Tuesday, August 22, 2017

A little off the subject at hand


A made a little christening gown for a co-worker just because I like making baby clothes. I also needed a break from period wear. Specifically my own dress, which is currently driving me crazy (skirt hooks are the devil). This is a slightly modified version of McCall's M6221


I love the lace on christening gowns. Just the joy of making something for the tiny ones is worth the working of little sleeves. 
 
The only color I put on the entire dress is the slightest bit of pink on the ribbon. 
and of course, a bonnet!

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