I sure wouldn't make it for a 4yr old child. I would at best make like a wallhanging but to be framed it this fabric is that old it may shred as you try to work on it. It's really gorgeous and a wedding dress at that it s/b preserved if it's survived 100 yrs. You would be doing your best if you explained to her how fragile this wedding dress is and also wouldn't she like to preserve it for her GS's future what a wonderful gift to preserve for him. Good luck.Sue