This is the Baby Dress that Charlotte is wearing in the last post,
I used my pattern Old Fashioned Baby Layette.
And a sheer white Swiss Fabric, like Nelo.
The yoke has Lace Insertion and Tucks.
The Lace Insertion was stitched onto the fabric, between the Tucks, using a Machine Pinstitch done on a Pfaff sewing machine. I did NOT cut the fabric from behind the lace. This gives it a more subtle look and it also is more stable for a Dress that you hope will be well worn by your little one.
The neck is finished with Baby Entredeux and embellished with Maline Lace Edging.
I used Swiss Beading at the sleeve because it enables you to adjust the size with a ribbon.
I made a slip to wear under the Dress.
A Dress always looks better with a slip!
I worked a Shell Hem by hand around the neck. It is a pretty and decorative stitch that is very soft way to finish the edge.
The hem is finished with a hand stitched Scalloped Hem. In the center of the Scallop I have stitched an old fashioned Rosebud.
She is a Newborn here so the Dress is a bit large but the short puff sleeves with ribbon ties make it manageable.
Charlotte Elizabeth 💗
Small flat Pearl button down the back.
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