Shirring

My holy grail of shirred sundresses January 27, 2014 Sew

During these summer holidays (which are nearly over!) I’ve been interested to see what clothes Miss A and Miss B have been selecting from their wardrob… Read more

A make and more vintage finds March 13, 2013 Sew

Smocked sundress #3 was sewn up this evening (see version #1 and #2). This one is a present for a school friend of Miss A’s who turns 7 on Friday. It̵… Read more

Same dress, different fabric, different child… February 24, 2013 Sew

Miss B has worn her shirred spotty dress twice in the last week. The ‘it’s too big’ declaration on photo shoot day has been long forgotten… Read more

Shirring spots February 17, 2013 Sew

Shirring was one of those things, like button holes and zips, that I was a little scared of. I needn’t have been, it’s so easy and a handy little te… Read more