Easter is right around the corner and I'm putting together our annual matching outfits. I'm making my son a simple button down and slacks (I'm getting a lot of mileage out of
Simplicity 4760. My daughter is still on her 50s A line kick so shes getting a spring dress and redingote (a sheer overdress) using Simplicity 8252 (1950s vintage pattern). I will be in a classic A line using
Vogue 1425.
I didnt take many pictures of the process for the button down and slacks since it's the same pattern I used for the Yule outfit. The one thing i did differently is i added the pockets and some springtime embroidery.
This dress was so much easier than the Yule dress. The lines are cleaner and the gathering is minimal. I love the way gathering looks, I just don't care for the process.
The crinkle organza was tricky to work with. I had to weight it done several times during the cutting because it's so airy. One wrong move and away it floats.
I am happy with the finished look, as is my daughter. She decided she likes it better without the crinoline and I embroidered a tiny Easter egg by request.
My dress is coming together nicely so far. The mid-weight satin is holding up very well, even though my basting stitches make it pucker a bit.
The pattern calls for scalloped lace but I couldn't find any I liked. I just got a lace in the color I liked with an agreeable pattern and cut around the scrolling. I hit the edges with some fray stop to make sure it doesn't unravel.
This dress also calls for a net underskirt. I like working with net because it's very forgiving. I always get a bit more than I need so I can just cut out the basic shape and then go back and add details.
I added a sash since not having an hourglass shape put the waistline in an odd space on me. I'm very happy about the final result.
Happy Easter!
