The set is made using a pale pink cotton batiste called Bearissima from Bear Thread, LTD. It is a beautiful fabric and so easy to work on. The laces are ecru French Valenciennes laces. I used my favorite baby gown pattern Babette by Sarah Howard Stone.
Narrow beading is sewn to the front placket and the ruffle is attached with entredeux. The wrist bands are made using narrow beading sewn to the gathered long sleeve and fabric ruffle with entredeux. Tiny 1/8th inch ribbon is woven through the beading holes on the front placket and tied in a bow at the wrists.
Ivory hand embroidery compliments this sweet gown in the front corners and the placket inside edge is stitched down with feather stitching. The embroidery design came from one of Sarah Howard Stone's books on heirloom sewing. Most of my inspiration comes from her books.
The details on the sleeves turned out lovely. Down the center of the long sleeve is a lace band attached to the fabric with machine hemstitching. If you have read previous posts you know I have one of the old - older than I am - Singer hemstitch machines.
Taking great photographs is still a challenge for me. Some of the pictures turned out too light but hopefully you can still see the detail in the photos. The picture above shows the hand embroidery corner design. It has bullion roses and tiny leaves.
The picture above is a close-up of the from placket detail. There are tiny bullion roses and leaves between the buttonholes. The placket closes with tiny Mother of Pearl buttons.
The back of the bonnet has the same lace band and hemstitching as the sleeve. The crown is attached to the bonnet with hemstitching and gathered lace.
Hand embroidery compliments the front band of the bonnet and ribbon rosettes are attached to each end. The bonnet ties under the chin with ecru stain ribbon. A matching A-line slip completes the set.
This sweet set would make a great Coming Home from the hospital outfit, a great first portrait outfit, or a beautiful baby dedication outfit. I hope you have enjoyed reading about this project and I hope to post more of my work soon.
Have a nice day!
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