Antique T-Yoke Baby Gown - Teaching

This is the gown in my "Antique T-Yoke Baby Gown, Dress and Christening Gown" Pattern.

I am teaching a class for the Smock Shoppe in Dothan, Alabama in a couple of weeks.

There is a choice between making the Baby Gown….. 

…or the Baby Dress.  The only difference is the length and the choice of sleeves.

Both are beautiful garments…with a history.

See this Post to read about the History.

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Stitching by The Fire

It has been pretty chilly lately although I know I have nothing to really complain about, living in south Louisiana as I do.

I have been stitching on an Antique T-Yoke Christening Gown.

I am getting ready to teach for the Victorian  Smockers-

Smocking Arts Guild in south Florida (yeah!).

We are having a 3 day workshop and are making a Christening Gown in addition to a choice of Baby Dress or Gown.

Stitching pretty Angel Lace edging to the sleeve.

Although it's too late to join us in Florida (don't you wish!!)  you can come to Alabama to make the Dress or Gown.

What I'm reading - an Aunt Dimity book.  

Later...

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Great Heriloom Class in Dothan, Alabama

The Baby Dress from my pattern "Antique T-Yoke, Baby Dress and Christening Gown" is the project for the class I will be teaching in Dothan, Alabama.  Or you can choose to make the Gown.

I have modified the pattern slightly from the original for class, omitting the ruffle at the skirt so it is like the gown but a shorter length with puffed sleeves.

It is a beautiful dress that has some serious Heirloom Sewing Techniques.

The "T" yoke is the   yoke plus a panel that extends to the hem of the dress.  There are two gathered side panels that attach to the "T" yoke with lace.

Although this can be challenging, we will stitch it together in class  step by step in such a way that will give even the beginner excellent results.

It's exciting for me to see students who are amazed that they are easily able to make  such an exquisite garment as this!

I am teaching at 

The Smock Shop

1445 Westgate Pkwy

Dothan Alabama

334 793-8233

March 6 and 7, 2015

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Antique Toddler Dreamy Dress

This Antique Toddler Dress is made from Swiss fabric and fine French Lace.

Isn't this a dreamy dress?

Sherry, who made it, used the View 3 bodice with a Tucks and Lace hem.

I know her Granddaughter just floated as she walked in this dress!

Thank you Sherry for letting me share these pictures.

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Antique Toddler Creations - Dotted Swiss

This dress was made by Sherry for her Granddaughter.

The pattern, Antique Toddler Dresses is being currently featured on my blog.

Her dress is Beautifully Done!!

The hem is exquisite.

To see more of this dress…..go to the previous post.

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Antque Toddler Dresses- View 1

Flat Baby Betsy is splendid in her fancy Dress.

Antique Toddler Dresses - View 1

This dress view is the actual reproduction that inspired the pattern.    I made  short sleeves for a little girly dress but the original had long sleeves and is part of the LSU Textile collection.

The Dress that I copied this from belonged  to a little boy.  Yes, that's right….it was worn by a little boy.  

All the materials on this particular dress are antiques I had.  I am happy to tell you that there are plenty of "new" laces, trim and fabrics that can be used to make this beautiful garment.

I suggest: Swiss Batiste, French cotton Laces and Swiss trim.

I think the neatest thing about this dress is that it only looks like a Round Yoke Dress.  It is really a Square Yoke Dress that has a ruffle sewn onto the yoke to make it appear to be a Round Yoke Dress.

very cool

The pattern includes size 1,2 and 3 and makes a beautiful Easter Dress or Flower Girl Dress.

A little bit of history is sewn into this fabric.

Antique Toddler Dress - View 2 on Emma Rose

My Granddaughter, Emma Rose is wearing View 2 of Antique Toddler Dresses.

I saw this little dress on display at Peanut Butter and Jelly Kids shop when I was teaching recently.

It is a combination of View 1 and 2.

That's the wonderful thing about sewing.  You can make a dress anyway you want to!

She made  a very pretty dress.

And her embroidery is just beautiful!!

Antique Toddler Dresses

size 1,2 and 3

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Amber in Antique Toddler Dress - View 3

My Granddaughter wearing Antique Toddler Dress View 3.

This pattern is a Basic Yoke Dress that has been fancied up.

View 3 is the simple version.  You can see it in the drawing below on the upper right hand side.

View 3  features a bit of lace insertion on the yoke front.  Under the lace insertion I have gathered lace edging to give it a frill (thrill?) and have embroidered a simple Featherstitching and Seed stitch above the insertion.  It was inspired by an antique dress.

This pattern comes included with  Size1,2 and 3.

Smocked Hangers at PBJ Kids Shop

I love these Smocked Childrens hangers

I was pleased to see the  hard to find wooden childrens hangers are available at Peanut Butter and Jelly Kids shop.  You need them to make the Smocked Hangers.

Bye to Anna Marie and Peanut Butter and Jelly Kids Heirloom Sewing Shop!!

Hope to visit you again.

ps.  Ladies.  You need to drive out of your way to visit this fantastic shop in Mobile, Alabama.

You will be happy you did.

French Lace + Swiss Fabric = Happiness

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PBJ Kids Heirloom Shop Inspiration

There are so many pretty garments to see at the  Peanut Butter and Jelly Kids Heirloom Sewing Shop!

Beautiful Lace and exquisite embroidery.

There is an entire rack of lovely Heirloom garments to look at.

Just so you can be inspired to create your own  wonderful heirlooms!

Pretty Lace and Fabric.

Too much of a wonderful things is…

even better!

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A Visit to - Peanut Butter and Jelly Kids Heirloom Sewing Shop

Peanut Butter and Jelly Kids Fabric Shop is  an Heirloom stitchers dream come true.

It is filled with fabric and lace to delight you.

(along with Girl Scout Cookies from the local troops to tempt you)

This shop is pleasing to the eye and Anna Marie makes space available for the  newest print fabrics  by having great sales. 

There are lots of sample garments to look at to inspire you.

And a cute and friendly "Shop Dog" too.

More of PBJ Kids to come….

Teaching a Baby Bonnet at PBJ Kids Shop

Our Sunday class at Peanut Butter and Jelly Kids was a Baby Bonnet.

  We spent a good part of the class embroidering Bullion Roses and Featherstitching - both the Regular  Featherstitching and the Antique Double Featherstitching.

Next, we mitered lace for the pretty Brim triangles.  

Then gathered the lace edging and attached it to the lace beading.

We were pretty busy!

 Baby Anna's Circa 1920 Antique Baby Bonnet.

It's a class I teach as well as a pattern I sell.

I had a good time with all the students and Anna Marie - owner of Peanut Butter and Jelly Kids.

Next….a look at her wonderful Fabric Store!

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Teaching at Peanut Butter and Jelly Kids

We had alot of fun in class at Peanut Butter and Jelly Kids!!

The first two days of class we were making Toddler Summer Dress - The fancy tucked version.

The ladies were a focused and hard working group.

Eager to sew and learn techniques.

In this picture a student is weaving floss through the entredeux  on the Yoke

A finished yoke - very pretty!

One student was a very busy girl and FINISHED  her dress!

She brought it in to show us on Sunday.

 Isn't it beautiful??

Everyone did a wonderful job on their dresses.

It makes me a happy teacher!

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