I have been sewing the Civil War dress by Keepers Dolly Duds. I have the pdf pattern, not the Simplicity one. They book look very similar.
A few things I've learned for the next dress is:
Serge seams prior to sewing pieces together. Lesson learned when I tried to serge the side seams with the sleeves in. I can't see the seams with my serger as the foot is bigger.
- Serge the sleeve cap side seams prior to sewing together. Makes for a nicer finish.
Make the ties earlier and serge with the front bodice side seams.
Watch how you add the cuff to the sleeve as I have the first one in wrong. It closes back to front not front to back. I have to take it apart and do it correctly.
I will be making this dress again as I love it.
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Addy arrived yesterday and she is delightful. I can say love at first sight. She will remain historical and not move from past to present with her clothing.
She has been removed from her box and is resting. She is tired from her 4 week journey to our house. She will try on the Civil War dress this afternoon.
I read the book "Finding Freedom" which came with her. It gives a great insight into her life. I'm going to get the rest of the books from the library to learn more about her.
The dress she is wearing was her choice from a bag of clothes she and her momma got to choose from when they arrived in Philadelphia. I will be keeping this dress as part of her wardrobe. Slowly I will add more clothes and ideas are spinning in my head.
Is Addy my last doll? We wait and see where the budget is in November when the dolls go on sale in Canada. If I can get one, it will be an Addy mold with ringlets. She will fit in with Addy if I want to have a bit of fun with them. In the mean time, I will sew for Addy and the other dolls I have.
Happy Doll Sewing.............................................
