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It's been raining here most of today- so what to do some sewing of course! Started the girl's Christmas dresses. This one is Jasana's (9) and I'll make the same for her sister Aqualina (6). Then for Ophelie and Delphi I'll use a fabric that had Merry Christmas on it instead of the spot. Lovely easy pattern for our hot summer days which are just around the corner. Pattern is Butterick 3477 (6,7,8). I'll make another style for Delphi ad inbound to get the pattern in the smaller sizes. Luv Chris
1. Pale red Christmas trees on main fabric which had an ecru backing.
2. Butterick pattern 3477.
3. The other fabric for Ophelie and Delphi - they will have the same Christmas tree fabric as the skirt and then the Merry Christmas fabric for the bodice.
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sandralane
22 Oct 2016
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Chris, these dresses will be stunning when all finished for our hot days ahead, no rain here today overcast. Sun just come out now but still cloudy and very windy. Sandra.
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Thanks Sandra, sun has come out now too. I'm just about to go and make some pizzas for dinner. Luv Chris .
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Very nice design. Looks like Summer. I had some of the Merry Christmas word fabric given to me as the print ran crooked on the fabric. Better check yours to see if it is straight as it will show up if used for the bodice or bottom. Mine was out by about an inch or so. Didn't matter with my project I could cut it crooked so it look straight when finished.
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I had the same problem with this fabric so have only used it for projects where it isn't so obvious
Thanks Barbara I'll check the fabric and ta also sewmum 1. Luv Chris
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vickiannette
22 Oct 2016
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the grandies are going to be very pleased with their Grandmotherxx
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Thanks Vicki, I hope so. Luv Chris
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Your grands will love them in all variations you come up with. Christmas and summer dresses are still an odd combo to me. All I can think of is woolly jumpers and mittens :))
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Yes I know it's hard to comprehend the different seasons with northern and Southern Hemispheres. I hope the other dresses turn out as nice too, luv Chris
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This is pretty, I love this pattern. I must get a move on with my Christmas sewing.
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Thanks so much, it's not far away! Luv Chris
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The girls will look the part in these lovely dresses..
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Thanks Marian I do hope so. Luv Chris
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baydreamer
22 Oct 2016
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Love the fabric you have chosen!
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Thanks, Dana's girls loved it. Haven't shown Amy's girls - Ophelie and Delphi yet, but I'm sure they will love it too, luv Chris
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graceandham
22 Oct 2016
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Darling dress and love the fabric. They so lucky.
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Thanks yes they are aren't they? Luv Chris
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Gorgeous Chris. The girls will love them. xxx
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Thanks Meg I'm sure they will too, luv Chris
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Lovely dresses, Chris! Nice to have Christmas in the summer.
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Sue, I have not had a Christmas in Northern hemisphere for about 50 years and it still does not feel like Christmas when it is hot.
Thanks Sue, we have never experienced a winter Christmas.. Maybe one day we'll get to enjoy a cold Christmas. Luv Chris
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How wonderful for these girls. I still remember the dresses my grandmother made for me and how proud I was to have such nice clothes.
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That's lovely Jerrilyn-I remember my Nanna making me our clothes too with great fondness. Luv Chris
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dragonflyer
22 Oct 2016
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Beautiful job, Chris...the girls will look adorable!
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Thanks Kim, hope so. I'm always inspired by your beautiful dresses for your great nieces. Luv Chris
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Chris, I have the same pattern. I have made it at least twice for Georgie. Just love the fabrics you have chosen.
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Thanks Sarah, isn't it an easy pattern? No zips, button-holes etc. luv Chris
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shirley124
22 Oct 2016
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Beautiful dresses. Your Grand Children are so lucky to have you as their Grandmother. They will just love these dresses. Hugs Shirley
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Thanks so much Shirley, I hope they remember this in years to come. I still remember in particular a little red pinspot voile dress Nanna made me and I LOVED THAT DRESS. Love Chris
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asterixsew
22 Oct 2016
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Delightful dresses, though like a number of others summer dresses and Christmas is an unusual combination.
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Thanks Caroline, yes it must be unusual for you Northerners to grasp our heatwave conditions here in Australia at Christmas. Luv Chris
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Beautiful job Chris. Wish we had some of your rain. We are under extreme drought conditions here right now.
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Thanks Miss Lillian - at this time of year here in Newcastle we have quite a lot of Spring rainfall and amazing thunder and lightning ⛈ storms. I love ❤️ seeing them. Luv Chris
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Oh how lovely. Beautiful fabrics & such a cute pattern - lucky little girls.
Great job.
Great job.
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Thanks so much deegee, luv Chris
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grossfamilie
23 Oct 2016
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Oh wonderful, dear Chris, the girls will look adorable in their new dresses. Everything lovely - the pattern, the fabric and of course your beautiful granddaughters! There is a heritage in cuteness from you to your daughters to the next generation! Happy sewing!
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Thanks Maria your words are beautiful love Chris
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crafter2243
24 Oct 2016
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A very productive rain day. It is a darling dress.
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Thanks Angie, yes it was love Christ
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Yes, I remember sundresses for Christmas. So cute and precious pattern. They will be adorable. You must take photos for us to see. Kay
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Thanks Kay I hope to. Love Chris
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I also have this pattern, It makes up so nice.
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Thanks Jennie,yes it does. Love Chris
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you did a terrific job~hugs~
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Thanks Loralye, love Chris