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Comment by Paula Roberts on 11th mo. 15, 2013 at 9:42pm

Lovely work!

Comment by Zaley Warkentin on 11th mo. 14, 2013 at 8:47am

It tucks under the waist band of the apron, which holds it in place. I usually put a small pin there. :)

Comment by Barbara Smith on 11th mo. 14, 2013 at 6:59am

Zaley - thanks for the photo. However, now I don't understand how the point attaches? To the waist? It isn't loose, right? maybe I have to buy the pattern and see it first hand.

Barb

Comment by Zaley Warkentin on 11th mo. 14, 2013 at 1:07am

It pulls over the head Barbara, there is a slight opening at the front of the neck to allow for that. It comes to a point at the back like your standard Amish style. Not exactly like this pic, but similar idea, less bunchy though. http://amishamerica.com/images/amish-women-scoop-hats.jpg

Comment by Mackenzie on 11th mo. 13, 2013 at 4:28pm

This is out of print (but I found a copy on Etsy, eBay's another place to check), but I think this Simplicity pattern is going to get a lot of use in my wardrobe: http://www.simplicity.com/p-2213-misses-dresses.aspx#t-0  It's a similar cut to the one Lynn linked, but a bit more ease and done from woven fabric instead of a clingy jersey knit.

Comment by Patrice Wassmann on 11th mo. 13, 2013 at 4:24pm

That is a lovely dress but might be too form-fitting for some. It would be super easy to sew though.

 

Comment by Brenda Walsh on 11th mo. 13, 2013 at 11:17am

I really like this dress, just wish it wasn't so expensive....

http://normthompson.blair.com/p/misses/dresses/womens-city-savvy-dr...

Comment by Patrice Wassmann on 11th mo. 13, 2013 at 8:33am

oh, now I get it, lol! thanks, Mackenzie!

Comment by Barbara Smith on 11th mo. 13, 2013 at 7:18am

Zaley - What I have always wondered is what does the back of the cape look like. Is it buttoned or does it pull over the head? The drawing on the site is not obvious to me. Is the cape comfortable? As I understand from a Mennonite friend this is the predecessor of the modern cape dress - she remembers helping her mom sew this pattern for her grandmother!

Barb

Comment by Zaley Warkentin on 11th mo. 12, 2013 at 11:59pm

Yes that is correct, thanks Mackenzie! Sadly I did not get a chance to put up my variations this past weekend, but I'll try again this weekend! Life is just so hectic recently! I have done the cape Barbara, if you follow the link Mackenzie posted you can see it on from the front view. If you want detailed up close photos of specific stuff just let me know, The pattern is fairly straightforward, with a few bits that need better explanation. I am happy to help if you get stuck anywhere, I definitely did! Note that the skirt pattern and the apron pattern are the same paper, but there are different pleating marks and hem lines for each, so be careful to mark the correct ones!

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