I've returned from a long trip to Missouri and due to a small amount of internet time and a lack of pictures...well, that explains why I haven't posted for some time. :) Never the less while I was away my sisters had a wonderful photo shoot so I'd have something to show you when I returned. :)
I made this dress for Megan's 10th birthday. But we've just now got around to taking some nice pictures of it. :)
It was originally intended to be 1870's, but holds little historical accuracy. Michelle and I just decided it could also pass as a 1970's dress. :P
I used 2 different patterns and lots tweaking. :D The fabric is quite old and was in 3 pieces. It took a bunch of strategic cutting to make it fit. :-/
For the bodice I once again used Elizabeth Stewart Clark's pattern. I had to ease it alittle bit to fit Megan's waist, which is why it appears to be gathered.
It closes in the back with buttons. They were old to. :D Ah, the wonders of a very large stash. lol
I used Elizabeth's open/loose sleeve pattern.
I then top stitched ribbon around the neckline and on the hems of the sleeves for alittle bit of shine.
As simple as it looks. The skirt was by far the hardest part for me. I used a simplicity pattern. As you might be able to tell from the photos. The skirt tapers shorter in the front so that means one has to put the pieces together in the right order or it comes out all woppy jaud. It took several tries for me to end up with it right, but all in all it would be easy if you mark well before you take the pattern pieces off. ;)
That's all for today. :)
Love,
♦Brooke♦
