Oliver + S Ice Cream Dress sewn by Cate Bruce-Low, Tribeca Yummy Mummy
Cate shares amazing, kid-friendly recipes on her Tribeca Yummy Mummy blog, along with her latest sewing projects. We adore her version of the Oliver + S Ice Cream Dress and thought this was another great pattern perfect for those fast-approaching school days. After sewing this pattern a few times, Cate writes, “…It might seem a bit confusing at first, but do each step exactly as it is written in the pattern, and it comes together very nicely. This is the perfect project for a big vintage button! Because you only use one button, you can use something that you find at a thrift store or inherited from your Granny. It adds an extra specialness to your project, an heirloom quality.”
Info from pattern package:
This sewing pattern for a loose-fitting, pull-on smock dress or blouse features a one-piece V-notch yoke and button loop closure. Sewing pattern includes three views: a dress with double-thickness hem and matching pockets, a color-blocked dress in the same style, and a blouse-length version of the dress.
Pattern sizes: 6mo – 4 and 5 – 12.
PS– If you’re a fan of Oliver + S patterns, join us in September for a Jump Rope Dress sew-along, co-hosted with Badskirt. Details coming soon!
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I adore this pattern.
i can’t resist a dress with pockets!
So very very cute…I already have the ideal material for it.
love this dress. what’s so appealing to me is the simple,clean, and classic style all wrapped up in this little package.
It is so great that Oliver + S is now doing patterns up to size 12. So many cute patterns just go up to 6/8. I’d love to try this one as a tunic style for my big girl.
This is adorable. I like it because it can be adjusted to work with heavier fabrics (fall is coming). I have 3 girls and they all loved the look of this dress. I would love to win it!
P.S. I’m addicted.
i need this pattern!
thanks for the chance!
So cute! Love the style
have seen a lot of this dress lately – just gorgeous!
The subtle vintage look is charming!
Ahhh, this pattern has been on my wishlist for a while now. I love it!
There is something wonderfully vintage and sweet about Oliver + S patterns. I love the pink dress made from this pattern.
Cute dress! Would love this pattern to make for my daughter.
Wonderful fabric choices for this dress! I’ll have to make a few versions of this now.
I’ve always wanted to try this style. Thanks for the giveaway.
I have always loved this dress, and keep meaning to get the pattern – it is so sweet.
It is one of my favorites Oliver + S patterns! Maybe I’ll finally have a chance to make a beautiful dotty Ice Cream Dress to my little one. Thanks!
So cute! I like the one button idea.
Cute dress!
Very cute pattern!!
Love that dress – if I had the pattern, I’d be making it for my daughter AND for all her friends! LOL
does anyone have a copy of the pattern in the 6 mos. to 4
size for sale? website sold out of the small size.
I’ve been thinking about getting this pattern for my 2 year old daughter – I know we would both love this dress on her!
Looks so comfy and easy for my little one to get on! Thanks for the chance to win the pattern!
Totally love this pattern!!!!
I would love to win this pattern. It’s super cute!
My 5 yr old ADORES dresses, especially ones that I have sewn for her.
This is one of the cutest dresses ever!
LOVE! Thanks for the chance!
I love this dress!!
Gill
cute!
I love this pattern. I have seen it on other sites and have admired it. Would sure love to have it. Thanks for a chance to win.
I love this pattern!
Could this pattern be any more adorable? I’m officially now in love with Oliver+S. And Sew, Mama, Sew too, of course!
Such a new fan of Oliver & S patterns! Very cute!
I love this dress. Who care’s about my 2 girls- I want one!
So Cute!!
I made this in size 8 for my daughter… 3 of them in fact!! I would love the small size range to make some for my adorable niece!
That pattern looks just about perfect for my little girl. Sweet giveaway.
Love love this pattern. Hope to win!
love love love love love love love this dress!!!
What a lovely dress variation. I am envisioning a black and white mod version for my 5 yr old…and then maybe one for me?
Thanks for the giveaway!
Darling
This is such a cute and versatile pattern!
This is one of my favorite Oliver + S patterns! I have been meaning to get it just so that I can make it for my daughter! Love!
love this pattern!
I would love to win this pattern! Its so adorable and would be perfect for my little girl.
I’ve seen this pattern around, but didn’t realize it came in the larger size! I would love to win this to make for my 7 year old daughter. Please pick me!!!!!
Oliver + S patterns are all so cute. And I love the packaging too.
I would love to try to make this for my granddaughter.
I like this!
That is adorable….
I love it!
Cutest one yet!
Adorable! I’d love this one for my girls.
Cute! I’m a fan of Oliver + S patterns. Always adorable.
I love it!
Wow! This pattern is so adorable yet elegant. I love the finished look. I heart Oliver+S and Sew, Mama, Sew!
I want to try this pattern, please…
I was just looking at this pattern – love it!
This is so cute!
I sure wish she made the children’s patterns in an adult size. I’d wear them all!
A very pretty dress pattern, and that could be easily turned into a nice tunic. Love it !!
I need this pattern! One of the few I don’t have!
I love the pattern, and the fabric is adorable!
love this! so cute!
i have been wanting this pattern since it was published, absolutely loooooove it!
I just love this pattern!!! It’s so simple, yet chic as are all the Oliver & S outfits.
Thanks so much for the opportunity!
I’ve been dying to try this pattern. This dress is adorable.
i love Oliver + S patterns, so elegant.
I really love the Oliver+s patterns, they’re so simple looking, with a touch of sophistication, and send me imagining all the colour combinations which would look great. And a chance to win them is even better! Thanks.
Can I get this in an adult size? Beautiful!
I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I wasn’t quite sure about the ice cream dress when it first came out, but after having seen so many lovely variations of it, I am really fond of it.
And I’ll jump on board for a jump rope dress sew along. Awesome. I have the pattern and everything.
My little one would love this dress!
love this!
Oliver + S patterns are always adorable. I love this version. Thanks for the review.
Cute dress. I love the vintage look of it.
I love all the oliver+s patterns! They are written so much better than other patterns.
This pattern is so cute!
oooh love this dress, it IS crying out to my jar of vintage buttons and would look lovely on my youngest next summer.
I saw this pattern made on the Ice Cream Social sew-along blogs and it was adorable!
Oh my goodness! I would LOVE to win this pattern. I’ve never tried an Oliver + S, but I’d love to try one for my daughter!
ugh i still need this pattern, so cute!
Ohhhh! That little dress is so sweet!!
Gorgeous! Love this dress!
I love the Oliver + S patterns!
I love this pattern!
I love this dress! The color possibilities are so endless.
This pattern is absolutely adorable! Beautiful fabric was chosen for the photographed dress. With a long-sleeve tee underneath, this dress goes from summer right into fall!
I love this pattern and want it! I will be joining the sew-along! I have 2 to make
Like always, this Oliver + S dress is cute, simple and uncomplicated. I love how Liesel’s patterns have that vintage look to them, but look just as cute in modern prints and colors! I like Cate’s version and how the colors will go right in to fall!
I love this little pattern. It looks like it can be made in so many variations.
This is absolutely wonderful!
I love this pattern!
Cute! I love these patterns.
Oh, I do so love this dress and I have a little girl who would love it too!
love it!
Such a cute pattern! This would be great for back-to-school clothes for my girls!
after seeing the sew along on this i have added to the list of things to make. this is the cutest little dress.
I love this dress, the fabrics are great. So cute!
Love this dress! I’m so happy to have a little girl to sew for!
I love this!
So stinkin’ adorable!
So cute!
super cute!
I’ve had my eye on this one for awhile. Love it!
Cutest dress ever. My niece would look so sweet in this! I can see it in some Heather Ross fabrics.
This is very cute!
I am in love with Oliver + S patterns…not only are the designs fun, but they are easy to follow and the sizing for my kids is spot on.
Lovely, I want one in my size!
I have loved almost every version of this dress I’ve seen! The pattern is so cute!
Sweet smock dress pattern!
That’s great news about the sewalong. Love this pattern – I have the larger sizes, but would love to win the small!
I love this dress (and pretty much everything Oliver and S puts out).
I just love the dress in those fabrics.
I love this pattern, but just haven’t bought it yet. I have 2 girls who love dresses, so I always have my eyes open for cute patterns.
Another cute top/dress.
i wanna make one of these for myself!
I love how cute this dress is!!
I have been considering getting this pattern for my little girl, it’s so cute!!
Thanks for the opportunity!!
CUTE~I love it!
I love this dress! Great colors.
This looks like a really comfy dress. Would make a great tunic as well.
I love this!
Been wanting to try an Oliver + S pattern! Pick me!
That is such a cute dress. I’ll have to put it on my to buy list for next year.
Oliver+S is my favorite. I love it!
Love this dress, so cute!
Awesome color and style!
So adorable! I am just getting to know Oliver + S & all the patterns are just wonderful!
That is simply adorable!
I love this pattern and I’d be so happy if I win it.
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Cute!
I love all Oliver + S patterns, but this one has certainly been on my mind as it has been ALL over the internets this summer! So many beautiful versions…
Really cute!
I want this dress in my size! It looks so comfortable!
Love the versatility of this one!
Would love to try this dress. It always looks so nice on in all the pictures.
I LOVE this dress. The matching/contrasting possibilities are endless. And I have the perfect thrifted ladies’ dress just begging to be made over into something like this…
The Ice Cream Dress is definitely one of my favorite Oliver + S patterns, and I’ll have to own it, whether I win it or not.
Great fabric choices and a nice looking pattern!
Oh my! I’ve never purchased an Oliver + S pattern, but seeing this little dress has convinced me that I need to! I LOVE it! So adorable, and so versatile. I can just picture it with a long sleeved shirt underneath and a pair of fun tights for fall!
what a cute dress pattern! I hope I win!
love this pattern. could use over and over .
Cute!!! Love the pockets.
Love Oliver + S!
wow! ive been admiring all the dresses in thispattern on flickr! would love to win the pattern.
Really love this dress
I’ve made 4 versions of this pattern in the smaller sizes. I would love to win the size 5-12 pattern so I can continue to make it when my daughter is bigger.
I’m also glad that there will be a jump rope dress sew-along. I’ve been wanting to make it but I’m afraid it will be too difficult.
This is so simple, yet so cute!! Love this
Thanks for the giveaway. A very cute dress!
cute cute cute