Londyns Closet - Slip Dress

Baby Londyn was at the Beach for her 8 Month photo.

The chosen "Beach Dress" is the slip from my pattern Baby Daydresses.

Slips make the best summer Dresses for a baby. 

They are cool and comfortable and can be embellished in so many ways.

Pretty embroidery at the neck using one strand embroidery floss and a fine needle.

The slip features a ruffle at the hem and Bullion Rosebuds just above.  I've added Swiss Beading with pink ribbon woven through.   And, Gathered Lace edging is featured along the top to give it a that little extra touch that makes it stand out. 

Then a good washing to get all the sand off and let it dry in the sun.

And back in Londyns closet.....

So she  can wear it again.

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My Next Column in Sew Beautiful

My next column in Sew Beautiful Magazine involves wonderful White Fabric.  Pink Ribbon. Lace.  A Ruffle.  Embroidery.....

Pink Old Fashioned Bullion Roses.

And fine gathered lace.

Anticipation..

it's part of the fun!

This is my White Wednesday for this week.

I was busy working on it here!

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Gertrude Baby Slips

 Collection of Gertrude Baby Slips.  Each is a little different.

Baby Slips are an essential item in a baby's wardrobe.  they keep baby comfortable and warm and they flatter the gown or dress worn over them. A "Gertrude"  is a style of slip or petticoat  that buttons at both shoulders.  As the baby's comfort  became the focus of infants clothing at the end of the 1800's, the Gertrude was considered superior.  It did not restrict baby's movement and was easily removed without disturbing the baby's other clothing when it became wet (no disposable diapers then!!).  For winter, a slip might be made from a fine flannel.

This lovely set is from OFB pattern Baby Layette.

It is featured in Sew Beautiful magazine, issue 121.

Slips are made to match the dress for special outfits!  Just use the same lace, fabric, embroidery design or floss.  Something that ties them together.

The lace insertion and edging match the lace on the Daygown.  Part of the embroidery design was stitched between the insertion.