I remember my mom making smocked dresses for me when I was a little girl. They were my favorite dresses in the world! I would spin around in circles, making the skirt of the dress raise high into the air (I did wear shorts underneath, ;)). Those dresses were very special to me. 
Sewing the elastic on. I wound it on the bobbin, by hand. Worked great! Drawing the lines on the fabric is a MUST.
One of my joys, is sewing for Molly and I hope that she enjoys what I make for her.
Recently, I ordered Weekend Sewing, by Heather Ross. I LURVE IT! It is full of fun and simple projects, including directions for making a smocked dress. My mom was out of town, so having the directions in the book was very helpful.
Recently, I ordered Weekend Sewing, by Heather Ross. I LURVE IT! It is full of fun and simple projects, including directions for making a smocked dress. My mom was out of town, so having the directions in the book was very helpful.
Sewing the elastic on. I wound it on the bobbin, by hand. Worked great! Drawing the lines on the fabric is a MUST.
After the elastic is all sewn. It's not "scrunched" up yet - just you wait!
All "scrunched" up! Spray the smocking with water and press with a hot iron. Then, like magic, the elastic contracts. This is my favorite part.
My beautiful model! I did add an appliqued bird on the front, but that pic is stuck on my phone ;).
Sweet shoulder straps.
I'm considering posting a full tutorial on smocking a dress, or even a shirt. Humm...
Cristy, I grew up wearing sundresses just like this. My mom made them for my sister and I. It is adorable. I wish I knew how to sew.
ReplyDeleteCristy, I love that dress is is so sweet. My mom used to sew these sundresses for my sister and I. We loved them. I really need to learn how to sew someday! That is perfect
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