The first pic shows the bottom of the gown The top "lace" is actually handmade tatting done by Lee's grandmother Susanna, the baby's great great grandmother. The middle floral embroidery shows the original embroidery with beading from Serena's wedding dress. The bottom lace is purchased as is. The next pic shows what will be the center of the sleeves. This is an example of the heirloom sewing techniques that I've learned from the Martha Pullen classes and books. It is actually five pieces put together. The left is entredeux, next lace, next "beading" which will be threaded with ribbon, next more lace, next more entredeux. Plain fabric will go on either side, then the whole thing will be cut into the sleeve pattern shape. The last pic is of the machine embroidered cross that I did for the center of the bodice of the dress. I am having fun, a labor of love that I'm really enjoying.
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