Dress~Charlotte
Dress~Charlotte
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HANDMADE IN CANADA
Vintage, classic style! Crisp cotton with fine white work hand embroidery!
*Dress features, accented waist with hand embroidery work, framed with rows of pin tucks and lace trimming. Reminiscent of old-world charm.
*Sleeves with hand-embroidered cuff and bobbin lace trimming for unique appeal.
*Fully gathered skirt, trimmed and decorated with pin tucks and bobbin lace.
*Handmade bow tie, cut rolled and whip stitched for a snug and fine fit.
*Back opening neatly folded and hand hemmed. Secured with traditional hand-sewn hooks and embellished with handmade covering buttons, boasting its exquisite look.
*Dress is fully lined [ attached petticoat] with 100% cotton voile.
French Heirloom Sewing
The dress is stitched using the French heirloom sewing technique. It is a traditional sewing technique, used for constructing quality dresses, which demand a superior finish. It conceals the entire raw edges.
Fabric
Swiss Cotton - Premium-treated cotton fabric, airy and light. It has a nice drape, not crushed easily.
Lining
cambric-- 100% cotton, very smooth and soft.
About The Hand Embroidery.
White work, hand embroidery[ embroidery work done with white thread on white fabric] Motifs and designs are executed with various surface stitches and drawn thread work [an old hand embroidery technique, by pulling the fabric weaves apart to create a net\ tulle, effect]
White work on this dress is made with the same traditional methods by skilled hands, just needle, and thread. It is painstakingly done, dedicating hours of time and skill. The dress features closed buds and leaves, executed with drawn threadwork and other surface-filling stitches.
Please allow 4 to 8 weeks to complete the work. For expedited orders please contact me
Custom Tailored
All my dresses are made according to your custom measurements. A list of measurements needed to stitch your dress is listed on the custom and consultation page. You can list your measurements in the corresponding field in the Customize Your Product section. In the case of any discrepancy, I will contact you. Please feel free to send an email with any questions you may have.