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As Seen On the Cover: Olivia

Updated: May 18

Olivia is a classic bodice dress smocked from the shoulder. VIEW A has short puff sleeves and ruffle collar. VIEW B allows for heirloom touches, including lace edging at the neckline and sleeves finished with Swiss beading. The back closes with buttons and a continuous bound placket. The sash can be made on either view. Geometric smocking design, Eliza, is included.


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Heirloom View:

Pattern: Olivia

Fabric: Swiss Batiste - Berissma I Pink by Bear Threads Neck Trim: Lace 22

Sleeve Trims: Swiss Embroidered Beading 59182, Lace 51 Ribbon: 1/8" Silk Satin Pink

Smocking Plate: Eliza (from Olivia) DMC Floss: Blanc (Purchase Match Your Floss and note number.) Buttons: Mother of Pearl Flower Button, Size 18


Liberty View:

Pattern: Olivia Fabric: Danjo C by Liberty of London

Smocking Plate: Eliza (from Olivia) with adjustments as listed below

Smocking Adjustment: From the final row of smocking: Cable 5-step trellis up, cable, 5-step trellis down, continue this combination across the row. Copy with 1 row below the trellis. DMC Floss:  3731 (Purchase Match Your Floss and note number.) Buttons: Mother of Pearl Flower Button, Size 16


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