smocked bishop

Last summer I smocked

my first bishop dress.

It was much easier than I thought.

I took a class

and we used this pattern :

the bishop dress by Ellen McCarn
and Aurora smocking plate.

I chose to make mine with angel sleeves,

less hot and more space for growing!

and a little lace to finish them.

The smocking went relatively fast,
and it was a great project for hot summer days.

Here a close up of the smocking,

as close as I have been to picture smocking!

It is on my to-do list,

just not on the top!

The only sad part:

I am finally capable of making them,

but Miss C. does not want to wear them!

She looks good in them!

Perfect for dancing!

 

Happy sewing!