Thursday, May 10, 2012

Mallory

This is a Children's Corner pattern that's been sitting in my to-do box for some time.
Inspired by this talented lady (go here) I just had to make it.

It took no time at all to make. As a matter of fact, I dilly dallied all day long surfing the internet that when I realized it was late afternoon, I scurried back to my sewing room and assembled it before dinner.
What took the most time was cutting bias strips and making piping.  Oh, and deciding whether to have off-white or blue piping.

(I supposed I could have done a better job of centering the dress on Dumella, but the light was disappearing fast.)
I think the key to getting this dress right is to press the pleats from the beginning and basting them in place while assembling the dress.

For the lining I used batiste. The main fabric is a poly/cotton twill from Fabricland that looks sort of Fabric Finders-ish, but not the same quality.  No matter.  I'm happy with the outcome.

Size 3.

2 comments:

  1. You put me to shame...I really need to start making Lo stuff...just dread the part about fitting. I really enjoy seeing the things you make....

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  2. Love,love, love this fabric! It's so sweet in that pattern and piping (so glad you went with the blue), especially! Beautiful work! I haven't tackled pleats yet. Lovely!

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