We’re thrilled to have Brittney back again! She’s such a creative force over at Sewing for Four (Plus One!), and today she’s sharing a truly inspiring project. Brittney managed to take just four Oliver + S sewing patterns and turn them into nine adorable pieces—four bottoms and five tops. The end result? A super-cute capsule wardrobe that any parent would be proud of. Over to you, Brittney!
I’ve always been drawn to the Kid’s Clothes Week capsule wardrobe challenge, but I usually go my own way. This time, though, something about the theme caught my attention. When Rachel shared her inspiration post on the blog, I knew I had to give it a shot. My twins are known for their eclectic sense of style—they’ll grab mismatched prints and colors from their closet and pair them all together. It’s kind of endearing, except when it’s church or a party. That’s when I step in and try to guide them toward something a bit more coordinated. Anyway, this got me thinking: my kids desperately need more solid-colored options in their wardrobe. So, a few days before Kid’s Clothes Week began, I mapped out a plan. I decided to work exclusively with fabrics I already had in my stash, aiming for pieces that could easily mix and match.
For the Sailboat pants and skirt, I went with bottom-weight fabrics. The gray felt slightly softer than the green, so I used it for the skirt, hoping it would drape better. For the shorts version of the Sailboat pants, I opted for a stretch slub denim, while the Butterfly skirt got another stretch denim. As for the tops, I’ve always admired those color-blocked stripe tees floating around on Pinterest, so I decided to create one myself. Using the School Bus t-shirt pattern, I modified the front to achieve the look I wanted. Both the School Bus T-shirts and the Sailboat top are made from cotton lycra, which I adore for its ease of use. Meanwhile, the two Lunch Box tees were crafted from rayon spandex. While I love working with cotton lycra because of its simplicity, there’s something special about the drape and softness of rayon spandex—it’s hard to beat! My daughters even commented on how soft the Lunch Box tees felt against their skin.
I’m thrilled with what I’ve achieved so far. Although I didn’t quite finish everything on my original list, I added those shorts halfway through the week. I’m especially happy to have filled in some gaps in my kids’ wardrobes with these essential pieces. Plus, the idea behind the capsule concept is fantastic—it means most of these items can be easily swapped around to create new outfits. Bonus points: now my Girls are all set for spring break in the warmer weather!
Thanks, Brittney!
Brittney has been a frequent contributor to the Oliver + S blog, and it’s easy to see why. Check out some of her other amazing projects:
- Gallery Tunic Sew-along
- Fox Playtime Dress
- Hooded T-shirt Tutorial
- Faux Layered Long Sleeve T-shirt
- Rapunzel Fairy Tale Dress
- Knit Romper Tutorial
- Size 5 Project: Puppet Show
- Puppet Show Shorts Sew-along
- My Favorite Oliver + S Pattern
- Building Block Dress Book Tour
If you enjoyed Brittney’s work, be sure to explore more of her creative projects. Happy sewing!
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