The Chemise Neckline Is Smocked

 The chemise neckline has been smocked. It was quite the journey. I was on the last row when I discovered a mistake on the previous row. What turned out to be a mistake was me doing the row completely wrong. I had 3 different variations of a different stitch. I went back and fixed my mistake and finished the neckline on Saturday. 

The marks below the smocking is needle holes from the pleater. They are slowly closing up and should be gone when I press it. 

Next up is to hand sew the facing down on the neckline. It will cover up the raw edge of the hem and the knots in the thread. 

The sleeves need to be hemmed (turned under and hand stitched), then pleated. Once that is done, I have to sew in the gusset and the sleeve seam. Then I can smock the sleeves. Each sleeve has 3 rows of smocking on them which I am hoping will go quickly. Once they are done, only the bottom needs to be hemmed, button and loop added, and then washed to remove any marks. A lot of work still needs to be done. 

Kit

I got all the outfits I thought I wanted for Kit and put 2 back into the bin. I need to make her a pair of pyjamas. I have the fabric and pattern out for the pyjamas and will start them after I finish the chemise. 

What else I want to make for Kit's wardrobe is coming together. 

    Quilt

    Slip (1940's version from Molly's wardrobe pattern). 

    Bibbed overall and blouse

    Winter coat

These will be done when I have time. I am not rushing this project. I want to enjoy making her wardrobe before I move on to the next doll. I figure it may take me until fall to finish it. 

Happy Doll Sewing........................................................