Introduction
It's that time of year when I need to start on my daughter's yearly Easter dress. This year we chose the model shown below from Patrones. I realize that the pattern really is a tunic, but if you lengthen it, you have a dress.
The tunic has front and back yokes, with more pleats in the front than the back. As soon as I saw the style I knew my daughter would like it.
I'll be using a green silk and ivory lining. These photos are not the best, but you'll see more of this in coming posts, so I'll be able to show you the color a bit better.
I also have this trim for the front band that I bought a quite a few years ago, probably when she was two or three years old.
I think this will be pretty and age appropriate for her. See, I told you this was better than the rabbits!Parting Shot: Sweater. Some assembly required. I hope to start this after the current socks and have it ready to wear sometime this summer. The yarn is a merinol silk blend by Manos del Uruguay.
13 comments:
Great idea for her dress, and I love that silk yarn.
Great pattern choice for the dress.
That will make a cute dress. I would think you're more than ready to sew something without tails and ears by now!
That pattern in those fabrics will be gorgeous. I love the trim and the combination is so pretty.
That pattern looks so classic. She has good taste!
I was just thinking the other day that it must be time for some Easter outfits. The plans for DD look very nice. Pretty colour.
I'm sure you've gotten this a lot, but I'm still kinda new to your blog so I just have to ask: How on EARTH do you manage to do so much incredible sewing AND fabulous knitting, all the while with a family you are obviously, wonderfully, very much engaged with?
I stand in awe of you.
Not to mention blog about it super-regularly! I have a terrible time with that.
I think my dd (although, as she approaches 13, I wonder who that child in her body IS, at times) would like that pattern also. I certainly do!
Brocadegoddess,
I took a quick look at your blog, and my goodness! All that stitching by hand, by candlelight??!!??? I agree that Summerset's projects are awesome, but your's were/are also!!!
Summerset.-
a good choice, no doubt.
I have seen the page of "Manos del Uruguay" with my sister and she is interested to know where you bought the yarn. I could not find any online store.
greetings, Paco
Ooh - that tunic is going to make such a lovely dress! The billow sleeves and bow belt are great touches. Can't wait to see it once you work your magic on it! :)
That model is oerfect for yout daughter's Easter dress!
I love the yarn too, the color combo is beautiful!
I love the colour of the wool you have chosen.
Clare
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