*****Need advice.....dress complete pic added

[craftylady1956]

I am almost complete on a cute little pink lacey dress made with #10 thread for a baby. It could not find any small buttons in pink that I needed so I bought white. I also bought pink ribbon to go around the bust area.

The question---being it is a very open type pattern--do you think I should make a sewn slip for under the dress and if so would it look better if the slip was white or pink? I would tack the slip to the dress. Thanks for any advice.

[craftylady1956]

Again ...thank you all for helping me with this..although I like the idea of the crinoline slip I had also thought it may be a little rough on a baby. I think I will sew a white slip and maybe crochet a edging to make it a little prettier than plain.

 

I'll post a photo of my dress when complete...

[LI Roe]

That is just so pretty and the white slip makes the pink really pop. What a lucky little baby to receive such a beautiful gift.

 

Roe

[craftylady1956]

Thanks all....now starting my own design onesie type set I created and the same mama always admired it. It was inspired by minnie mouse..whom the mama loves

[Granny Square]

[acraftylady]

That is beautiful, great job.  I wish I could do stuff like that but don't have the tension for thread crochet nor the patience to work with the fine thread and hook.    Mary

[nancybanta]

Very pretty Lorraine!  It's going to be a treasured gift for sure!

[howieann]

So pretty!

[judianne]

Oh, it's beautiful!!!! I can really see the pink in the dress!

[RoseRed]

It's beautiful and it's perfect with the white slip.

[#1Crochetfan]

It is gorgeous! The mom is going to love it!

[craftylady1956]

Just finished the dress a few minutes ago. I sewed my own crinoline slip ..added pearl buttons to the back and a pink bow to the front...I can't wait for the new mama to see it....thanks again for all of your help.

[webpen]

It is a beautiful dress. I think a simple handmade white slip would be perfect.

[RoseRed]

I didn't realize it was for a baby.  I think that would be uncomfortable as well.

 

The idea of a pale colored onesie to show off the white stitching I like.

[pat54]

It is a beautiful dress.  I actually thought pale pink would be so pretty.

[nancybanta]

If this baby can't sit up on her own or stand up, a big poufy slip would be a waste and very uncomfortable for her.  You just need something VERY simple and soft - I'd go with white - so that baby is happy.

[Granny Square]

That is a beautiful dress.  

 

I tried googling, the only crinolines or 'pageant petticoats'  I could find were for toddlers not baby size (and, they weren't cheap).   I'm wondering if a stiff crinoline would  be uncomfortable for a tiny baby .

 

I think I'd be inclined to use a baby t-shirt, and make a white diaper cover or shorts (bloomers - you could make lacy edges!) to go underneath.

[ReniC]

The dress is beautiful. I would choose white for the slip as the pink will show better.

For the slip/petticoat; check bridal stores or infant/child formal dress shops. If you sew, check out the patterns at your local fabric shop.

ETA: Or make something like this slip with crochet edging to match the dress.

[HerterCrochetDesigns]

Very beautiful dress. I agree with everyone above that suggested a white slip. I think that will look best, and the subtle pink ribbon that you are adding will have a little more pop to it too. 

[sarisue]

It's beautiful. I did a search of the dept stores online but didn't find much yet. 

[bgs]

no advice here, just wanted to say its a beautiful dress.

[silverbelle29]

That is such a beautiful little dress. A pink or white slip would be suitable. I personally would prefer white myself but the pink would really show off the design. I think that it would be gorgeous either way.

[craftylady1956]

Thanks all---

OK--crazy question...where to find a crinoline slip--or to make one????

[Tampa Doll]

I like the idea of a crinoline slip, white or if you can find one, in a very pale pink.  Just to show off this beautiful dress.

[RoseRed]

I would use a slip.   I'd probably buy one that has the (I think it's called ) crinolin (sp?).  The stuff that makes it puffy, bouncy and puff out a big.

 

I think you'd see the design better with a colored slip but I don't know if you'll be able to find one like that.

[judianne]

Oh, so Pretty!

 

My first thought was a white slip - the pink would pop more. Just my opinion, of course....