Lizzie Lenard Vintage Sewing

Finally, the last instalment showing the steps in making Meg's dress.  Here it is, finished, before I delivered it to her and she pro...

It is ages since Meg received her dress , and I have not done any posts showing the making of it since the post showing the collar being ...

The highlight of my week has been a trip to see Meg and her family in South Wales.  Even though I finished the dress in time for her thir...

Having prepared the collar , it is time to attach it to the bodice.  This isn't a half hour job. Before putting the collar on, the ...

The collar is made from two identical pieces cut from the pattern piece that I drafted .  The two pieces are sewn together with right sid...

Having assembled the bodice  I now have to attach the sleeves.  I have hemmed the sleeves and added the rick rack trim already - it is eas...