Welcome! Thistle + Lilly is a newly created pattern brand, currently targeted to designing clothing patterns for babies and children for the Victorian era. While many initial patterns will be for the 1850s and 1860s, the long-term goal is to have patterns ranging from 1830-1900.

1/24/13

Sheer Party Dress 1860-1865

Last night I put the finishing touches on the 1860s little white party dress for the auction this weekend.  I had hoped to put a bit of narrow trim around the neckline, but wasn't satisfied with the trim I had on hand, nor what I could find at local stores, so I left it plain.  I think it still works well with the little piping.  If I have time before I leave tomorrow, I'll try to whip up a sash for it, because every little party dress deserves a sash!





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8 comments:

  1. Loree1/24/13, 1:52 PM

    Beautiful Love the trim on the sleeves

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  2. Scene in the Past1/24/13, 3:12 PM

    This is darling! I love the sleeves in particular, both the shape and the trim.

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  3. Robin's Egg Bleu1/24/13, 5:46 PM

    It's gorgeous! You know the old saying...less is more. It's perfect the way it is. Beautiful in it's simplicity. And your lovely daughter is wearing the dress, not the other way around.

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  4. Mrs. G1/24/13, 7:49 PM

    I couldn't have said it better than Robin. This is truly elegant, not overdone and gaudy. Victoria is the perfect canvas to show your lovely work.

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  5. Anonymous1/24/13, 10:23 PM

    Amy that turned out perfect! Well done!

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  6. Sarah1/25/13, 9:25 AM

    It is so, so lovely! And Victoria is the most beautiful little model. I too love the shape of the sleeves and the trim on the sleeves. It's great!!

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  7. Rachel1/25/13, 2:58 PM

    Oh those sleeves are so adorable! What a sweet sweet dress. Those tucks are so great as well. Victoria is sure growing up, what a darling girl.

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  8. Emily4/27/13, 3:39 PM

    You are on fire!

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