Its the oliver+s Tea Party dress.
I added a inch or so to the bottom of the bodice and the top and the bottom of the skirt panel and it fits her perfectly.
As before I fully lined it as I like the way it encourages the flare of the skirt.
However,I added the piping to the skirt rather then the bodice this time.
The fabric is from the very pretty Denyse Schmidt Hope Valley collection.
To make the dress look a little more sophisticated I used black hail spot muslin for the flat piping.
I thought these flower mother-of-pearl buttons were just right.
And I just love this vintage cotton lace.
Lidia loves the complete dress.
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xx N
This is so lovely Nicole! Perfect styling on her. It is my favorite Tea party dress yet. :)
ReplyDeleteAwww,thank you Sharon.
ReplyDeleteI love sewing for Lid's,she loves EVERYTHING!
xx N
The dress really suits her!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy!
DeleteLiddy got new glasses today,pink ones!
She asked me if she needed all new clothes.
xx N
Ha! That is so cute!
DeleteI love this on an older girl! I never would have thought that. But it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteElsa wore Liddy's other version to a party once and it got me thinking Sarah.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
xx N
Lovely Lidia, it looks beautiful on her.
ReplyDeleteThank you Peta,so excited to see you commenting!
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I too was curious how it would look on an older girl. I think it suits her perfectly. And I just love your mods, beautiful details.
ReplyDeleteElsa has worn Liddy's occasionally over leggings so we knew it worked.
DeleteThank you Brittany,I am enjoying the little details after all that knit sewing.
xx N
Hi Nicole,
ReplyDeleteThe tea party dress was the first Oliver+S I sew. Your vintage version is lovely and Liddy's looks so adorable.
Also, I nominated you for a Liebster Blog Award. You can see the post here: http://sisforsewing.wordpress.com/2013/01/12/the-liebster-blog-award/
Have a lovely day, Ana Sofia
Thank you Ana Sofia,you are so kind and what an honour!
DeleteMy lap top is broken and only working intermittently but I shall check out your blog as soon as it will let me.
Thank you so much!
xx N
Oh so pretty for Miss L - suits her perfectly
ReplyDeleteThank you Justine!
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My goodness you are talented! I notice you use pinking a lot. I was
ReplyDeletewondering if you use pinking shears or a pinking rotary cutter. I would like to start doing this but not sure which method is easier.
Thank you!
Susan
Thank you Susan!
ReplyDeleteI use Fiskar spring release pinking shears. I noticed on a lot of vintage clothing,pinking shears were used.Many years and washes later,the seams were usually still neat and firm.
I find them really useful trimming bulk without having to fret the narrow allowance will fray.
I have never used a rotary cutter. I would fear for my fingers.
xx N