A while back, we sewed a partial version of the Children’s Corner, Virginia.

Partial? Why yes . . . because we did not include one of our favorite elements of the original pattern – the scalloped collar.

So, we decided to sew another one. But this time, sew it “as is” – using only Virginia pattern pieces in the creation.

We sewed a Children’s Corner, Virginia size 5, with a size 6 length in Michael Miller’s Lacey Daisy. EA has growing room in the chest area, yet the length is perfect for her currently.

The verdict? We LOVED the collar and the empire waist.

However, we did not care for the puffed sleeves – puffed on both sides. Wow . . . they were something else. We referenced Anne of Green Gables quite frequently while sewing them. The gathered skirt area was also not a favorite of ours. We prefer to sew pleats instead of gathers, whenever possible. The scalloped edge of the sleeves were sweet though, coordinating well with the collar design.

An aside: Our sleeve puffer has gone missing!!  And, we are lost without it. . . .

We know, we know . . . how can something like that “go missing”!?!?!

Your guess is as good as ours.

We think it might be hanging out with the Princess Leia doll that also is M.I.A.

When we sew the Virginia again, we foresee sewing a scalloped collar, pleated skirt, and substituted sleeves {perhaps from the Ruthie again?}.

THAT might be the winning combination in our eyes . . . MAYBE!!

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