First Holy Communion Dress

First Holy Communion Dress: "The Muslin!


Using the pattern from Sensibility Patterns and an Indonesian baby sling (so it counts for Warbrobe Refashion!), I crafted the practice run before cutting into the silk and embroidered organza.


The fabric before cutting (folded in half lengthwise, pattern repeats in mirror):

The fabric is roughly 70' long by 30' wide. I used the tails as the sleeves and the blue border for the sleeve band:

The bodice is made from the lighter brown fabric with it's motif centered in the front. The neckline is finished with self-bias binding.

The skirt is made from the main body of the fabric with the motif running down the front:

I'm really pleased with the result, even though the sleeve bands were a bit small for her. So, her younger sister gets this one. :-) I added a grosgrain ribbon sash and some amazing fuschia buttons on the back (not pictured).

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