I’ve been working on a new gown design for the Mercantile. This one is made from Nelona Batiste, French seam construction. It has crocheted edging, scalloped yokes front and back (similar to a calico design we already make) with hand-embroidered daisy detail and pintucking just above the 3/4 length hemline. This one has long sleeves gathered at the wrist with a pink silk ribbon. After making the suprise gift one, tho, I think it would be best to elasticize the sleeves like that one. What do you’all think? Does elastic at the sleeves sound like a better solution? I was thinking in terms of cooking, doing dishes, etc…. but I am not sure how many of us (other than me – who ain’t so modest) would be doing those things in a sheer batiste gown? lol.

Anyway, here are the pics of the first sample. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Comments please……….. Good or Bad… Anything Constructive……..