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.
OMGoodness, I am so glad I stoped to visit. What an amazing dress. I learned to crochete from my mother. I have many doileys too. I've watched her spend hours and hours on her work.
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cindy@stitches
That dress is gorgeous. What a wonderful memory from your mom. She must be in her 80s and still crocheting and doing embroidery, what a woman! I'm 52 and feel like my fingers have gotten too stiff to thread a needle...not that I've tried recently. Congrats to you and your lovely mother.
ReplyDeleteOh, the dress is absolutely beautiful! What exquisite work your mother does. I cannot crochet at all and am always in awe of those who can. I can't wait to see the pictures of you wearing this gorgeous dress; what a treasure!
ReplyDeleteToo cute. I just love it!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Your mom really did put a lot of work into that, and it certainly has held up well over the years...a testament to her handiwork, no doubt.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the visit and the kind words, I appreciate it more than you know!
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Anne
First, thank you for visiting me and you are welcome to return anytime. Second, don't you dare take this dress apart! Third, I believe it should be framed and displayed.
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