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More Smocking…
2009 @ 9:19 am
I’ve had some technical issues with the camera’s memory card. Our original card was corrupted and my Mac just wouldn’t read the new one. Ugh. In the meantime, I’ve finished a few things! I’m going to post my favorite first, even though it’s a repeat. I finished Maia’s Heather Ross Smocked Sundress (link to Martha Stewart Show demo) one evening while Maia and I were home without Cassie and Daddy. Unfortunately, Maia’s been sick with a fever for several days. We’ve missed some pretty fun stuff, but we’re dealing well.
The fabric for this dress was purchased at Brooklyn General a couple of years ago. It was in the vintage stack, but I think it’s more of a 70’s print. It’s got that unmistakable calico thing going on. The straps are made from double fold bias tape (1/4″) that is definitely vintage. When I started sewing a bought a lot from Ebay and this lovely peach was included. It was single-fold, but it’s easy enough to fold, press and stitch, isn’t it. I think the peach brightens up the dress. I did 7 lines of shirring on this dress (6 for Cassie) and tried it on to place the straps. I’ll be making a few more of these for nieces and friends as the summer progresses. Next time I’ll start the shirring 1″ from the folded top rather than from the top of the fabric. I’ve noticed it adds a nice ruffle to others finished dresses.
I do wish I had enough leftover for a matching bucket hat!
Comments
the more you make, the more i want to try it out myself. my niece would look so cute.
i am sure the girls look adorable side by side in those dresses.
So cute! And it’s the style that I’m seeing in all the stores this summer!