Heirloom Projects

  Megan was looking forward to being baptised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I made this special dress for this very memorable event in her life.  

The collar plate is "Petals and Points" from Sew Beautiful magazine Jan/Feb '95. The French insertion and edging was bought while visiting Italy during Mark's TDY. Occassionally, a deployment does have its perks!  

The bodice smocking is"Fleur" from The Best of Australian Smocking and Embroidery. YLI silk floss from Treasured Heirlooms was used. I really enjoyed smocking with the silk. I was working towards a soft look, with just a hint of color so I used a very soft blue and two dusty rose colors, and the soft green.   
   

The dress pattern is from Silk Ribbon Treasures by Martha Pullen. The silk dupioni was bought here in Germany. I used wing needle pin stitching to attach the lace. There is a one inch growth tuck above the six inch hem.   

 

  I adapted Cheri William's romper pattern to make the bishop. I also omitted the last row and a half to avoid the no shoulder look. I used DMC floss and an odd cream bit of silk ribbon. I used clear glass beads I had left over from another project.  

  The pink silk dupioni was bought here in Germany and the antique lace was bought at the Homburg Floh Markt last spring for a steal! I used wing needle pin stitching to again attach the lace. There is a one inch growth tuck above the 4 inch hem.