I was having so much trouble understanding the instructions I decided to take capoodles advice & put the directions back in the envelope & walk away & then when I was ready put it together the way that I understood then to start it. So I did it my way LOL Thank you cuties for all your help I would have pulled my hair out with it! I was able to use the pattern pcs for the bodice front & back & the facing as well & the bottom I did the way I always do it I think I may add a white satin ribbon for the tie what do you think? I really quite like rescuer's idea about the eyelet I am adding a photo of what I think she means but how do I attach this? do I make it like a slip? & do I sew it to the waist? I can't quite see this part. OK I have changed the dress according to rescuer's suggestion (which by the way I really like) but it is a lot harder to add to tiny capped sleeves after you have sewn them in but it is ready. What do you think of the changes that I have made? Good or bad Should I leave it or take the slip off?

LOVELY, DELICATE, SWEET, GIRLISH=BEAUTIFUL!!!***

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by pldc 29 Apr 2014

wow thank you very much Maria, ~hugs Loralye~

Just adding a extra comment. This is one of those times that the different use of language has caused me confusion. I have been puzzling about eyelets to eventually discover that its what we in the UK call embroidery anglaise. Me being me I still prefer the dress minus the white fabric at the bottom. I would be adding a ribbon about 5 cm above the hem in a pink colour. Whatever is done its a pretty dress and someone is going to look very pretty in it.

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you & I do apologize for the confusion I didn't realize that it was a different word. I have already sewn it on (2cd picture is the finished dress). ~hugs~

Oh, please leave it! It's adorable. You nailed it girl.

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Ah thank you very much Jerrilyn, ~hugs~

Love the eyelet!

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you Penny, ~hugs~

Definitely put the eyelet in. It makes it pop! Well done.

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you very much, ~hugs~

Love it-- the eyelet really adds to it!!

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you Judy, ~hugs~

What a great dress Loralye, well done. I'd do the same as some others have suggested and just add the eyelet edging to the under part of the dress. If you wanted to make a sash for the waist. Just cut a piece about 36 ins long by 2 and a half ins wide, fold both sides into the middle and press again so it is only about 3/4 inch wide. Tuck each end under and then sew along the edges. Buy a D ring and slide the belt through the D ring. If you want to attach it permanently to the dress sew one part of the belt to the side seam. Love Chris

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you very much Chris, I do appreciate it. ~hugs~

Very nice! I like the slip on! Well done.

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you it was a challenge to put it on after it was all done, ~hugs~

I love no 2 and I will take a shortcut and get narrow eyelet lace and sew it directly on the bottom of the hem. Lovely dress.

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you very much, I made the bottom half into a slip & attach it to the waist. ~hugs~

Loralye - you have done a super job. When I made Georgie's dress I did not bother with the facings. I just cut two bodices, made them separately and sewed them together so there were no raw edges on the inside. I love your ribbon on the sleeves. Job well done. Hugs Sarah

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you so much Sarah, your dress was the inspiration for this one! I am glad that you like it too. ~hugs & **~

by pldc 28 Apr 2014

2 bodices would be a better fit too as you wouldn't be able to see through it, not that you could see through this fabric but if I were to buy a lighter one I will remember this tip.

It's a lovely dress but if you add the white lace as per photo no.2, it becomes more elegant.
Hugs, Lidia

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Yes it is now a party dress & not an everyday dress. So I hope that she will wear it. Thanks Lidia. ~hugs~

I think it is brain freeze and we all have it. It turned out great! Kay

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

lol thanks Kay very much. ~hugs~

Wow can u make me one please lol excellent job Lor. hugs

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you my friend, lol, ~hugs~

Well done. The top photo looks good but with the added lace it really adds to it makes it something special.

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you very much Tracey, ~hugs~

The way I add the eyelet, is, choose one a bit longer than the hem you have pressed up. Now let the hem hang free and sew the eyelet trim to the edge of the hem. as if you were lengthening the dress....lay the trim on top of the bottom edge and sew it down flat (I serge both edges, dress and trim but separately) Now, turn your pressed hem back up and stitch. If your trim is wider than the hem it will peek out the way you have showing in your picture. I hope this is clear.
Your dress is pretty either way!

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by katydid 27 Apr 2014

genious!

by aussiequilter 28 Apr 2014

thats what I do as well

by pldc 28 Apr 2014

OH wow this is a great idea I wish that I saw this first before I added the bottom into a slip! I can totally "see" how this would be a great idea. I will try to remember this one thank you!

So pretty! Little girls are such fun to sew for!

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

I do prefer sewing for little girls lol shame on me. thank you ~hugs~

all done and very good result loralye you trused your instincts and look and look what you created...soozie

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you Soozie very much. ~hugs~

You did great job both ways. I love the added lace especially.

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you Mary, ~hugs~

Ms Loralye, this dress is very pretty. I like the top photo...but the one with lace eyelet makes the dress POP!!!! You did great with this little dress and it's alright to do it your way. Basically all the patterns are used for are the pieces and the directions are merely a guideline. There really isn't any right or wrong way to build/sew a dress as long as the end result is what you expect. When I was first learning, I went home, finished my dress; took it to class and the teacher made me use a seam ripper and take it apart...because I hadn't done it the way the pattern or she would have done it. I read the patterns for the concept and I do exactly as you have done. Common sense does rule in a lot of things. I only suggested you read it to develop the concept and I thing you grabbed that with both hands and ran. Leaha

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

wow thanks so much Leaha. I really appreciate it. ~hugs~

by Leaha 28 Apr 2014

You are more than welcome. :)

Nicely done. Hugs Shirley

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by pldc 28 Apr 2014

Thank you Shirley, ~hugs~

I think eyelet slips are darling. the dress is so cute and you stitched is very quickly. The sleeves are also darling. The whole piece is perfect!

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by pldc 27 Apr 2014

Thank you very much Christine. I cut out the pcs yesterday. So easier today. ~hugs~

Very pretty Loralye, I love it with the white lace too, You did a beautiful job!

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by pldc 27 Apr 2014

Thank you Sharon very much. ~hugs~

Love the addition of the eyelet lace and the under ruffle on the sleeves...makes a huge difference...nicely done....she will look adorable!

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by pldc 27 Apr 2014

Ah thanks Kim I appreciate that very much. You are the dress lady after all. ~hugs~

very pretty!

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by pldc 27 Apr 2014

Thank you very much, ~hugs~

very pretty ,I would attach the lace to the dress ,little girls don't really have a waist, I would choose a white sash .you have done an excellent job

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by pldc 27 Apr 2014

Thank you I just hope that she likes it. ~hugs~

Beautiful dress for a very Pretty little girl! Hugs, Judy

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by pldc 27 Apr 2014

Thank you Judy very much. ~hugs~

What a pretty dress you have made love the Broidere Anglaise lace on the bottom.

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by pldc 27 Apr 2014

thanks I am working on it now.

Nice work..Well done

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by pldc 27 Apr 2014

thank you Sonja, ~hugs~

Do I make it a full bottom or not?

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by rescuer 27 Apr 2014

What do you mean by "full bottom"?

by pldc 27 Apr 2014

the zipper is green not sure why it shows grey?

Nice job, Loralye...I'm with Rescuer...I think more contrast would be good...even a sash around the waist in a solid pink or white would add a bit...if you didn't want to tie with a bow...make the sash and secure it in the back with a couple of buttons or Velcro...

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by pldc 27 Apr 2014

me too I am trying to figure this out but am not quite sure how to do it

I love it, your way seems to have been the right way to do it.

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by pldc 27 Apr 2014

thank you for all of your help Martine. you have been wonderfully helpful! ~hugs~

And your way looks lovely so congratulations on making this dress

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by pldc 27 Apr 2014

thank you very much but I think it needs something more. I am thinking through the eyelet suggestion. ~hugs~

by asterixsew 27 Apr 2014

PS I like it as it is

It turned out so very pretty!
If you think it needs more for contrast, you could add eyelet to the bottom and/or at the waistline. That way you avoid the bow that your GD doesn't want.

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by pldc 27 Apr 2014

ohhh that is a lovely idea! an eyelet slip I like it! thanks my friend I think I will go see if I have any lol

by pldc 27 Apr 2014

I am sending you a pm

by rescuer 27 Apr 2014

Got it -- thanks

by pldc 27 Apr 2014

sent another pm

by rescuer 27 Apr 2014

It is so pretty! Good job!