The inspiration for this little dress was the bodice of Tudor gowns (minus the corset, of course). The material is an extremely cosy, soft, grey, knitted material. I wanted to make something that is modern enough for everyday wear and beautiful enough to be the “Sunday best”. The lace on the front and on the sleeves comes from my collection of vintage lace that I accumulated when I was gathering stuff for my wedding dress. This piece was too small to be used then, but, because it was so gorgeous, I have kept it for all these years. It has an ever so slightly yellowed tinge that – in my opinion – makes it particularly lovely. There are two pockets on the front – for little treasures.

The dress is fully openable on the back to make it easy for little hands to play with. Its bodice is lined.