I chose this pattern after an extensive trawl on the Foldline pattern site. I love this site. It is so good to be able to compare different patterns and elements and designers. Olivia is one of two Atelier Jupe patterns I bought, the other is Frida.
The pattern has a handy guide to the pattern pieces and seam allowances. I’ve not seen this before and it was helpful. (I love a good list or table!) The downside with the construction is you leap straight into the front placket. Here I did find the instructions lacking in detail. I read them through a few times then came across a wonderful sew along. Which was truly great, thank you Andrea at 'Beyond the pink door'.
I cut size 40, adding 5cm to the body length, and 8cm to the sleeve.
I sewed the buttons on without button holes. But that stage of the make I knew I could take it on and off.
I like the raglan sleeeves and could use french seams next time, depending on the farbic. The skinny hem works OK.
So, what did not go well. The fabric was gifted from a pile on its way to fabric rescue. Love the colours. It is very light weight shirting. Too light for this pattern. Which would work beetter with a little more heft and drape. (Drape is my sewing word of the year for 2025, this is another example in my sewing where more drape would give a better result.)
Love the colours and the print. But I have discovered that a large print on a top is too overwhelming. Looking at the smaller pieces like the collar, I don’t think the print works at all well. I have a couple of cream/pale bottoms which will help lift it a little.
So I have learnt a lot. I’ve worn this, and probabaly will wear it again, until I can create a better version. We will see.
And Olivia? Yes I will make it again, but in a better choice of fabric.
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