Crocheted Dress

I’m linking to  Kathleen’s White Wednesday with this crocheted dress. My mom crocheted this dress  for me 60 years ago. Guess that tells you how old I am, I was about 2 years old at the time. I called her tonight and asked how long it took her, and she said about  a month. Wow sure looks like it would have taken longer.

I should have staged the picture better but I wanted to show the detail.

As you can see, the skirt is huge. I hope to have a picture soon to post with me wearing the dress. The old pictures are  slides and my brother is in the process of converting them to a computer disc.

The bodice is very delicate. My mom made a blue taffeta   slip to wear underneath.


The back as the original pearls buttons. Notice the bottom button was replaced at some time . I suppose I could find a matching button but I kind like it the way it is,

I thought others would appreciate the delicate work my mom did on this dress. I also have many doilies she has crocheted over the years. She once told me I should take the bodice off the dress and use the skirt as a doily. No way would I ever destroy this beautiful dress that way. Mom doesn’t do much crocheting any longer but she hasn’t stopped with other needle work. Now she is embroidering flour sack towels . When ever she needs a gift she has “Days of Week” sets  in abundance.
Thanks Kathleen for allowing me to share this very special dress.