Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Boy's Bubble with Shaped Lace Collar

This wonderful boy's bubble was created from blue Pima broadcloth using Sarah Howard Stone's Meriwhether pattern. The shaped collar which is based on the collar included in the pattern was drawn off and an embroidery design added to fit within the curve of the shaped lace.

The front yoke features lace insertions and beading as well as pressed tucks. The laces used in this design are vintage ones that I have collected over time.
Back view:

 

All Lace Modified French Bonnet

This precious bonnet was made using the Sarah Howard Stone's Le Petit Enfant Bonnet pattern with a few modifications. The pattern piece for the puff was narrowed both in width and length. I created this sweet bonnet entirely from French Valenciennes lace and Spanish lace. Since the puff was made of lace, I felt it needed the structure the cluny lace offered. Both the headband and crown were made using the same lace as the puff.

 

The bonnet has detachable streamers and rosettes and can be changed out to coordinate with the dress being worn. I created set of streamers and matching rosettes in ecru, pink, and red satin ribbon.

Bonnet with red rosettes and streamers:

 

 

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

French Bonnet with Drawstring Crown

This beautiful bonnet was created using Sarah Howard Stone's Le Petite Enfant Bonnet pattern. Instead of the lace crown, we created a casing for a drawstring closure. We also replaced the fabric streamers with satin double-faced ribbon.

 

Coordinating Basic Yoke Dresses for Twin Girls

The following dresses were created for two-year old twins. We used coordinating French Maline laces and we made slight adjustments to the overall dress to create two unique dresses.

The first dress features an all lace yoke with two lace bands, a puffing band, and a gathered lace ruffle. The bottom of the front and back yoke is embellished with a fancy entredeux beading.

Lace yoke with fancy entredeux beading:
Fancy portion of skirt:
 
The second dress features a Swiss embroidery band instead of a puffing band. The lace selection was slightly different but still uses French Maline laces.
Swiss embroidery band with lace bands on either side:

 

We also created matching French bonnets for each dress.