Easter Dress - Part 4

Side Seams, Hems and a Little More

I've been busy the past couple of days finishing an article for Fibre&Stitch, an online fiber arts magazine, so I haven't had much time to sew on the Easter dress. I had to make a few samples for the article so that took up some time.

I did get the ties and the side seams of the dress completed. As you can see in the photo below, the side seam of lining and the dress were each sewn separately. On the left is the lining side seam, pinned and ready to stitch. To the right of the armhole is the dress side seam, already stitched, trimmed and pressed.

Once those seams were done, I was able to put in the hems. Remember that I said the back pieces would be too long because I had to recut the front armholes? Yes, that's exactly what happened:

A little trimming took care of that! This is what is done so far:



I've started the sleeves, but so far have only put in the buttonholes for the drawstring ties at the sleeve hem. These, of course, are easier to do before stitching the sleeve seam. My daughter chose the beige ribbon, below, for the ties. Right now I'm in the progress of french seaming the sleeves, as I am not lining the sleeves.

Once the sleeves are done, all I have to do in install them, bind the armhole seam and I'm done! If all goes well, it might be done tomorrow. A true miracle indeed, getting the holiday outfit done two weeks before the holiday!

Parting Shot: Cat Basket. I know, it isn't a cat basket, but since we have one basket and two cats, it is always a contest to see who gets into it first. They won't share, either. Kiwi has decided that it is just as good for her to make her own cat basket out of our top blanket. I found her like this yesterday. No, I did not put the blanket on her; yes, I make the bed every day.