You have heard me say that heirloom sewing has always been an uphill battle for me. The techniques just do not come naturally to me. Had I not had my great friend Annelle, I would have given up a long time ago. So any dresses I complete is a testament to the kind patience Annelle has shown me in guiding me in my heirloom sewing journey. All that said, my bishop is completed!
The fabric is so heavy that I had to use button thread to sew down the neck binding. The button thread felt like a miniature rope! But it should do its job in holding down the neck band:
I had to re-familiarize myself with doing a blind hem. It was about 2am when I got the hem done, and the dress pressed! It’s a good feeling.
Now, onto the next smocked bishop! I hope to get some stitching done this weekend to show you. I wish you a LOVELY weekend!
Ivory Spring 
How beautiful!
I love it. What a beautiful little dress.
That is so sweet.
I am amazed at the amount of work you get done!
Hope you got a nap today. :)
You did a spectacular job. I love heirloom techniques.
It’s gorgeous! What an absolutely beautiful little dress!
Maybe that is why the call it Heirloom sewing. It is a lot of work and it turned out beautiful, an heirloom for sure! Good for you for sticking with it and completing it and I am glad you have such a nice friend to help you with it.
It’s a beautiful smocked dress. I swear you did all these things in your sleep! I love it, it’s so beautiful – Hugs Natima
Oh how sweet this is! Beautiful work Wendy…
That dress is so beautiful. You did such a lovely job on it and I bet your daughter is going to look stunning! The things that you make astound me! So many pretty, pretty things.
Wendy, it is lovely. Your daughter will look wonderful in it.
Absolutely lovely! I trust you made matching underpants so your baby girl doesn’t have to show her diapered bottom. Knowing you, I’m sure you thought of every last detail. The precision of your work is impressive. Congratulations on having finished this exquisite bishop gown.
What a sweet dress! It is so lovely and feminine. You did a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing it. I hope you have a restful weekend!