Comments on: An Heirloom Easter Dress

By: FrancesSuzanne

FrancesSuzanne — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 02:00:10 +0000

Thanks Charity!! EA has decided that she wants to sew . . .”those fancy dresses, like my Easter dress”. That delights us, although we’ve told her that “those dresses are not where one begins to sew!”

By: FrancesSuzanne

FrancesSuzanne — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 01:58:13 +0000

Awwww, thanks!! Frantically trying to finish the 3rd {and final} of the Easter dresses this summer . . .before the youngest niece outgrows it!

By: Charity

Charity — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 06:19:44 +0000

This is just gorgeous! I love the puffing strips near the hem, and the ruffled lace around the sleeves and neckline. It’s just beautiful, and it’s easy to see how delighted EA is with it!

By: louise

louise — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:46:57 +0000

This is outstanding! I did see some beautiful Easter dresses when I was home, but none compare to this!

By: carasews

carasews — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 05:43:01 +0000

Its so pretty! I love it, especially the hem. So much work, but so worth it! I have never done the gathered fabric strips in between the lace and its beautiful!!!

By: Fiona

Fiona — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 06:29:38 +0000

Congratulations aunties; the dress is a triumph! And EA does indeed look like a princess wearing it. I do understand what a marathon such a work of art is; about 25 years ago i made an heirloom christening frock, petticoat and bonnet. I took me three solid weeks of continuous work. Looked wonderful in the end, but I would hesitate to make another despite the fact that my sewing skills have advanced since then. I admire, and appreciate your persistence.

By: Carla

Carla — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 03:17:51 +0000

EA is gorgeous in her special dress! Nicely done, Aunties!

By: FrancesSuzanne

FrancesSuzanne — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 02:00:51 +0000

Thanks Inder! The photography seems to capture the color variation more than it is evidenced in “real life” . . . or so we think. Relieved to know it gave you positive vibes!!

By: FrancesSuzanne

FrancesSuzanne — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 01:57:51 +0000

Thanks, Karen!! It definitely challenged us . . . in a good way!

By: FrancesSuzanne

FrancesSuzanne — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 01:56:47 +0000

Thanks!! Our mom sewed a few heirloom dresses . . . entirely by hand. ABSOLUTELY CRAZY!! {And yes, she reads the blog and blog posts . . . and she would 100% agree with the above statement}.

By: FrancesSuzanne

FrancesSuzanne — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 01:53:20 +0000

Funny you should mention that . . . the 2nd niece wore a slip from a previously made dress. And, it kept trying to be the “star of the show” during our photoshoot.

By: Inder

Inder — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 23:49:18 +0000

It is stunning, ladies! I know you didn’t intend for there to be so much contrast between white and cream, but that was actually what I first noticed before I opened your post, and it immediately attracted me as a subtle and interesting and lovely feature. I am in awe of your sewing prowess here.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 21:34:42 +0000

Simply beautiful! Stunning and so EA! You ladies did an exceptional job on this special dress. I am so glad that it will be worn by more than one little princess!

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:34:36 +0000

It is a beautiful dress and you did a fantastic job! Makes me think of my mother, who loved to do heirloom sewing.

By: JEB OBARR

JEB OBARR — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 13:51:28 +0000

It’s beautiful! You did a great job. I confess, when my daughters were little, I would buy simple nylon white slips from Wal-Mart to put under their heirloom dresses. I was too tired after making the dresses to make a slip. Nobody pays attention to the slip, when the dress looks like that.