CalicoKat Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hope this picture works. It's the bodice. And my dd modeling it. :001_smile: The skirt will match the color of the ribbon on the front of the dress. And there's lace to put on the top of the ruffle on the sleeve too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 It's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 What a neat project! You're doing a wonderful job with it. My dd is also fascinated with Civil War era clothing and fabrics. Don't forget to post pics when you finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 This is so cute!! Is it hard to sew? Man, you really just raised the bar in my head for summer school with my niece next year. We will be studying Victorian times, a la American Girlhood/Samantha. Your dd certainly is a lucky girl! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Too cute! If I show my 6yo she'll want one, since Felicity is her favorite. I've been sewing pioneer clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Lovely!! You should have her join an English Country Line Dance group. Our HSers have one here and they get together to practice monthly. Then they do up a big annual "ball" with period costumes much like the dress you are sewing. :001_smile: Example of a class: Edited September 21, 2009 by tex-mex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 How impressive! Yes, please keep us posted on your progress. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Goodness, lady! Sewing and spotless dining room/living room! You rock! Your dd looks so happy in her lovely dress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 May I ask what pattern you are using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 May I ask what pattern you are using? Simplicity 3725 I modified the front inset to make it 2.5 inches higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Goodness, lady! Sewing and spotless dining room/living room! You rock! Your dd looks so happy in her lovely dress. Thank you! The sewing "corner" is down in the basement and it's a mess! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 This is so cute!! Is it hard to sew? Man, you really just raised the bar in my head for summer school with my niece next year. We will be studying Victorian times, a la American Girlhood/Samantha. Your dd certainly is a lucky girl! :) You'll have fun. I let her pick out the colors and I was impressed with her choices. She's going to sew the skirt (nice long seams to practice on) and put in the elastic waste band too. I decided to make it in two parts so she can wear the skirt afterwards on its own. Sewing the bodice was a snap. I was really stressed out because it's been a while since I sewed something other than pj's. But the pattern is really easy to follow and my machine cooperated beautifully. It's going together easier than I'd hoped. I'll be looking forward to seeing pictures from your summer project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula j Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 that is awesome! I too am working on a prarie dress and bonnet right now for my friends dd but your idea looks great. Maybe I'll loan her Rifles for Watie and sew her a tea dress. Can't do this sort of thing for ds any more, he's just too grown up.:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 that is awesome! I too am working on a prarie dress and bonnet right now for my friends dd but your idea looks great. Maybe I'll loan her Rifles for Watie and sew her a tea dress. Can't do this sort of thing for ds any more, he's just too grown up.:cool: pictures! I'd love to see what you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Wow - it looks great! Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Very nice work! And judging by that superstar smile, dd is also pleased with the progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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