Clothes with finely embroidered designs are frequently more expensive
The tradition dates to the mid-1800s in the US, rooted in womens colleges, creating a dignified uniform aesthetic for graduation
1248 yards or 1141 m (7 skeins of 24/7 Cotton) P A T T E R N A B B R E V I A T I O N S English (US) terms ch Chain: Yarn over, pull through loop on hook sc Single Crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch, yarn over and pull through two loops on hook BLO Back Loop Only: Work into back loop of stitch instead of both loops of stitch Gap Space: Hole created in previous row by chain of 2 and skipped stitch sl st Slip Stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch and loop on hook sts Stitches Approx
In 1912 when the Smithsonian was piecing together a centennial spanning exhibition of fashion that was a precursor to its First Ladies collection, even Edith Roosevelt, who served as first lady from 1901 to 1909, could not understand why the public was clamoring for her dress, according to the museums archives
Pair a ruffle skirt with a fitted bodice for a balanced silhouette
