A P P Party!

I was asked to make a Wendy outfit for a little girl who's going to a Peter Pan party. Googling Wendy night gown (since I haven't read the book for rather a long time, I had no idea what she wore) came up mostly with images of a rather revolting empire line blue number, obviously inspired by some Disney production.  Apparently, J M Barrie does not describe it in detail, but empire line, and blue? hardly sounds Edwardian. Since it is to be a useful nightie, and not just a dressing up costume, the Mum and I decided between us that it would be in ivory Winceyette, with just a hint of lace, and a Peter Pan collar. As her older brother is going to be wearing a somewhat Piratical costume (not sure which character he is) I rooted out my son's old tricorn hat I made rather a long time ago - nice to see it being put to good use again!

One of the first things I ever sewed (at school) was a winceyette nightie. It's rather nice stuff, I might just make myself one!

Winter Confirmation Frock and Matching Hat

 Fully lined dress and beret style hat, in a warm wool-type fabric, for a young lady of 12 yrs who was confirmed in December.

Cecilia's Dress and Hat

Out door View!

Close up to show lace detail and Lace Dove on Hat

Traditional winter bonnets

I managed to capture a model to show off one of the winter bonnets (for more examples, please see the Bonnets For Sale page above.) Little Helena was fairly compliant for a wee while, but as her mamma and I did not dare to tie it on, in case it incurred her wrath, 

We managed to get this charming pose, before...

 the hand goes up and the 'I've had enough of modelling for one day' expression comes on her face!

Thank you Helena, it looks much better on you than off!

Cool Summer Frock and Hat

It's always nice to have some pictures of the children modelling the clothes. Here we have Maria enjoying the sunshine in her new cotton summer dress, with matching sun-hat. A nice simple design that's pretty but practical, and not too fussy! She manages to be quite active in it!

Beautiful Baby in Blue!

I have long desired to have a good model for my baby bonnets - I always ask people to send me photos of their darlings modelling my creations so I can show them on the blog, but alas, mothers these days are too busy to get round to it! - sigh - so most of the photos are ones that I have snatched, when I remember to bring the camera. I recently made my gorgeous niece model her two new bonnets, as bonnets definitely look better on a baby rather than off!
So... here is Angharad (not in matching outfits, I'm sad to say; I really must rectify that; but at least I got her with the bonnets on before she bawled) being the perfect model...

Ahhh, isn't she cute? I'll add more photos to show the bonnets off in the Mantillas and bonnets section.