Baby Charlotte's Dress

This is the Baby Dress that Charlotte is wearing in the last post,

I used my pattern Old Fashioned Baby Layette.

And a sheer white Swiss Fabric, like Nelo.

The yoke has Lace Insertion and Tucks.

The Lace Insertion was stitched onto the fabric, between the Tucks,  using a Machine Pinstitch done on a Pfaff sewing machine. I did NOT cut the fabric from behind the lace. This gives it a more subtle look and it also is more stable for a Dress that you hope will be well worn by your little one.

The neck is finished with Baby Entredeux and  embellished with Maline Lace Edging.

I used Swiss Beading at the sleeve because it enables you to adjust the size with a ribbon.

I made a slip to wear under the Dress.

A Dress always looks better with a slip!

I worked a Shell Hem by hand around the neck. It is a pretty and decorative stitch that is very soft way to finish the edge.

The hem is finished with a hand stitched Scalloped Hem.  In the center of the Scallop I have stitched an old fashioned Rosebud.

She is a Newborn here so the Dress is a bit large but the short puff sleeves with ribbon ties make it manageable.

Charlotte Elizabeth 💗

Small flat Pearl button down the back.

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