I simply cut off the edge flanges, sewed side seams, hemmed the bottom, made a casing for the elastic around the chest and use the material from the flanges to make the shoulder straps. I also used the material from the flap on the back of the pillowcase to make the little shoulder ruffle.
I think the shoulder ruffle is my favourite part. But I also like the embroidery and the little pleats with the ribbon, and the lovely linen fabric, which is why I picked it up from the op-shop. This is the first ruffle I have ever made, I made my own little template and everything. I loved them so much before the elastic was inserted into the straps. They just looked so sweet. For some reason they don't have the same appeal to me with the elastic in.
But this is a Christmas present, and we'll have to wait for a fitting, so I thought the elastic would allow for less precise sizing and help the shoulder straps stay up. Nothing worse than having to keep pulling your straps up when you're running around having a good time.
I hope you are getting through any handmade gifts you have on your list.
Mx
I love the ruffle and the elastic on the shoulders. I've made these little dresses and the girls love them. great blog.
ReplyDeleteOh the handmade gift list is a disaster, so let's not talk about me. On to you: that is one heck of a refashion - and as much as you prefer the non-elastic ruffle version, I do remember that old strap pulling-up trauma in my youth!
ReplyDeleteLovely dresses!
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