Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Finished!


The sunnysuit is finally finished. I'm the slowest sewer ever. It was started before Christmas! It's not perfect, but not terrible for my first try at sewing something bigger than a dress for a 5'' doll. The buttonholes were traumatic for me. On the bib you can see that one buttonhole is slightly higher than the other. I briefly thought about ripping one out and repositioning it, but after studying the dense, minuscule stitches I realized ain't nobody got time for that. So it stayed put. And it drives me NUTS.


This is the base pattern. I added the Madeira appliqué and the embroidery. Hopefull I'll have some time to finish my version of the pattern soon so I can post it here (for free of course!).




*The base pattern was printed in 1936 and was never filed with the US copyright office. It is in the public domain. 

8 comments:

  1. Wow- so glad you found my blog so I could find yours. Definitely "kindred spirits" of sewing!! Your sunsuit is gorgeous, beautiful, divine. I would love the pattern!!

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  2. Your sunsuit is amazing! I'm just dying over that Madeira applique!

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  3. Simply gorgeous! And, I can not see that one button hole is larger. But, if it drives you crazy, just take a couple of stitches at the top of the button hole to make it "sit" the same as the one that is smaller. But really, I can't tell and I've sewn for years.

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  4. Mae, what pattern is that one? i have the same one in two slightly different envelopes (Vogue 2322) but the maker and the numbers are listed on the front. As a vintage pattern collector of mostly baby & layette patterns, i'm dying to know more about your pattern.
    check out my two of the same pattern http://www.suziwongcreations.net/same-but-same-but-different/

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  5. It is Vogue 2322. As well as this one I have both of the envelopes you've shown on your blog. The only thing different is that this one has no numbers or maker listed on the front. The back and instruction sheet are identical to the others. I wish I knew more to tell you! I've seen a few other examples of Vogue's without manufacturer or pattern number markings on the front through the years. I think I might even have one other Vogue pattern for a little girls pinafore from the same era without the info on the front. One day when I am organized and can find it I'll post a photo! :)

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  6. I love finding variations in patterns!! now i'll have to find one without any maker or number; you're an enabler Mae LOL I adore the madeira edge on the playsuit - it's incredibly effective.

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  7. This is awesome! You did a beautiful job. I am with Suziwong, I love the madeira edging! It sets it apart...actually, I love everything about it! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. I would love to have this pattern, Can you please email me when you have it. bkelley1970@icloud.com

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