Everything, including the little tatted butterfly, was handmade by Janet Nelson. I designed the jewelry too. Included in this outfit is:

Crocheted from number 10 hand dyed cotton thread in luscious shades of pink, mango and orange is a sweet summer dress. It is close fitting with a ruffled hem. The dress buttons closed in the back with six little buttons, all in different shapes and colors.
A gold chain double strand necklace with a big cut-out rose on the top chain and peach colored opaque beads on the long chain, and a nice big orange faceted bead hangs at the bottom.
A bracelet made of peach opaque beads and a pearl bead covered in wire net.
A little handbag made of a contrasting hand dyed thread of white light pink, a touch of yellow and pale peach with a tatted butterfly on the front. The butterfly is made of yet another color of contrasting hand dyed thread, three shade of pink and red, and three shades of orange and yellow.

Putting together these outfits can be a time consuming venture. I use one or more of silk trims, all natural high quality, vintage, antique and imported fabrics and notions (although not usually all in one outfit!) and it can become costly. I try to keep my prices as reasonable as possible for both the buyer and myself, but some outfits are going to have to sell a little higher than others based on the cost of supplies and time put into it. It makes for an heirloom quality outfit and is worth it though!!

Modeled by Robert Tonner Antoinette
Pattern for dress and purse by FatCat, Jewelry by Janet Nelson
Made for you by Janet Nelson

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