Puppet Show Tunic

After making 3 pairs of Puppet Show bloomer shorts, I thought it was time to delve into the Puppet Show Tunic by Oliver + S. After cutting the Birthday Party Dress for M, there was enough fabric to make A the tunic with a contrasting bodice (leftover Japanese cotton from the Badminton Skort and top!).

This is a more time-consuming top than the Class Picnic top but in my bid to challenge myself more, and make 'fancier' things for A (for my own sake - she prefers grotty t-shirts most days), this was a good choice. I love the Oliver + S hem facings for the finish they provide, and as always, the instructions are clear and well-written. I top-stitched the collar, as instructed, but I think next time I might leave it without the top-stitching. It doesn't seem to lie as flat as I like, but maybe one wash will help it settle down. I think it might also look cute with elastic around the sleeve cuff instead of the button closure. 

I just ordered the Oliver + S Building Block Dress book and cannot WAIT to get it (arriving via V's parents from the US, which was much cheaper than paying the costs of shipping to Singapore). I am really excited to push myself beyond just using patterns as they are written, and do some simple design modifications myself.