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Toddler Dress with Appliqued Linen Apron

Posted on June 25, 2012July 27, 2015 by Martha

A couple of years ago I purchased a bolt of Irish linen manufactured by Belfast Mills.  The linen is off-white with a beautiful feel and nice light weight; probably produced in the 30s or 40s, but possibly earlier.  I’ve been hesitating to cut into it, but I finally got up the courage.

The machine appliqued apron motifs were cut from a piece of vintage novelty chintz, and the dress was made with new fabric that I think has a vintage look.  It was a nice surprise that my local Joann’s has begun carrying some good quality cotton fabrics.  There were several designs I liked, and it gave me an opportunity to use some of those ubiquitous coupons.

This dress and apron were made using a vintage size 3 pattern, although I made a few changes.  The pattern pieces (dress and apron) were lengthened by several inches, since contemporary toddler dresses are worn a bit longer than their vintage counterparts, and I added the scalloped edge.  The entire yoke is faced so it has a finished look inside, which these patterns almost never call for and which I don’t understand at all.  There is a 4 1/2″ hand stitched hem.

 

Belfast Mills Label

11 thoughts on “Toddler Dress with Appliqued Linen Apron”

  1. Sarah says:
    June 25, 2012 at 6:33 am

    That’s the same print I used for the baby aster binding. 🙂

    So cute!

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  2. Renee says:
    June 25, 2012 at 6:47 am

    Unbelievably beautiful. Wish my little girl was small enough to wear it. Truly an heirloom piece…smiles…Renee

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  3. Mickie says:
    June 25, 2012 at 8:59 am

    Wonderful! Beautiful work, Martha!

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  4. Mickie says:
    June 25, 2012 at 9:03 am

    Martha, did you close your etsy shop? I was just looking for it and couldn’t find it. I’ve got nothing to blog about, can I blog about your blog? Just asking as it is my favorite-est blog in the world.

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  5. Patalier says:
    June 25, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Oh Martha!!! Just wonderful! The dress fabric is perfect. I am shocked and pleasantly surprised it was from Joann’s. Historically double pinks were so popular was because they hid the dirt so well in little dresses. I would think this print would achieve the same goal with the floral design…..which is why it is PERFECT!!

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  6. Ann Champion says:
    June 25, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Oh how cute! You have such a talent for using the perfect fabric combos. The apron is darling. I love that even the back straps are decorated and those red buttons…adorable. 🙂

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  7. nanette says:
    June 25, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    This is sew cute I can’t believe it. Good for you!

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  8. Joyce Carter says:
    June 25, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Martha. This is so adorable! I absolutely love it. And the fabric from JoAnn’s is beautiful. I think it is perfect with the apron.Great job!

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  9. Teresa says:
    June 27, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Simply adorable! Wish I had a little granddaughter to sew for….sigh…..

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  10. nancysparrow says:
    June 28, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Hi Martha – Just checked your blog and I’m headed to Joann’s!

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  11. Jenny says:
    October 27, 2012 at 7:40 am

    I have come back to admire this apron once again – it is the most beautiful one that I have ever seen. One day I will give this a try…when feeling brave!
    Best wishes
    Jenny

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