I added the sleeves to my daygown. It was quite challenging for me to have to sew something as tiny as infant-sized sleeves. All I can say is, heirloom sewing is vastly different from quilting.
I am glad that the daygown is looking more like a daygown, and less like a… like a… like a…. muscle shirt! ;)
Now, I am supposed to stitch this tiny tiny lace by hand (about 1/4″ wide) to the collar before I can attach the collar to the daygown. I am usually not afraid of handwork, but I have to say this part does overwhelms me a bit. Nonetheless I am going to do it as soon as I get a breather from my quilting deadlines:
(Previous posts on my daygown saga: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7)
Missy, who is also into heirloom sewing, graciously awarded me (thanks, Missy!):
Ivory Spring 
It’s coming along so nicely — sooo pretty! But that tiny handwork would be daunting for me!
I love, love, love that little bear.
Oh this just gets lovlier and lovlier…(is that a word?)
Your gown is coming out beautifully! I saw Jeannie B. last week. Did not get a chance to talk to her. Did not take any of her classes and the week was soooooo busy….
I have got to find a friend’s email address and send it to you. She lives in Springville? Springvaile? She drives 1-1.5 hours away to a SAGA guild in AK. I thought she was in LR. She said “Noooooo, that is 3-4 hours from me….” She is a fine artisian. Had several entries in the Design show and placed! She is looking forward to hearing from you. I think she should be getting home today or tomorrow.
Congrats on the award!!!
Hi there…thanks for visiting today…I have to tell you, your handwork is stunning…just breathtaking. I cannot wait to see the gown done…
Blessings,
Susie
So beautiful! I am enjoying watching the progress on this project.
I chuckled at the part you were trying to say what it’s less like. It’s looking whole and lovely already. Every part is beautiful.
The dress is looking great! Thanks for the shout out!
Hello! I am so pleased to see the little daygown that I designed looking so pretty!! It is always a treat to see my patterns made up. And, I really like that lacey hem you put on the gown. How pretty!
Jeannie B. / The Old Fashioned Baby