Chapter 9 - The Accesories

Creating accessories for Emilie’s traveling dress has been quite fun. Along with the pink boots we received for Christmas, Kate made us a matching handbag. I have followed the directions in the book to complete the bonnet. I made a few artistic changes along the way. (Isn’t that the fun of it, making it your own?) The pink straw bonnet is a simple oval, with a row of silk piping before the finished edge of gathered straw. The ribbon ties run across the top and the floral decoration is old velvet flowers and some vintage leaves. The bonnet lining is tiny silk check. The bonnet needs something else as I am not yet satisfied and perhaps we need to visit the milliner one more time. Kathi minipatterns.com

Tutorial - Cartridge Pleat

How to Make a Cartridge Pleat on a Smaller Scale

Step 1
Fold over approximately ¼” of edge of fabric and press.
Step 2
Begin gathering at the edge and stitch with consistent stitches across the space you want to gather. Step 3
Thread needle with a new thread and knot. Sew in consistent rows again, each stitch directly underneath the stitch above it. Step 4
Thread needle with a new thread and knot. Sew in consistent rows again, each stitch directly underneath the stitch above it.

Step 5
Pull the threads and gather the stitches. The fabric will “stack” evenly against each other

Step 6
Sew the front folds to the waistband or dress top by taking one stitch per fold. You can even the folds as you sew.

Step 7
Fold the waistband up and press the folds in place. The front will be flat and the loose folds will be toward the body.
Kathi, minipatterns.com

Forget Me Not - New to Doll Artist's Workshop/minidolls.com

Forget Me Nots
Vintage style millinery flowers. Shown a bit smaller than actual. Each flower is approx 3/8"-1/4" (9-11mm). They are made of paper that has a bit of a velvet texture. 16 wonderful colors. They are $3.65 per bunch. Click here for full details: Forget Me Not

Michelle Doll Artist's Workshop/minidolls.com

Emilie Claire - Just A Short Note

Lily handed a short note to Molly. It read:

What is Labor Day?

Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.

Ok...I tried to find cute vintage images of Labor Day...No luck..but this is cute!
Go figure there are no cute pics of children laboring away.....Michelle