{"id":25387,"date":"2013-01-05T05:51:15","date_gmt":"2013-01-05T10:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/?p=25387"},"modified":"2015-01-10T01:15:16","modified_gmt":"2015-01-10T06:15:16","slug":"ofb-daygown-with-petit-point-handloom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/05\/ofb-daygown-with-petit-point-handloom\/","title":{"rendered":"OFB Daygown with Petit Point Handloom"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_29614\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-yellow-all2.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29614\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-29614 \" src=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-yellow-all2.jpg\" alt=\"OFB yellow all\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-yellow-all2.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-yellow-all2-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baby&#8217;s First Daygowns pattern by Old Fashioned Baby<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I absolutely love this pattern.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/patt-cover.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29615\" src=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/patt-cover.jpg\" alt=\"patt cover\" width=\"577\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/patt-cover.jpg 577w, http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/patt-cover-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is versatile, with three distinctly different views.\u00c2\u00a0 All the hand embroidery designs are included. \u00c2\u00a0 The directions are clear and specific.\u00c2\u00a0 Scattered between the pattern pieces on the blank tissue are sweet notes and Scripture.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>features I most love<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SLEEVES\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Somehow, it never occurred to me that baby girl sleeves should be anything but puffed.\u00c2\u00a0 I\u00c2\u00a0 really like the straight, tailored sleeve with the flat lace edging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-yellow-sleeve-br1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29616\" src=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-yellow-sleeve-br1.jpg\" alt=\"OFB yellow sleeve br\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-yellow-sleeve-br1.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-yellow-sleeve-br1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>STURDY CONSTRUCTION\u00c2\u00a0 The fabric behind the lace insertion, or in this case the handloom, is not cut away.\u00c2\u00a0 With no sacrifice of its delicate look, the structural integrity of the gown is not compromised by the cutaway.<\/li>\n<li>HEMLINE\u00c2\u00a0 Not only are there clear instructions for making the curved hem lie flat, the flat lace edging covered the machine stitches I used (always in a hurry) to secure the hem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/hemline-crop1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29617\" src=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/hemline-crop1.jpg\" alt=\"hemline crop\" width=\"606\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/hemline-crop1.jpg 606w, http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/hemline-crop1-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BACK PLEAT\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 With an A-line design, the skirt can seem skimpy.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 This pleat adds fullness.\u00c2\u00a0 The pattern suggests that a rose be embroidered but there were no roses on the gown.\u00c2\u00a0 So one petit point motif was isolated, faced with organdy and then attached at the peak of the pleat with French knots.\u00c2\u00a0 Wish I had used yellow or blue floss for those knots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-back1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29618\" src=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-back1.jpg\" alt=\"OFB back\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-back1.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-back1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00c2\u00a0NOTE\u00c2\u00a0 The bits of text and Scripture make me feel like I have a friend at my elbow as I cut the pattern.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-quotes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25410\" title=\"OFB quotes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-quotes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1026\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-quotes.jpg 1026w, http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-quotes-300x150.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-quotes-1024x513.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DESIGN\u00c2\u00a0 It is just so pretty.\u00c2\u00a0 I can&#8217;t wait to make up the other two views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, my interpretation is less than pleasing.\u00c2\u00a0 And I&#8217;m going to tell you why even though it has been suggested by at least one reader (JSD) that I should not do so much criticizing of my projects or pointing out their flaws.\u00c2\u00a0 My hope is that you, Dear Reader, might benefit from my mistakes.\u00c2\u00a0 <em>What do you think&#8211;pick it apart or just show the pics and describe it?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Let me preface my remarks with the mandate found in just about every pattern &#8212;\u00c2\u00a0 read the instructions and material list carefully.\u00c2\u00a0 If you are dealing with a proven reliable designer, you ought to trust that she is steering you straight.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>my mistakes<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Mistake #1&#8211;materials for view #2 calls for 3\/8&#8243; wide lace insertion. Because I really wanted to use that much wider handloom, I trimmed it down as far as I could, to 3\/4&#8243;. A little wider&#8230;so what?<\/p>\n<p>Mistake #2&#8211;Then entredeux was added to either side.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 1\/8&#8243; + 1\/8&#8243; = 1\/4&#8243; added to an already too wide fancyband.\u00c2\u00a0 The lace was just a tad wider than recommended but wider lace is rarely a problem.\u00c2\u00a0 But in this case, it is.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>the consequences<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Consequence #1. The gathered lace almost overwhelmed the overall design, like dresses that make you say, &#8220;There must be a baby in there somewhere.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Consequence #2.\u00c2\u00a0 When I applied the fancyband to the marks on the yoke, the inside gathered lace was completely cut away near the shoulder.\u00c2\u00a0 Fortunately, by redrawing the angle, the band fit exactly, with not a hair to spare, between the shoulder seam and the neckline. But it required a lot of fidgeting.<\/p>\n<p>Consequence #3.\u00c2\u00a0 The extra width on the gathered yoke lace could easily have covered a buttonhole, which I had stitched before adding the yoke fancyband.\u00c2\u00a0 It was just dumb luck that the buttonhole was placed where it was.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-yoke-2-FI1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29619\" src=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-yoke-2-FI1.jpg\" alt=\"OFB yoke 2 FI\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-yoke-2-FI1.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-yoke-2-FI1-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00c2\u00a0 I can&#8217;t wait to start another one of <em>Baby&#8217;s First Daygowns<\/em>.\u00c2\u00a0 Without all my time consuming modifications and errors, the construction really would have been fast.\u00c2\u00a0 View 1 looks reeeealy quick.\u00c2\u00a0 This\u00c2\u00a0 time, I will follow the directions exactly&#8211;or at least carefully consider the ramifications of any changes.<\/p>\n<p>Six days past her due date, Baby Vivienne (<em>middle name STILL to be determined&#8230;.by what?\u00c2\u00a0 Obstetrician choice?\u00c2\u00a0 Name of favorite nurse?<\/em>) still has not made her grand entrance.\u00c2\u00a0 So I continue to sew and continue to pray for the safe, uncomplicated delivery of a healthy, strong baby.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-quotes21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29620\" src=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-quotes21.jpg\" alt=\"OFB quotes2\" width=\"800\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-quotes21.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/OFB-quotes21-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; I absolutely love this pattern. &nbsp; &nbsp; It is versatile, with three distinctly different views.\u00c2\u00a0 All the hand embroidery designs are included. \u00c2\u00a0 The directions are clear and specific.\u00c2\u00a0 Scattered between the pattern pieces on the blank tissue are &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/05\/ofb-daygown-with-petit-point-handloom\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":25405,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[28,5],"tags":[658,659,657,131],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25387"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25387"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25387\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33046,"href":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25387\/revisions\/33046"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.janicefergusonsews.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}