Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
When you think of classic sewing for children, an Heirloom dress always comes to mind. This project is ideal for your first Heirloom dress, especially if you are becoming more confident with these techniques. Susan creates a bodice with lace, Swiss insertion, and pintucks. Tiny featherstitch- ing is also a part of the bodice, and Melissa teaches this hand embroidery technique. The puff sleeve is finished with lace beading and lace edging perfect for displaying a delicate silk ribbon. In addition to showing you how to make the dress, Susan walks you through the steps to redraft the Lee pattern for a slip to accompany this Heirloom dress.
To purchase: childrenscornerstore.com/products/lee-heirloom-video-lesson
When you purchase the video lesson, you gain access to this on-demand video that you can view anytime convenient for you. Watch, pause, and rewind as many times as necessary as you learn from our talented educators. Printable PDF materials accompany the video lesson to supplement the information on screen. Pay once and view forever.
Pattern: Lee Heirloom Dress
Run Time: 2 hour 28 min
Teacher: Susan Whitman
Difficulty Rating: 3 Thimbles - Advanced
SUPPLIES
Children’s Corner Lee (most recent printing, 2017)
Fabric – see chart on pg. 2 for dress & slip requirements Sewing Machine
Basic sewing supplies
Lightweight cotton thread (80w)
Lace Edging – see chart on pg. 2 for requirements
Lace insertion – see chart on pg. 2 for requirements Entredeux – see chart on pg. 2 for requirements
Swiss insertion – see chart on pg. 2 for requirements Lace beading – see chart on pg. 2 for requirements
Silk ribbon (1/8") – 2 yards
Buttons (3/8”) – 2 for dress, 2 for slip
Floss
Bodkin
Fine line water erasable fabric marker
Spray Starch/Best Press
Light-weight Solvy (buttonholes)
In this lesson you’ll learn...
• How to plan an Heirloom dress
• Basic description of fabrics and laces in traditional Heirloom sewing
• Connecting lace to entredeux by machine
• Gathering lace to entredeux
• Expertly sew delicate pintucks
• Hand-embroidery lesson for basic featherstitching
• Sewing tips with Swiss Batiste
• How to sew a flawless, continuous bound placket
• Redrafting Lee pattern to create a yoke slip
• Delicate hand-stitching techniques for a beautiful finish
When you think of classic sewing for children, an Heirloom dress always comes to mind. This project is ideal for your first Heirloom dress, especially if you are becoming more confident with these techniques. Susan creates a bodice with lace, Swiss insertion, and pintucks. Tiny featherstitch- ing is also a part of the bodice, and Melissa teaches this hand embroidery technique. The puff sleeve is finished with lace beading and lace edging perfect for displaying a delicate silk ribbon. In addition to showing you how to make the dress, Susan walks you through the steps to redraft the Lee pattern for a slip to accompany this Heirloom dress.
To purchase: childrenscornerstore.com/products/lee-heirloom-video-lesson
When you purchase the video lesson, you gain access to this on-demand video that you can view anytime convenient for you. Watch, pause, and rewind as many times as necessary as you learn from our talented educators. Printable PDF materials accompany the video lesson to supplement the information on screen. Pay once and view forever.
Pattern: Lee Heirloom Dress
Run Time: 2 hour 28 min
Teacher: Susan Whitman
Difficulty Rating: 3 Thimbles - Advanced
SUPPLIES
Children’s Corner Lee (most recent printing, 2017)
Fabric – see chart on pg. 2 for dress & slip requirements Sewing Machine
Basic sewing supplies
Lightweight cotton thread (80w)
Lace Edging – see chart on pg. 2 for requirements
Lace insertion – see chart on pg. 2 for requirements Entredeux – see chart on pg. 2 for requirements
Swiss insertion – see chart on pg. 2 for requirements Lace beading – see chart on pg. 2 for requirements
Silk ribbon (1/8") – 2 yards
Buttons (3/8”) – 2 for dress, 2 for slip
Floss
Bodkin
Fine line water erasable fabric marker
Spray Starch/Best Press
Light-weight Solvy (buttonholes)
In this lesson you’ll learn...
• How to plan an Heirloom dress
• Basic description of fabrics and laces in traditional Heirloom sewing
• Connecting lace to entredeux by machine
• Gathering lace to entredeux
• Expertly sew delicate pintucks
• Hand-embroidery lesson for basic featherstitching
• Sewing tips with Swiss Batiste
• How to sew a flawless, continuous bound placket
• Redrafting Lee pattern to create a yoke slip
• Delicate hand-stitching techniques for a beautiful finish
