Because we don't meet in December the Sevenoaks branch of the Embroiderers Guild had our Christmas celebration on Saturday. Lee Ault brought some of her wonderful collection of antique and vintage dresses, which also included exquisite baby garments and handkerchieves which were definitely just for show. The most amazing part was that she allowed us to handle the pieces, a rare priviledge. While we relaxed , after our huge shared lunch, Lee showed us how a dress should be packed. with layers of tissue paper in each fold and "doughnuts" of tissue packing the sleeves, it can take two hours to pack a dress properly, as Lee and her husband were off to New Zealand the next day I hoped their packing was done. Unfortunately Lee doesn't have a web site but if you ever have the chance to listen to her grab it.This is Lee in a vintage gold embroidered coat which she wore over a black dress.
Some of the lace and beaded pieces, click on them to see the detail and imagine yourself doing work this fine day in day out.
and imagine yourself doing the Charleston in this
this had a matching jacket, gorgeous!
For a bit of extra fun we had a dress the doll competition,remember those days with paper and crayons designing, colouring cutting out. How many times did you accidentally cut off the tabs? Queen Elizabeth won.
a few of the others
2 comments:
That looks like an interesting talk. Its always nice to see other speakers and tutors. I love the dolls too.
Great Dolls and what an interesting speaker.
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