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I love the contrast yoke! And all those tiny pattern pieces are so cute! |
Just a heads up the pattern envelope said it was a Size 2 for a 21 inch chest. I measured the flat pattern and it only measured 21 inches so it gave just enough ease for her 19 inch chest. I don't know if that was just this pattern or something from this time period. I'm just glad I measured!
Since I had to deliver this that night I knew I wouldn't have time for several of these little details plus I didn't have enough fabric so the first thing I did was eliminate several details.
No Collar
No Bow Ties
No Piping
Used bias tape instead of facings on the neckline.
I also pieced the skirt a bit differently so I could get all the pieces to fit.
Instead of trying to join two pointy seams, when I basted the lace to the fabric I did it right along the seam allowance and attached the yoke with a lapped seam I carefully topstitched down. Much faster, neater and with much nicer results.
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Right and wrong sides half pressed. |
She was thrilled to have her own dress and I was thrilled it fit her. My Dad even said it's one of the best pieces I've made.
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Fits so well and she loves it despite the weird faces... |
14 comments:
Gorgeous dress and you can see her joy in the first photo!
Wow that's lovely! Great (and speedy) work!
So pretty!
Thanks Dottie!
OMG so cute! Good work on that finishing a speedy project but making it look great.
Thanks! I was amazed at how quickly it went together.
So cute and I agree it´s much faster to sew for kids. Everything is smaller and easier to pull together. I envy you a bit I have to admit - not having a daughter I´m limited to pants, shirts and t-shirts for kids clothing.
that is a really beautiful dress - The lace works really well with the print on the yellow fabric. I think any little girl would be thrilled to receive something so lovely.
I know, I'm so lucky I have little girls to sew for! I do really enjoy it. I forgot that all the pieces are smaller so of course it's going to take less time. :) You don't have fitting issues either!
Thanks. I was tickled the lace overlay worked out! I love lace!
Love it! And the lace on the upper bodice and sleeves looks so gorgeous for a little girl!
I know! Thanks so much! It's one of those things I have to step back and go, "Did I make that?" :)
That's a beautiful dress!
Thanks!
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