The finished dress:
The buttons:
The button extension on the inside:
Ruffled sleeve:
Matching barrette I made:
Bloomers:
Everything all together:
I estimate that I spent about 15-20 hours on this dress, probably more. The outer dress is made of Mrs. Aster Greenfield Hill voile, in the cranberry colorway, which I purchased from Sew, Mama, Sew! I used cotton broadcloth for the lining, which I purchased from a local sewing shop. I've never used either fabric before, but I'm in love with both of them now! The voile is so silky, it's amazing it's 100% cotton! And the broadcloth was perfect for lining this dress, it was the perfect weight and just the right amount of crispness without being too stiff.
10 comments:
Tammy ~ the dress is absolutely beautiful! I LOVE the buttons and ruffled sleeves and the matching barrette, too. Yay for finishing!
It's beautiful, Tammy!!! I love the sleeves - perfect solution for the lace problem. The buttons are just right too. She'll be a sweet little girl in that dress! :)
So beautiful dress! I have thought about you. I read your blog with google reader, so I forget to comment.
Happe Easter to you and your family!
What a beautiful dress!! I know she will treasure it in the coming years - especially with the story behind the pattern. :) I did a little (tiny) bit of Easter sewing myself today (embellishments). But I don't want to give it away because I'll be posting it next Friday. :)
Thank you! :-)
Ulla, it's nice to see your comment! Thanks for stopping by!
Beautiful dress with beautiful history. You continue to amaze me. L is lucky to have you.
What a beautiful little dress! I'm sure that your sweet "lil miss" will someday realize how much love her mama stitched into this. :)
Oh my!! That is beautiful, Tammy!!! I'll bet your little sweetie was PRECIOUS in this!!!!
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What a beautiful dress. I really love the sleeves!
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Stunning dress! What a beautiful job you did on it.
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