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04.30

colorblock OLIVE top

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This is a sort of a pattern hack, but it’s really just an OLIVE dress made into a top. It’s so quick to make! The only modifications I made are that I shortened the skirt and left the elastic out. I thought it would be fun to use a colorblocked color palette of all solids! Purple, dark grey and light grey. I love how it turned out!

I left the elastic out so it could be worn two ways: cinched with a belt, or left alone.

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Here is the second way to wear this top version of the OLIVE DRESS. Without elastic or a belt it is a loose fitting boxy top with a slightly gathered skirt. It reminds me of Japanese fashion. I like it both ways!

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Of course, you could add the elastic and make it a peplum of sorts! I saved my Britex bag from a fabric trip a few years ago, I knew it would come in handy.

Happy Sewing!

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