Till Troll Posted May 30, 2012 I wanted to make my girls summer dresses, and somehow ended up with a maid outfit instead! This started as a test sewing for a pattern I made using the duct tape method, then I thought I'd just add some lace and ribbon. Then some embroidery. On an apron... this was only supposed to be a quick test! The final outfit: Pretty Carrot Maid Meade! The bust seams look a little bumpy as I change them from darts to a full seam during the test sewing, and they are a little fudged. They'll be much neater in my next version, and I may even change the bust seams to be more vertical. The carrot is embroidered using Cretan stitch, but I am out of practise, so it's quite messy. Close up of the bodice area: The dress doesn't actually need those ribbons, it stays up by itself. I just thought they looked pretty. There are two tucks at the top of the skirt and two darts in the back: I didn't take any pictures, but it flares quite nicely over the DDdy rear. As this was a test sewing I sewed the back seam up. This version requires me to remove the bust to put it on. Chilling on the bookcase.... I bought some cute pink gingham fabric with strawberries on it, and a creamy fabric with dark red hearts, so I probably post quite a few dresses based on this pattern. Plus now my sewing room has it's very DD maid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldylox Posted May 31, 2012 My weakness.... MAID OUTFITS! I love her little apron! That is too cute! The rest of the outfit looks pretty good tho, I like the style. Nice job! Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoltFiend Posted May 31, 2012 That's a really cute outfit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milkytea Posted May 31, 2012 The outfit is really cute! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
