Dear Sis,

William and I are counting down the days until your visit with excited anticipation! Today I patterned and made Evelyn’s new 12 month sized gown. 

…a close up of the bodice.

My Inspiration:

1860-69 Cotton American Dress in Met Museum Collections

I used Elizabeth Stewart Clark’s Infant Gown Pattern as a base for my patterning. The “Infant” bodice with the gathered option is pretty close to perfect for this reproduction. I had to lengthen the bodice slightly and cut the sleeves from the dashed line instead of the solid line so they would be short enough to frill like I wanted. 

The original was obviously hand gathered and hemmed at the neckline. I machine gathered and used bias to bind the neckline to save time and effort:) 

I used a 2 inch strip to create a 1 inch waistband. The skirt is 2 (30) inch panels with a single 1 inch growth tuck. I used hook and eye tape for the back closure.

Can’t wait to see it on Evelyn!

Love,

b