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    Home » Sewing » Apparel

    Oliver +S Jump Rope Easter Dress

    Updated: Jul 27, 2021 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 8 Comments

    It seems to now be a tradition for me to sew dresses late into the night on Easter Eve.  This year turned out to be no exception.

    I chose an Oliver+S pattern (Jump Rope dress, that I WISH went up to a size 12) that was new to me, I’ve always had great success with their patterns in the past and this one turned out to be just as detailed as the ones I’ve used before.

    I decided it was time to cut into some of that Heather Bailey Freshcut fabric that I’ve been hoarding. Purple has got to be my least favorite color, so when my daughter told me she wanted a purple dress I groaned a bit…. We compromised, (thank you Heather Bailey!!) and she was just as happy with big purple flowers on her dress.

    Even though I wanted to be lazy and make the belt out of ribbon, I went ahead and used fabric and I’m glad I did.  I really like the contrast.

    My son was excited that he could fit in one of “Dad’s ties” even though it was still a tad long, it worked out great…. and my pocket book is happy now that they can share ties.

    Here he is with the dog, somehow that dog always manages to work her way into our photo shoots.

    Here I am with my girls…My oldest daughters dress is from Francesca’s, she stole my pearl necklace and green belt. (I got them back later.. *wink*)..

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    1. Nancy Wyatt says

      April 27, 2012 at 9:23 pm

      Beautiful job Melissa!!! Your kids are adorable and love the one of your little girl being sassy! Your oldest looks so classy! Hugs!

      Reply
    2. amylouwho says

      April 27, 2012 at 9:56 pm

      pretty ladies!!

      I love that freshcut dress! So pretty!!
      I may need to buy that pattern. Love the style!

      Reply
    3. Strictly Sewing says

      April 27, 2012 at 10:39 pm

      Where did you get your necklace? Love those big flowers.

      Reply
    4. Marie says

      April 27, 2012 at 10:50 pm

      I made the Jump Rope dress for my 5 year old. It definitely has a lot of details. I love your older daughter’s dress! So pretty. What a beautiful family you have.

      Reply
    5. Carla says

      April 27, 2012 at 11:25 pm

      That is such a pretty dress! love the fabrics. Very blessed family.

      Reply
    6. Katy Cameron says

      April 28, 2012 at 5:39 am

      Glad you were able to compromise on the purple, I think I would have groaned too! You all look great, and definitely no mistaking that your eldest daughter is yours in that last pic!

      Reply
    7. Leslie Brown says

      March 21, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      hi Melissa !!!! you have a Beautiful family!!!! and you did a great job, i love that pruple ( growl also) LOL !!! have 2 grandaughters…..ones Purple the other Pink !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! soon it will be easter 2014, HAPPY EASTER TO ALL !!! LESLIE

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      • Melissa Mortenson says

        March 24, 2014 at 2:06 pm

        Happy Easter to you too!!! thank you for your kind words

        Reply

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