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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?
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57675✽
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.
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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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
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Got it -- thanks
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It is so pretty! Good job!
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asterixsew
27 Apr 2014
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And your way looks lovely so congratulations on making this dress
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thank you very much but I think it needs something more. I am thinking through the eyelet suggestion. ~hugs~
PS I like it as it is
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I love it, your way seems to have been the right way to do it.
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thank you for all of your help Martine. you have been wonderfully helpful! ~hugs~
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dragonflyer
27 Apr 2014
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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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me too I am trying to figure this out but am not quite sure how to do it
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Do I make it a full bottom or not?
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What do you mean by "full bottom"?
the zipper is green not sure why it shows grey?
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29726✽
What a pretty dress you have made love the Broidere Anglaise lace on the bottom.
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thanks I am working on it now.
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Beautiful dress for a very Pretty little girl! Hugs, Judy
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Thank you Judy very much. ~hugs~
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aussiequilter
27 Apr 2014
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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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Thank you I just hope that she likes it. ~hugs~
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very pretty!
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Thank you very much, ~hugs~
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dragonflyer
27 Apr 2014
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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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Ah thanks Kim I appreciate that very much. You are the dress lady after all. ~hugs~
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Very pretty Loralye, I love it with the white lace too, You did a beautiful job!
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Thank you Sharon very much. ~hugs~
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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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Thank you very much Christine. I cut out the pcs yesterday. So easier today. ~hugs~
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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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wow thanks so much Leaha. I really appreciate it. ~hugs~
You are more than welcome. :)
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highlandermom
28 Apr 2014
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You did great job both ways. I love the added lace especially.
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Thank you Mary, ~hugs~
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snowbird42
28 Apr 2014
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all done and very good result loralye you trused your instincts and look and look what you created...soozie
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Thank you Soozie very much. ~hugs~
29237✽
So pretty! Little girls are such fun to sew for!
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I do prefer sewing for little girls lol shame on me. thank you ~hugs~
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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!
Your dress is pretty either way!
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genious!
thats what I do as well
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!
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christracey
28 Apr 2014
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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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Thank you very much Tracey, ~hugs~
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Wow can u make me one please lol excellent job Lor. hugs
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Thank you my friend, lol, ~hugs~
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I think it is brain freeze and we all have it. It turned out great! Kay
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lol thanks Kay very much. ~hugs~
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It's a lovely dress but if you add the white lace as per photo no.2, it becomes more elegant.
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
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Yes it is now a party dress & not an everyday dress. So I hope that she will wear it. Thanks Lidia. ~hugs~
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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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Thank you so much Sarah, your dress was the inspiration for this one! I am glad that you like it too. ~hugs & **~
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.
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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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Thank you very much, I made the bottom half into a slip & attach it to the waist. ~hugs~
4666✽
Very nice! I like the slip on! Well done.
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Thank you it was a challenge to put it on after it was all done, ~hugs~
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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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Thank you very much Chris, I do appreciate it. ~hugs~
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Love it-- the eyelet really adds to it!!
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Thank you Judy, ~hugs~
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Definitely put the eyelet in. It makes it pop! Well done.
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Thank you very much, ~hugs~
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Love the eyelet!
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Thank you Penny, ~hugs~
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Oh, please leave it! It's adorable. You nailed it girl.
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Ah thank you very much Jerrilyn, ~hugs~
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asterixsew
28 Apr 2014
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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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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~
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LOVELY, DELICATE, SWEET, GIRLISH=BEAUTIFUL!!!***
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wow thank you very much Maria, ~hugs Loralye~