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Vintage 1970s Lace Wedding
Dress & Bridal Cap with Veil #1298
SIZE:
Small [8-10] & Medium [12-14].
Small [8-10] & Medium [12-14].
Directions are for size Small with changes for Medium in brackets.
MATERIALS:
WEDDING GOWN:
Spinnerin Sabrina Sport Weight Yarn, 50 gr Balls: 35 [38]
1 Boye Crochet Hook Size E [F]
Simplicity Pattern #7389
French Illusion [stiff net-like fabric] for Lining
Taffeta for Slip
1 yd Chiffon for Sleeves
3 ½ yds Bridal Ribbon for Skirt’s Lower Edge
Belting
1 Zipper 22”
¼” Wide Elastic
Bias Seam Tape
Hook & Eye
2 Large Snaps
WEDDING GOWN:
Spinnerin Sabrina Sport Weight Yarn, 50 gr Balls: 35 [38]
1 Boye Crochet Hook Size E [F]
Simplicity Pattern #7389
French Illusion [stiff net-like fabric] for Lining
Taffeta for Slip
1 yd Chiffon for Sleeves
3 ½ yds Bridal Ribbon for Skirt’s Lower Edge
Belting
1 Zipper 22”
¼” Wide Elastic
Bias Seam Tape
Hook & Eye
2 Large Snaps
CAP & VEIL:
Stiff Net Cap
Veiling Material
Stiff Net Cap
Veiling Material
GAUGE/TENSION:
1 Motif = 4”x4” [4 ½”x4 ½”]
1 Motif = 4”x4” [4 ½”x4 ½”]
NOTE:
Experience in sewing is needed to make this bridal ensemble.
Experience in sewing is needed to make this bridal ensemble.
The sewing patt must be adjusted to fit crochet sections, as well as some of
crochet motifs adjusted to fit sewing patt.
If you are inexperienced in sewing, you may like to work with a seamstress to
help you compl your gown successfully.
1ST MOTIF:
With E [F] hk, CH 12.
With E [F] hk, CH 12.
1ST ROW: DC in 6th CH from hk, [CH 1,
sk 1 CH, DC in next CH] 3 times. CH 4, turn, 4 M counting TCH.
2ND ROW: Sk 1st DC, [CH-4 count as 1st
DC & CH-1], DC in next DC, [CH 1, DC in next DC] 2 times, CH 1, DC in 3rd
CH of TCH. CH 4, turn.
3RD & 4TH ROWS: Rep 2nd
row, end 4th row CH 1, DO
NOT TURN.
1ST RND: 3 SC in side of corner M [last SC
worked], * [2 SC in side of next M] 2 times, 6 SC in next corner M *; rep bet
*s 2 times, [2 SC in side of next M] 2 times, 3 SC in side of 1st
corner M, join with sl st to 1st SC. CH 1, DO NOT TURN.
2ND RND-1ST ROW: SC in 1st
5 SC, CH 4, sl st in 1st CH, CH 5, sl st in same sp as CH-4, CH-4, sl st in same sp
as 1st CH-4, SC in next 5 SC, CH 15, turn, join with sl st to 1st
SC at beg of 1st row of 2nd rnd. CH 1, turn.
2ND ROW: Rnd CH-15, work 3 SC, CH 3, sl st in 1st
CH [picot=P], 2 SC, P, SC, working rnd CH-15 & thru center of CH-5 lp of 1st
row work 1 SC, rnd CH-15 work 1 SC, P, 2 SC, P, 3 SC, join with sl st to side
of last SC of 1st row.
Rep 1st & 2nd rows across each of
3 rem sides of motif. Fasten off.
2ND MOTIF:
Work same as 1st motif to first 2nd row of 2nd rnd.
Work same as 1st motif to first 2nd row of 2nd rnd.
2ND ROW: Rnd CH-15, work 3 SC, P, 2 SC, P, 1 SC,
work rnd CH-15 & thru center of CH-5 lp work 1 SC, rnd CH-15 work 1 SC, CH
2, release hk, hold motifs back to back & insert hk thru corres P on 1st
motif, pick up & draw last CH worked from 2nd motif thru, CH 1,
sl st in 1st CH of 2nd motif – called joining P, rnd
CH-15 of 2nd motif work 2 SC, [joining P], 3 SC, join with sl st to
side of last SC of 1st row. Work 1st row along next side
edge of 2nd motif.
2ND ROW: Rnd CH-15 work 3 SC, joining P, 2 SC,
joining P, 1 SC, compl 2nd motif as 1st motif.
SKIRT [275 MOTIFS]:
Be sure to leave an opening of 2 motifs long at center back [zipper opening], make & join 25 motifs widthwise & 11 motifs lengthwise following lower part of 1st diagram for joining positions.
Be sure to leave an opening of 2 motifs long at center back [zipper opening], make & join 25 motifs widthwise & 11 motifs lengthwise following lower part of 1st diagram for joining positions.
NOTE:
Inc or dec # of motifs joinged lengthwise to adjust length of skirt.
Inc or dec # of motifs joinged lengthwise to adjust length of skirt.
TOP [28 MOTIFS]:
Be sure to leave center back open for zipper, make & join motifs following 1st diagram for placement & joining positions. DO NOT JOIN shoulders.
Be sure to leave center back open for zipper, make & join motifs following 1st diagram for placement & joining positions. DO NOT JOIN shoulders.
CAP:
Make 2 full motifs & 4 motifs with 1st & 2nd rows of 2nd rnd worked over 2 sides of motifs only.
Make 2 full motifs & 4 motifs with 1st & 2nd rows of 2nd rnd worked over 2 sides of motifs only.
Make & join according to 2nd diagram.
CUFFS [MAKE 2]:
Make & join 2 motifs in circle.
Make & join 2 motifs in circle.
Finish 1 edge same as top – lower border – 1st
row, [see below].
FINISHING:
SKIRT LOWER BORDER:
1ST ROW: [Meas approx 2”] From RS join yarn to 1st P of motif at lower center back, SC in P, * CH 2, SC in next P, CH 7, SC in next P, CH 2, SC in next P, CH 7, SC in 1st P of next motif; rep from * rnd end last rep CH 7, join with sl st to top of 1st SC. CH 1, turn.
SKIRT LOWER BORDER:
1ST ROW: [Meas approx 2”] From RS join yarn to 1st P of motif at lower center back, SC in P, * CH 2, SC in next P, CH 7, SC in next P, CH 2, SC in next P, CH 7, SC in 1st P of next motif; rep from * rnd end last rep CH 7, join with sl st to top of 1st SC. CH 1, turn.
2ND ROW: SC in each SC & CH to end. CH 4,
turn.
3RD ROW: Sk 1st 2 SC [CH-4 counts as
1st DC & CH-1], DC in next SC, CH 1, sk 1 SC, * DC in next SC,
CH 1, sk 1 SC; rep from * rnd, join with sl st to 3rd CH of TCH. CH
1, turn.
4TH – 9TH ROWS: Rep 2nd
& 3rd rows 3 times, end 9th row, CH 1, turn.
10TH ROW: SC in 1st DC, P in CH-1, *
SC in next DC, P in CH-1; rep from * rnd, join. Fasten off.
SKIRT WAISTBAND:
1ST ROW: From RS, join yarn to 1st SC at top center back, SC in same P, * CH 1, SC in next P; rep from * to end. CH 1, turn.
1ST ROW: From RS, join yarn to 1st SC at top center back, SC in same P, * CH 1, SC in next P; rep from * to end. CH 1, turn.
2ND ROW: Be sure to dec SCs as needed to achieve
needed waist size, work 1 row SC. Fasten off.
TOP:
LOWER BORDER:
1ST ROW: From RS, join yarn to 1st P at lower center back, SC in same P, * CH 1, SC in next P, CH 5, Sc in next P, CH 1, SC in next P, CH 5, Sc in 1st P of next motif; rep from * end last rep, SC in last P of last motif. CH 1, turn.
LOWER BORDER:
1ST ROW: From RS, join yarn to 1st P at lower center back, SC in same P, * CH 1, SC in next P, CH 5, Sc in next P, CH 1, SC in next P, CH 5, Sc in 1st P of next motif; rep from * end last rep, SC in last P of last motif. CH 1, turn.
2ND & 3RD ROWS: Rep 2nd
& 3rd rows of skirt lower border. End 3rd row, fasten
off.
FABRIC SKIRT:
Using patt pieces K, L & M, cut lining from illusion & slip from taffeta.
Using patt pieces K, L & M, cut lining from illusion & slip from taffeta.
Assemble slip & lining, following printed patt
directions for 1st view – unit 8A.
With WS tog [net-like illusion lies next to crochet skirt],
gather tops of slip & lining as 1, adjusting to needed fullness using
crochet skirt as guide.
Secure gathers with bias seam tape sewn to inside of
slip-lining [next to taffeta slip].
FABRIC BODICE:
Pin side seams of tissue patt for bodice front & back, view 5 pieces P & R.
Pin side seams of tissue patt for bodice front & back, view 5 pieces P & R.
Match armhole curves, adjust patt to meas 5/8” below lower
crochet bodice edge. [Approx 1” added to lower bodice patt edge].
Assemble bodice front, back slip & lining following
printed patt directions for View 5 – Units 1, 2 & 3.
SLEEVES:
Use patt piece AX & chiffon, cut out sleeves using casing line as lower cutting edge.
Use patt piece AX & chiffon, cut out sleeves using casing line as lower cutting edge.
Stitch underarm seam. Finish seam.
At lower edge turn up 3/8” casing.
Cut ¼” elastic to desired wrist meas + ½”.
Draw elastic thru sleeve casing & secure.
Tack finished edge of crochet cuff to lower sleeve edge.
Set in sleeves following printed patt directions for 1st
view – unit 7.
BODICE JOINING:
Sew fabric bodice to fabric skirt.
Sew fabric bodice to fabric skirt.
Set in zipper.
Use waistline seam as placement line, hand sew crochet
skirt to fabric skirt waistline.
Tack crochet skirt around zipper opening.
Join shoulder seams of crochet bodice following 2nd
diagram.
With WS tog, hand sew crochet bodice to fabric dress around
neckline & center back zipper opening.
Tack crochet bodice at shoulder seams & down front
armhole edge for approx 4”.
LOWER EDGES:
Turn up & hem taffeta slip to same length as crochet skirt to beg of border.
Turn up & hem taffeta slip to same length as crochet skirt to beg of border.
Finish illusion with bridal ribbon to same length as
taffeta.
BELT:
Cut belting to needed waist meas + 2”.
Cut belting to needed waist meas + 2”.
Cover with 1 layer each of illusion then chiffon.
Secure with snaps to needed waist meas, secure 2” overlap
with hook & eye.
BOW:
With crochet hk work CH approx 70” long.
With crochet hk work CH approx 70” long.
SC in 2nd CH & in each CH to end. Fasten
off.
Form bow with 7 lps & secure at center front of belt as
shown in photo.
Gathering small bits of illusion, sew “flower” to each end
of CH & at center of bow.
CAP:
LINING:
Have 1 layer of illusion over 1 layer of taffeta & cover purchased bridal cap [both inside & outside], turning under raw edges at cap’s lower edge.
LINING:
Have 1 layer of illusion over 1 layer of taffeta & cover purchased bridal cap [both inside & outside], turning under raw edges at cap’s lower edge.
Following 2nd diagram, join yarn to pint A, CH
1, Sc in same sp.
Work in each st & CH along lower edge bet A & B
points, work HDCs, DCs & TRCs to make lower edge lie evenly along cap’s
lower edge. Fasten off.
Tack this edge to lower edge of cap & tack P edge to
outer edge of cap.
VEIL:
LOWER PIECE:
From illusion cut 2 rectangles approx 34” x 50”.
LOWER PIECE:
From illusion cut 2 rectangles approx 34” x 50”.
Along 1 short edge, gather dbl thickness of illusion to
lower cap edge.
Tack along this edge, & keep gathers even.
UPPER VEIL:
From illusion cut 2 rectangles, approx 4 yds x 90” [or width of fabric].
From illusion cut 2 rectangles, approx 4 yds x 90” [or width of fabric].
Fold in half & run gathering thread along 3 raw edges.
Be sure gathers are evenly distributed, tack along lower
edge of cap over lower piece.
ENJOY!
HANDY
ABBREVIATIONS:
* repeat instructions
following single asterisk as directed
* * repeat instructions between
asterisks as many times as directed or repeat
from a given set of instructions
” inch[es]
Alt alternate
Approx approximately
Beg begin/beginning
Bet between
Bl back loop[s]
Bo bobble
Bp back post
Bpdc back post double crochet
Bpsc back post single
crochet
Bptr back post
treble/triple crochet
Ca color A
Cb color B
Cc contrasting color
Ch chain stitch
Ch refers to chain or space
previously
made: e.g ch-1
space
ch-sp chain space
Cl cluster
Cm centimeter[s]
Compl complete
Cont continue
Dc double crochet
Dc2tog double crochet 2 stitches together
Dec decrease/decreases/decreasing
Dtr/Dtrc double treble/triple crochet
fl front loop[s]
Foll follow/follows/following
Fp front post
Fpdc front post double crochet
Fpsc front post single crochet
Fptr front post treble/triple
crochet
G gram
Hdc half double crochet
Hk hook
Inc increase/increases/increasing
Incl inclusive
K knit
lp[s] loop[s]
M meter[s]
M mesh
Mc main color
Meas measure
Mm millimeter[s]
O over [yarn
over]
Oz ounce[s]
P picot or purl
Pat[s] or patt pattern[s]
Pc st
or Pc popcorn
stitch
Pm place marker
Prev previous
PSSO pass
slip stitch over
Rem remain/remaining
Rep repeat[s]
Rnd[s] round[s]
Rs right side
Sc single crochet
Sc2tog single crochet 2 stitches
together
Sdc short double
crochet [half double crochet]
Sk skip
Sl st slip stitch
Sp[s] space[s]
St[s] stitch[es]
Tch or t-ch turning chain
Tbl through back loop
Tog together
Tr or Trc treble/triple crochet
Trtrc or T Trc triple treble/triple crochet
Ws wrong side
YB yarn
back
Yd[s] yard[s]
YF yarn
forward
Yo yarn over
Yoh yarn over
