Yards and yards of lace, entredeux, and Swiss embroideries are combined with machine embroidery motifs to create this magnificent treasure made from Swiss Nelona batiste, this 48" long tailored gown is suitable for either boys or girls. Its round-neck bodice has an embroidered V-shaped center bordered by entredeux-edged Swiss embroidery and a Swiss edging ruffle with an embroidered edge. The short sleeves are basic in their cut, they are trimmed at the lower edge with a princely width of Swiss embroidery. The skirt has a beautiful attention to detail. The center front panel is bordered by lace insertion that angles slightly from the lower hem edge to bodice forming an inverted V shape. It has a backwards apron overlay with two rectangular pieces revealing one of the vintage embroideries peeking through from the skirt’s center. The two mirror imaged apron pieces are created by alternated embroidered squares and pinstitched lace insertion. The lower section of the center panel has alternating rows of lace insertion, Swiss edging and batiste; the remainder of the skirt is finished with a hem of three 5/8" tucks above lace insertion and Swiss edging. Every stitch of this infant sized gown was filled with love when it was created and now you’ll be able to make one for a precious little one in your life!

I have included on your CD—your directions, a power point and a PDF of color photos that coordinate with your directions. Now you can “Sew Smart” with your “That’s Sew Smart” directions.

I used embroideries from Martha Pullen’s Vintage Collections. The collections are listed inside on the directions. They are truly some of the most beautiful embroidery’s I have ever seen. They are what I chose for my Great Grandson. But whatever embroideries you choose for your gown it will be beautiful and a true Heirloom for your family.