By all means go for it! I can't tell alot of the details from your picture but it looks beautiful. I made baptism gowns for 3 of my 4 DDs(eldest wore mine) the first one I made I used eyelet with a scalloped edge, I added ruffles, lots of eyelet and a full slip. I learned to smock after DD2 was born so the youngest 2 got smocked bishops, complete with pearls and lots of lace. Never regretted the time it took. Now i'm smocking an outfit for newest grandchild to wear for baptism. I feel honored to be asked