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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Project SewIt for April: Jaanu as a communion dress for Liv

I've told you many times about my little friend Liv. I worked as a volunteer in the kindergarten for a few years, and since then the two of us have a very special bond. She is twelve years younger than I am, but we get along so well that I would call her one of my best friends. So when her mom asked me if I wanted to sew a dress for her First Communion, I didn't hesitate at all!
For the pattern, I opted for Jaanu. I had already sewn the Elena version for her and it has become her favorite dress. For this special occasion I chose the Norah version because the box pleats give it a festive look.
CommunieJaanu Liv
The fabric is Aspius by Lotte Martens, a very soft and rather thick woven cotton with copper sparkles on it. Liv chose it herself and I am completely in love with her choice!
CommunieJaanu Liv

Her mom wanted flutter sleeves, I added a copper ribbon with a little bow on the right.
CommunieJaanu Liv
I finished every pleat with a pearl and a metal leave, all secured by hand. I also made her earrings with the same leaves, but I forgot to photograph them.
CommunieJaanu Liv
Under the dress, she wore a petticoat that I had sewn for her before.
CommunieJaanu Liv
The pictures were taken both in the studio and at the party, where I was invited to join the family and  celebrate this beautiful little girl!
CommunieJaanu Liv
CommunieJaanu Liv
This dress was my April project for Project Sew It, but the dress had to be kept secret until the party was over. Now I'm finally able to show it to you!
CommunieJaanu Liv
I got lots of compliments from the party guests, they even asked me if I was a professional seamstress! Not at all, I replied, but I have to admit she was beautiful in her dress!
CommunieJaanu Liv

I didn't sew one dress, I immediately sewed two. One for Liv, and a matching one for her bigger sister Mila. I'll show you that one on Monday!
CommunieJaanu Liv
fabric: Aspius by Lotte Martens
pattern: Jaanu (Norah version) by StraightGrain
sandals: Liu Jo

2 comments:

  1. Eva, the dress is just gorgeous! That fabric!

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    1. Thank you so much! The fabric is handprinted by Belgian textile designer Lotte Martens who happens to live very close to me. I'm a lucky girl to be able to go shopping in her atelier!

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