Dress Trim

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I don't tat very much around clothes, although saying that the surplice I wear when conducting church services is adorned with tatting and gets many comments.    This dress, which I made, seemed to shout out for something else, it is patterned but I felt it needed to be enhanced with a few borders of tatting.







So I tatted around the neck and armholes using Mary Konior's Shepherd's Hey, it does seem to work.     But my heart is really on the large doily that I am making and really enjoying seeing it grow.



















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  1. MaureenMay 31, 2017 at 3:03 AM

    I love the colours! - dress and tatting.I have finished knitting my son's jumper!! - even the sleeves - so all I have to do is sew it up, put on the buttons, and then I can tat again.I will be delivering it to him in person, when I fly down to Canberra in a couple of weeks.They have had snow there - not looking forward to it, but if it's too cold I can just stay tucked up indoors.

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    1. Sally KersonMay 31, 2017 at 9:09 AM

      Thanks Maureen - well done on the jumper sounds as though he will need it - can't believe there is snow! Have a good trip

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  2. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMay 31, 2017 at 3:40 AM

    The fabric is beautiful, and I think your tatting is the perfect embellishment!

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    1. Sally KersonMay 31, 2017 at 9:10 AM

      Diane was not too sure about the fabric but it is beginning to grow on me, thanks.

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  3. MichelleMay 31, 2017 at 3:41 AM

    Wow, that trim looks great!

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    1. Sally KersonMay 31, 2017 at 9:10 AM

      Thanks Michelle, it took longer than I expected!!!

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  4. Madtatter80May 31, 2017 at 7:13 AM

    This is lovely and like the fabric too, I think it's fan to wear tatting around🌹😄🌹

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    1. Sally KersonMay 31, 2017 at 9:11 AM

      Well I do think we should promote tatting as often as possible!

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  5. Jane McLellanMay 31, 2017 at 8:10 AM

    Your tatting really enhances the outfit.

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    1. Sally KersonMay 31, 2017 at 9:11 AM

      Thanks Jane, it worked which was a bit of a surprise!

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  6. God's KidJune 1, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    That looks great!!! :)

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  7. Tim KaylorJune 1, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    I like it. And you have to take breaks from large projects now and then, so don't feel guilty.

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  8. AnonymousJune 4, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    This looks so good on the dress! I'm glad you'll be able to wear some of your tatting. It looks fantastic.
    StephanieW

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