Name/Title
White Batiste Sheer Dress - Crochet Over Shoulder LineDescription
White cotton organdy batiste (sheer) 53-1/2" long. Crochet shoulder line in vertical 1/2" and 1" repeats (15-1/2" in all) over the shoulder line, attached to the open crochet work is a 1" lace insert with daisies/pr pansies in a sawtooth pattern. These are machine stitched. Center fit - 2" width, eyelet embroidered panel which extends to hemline and ends in a point formation. Outlining the eyelet panel is a 3/4" insert same as above. Bodice fabric is designed with alternating pattern, batiste and lace, 5 times with batiste pattern gradually enlarging toward waistline. At waist - 1" horizontal lace insert circles waistline beginning at the embroidered panel in a sawtooth design which reflects in two points. Skirt diameter, 114". From waist, repeating on either side, 9 repeats of batiste, alternating lace inserts at slight angle, at waist 1-1/2" width and 12-1/2" above hemline to a width of 12" to the right of this panel is an alternating pattern open work crochet - narrow at waistline and end at 12-1/2" above in a point. Outlined in 3/4" lace. Hemline - 12-1/2" above - alternating lace, batiste lace, batiste, lace, batiste, then 2-1/2" open width crochet insert then gathered lace ruffle. Sleeves - 12". Top of sleeve open crochet (needs mend) 4-3/4" width. Following line of sleeve there is insert of lace 3/4" panel - this is followed by perpendicular batiste, lace, batiste, lace, batiste, lace, batiste, lace insert. Scalloped lace ruffle 3/4" collar - jewel neckline crocheted up lace edge 3/4". Back - repeat lace/crochet top insert all repeats same as front of dress. The center eyelet embroidered panel has 18 hooks and eyes for close.