Here's the next chapter in the "My Favorite Oliver + S Pattern" series. Today, we're joined by Elizabeth, who's stopping by to share her thoughts on her go-to Oliver + S pattern. Thank you so much for being here, Elizabeth!
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Hi everyone, I’m Elizabeth and I used to blog over at lizzieville until last year when life got busy—work demands piled up, and my kids became less cooperative for photos. But today, I’m thrilled to be back to talk about my absolute favorite Oliver + S patterns. I learned to sew at a young age from my mom and grandma, and it was pure excitement when I stumbled across Oliver + S in 2011. I bought the Bubble Dress pattern and made a sweet little dress for my one-year-old daughter. It wasn’t perfect—the buttonholes didn’t line up exactly—but I was so proud to have created something special for her.
[Image: Elizabeth's Bubble Dress]
Since then, I've sewn around 20 Oliver + S patterns, with a few more waiting in the queue, along with many projects from the Little Things to Sew book. When thinking about my favorite pattern, I almost went with the Sunday Brunch Jacket, which has stunning bias-bound finishes.
[Image: Elizabeth's Sunday Brunch Jacket]
I also considered the Library Dresses I’ve made for my daughter using knit fabrics—they’re always a hit.
[Image: Elizabeth's Library Dress]
But ultimately, I decided to share my current obsession: the Art Museum Trousers for my son. I’ve made four pairs of these in the past year alone because I absolutely adore them. The fit is spot-on, giving plenty of room for creative fabric choices and personal touches.
The first pair I made was for Christmas in 2015. I was surprised at how straightforward the welt pockets turned out to be, and I love the sleek finish they provide.
[Image: First Pair of Art Museum Trousers]
Next, I made a corduroy version. Since the base pattern fit so well, I only made minor adjustments—adding extra topstitching, including serging all seams for durability. The waistband lining is the perfect spot to showcase a fun print, like this one.
[Image: Corduroy Art Museum Trousers]
My son calls these his "hedgehog pants," and they’ve seen tons of use. Even though they’re starting to feel snug and the corduroy is wearing thin in spots, we still love them, and I’ll be sorry when they finally wear out.
This winter, I made two new pairs in the next size up. For one pair, I swapped out the welt pockets for the ones from the Sandbox Pants pattern and used a ribbed knit waistband to match several of my son’s favorite store-bought pants. These tweaks made the sewing process much faster than following the original instructions.
[Image: Winter Version 1]
[Image: Winter Version 2]
The most recent pair was something I’d been planning since seeing Gail’s version on Probably Actually. As soon as I spotted her post featuring Kaufman railroad stripe fabric, I bought some. Three years later, I finally got around to making them. For this pair, I tried out the tutorial for a zip fly.
[Image: Latest Pair with Zip Fly]
Reflecting on this pattern, I realize it combines two things I love most about sewing: mastering new techniques and customizing patterns to mimic my kids’ favorite styles. The Art Museum Trousers are fantastic as-is, but they also serve as an excellent foundation for modifications. Plus, the accompanying vest is adorable too—I’ve only made it once, but my son wore it for Christmas and then reversed it for spring.
[Image: Art Museum Vest]
Thank you so much for letting me share my passion for Oliver + S patterns with you! I can’t wait to dive into more projects and maybe even make a few more pairs of those beloved Art Museum Trousers.
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Hope you enjoyed reading about Elizabeth's experience with these amazing patterns. Let us know if you've tried any of these yourself!
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