Christening Gown
03-01-2015, 07:06 AM
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What a fabulous heirloom. Hope you include the story about its origin with the dress and many generations will continue to wear it and cherish it. I made one for my middle son's children and embroidered the names of the kids and their birthdates on the slip in white so it wouldn't shadow through the dress. Your GGD is beautiful and her smile says it all.
03-01-2015, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Vat
Lovely. I have made several Christening gowns from the wedding gowns. I hope you also made a slip to go with the gown so you can embroider the baby's name , birth date, etc. Then it can be past down and each name be added after each child.
a lace cross on the front and lace on the hem. I did not embroider the name, etc. on it. Didn't even think of it, actually. I think that is a great idea & I am going to get it back and do that. Thanks!
03-01-2015, 10:08 AM
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My heart swells! You all have made my day! Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments and especially for the prayers! I had a wonderful time making it for her. Have a wonderful day! I will!
03-01-2015, 01:12 PM
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I was commissioned (twice!!!) to make baptismal gowns from "Mommy's" First Communion dress. They turned out really nice. I don't think I would have 'guts enough' to cut into a wedding dress because I wouldn't want mine cut into. Doesn't make sense....it just hangs there in the closet doing no good!!!
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