Laurel, fighting off the passion vine which is tumbling down the arbor
Hurrah! The problems with my server seem to be resolved so Janice Ferguson Sews is back! After all this time, I hope there are still a few readers left. There are so many things lined up that I want to share with you. This is the first.
Granddaughter Laurel’s dress was meant to be just a church frock. But when time got away from me, it was upgraded to her Christmas dress. Nonetheless, she wore it to church the first Sunday of Dec. because I had nothing else made up for her.
These pitiful pictures were taken in a rush after church and before Laurel had to hurry off to another event. And if you think this photo is bad, wait until you see the others! But they do show you the details of the dress. I should have taken a minute or two to press her dress and sweep the walk.
bodice embossed with Embossed Frame Monogram Alphabet from Designs by JuJu
The bodice is burgundy cotton velveteen, the skirt a heavy poly silk. The sleeves and neckline are bound with poly silk bias. Since I first saw the embossed designs, I’ve been wanting to stitch one. When planning this dress, I realized the velveteen was a perfect fabric for this technique. Continue reading
