FINISHED SEAMS -- OR NOT?
This post was inspired by JillyBe. She is quite creative and there is nothing ordinary about her sewing. Her entries Here and Here . She talked about making her friend's wedding dress in the 80s and was shocked when she realized that she had put in all that work with great fabric only to discover that she hadn't finished the seams. Then about two years later Jilly made the christening dress for this couple's baby. She was shocked when she realized that she had put in all that work with great fabric only to discover that she hadn't finished the seams. All of this reminded me that I had some baby dresses made by my mother and wondered if she had finished the seams. I thought I might have my christening dress, but don't, but do have the christening blanket and pillow cover. These photos break an important rule of posting photos of garments: have items clean and pressed. These dresses do need ironing but I am a bit hesitant to iron t...