Amethyst Shimmer

9/9/2013

Took a few quick photos in order to show the long-sleeve dresses. They are pretty much exact copies of the original toddler dresses, except I added beading to the neckline and sleeve cuffs.

And the bows at the waist are on opposite sides in the two versions. Everyone together....

These dresses were a huge challenge, with uncooperative fabric slipping, sliding, and unravelling all over the place. As a result they aren't quite as neat on the inside as I'd normally like. Usually I hide all the inside seams neatly with the lining, but this time there are visible zig-zagged seams inside. Oh well, it's the outside that really counts, and I think they turned out beautifully.

Tomorrow we are getting a mini heat wave, so I'll be stuck inside with the air-conditioner on, so that will be a good day to finish taking all the studio shots.

8 Comments

marianne

9/9/2013 09:49:33 am

I like these long sleeved ones. What a wonderful Christmas dress, they'd make

Martha

9/9/2013 10:07:19 am

I'm glad you like the long-sleeved ones. I prefer the short puffed sleeves and was worried everyone would. They do look very festive, and perfect for Christmas.

marianne

9/9/2013 11:53:19 am

hey, you know us. We always like the opposite when both choices are tops

Martha

9/11/2013 02:20:40 am

True, but the more I take photos, the more I'm liking the long-sleeved one too. I especially like it on Miki (with the brown hair)

Margo

9/9/2013 02:13:07 pm

They're gorgeous! It's hard to choose, but I think I like the long sleeves...

Inma

9/9/2013 05:11:44 pm

When I saw the dresses with the short puffed sleeves, I thought I was sure they would be my favorite, now I see the ones with long sleeves I can see they are at least as nice as the short ones. I still prefer the short ones though. You can be proud, they are all so beautifull !

Lynne Armstrong

9/9/2013 08:25:55 pm

These are stunning Martha! I've just found your site and blog and have had a lovely browse of all your beautiful work :) I also downloaded some of your free patterns...thank you so much, I intend to put them to good use.

Ali H.

9/11/2013 05:47:17 am

Oh, OH! They turned out SO GORGEOUSLY. When I saw the toddler dress I just couldn't wait to see the end result and you have blown my socks off. They are just amazing, amazing, amazing. ♥

Amethyst Shimmer

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