I think I have decided on one of my next projects.......a sweet little dress for my Elisabeth. The pattern is Larkin from Maja's Heirlooms and I am going to follow the variations that were in issue #105 of Sew Beautiful magazine back in 2006.
Thankfully my Elisabeth is still ok with smocked garments. I was thinking she might not care for another bishop dress so I started looking at Maja's patterns. She has several that are adorable. This particular dress I remember seeing in person at Maja's booth at the SAGA Market in Atlanta a few years back. It is beautiful!!! I tried so hard to talk Emily into letting me make it for her at that time...but she was already past wanting smocked dresses at that time.....(sigh). But...like I said, Elisabeth is anxiously looking forward to wearing this dress.
I've never used a Maja pattern before...so I figure I'll be doing some pattern measuring to try and make sure it fits well. But I think it's going to be fun! Now to get the pattern cut out and started!!!
6 comments:
that will be so cute!
What a cute pattern! I can't wait to see the dress you make.
Just became a follower... enjoyed reading some old posts!
Thanks Ladies....I am working on the smocking before I finish the construction. I have had thoughts of finishing the dress first and then smocking. I've never done that before....but several ladies in my guild do that. I'll have to try it sometime.
pretty pattern. What a wonderful heirloom dress that will be. i have always admired smocking, but thought I could never do it. Looking forward to seeing your finished project.
Thanks Cheryl! I feel quite certain you can smock. I was intimidated by it for a few years but finally decided to just do it. I've never looked back. It is so relaxing too!!!
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