Wednesday, May 09, 2007

A Blue Dress for Clara


I made up this charming pattern from the 1930's again, but smarter this time. Instead of assembling the bodice as instructed, and then binding all the scallops around the neck and armholes, I simply lined the back and the two front side pieces. Then I top-stitched the sides over the front, and sewed the sides together. Believe me, that was definitely easier and tidier. Much as I love to use binding, my mitered corners are not so good.



Clara sewed the buttons on.
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14 comments:

  1. Mrs. Hurzeler8:44 PM, May 09, 2007

    What a wonderful talent you have for making such beautiful dresses. If I were thinner, and a better seamstress I think I would be on ebay trying to find such elegant patterns such as those. God Bless.

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  2. Anonymous8:58 PM, May 09, 2007

    Very nice! They always look so much better in person.

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  3. Anonymous9:12 PM, May 09, 2007

    It's lovely!

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  4. Kelli9:30 PM, May 09, 2007

    Just lovely, Anna! Both the dress and your daughter!
    Kelli

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  5. Lisa9:58 PM, May 09, 2007

    What a pretty dress. Do your girls enjoy wearing dresses as much as you do?

    It is the lack of a good fit that has discouraged me in sewing for myself. I have a goal to learn to fit patterns better. It seems the older patterns have a better fit. Have you found that to be your experience too?

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  6. Betty11:28 PM, May 09, 2007

    The dress and model are both beautiful.....

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  7. Becky11:45 PM, May 09, 2007

    Anna, I've just found your blog and have enjoyed it so much. I'd love to know where to find this pattern. Thanks for the inspiration! You've blessed me, and so have blessed my family.

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  8. AmeliaB11:54 PM, May 09, 2007

    How BEAUTIFUL! I love it. You are so talented Anna. Clara you look lovely. :-)

    ~Amelia

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  9. Baleboosteh1:47 AM, May 10, 2007

    How beautiful - and very Grace Livingstone Hill!
    Michelle

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  10. Cindi6:11 AM, May 10, 2007

    I really like that style on her. I often skip facings and just line things. It makes a neater appearance.

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  11. G.L.H.7:50 AM, May 10, 2007

    Lovely dress--lovely daughter! Thanks for the tip to make things easier.

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  12. homespun living8:11 AM, May 10, 2007

    What a great pattern. The dress looks lovely on, and I really love the color of the buttons you chose to go with it.
    Debbie

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  13. Gina1:52 PM, May 10, 2007

    That's beautiful! The children are blessed to have a mother with so many gifts. Happy Mother's Day to you!

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  14. Anonymous4:49 PM, May 10, 2007

    How beautiful! I love the colors!

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