Contessa Patterns at the Garden Fairies

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Contessa Patterns by Allison Seils are (IMO) the prettiest designs available for ladies smocking.
Her nightgowns are classics and her elegant blouses and dresses have been designed to fit without bulk normally found with smocking.

	#466 Contessa Jumper - $12.00 - All sizes included: Girls 4-12 - Misses 4-22 Smocking at the top of the waist just below the scooped neck bodice makes this jumper an elegant addition to anyone's wardrobe. The back is real unique as it has lacing for your closure. This is a perfect pattern for your fussy older girl who says she has grown out of smocking. This pattern is just one of the beauties from the Contessa collection. Price $12.00 Quantity requested
	#462 Contessa Smocked Belted Dress - Misses 4-14 This pretty dress is very flattering for smaller sized or tall woman. The dolman sleeves are not overwhelming at all, especialy if you make the dress in soft and flowing fabric like silk or rayon. Make it in your painted fabric and you'll really have a piece of art to wear. Easily expandable to larger sizes. Price $12.00 Quantity requested
	#440 Contessa Lined Bed Jacket & Coat - Misses 4-14 This pretty jacket has a 3" smocked round yoke lined insert to give fullness of pleats without fullness of shape in the rest of the garment. Fancy it up in cut velvet, silk or rayon satin or make it in denim for a more casual look. A classic look that is perfect for smocking silk ribbon embroidery onto pleats or use metallic threads to really fancy it up. "Sparkle on" girls. Price $12.00 Quantity requested
	#460 Contessa Blouse with smocked collar and Skirt - Three size ranges: Misses 4-6, 8-10, or 12-14 A casually elegant outfit inspired by the southwestern influences of San Antonio Texas. The smocked collar is attached to the neckline with a bias band. Matching skirt is full with a tie at the waistband in the front. Price $12.00 Quantity requested
	#464 Contesa Smocked Blouse - Misses 6-18 A lovely addition to any woman's wardrobe. The perfect foil for your creativity. The small smocked areas alongside the center front are perfect for adding small touches of geometric or be daring and work a picture smocked motif like dragons or something else you like. Looks gorgeous with either of her smocked skirts. Price $12.00 Quantity requested
	#461 Contessa Smocked Skirt - Misses 4-14 Add this pretty to your work clothing to show off your needlework skills. Can be made in any fabric that you like. Smocking is usually done in cotton floss so you can wash it. Make it in silk noil add a silk crepe blouse and you have an elegant outfit. Smocking is not too full around the hip line. Don't like smocking at your waistline? Try the Smocked Yoke Skirt which has a small yoke. Price $9.50 Quantity requested
	#465 Contessa Smocked Yoke Skirt - Misses 4-14 Smocking is contained within the yoke which starts two inches below the waistline for a better line on some figures. Since the smocking is contained by the yoke you can design the skirt to either flow with gathers or add in pleats. Price $9.50 Quantity requested
	#420 Three Smocked Purses $7.00 Complete directions and pattern for three different purses: a drawstring bag, a clutch or a big bad. The smocking designs are included. Price $7.00 Quantity requested
	#400 Contessa Short Sleeve Smocked Gown - Misses 4-14 A pretty smocked raglan sleeve gown with a small ruffle at the hemline. Adorable in all fabrics. Can be worn as a summer dress as well as a night gown. Price $12.00 Quantity requested