am getting ready to make the Madison bow dress but with elbow length sleeves for my daughter. Thanks for hosting! :) mfrapp_83 [at] yahoo [dot] com

  26. I love all of Jess’ patterns, I’m about to make the Junebug dress for my daughter. Your dress looks great, I love the fabrics you chose. Thanks for the chance to win :-)

  27. I’ve been following Jess for a while now and used many of her tutorials to make clothes for my girls. She’s incredibly talented! I’d love to win the pattern! My email is nlmalone1287 {at} yahoo {dot} com

  32. Jess’s tutorial for the playtime dress turned a discarded T of my husband’s into a really cute dress for my daughter.

  36. This pattern is great especially for a beginner like me. I LOVE how it appears crisp and clean and will enhance any little girls cuteness. Great job!

  39. So cute!!! I love the arrows with the cord! I love Jess’ tutorials – she ‘taught’ me to sew!! mrsrachelsbooth at gmail dot com

  43. I love the black and white fabric combo! CINO is one of my very favorite blogs. I have to say that Junebug dress is amazing! I already own it and would love to have the Olivia dress too.

  44. I love that Jess is a Mom like me and still takes the time to share what she does for her own family with me (read us :-) ). I just received my first pattern from her in the recent sewing pattern bundle she offered and am so excited to sew it! Thanks for the giveaway to you and Jess!

  50. Jess makes beautiful vintage style dresses that I love. However her Bapron is just amazing. Looking forward to trying out the Olivia dress!!

  51. What a cute pattern and your version is just perfect for fall. Jess designs such cute simple patterns.

  52. i love that she is able to balance raising 3 girls and crafting too! Thanks for the giveaway! amy @ gasudimack(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

  53. I absolutely LOVE the bapron pattern from Jess — have made six for my granddaughter. Now we need a hooded version ;) Love Jess’s style and the flexability of her patterns!!

  54. Jess has such a classic style and her kids are adorable! I would live to win one of her patterns.

  56. I love ALL of Jess’ patterns. She really *gets* little girls staying little girls as LONG AS POSSIBLE. The patterns really embrace the innocence and sweetness that is all too fleeting today. :) Would LOVE to have this pattern and add it to my repertoire.

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  59. Loving the Olivia top and dress pattern. Your choice of fabric for your daughter’s dress is so eye-catching!
    edekanik(at) yahoo(dot)com

  63. I love the crisp colors and how the details make it look very finished. My little girls would love how airy it is!