April 2019 Show 'n Share

A member made this lovely vertically smocked Wee Care gown...

Here is a close-up of the smocking...

...just a little closer!

She also created this floral fabric bias binding Wee Care gown...

....so sweet!

A different member completed this Susan O'Connor 3-flower picture...

....a little closer view....

...the flower is so pretty...

...so well done!

She also finished her limerick lace scissors holder!

A member made this special outfit for her daughter's prom....

Just amazing!

She also has continued to create folded fabric ornaments, including this angel....

....this deer....

...this red and white one....

....this red velvet cupcake one....

This Santa Snow globe one....

....this patriotic one....

....this Easter Egg one....

....and this witch's hat...so cool!

One member made this cute doll sweater....front....

....and back....

Our program about converting patterns to incorporate smocking included a lot of great information!

Some examples included....

Suggested pattern is McCalls 7544

This pattern Butterick 4722 would be excellent for a smocked skirt....

More ideas for a blouse....

....another blouse example.

For kids, an apron dress....

....or a sundress like this Simplicity D0916, or 8145 would work great.

There are many resources for adding smocking and other heirloom techniques to doll clothes....which help you create unique pieces like the following....

....and always remember to pleat a sample of your fabric, because different fabrics look very different in fullness than others....that way you will end up with the effect that you are going for.

KEEP CREATING!!!