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Not my wedding gown, but that of others. European relatives who migrated here, made wedding gowns from silk parachutes that were discarded in fields etc. during the WWII. Many years later, I was given them to pull apart and make into christening gowns and underwear. The silk was very good quality.
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I made a christening gown for my first grandson (now 15) and six of my ten grandchildren wore it. I made ribbons detachable bows so it wouln't be as fou fou for the boys. It took almost all the skirt of my gown with the lace embellishments as the christening gown was quite long. All I had left was the bodice and covered buttons. It will be handed down to the next generation so very worthwhile project.
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I'm making mine into a crazy wall hanging, and keeping the rest of it for my boys future weddings to make ring bearer pillows. :)
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I was going to make christening dresses out of mine for my daughters but my mother had a fit. The dress is still in the same box 46 years later and the only time it has been out was for a "womanless wedding" pic for the paper/
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I think making them into Christening gowns is wonderful idea...also as accesories for weddings. Mine was ruined with rust spots by the holy water "sprinkler" :(
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Grand daughter had someone make a baby quilt form hers.
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I used my weddidng gown to make teddy bears for my kids and grandkids and grgrandkids. Girls got lacy bears and boys got bears with a cumberband and bow tie of lace and satin. My dil had worn the dress and no one else was interested in it. I did not want to see it sit in the box and came up with the idea of the teddy bears. I made one set for me and all loved them and I hope will cherish them. Have more lace and may make a ring bearer pillow and some sachets.
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My great grandmother made a christening dress out of her wedding dress. It was long and hung almost to the floor. I used it for my daughter. It was very fragile but was such a special thing. I have thought of making one out of my dress but am not sure the grandkids would want to use it anyway.
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I used my weddidng gown to make teddy bears for my kids and grandkids and grgrandkids. Girls got lacy bears and boys got bears with a cumberband and bow tie of lace and satin. My dil had worn the dress and no one else was interested in it. I did not want to see it sit in the box and came up with the idea of the teddy bears. I made one set for me and all loved them and I hope will cherish them. Have more lace and may make a ring bearer pillow and some sachets.
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I've seen some beautiful quilts made from wedding gowns. The satins and laces are stunning.
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Took several tries to make the first cut on my gown. Made several teddy bears for kids and grkids and grgrkids. Lace for the girls and lace cumberbands and bowtie for the boys. Kept a set for myself and all loved the idea of granny's gown being used this way. Also love seeing the orignial wedding pics of the gown. funny.... will also make some ring bearer pillows and some lace sachets from the rest.
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Haven't used a wedding dress but did take DD graduation dress I had made( dress and fabric was featured on the front of Redbook some years ago) and made grandaughter a christening gown, it was adorable and since the fabric was pricey, got two for the price of one!
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I made a First communion Dress for my grandaughter from her mother's dress which I had also made. It was taking up a lot of room in my closet so it seemed a good use for it.
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Originally Posted by NikkiLu
Great ideas as I bought a huge size wedding dress at a garage sale for $1 - it wasn't the cleanest - but has tons of lace, beads, etc. on it and I figured that $1 was well spent.
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I have made a many Christing dress and romper sets. Just depends on how old the child is. There is lots of patterns
out there to do this with but the pretty inlaids of the dress should be put on the back of the coat and some on front of the coats if there is lots to use. Just completely dismantle the dress and use the underslip to line with. There isn't much material in the new stapless type but enough for the dress and botties. I alway include a register book so there is a record of the babies thet used the dress or rompers and stays with the outfits. I have had some dresses with enough material to make a girls and a boys outfit from. Not any more. Dresses went a fabric diet. Shirley Anne |
my mom cut mine up & made christening gown for oldest dd... it is absolutely gorgeous
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No but I feel bad that it is sitting in a box in my 3rd floor. I do have 3 boys and I'm sure they are not going to be using it so maybe someday I will give it to Goodwill or Salvation Army.
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You can make warps for premature babies that didnt make it. Also you can make pillows and crazy quilts.
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These are photos of crazy quilts made from wedding gowns. I took them at Houston International Quilt show 2009. Sorry the colors are not true. They were shades of white.
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Mine was made into two Mass Vestments. One for the Missions,one for the family. I made a Christening bonnet out of the bodice.
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I made a christening gown out of mine and it looks lovely.
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Originally Posted by Gabbystabber
These are photos of crazy quilts made from wedding gowns. I took them at Houston International Quilt show 2009. Sorry the colors are not true. They were shades of white.
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Originally Posted by Shirley Anne
I have made a many Christing dress and romper sets. Just depends on how old the child is. There is lots of patterns
out there to do this with but the pretty inlaids of the dress should be put on the back of the coat and some on front of the coats if there is lots to use. Just completely dismantle the dress and use the underslip to line with. There isn't much material in the new stapless type but enough for the dress and botties. I alway include a register book so there is a record of the babies thet used the dress or rompers and stays with the outfits. I have had some dresses with enough material to make a girls Have you made them for family or for other people? I love the idea of the book to go with the clothes and a boys outfit from. Not any more. Dresses went a fabric diet. Shirley Anne |
Somewhere, besides Houston, I saw an incredibly beautiful all white largish crazy quilt made of satin, velvet and silk, decorated with all kinds of white lace, sparkling stones, pearls, beads, embroidery, and lots and lots of eveything else...
It is time for something new....sooooo One could start with resale wedding dresses and lace veils? Even combining a white satin dress with pastels, think brides maid dresses, would make a beautiful quilt - think outside of the box and use traditional quilt patterns. |
The quilts were amazing. There is an organization that will send you used gowns to make a quilt. Here is a little info .
The “Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation” offers many opportunities to participate in fund raising programs. “Quilters Against Breast Cancer” provided these ladies with the opportunity to do something they love – quilt! - which results in a stunning quilt creation that was returned to Making Memories to be sold/raffled to raise funds to help grant a final wish for a terminal breast cancer patient. If memory does not fail me the quilts at Houston were made for this organization. I love quilters. We are such a giving group of folks. Donna |
my nieces husband passed,but they had a son, after a while ,she remarried ,she gave me the dress to do whatever i wanted to do with it was pretty dirty ,a few other people had used it . i put it in the washer and dryer it turned out just like new her son is only 16 ,but i made a christning blanket to give him someday . and i have enough left to make a dress i already gave it to her so i cant post pictures,
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I;'d love to see a photo of this baby quilt. Sounds intriguing
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Crazy quilt. You can use prom dresses, etc. When I made mine, I used all the "YOU CAN ALWAYS WARE IT AGAIN" dresses I had and from some close friends too. Made 4 all using the same fabrics, but all turned out different. And then I put different backings on each one. You can use lace, trim, buttons, etc. from your dress (or dresses). They look great and you enjoy them more and more over time. Good luck and happy sewing :lol:
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Yes. I donated my gown to the local high school for their theatre program and cut up the train to put in a victorian crazy quilt. It turned out pretty good - but not my style now.
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My niece gave me her wedding dress that was in her closet, for 30 years, she didn't do anything to the dress before she put it away just rolled it in a ball & put it in a bag. It was a mess, but she wanted a christening dress made from it. It was a satin dress, I didn't want to pay for cleaning ,so I washed it by hand in woollit & it came out pretty clean.
This is what I ended up making from it. So go for it, I know it is scary to start cutting it up, but what else will they do with it. So I say try...Good Luck |
My cousin has always used the bride's gown to make christening gowns for the child(ren). Depending on the sex of the child she selects certain parts - frilly/lacy for the girls, simple parts for the boys.
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Originally Posted by DA Mayer
Has anyone made anything using a wedding gown as fabric?
:P :-P :-P :P Didn't have one.... |
Yes in 1976 was whenst my Son was born & so then whenst he was only 5 days old & with his Christening coming up on exactly the 7th day - & me being in no mood to shop etc.....I then used my wedding dress....but of course not much fabric was needed......& I then did embroidery across the front....then also had some baby blue ribbon that I threaded through the hem line & then made a Christening bonnet out of my veil....viola - he looked the best.
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I made a Barbie wedding dress out of mine. Of course I didn't use much, but then when my youngest daughter got married, she made her own gown and took some fabric from my dress and incorporated it into hers. It was really pretty.
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No, but I bet it will look beautiful.
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My great grandmother took her mother's wedding dress & made a christening gown with it.(from 1800's). Every generation has used it to christen the babies. With it being so old, we lay it upon the child, to fragile to dress them in it. My mother has made a christening gown with her sister's wedding dress for her boys' babies since their mother had died of cancer when they were little. They all had a piece of her to pass on to their children. I haven't done anything with mine. Has been hanging in the closset for almost 35 years. If any of my children ever get married, maybe I'll make each of them a ring pillow or some thing.
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I have made some beautiful satin pillows ...and they are special keepsakes..
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Make teddy bears, ring pillows for each of your kids for future use. Christening gowns are nice, make several if you can. Make a miniature dress for a doll to remember yur gown. I thought the other day, for a wedding reception, to have manniwuins around with everyones wedding gowns displayed that still had them.
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I've cut up two different gowns one was amazing and it killed me to cut it up, but when it was done the mother in-law and mother of the baby cried when they saw it. The second one was ugly but it had a lot of lace on the vail that I pulled of. The baby's gown was 10 times prettier than the wedding dress. So just start cutting, it like learning to clip curves.
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