by pennifold 21 Nov 2018

Well number 2 dress is nearly finished. I want to put some top-stitching around the armholes and neckline, but as it's now 9.15 and I'm tired I think I'll do it tomorrow, if I have time.

I've got an AGM for my U3A (I learn Italian) to go to at 9.30 till 11.00 and then a luncheon at 12.30 which may go on for a couple of hours, then I collect Dana's kids from school. I'll see how I'm faring.
This pattern is an Ainslee Fox design from here in Australia. It's mean to have a contrast bias binding on the shoulder line, but I didn't like it, so made by own bias and I decided to cover the buttons too. I'm pleased with it and Jasana tried the bodice on and it fitted. Only 2 to go, one for Aqualina in gold and white and one for Ophelie in the red and white. Love Chris
1. Front of dress
2. Back of dress

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Comments (16)

by sebsews 22 Nov 2018

These are gorgeous! You have done a beautiful job sewing the dress. I have sewed for granddaughters but now they are too OLD! Love, Hugs, Suzanna

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by pennifold 22 Nov 2018

Thanks Suzanna, 2 to go, but not in the mood today. Love Chris

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by Barbaric 22 Nov 2018

lovely dresses

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by pennifold 22 Nov 2018

Thanks so much Barba, it's just the one dress, front and back. Love Chris

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by killiecrankie 21 Nov 2018

Lovely dresses.I have been wondering for awhile, about how these metallic print fabrics ,stand up to constant washing.

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by pennifold 22 Nov 2018

Hi Judy, they are very soft and will wash well. Jasana being nearly 12 will not get the dress too dirty! She's a real little lady!! Love Chris

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by tuross 21 Nov 2018

Beautiful dress Chris, I am sure it will be much loved. I too hate Australian summers, much too hot for me despite living on the far Sth Coast of NSW and on the water. Perhaps I'm just wimp.

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by pennifold 22 Nov 2018

Hi Lynne, thanks for your comments and I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't like the summer heat, it's just the humidity that gets me. Growing up in South Australia one would think I'd be used to the heat of our summers!! Love Chris

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by shirley124 21 Nov 2018

Oh so grown up and pretty. Jasana will be delighted with it. Hugs

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by pennifold 22 Nov 2018

Thanks so much Shirley. Yes, Jasana is growing up and so tall! Love Chris

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by toogie 21 Nov 2018

Another pretty dress! I like the gold vines and poinsettias.I'm sure it fits her to a T............ It's hard for me to picture Christmas in summer weather.-lol

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by pennifold 21 Nov 2018

Thanks Toogie, yes, I know, it's odd us having the heat during Summer when you guys are experiencing Winter cold. I'd gladly swap, I hate our summers, they are very hot and HUMID! Love Chris

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by sewdeb 21 Nov 2018

It's gorgeous, Chris! Love the covered buttons and that beautiful bow. Jasana is going to looking stunning wearing it! Hugs*, Deb

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by pennifold 21 Nov 2018

Thanks Deb, yes, I certainly hope so. She's getting so tall now. Love Chris

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by basketkase 21 Nov 2018

It is so feminine and beautiful, Chris!

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by pennifold 21 Nov 2018

Thanks Vicki, I thought so too! Love Chris

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by dailylaundry 21 Nov 2018

So very pretty!!! You are a wonderful seamstress!!! Hugs, Laura

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by pennifold 21 Nov 2018

Thanks Laura, I appreciate that. Love Chris

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by crafter2243 Moderator 21 Nov 2018

Beautiful and great choice of material. You are lucky that the girls actually wear dresses.

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by pennifold 21 Nov 2018

Thanks Angie, yes, they still like wearing them. At the weekend though it's t-shirts and shorts as it's getting quite warm down-under! Love Chris

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by lilylady 21 Nov 2018

Very Pretty. Love the material.

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by pennifold 21 Nov 2018

Thanks Sandy, yes, the two fabrics were side by side in Spotlight, so immediately thought of this pattern. Love Chris

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by dragonflyer 21 Nov 2018

Beautiful job, Chris...love the covered buttons and bow!

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by pennifold 21 Nov 2018

Thanks Kim, yes, 'tis a lot of fabric in the bow! Love Chris

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by mrskiki 21 Nov 2018

Very pretty.

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by pennifold 21 Nov 2018

Thanks so much, they are such beautiful fabrics. Love Chris

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by cfidl 21 Nov 2018

Excellent dress. Love the covered buttons. All of your grandchildren are growing up so fast.

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by pennifold 21 Nov 2018

Hi Chris, yes, it's amazing how quickly they grow up. Love Chris

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by lbrow 21 Nov 2018

Looking fantastic Chris

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by pennifold 21 Nov 2018

Thanks Miss Lillian, I do hope you are going well. Love Chris

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by michemb 21 Nov 2018

Another beautiful piece, another lovely little lady. I remember the joy I felt when my mom made our christmas dresses. Of course we were five girls so sometimes we had similar fabric and looked I twins but she had made each with alot of love,

Lucky little girls,
Big hug
Michelle

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by pennifold 21 Nov 2018

Thanks Michelle, yes, I too remember my dresses from my Nanna. I loved wearing them. Love Chris

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