Spring will be here before we know it, so it is time to get busy smocking and sewing for my four-year-old granddaughter. The bishop style dresses are still very sweet on her and the green gingham will give the dress a fresh look. Ellen McCarn's "Precious Bunnies" is one of my long time favorite smocking designs and with a few adjustments will work well. To adapt the smocking design to the bishop style dress, I will only smock three bunnies on the center front of the dress and change the bottom row of smocking to a suitable trellis stitch. Not only will this allow for the smocked pleats to spread out as needed, but I also like the idea of smocking three bunnies instead of a bunch! I'll be sharing more photos of the dress this week as it progresses.
* A special note to Grandma's and Nana's- When sewing for the grandchildren, I refer to what would obviously be an Easter outfit as a "Spring" outfit. This gives Mommy the freedom to pick out something herself without worrying about offending me. It is my goal to respect Mommy by letting her choose HER child's wardrobe.
Michie'
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