Follow Along: Loverly loverly

My Gram used to say “ah loverly loverly” sometimes when she saw something pretty or made her happy. Today I am saying loverly loverly about the latest finished item for Caroline.

A full set of drawers!

What with various demands on my weekends I finally got some “me” time Saturday and finished these drawers. I just love how they turned out! the front is pleated to the waistband for a tidy appearance.

Lots of tiny tucks

As you can see here, I used Swiss cotton insertion and edging. I felt like they would give me a better result and I’m very pleased with how they look.

And here is the back where the fabric is gathered to the waistband. Also a worked buttonhole and antique mother of pearl button.

The next piece of the project will be the petticoat. See you again soon!

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I’m Martha

Welcome to Notes From the Melody Maker – a site I am using to share my doll work, craft work, and various tutorials for like minded people. I make and restore china head dolls and many accessories for them, based on antique Victorian patterns and sewing techniques. I’m no professional, I just love to do it! Every once in a while I’ll do some other crafty things and share those too!

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