Oliver + S Roller Skate Tunic

I really liked the dress version of the Oliver + S Roller Skate pattern, but I LOVE the tunic version. It uses a much more convenient amount of fabric (less than 3/4 yard for size 5) and it is super cute.  Since my daughter wears leggings with both dresses and tunics, the tunic gives her a little more freedom to move around.

When we went to Joann's a few weeks ago my daughter loved the green colorway of the Juliana Horner prints.  I had been wanting to make her a Roller Skate Tunic, so I let her choose 2 of the prints.

I was not surprised that she chose the green print since she loves green and flowers, but I was surprised that she chose the black print.

I made the tunic reversible at her request, but I did roll the fabric toward the black side a little when I pressed the seams since I think she will wear the green side more often.

The only thing that I don't love about the pattern is finishing the back and side seams.  Below the elastic casing these seams are exposed.  Since I don't have a serger I have to zig zag them and I sincerely dislike doing that.  I considered trying French seams but I wasn't sure how to make that work with this pattern.  

There will definitely be more of these in our future.  

And now this sweet girl has made it through her first week of kindergarten.