Thursday, January 10, 2013

Do you fancy a Tea Party?

This is such a sweet little dress.
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Its the oliver+s Tea Party dress.

It actually only goes up to a size 5 but it is quite roomy and Liddy so slight that it still fits her in the body.
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.










The head stylist
Thanks for stopping by.
xx N
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17 comments:

  1. SharonJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    This is so lovely Nicole! Perfect styling on her. It is my favorite Tea party dress yet. :)

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  2. motherof5January 10, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    Awww,thank you Sharon.
    I love sewing for Lid's,she loves EVERYTHING!
    xx N

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  3. CindyJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    The dress really suits her!

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    1. motherof5January 11, 2013 at 1:23 AM

      Thank you Cindy!
      Liddy got new glasses today,pink ones!
      She asked me if she needed all new clothes.
      xx N

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    2. brittneyJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:56 PM

      Ha! That is so cute!

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  4. sarahJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    I love this on an older girl! I never would have thought that. But it's perfect!

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  5. motherof5January 11, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Elsa wore Liddy's other version to a party once and it got me thinking Sarah.
    Thank you.
    xx N

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  6. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Lovely Lidia, it looks beautiful on her.

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    1. motherof5January 15, 2013 at 2:57 PM

      Thank you Peta,so excited to see you commenting!
      xx N

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  7. brittneyJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    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.

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    1. motherof5January 15, 2013 at 3:01 PM

      Elsa has worn Liddy's occasionally over leggings so we knew it worked.
      Thank you Brittany,I am enjoying the little details after all that knit sewing.
      xx N

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Hi Nicole,
    The 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

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    1. motherof5January 15, 2013 at 2:59 PM

      Thank you Ana Sofia,you are so kind and what an honour!

      My 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

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  9. justmejayJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Oh so pretty for Miss L - suits her perfectly

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  10. UnknownJanuary 14, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    My goodness you are talented! I notice you use pinking a lot. I was
    wondering 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

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  11. motherof5January 15, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Thank you Susan!
    I 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

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