the blue blog archives: cute as a button

And what buttons, too! When it came time to finish wee one's Sunday Brunch Jacket, I couldn't resist the bright orange buttons and the cheery color they bring to the jacket.

I can't say enough good things about this Sunday Brunch Jacket pattern from Oliver & S. It is such a classy, finished looking garment, but was really very straight-forward to put together. I spent a mere three nights actually sewing it up, all without a single hitch (until I discovered that the sleeves were too narrow for me to hem them on the machine, but they were easily blindstitched by hand). In fact, I found this pattern easier to make than the much simpler looking swingset tunic that I made last year.

I honestly cannot believe that I made this thing! Either one of these things, for that matter. (I apologize for the excess number of pictures, but I simply can't get enough of the jacket or the model.)

posted by alison at 3:27 pm | in oliver & s , spring sewing

Comments

Brilliant coat. Can I get this pattern in a ladies large? I can't get enough of the model either. I wonder what she'll think when she's 12 and a famous model?

Posted by: Angie at April 16, 2009 4:24 PM

No apologies needed here. I often wish that you would post more pics of the wonderful things you make (including such good-looking kids!) I'd love to have the guts to do more sewing. But man, oh, man, I'm a hand hemming and mending maniac!

Posted by: Libby H at April 16, 2009 4:50 PM

LOL, what about lament or lilac or lilliput or line.

No apologies needed here either. Why do you think we keep coming back. I just can't believe that this is the same kid that was wearing the Emli bonnet. She even has a nice head of hair now.

Posted by: Anita at April 16, 2009 5:10 PM

She is as cute as a button and looks quite fetching in the jacket. I love seeing the pictures (especially, because your photography is so much better than my own!).

Posted by: Seanna Lea at April 16, 2009 5:24 PM

Fantastic job Alison. I love it with the bright orange buttons too, and she does look adorable in it.

Posted by: sue at April 16, 2009 7:34 PM

Allison, you just make the MOST adorable things for your little girl! I've got to knit and sew up a few more things for mine. Your photos are inspiring me!

Posted by: Teish at April 17, 2009 7:47 AM

So totally adorable!

Posted by: Shannon at April 17, 2009 9:34 AM

I love the coat!

As for the "L" words for wee one (seen on your twitter feed) I'd try Bert and Ernies LaLaLa song

"La, la, la, la . . . lemon
La, la, la, la, light bulb
La, la, la, la, lamp post [This is fun.]
La, la, la, la, lump in my oatmeal
Ernie: [Well, that's not quite what I was thinking about, Bert.]
Bert: [No?]
Ernie: [I mean there are a lot of pretty "L" words, and I was sort of thinking of the ones that are more lilting and lovely. You know like...]
La, la, la, la, laughter

Posted by: PogKnits at April 17, 2009 10:39 AM

Adding to PogKnit's Sesame St. quote, Bert goes on to sing "La, la, la, linoleum..." Oh, how I miss Sesame St. and its funny jokes for grownups. Very cute jacket. The orange buttons are a great touch.

Posted by: Mary K. in Rockport at April 17, 2009 11:08 AM

Love the jacket - you always find the BEST fabric! The buttons look super. And, of course, as always, Wee One is the perfect model. As for Sesame Street - it seems to me that the current SS is not nearly as entertaining for adults as it was back in the 70's when my kids were little. I bought the early Sesame Street DVD's for my daughter's family for Christmas.

Posted by: Donna at April 17, 2009 1:57 PM

That is awesome! I know what I want to make for my little girl next!

Posted by: Holly at April 17, 2009 10:10 PM

Love this pattern, I think it's going on my to-do list for sometime this summer, to be used this fall. It seems like the perfect use for some Robert Kaufman cool cords.

Posted by: Lauren at April 19, 2009 11:40 PM

That is a darling coat! The model is pretty cute too. ;) I think I need to sew one of those up for my kiddo.

Posted by: Casey at April 21, 2009 12:50 AM

Oh man, this is so cute! I got a boy, what does one make for them that can compare to this sweetness?

Posted by: Natalie at April 22, 2009 8:44 PM