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The Emporia => A bit of a 'do' => Topic started by: Sandra on November 23, 2017, 16:04:59 PM

Title: Christening Gown
Post by: Sandra on November 23, 2017, 16:04:59 PM
I'd mentioned recently that I'd been asked to cut up someones beautiful Wedding Dress to make a Christening Gown for a very poorly child, so thought I ought to show you how it turned out.
 
I used McCall's pattern M6221 to get the basic sizing for the bodice and sleeves...(there was no time for fittings to check the size).... and I also had enough time to make a very simple bonnet from the same pattern.


(https://i.imgur.com/SnqCxzfl.jpg)


The gorgeous Wedding dress was crinkle silk chiffon over duchess satin...quite plain but very beautiful. I took the trim from the waist to use as trim on the Christening gown.

(https://i.imgur.com/fJkW6PEl.jpg)


The back fastened with three buttons.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Christening Gown
Post by: Acorn on November 23, 2017, 16:15:05 PM
That is really beautiful.   :)
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Post by: Tamnymore on November 23, 2017, 16:20:44 PM
Really lovely, Sandra. What a nice thing to do.
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Post by: Lollipop on November 23, 2017, 18:40:17 PM
Sandra, that is just lovely!!
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Post by: BrendaP on November 23, 2017, 18:47:58 PM
It's lovely and will be treasured by the parents  :flower:
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Post by: Sewbee on November 23, 2017, 19:08:52 PM
Truly lovely! Makes me feel rather sad for the little girl, though.  :(
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Post by: Ohsewsimple on November 23, 2017, 19:36:37 PM
That,s beautiful Sandra.  Love crinkle silk chiffon but not the easiest stuff to work with.  You did a great job. 
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Post by: maliw on November 23, 2017, 20:10:58 PM
That's really beautiful Sandra, I'm certain it will be appreciated. A couple of years ago DD tried to donate her wedding dress to http://www.cherishedgowns.org.uk/.
They couldn't take it at the time so she tried again a while ago but they never responded. I offered to sew for them (to send a sample of my sewing before they accepted/declined) but they never replied to me either. She would love to give her dress to such a cause.
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Post by: Ellabella on November 23, 2017, 20:15:34 PM
Thats lovely Sandra, so much thought and skill.
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Post by: Surest1tch on November 23, 2017, 20:22:16 PM
Lovely job for a very worthwhile cause.
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Post by: SkoutSews on November 23, 2017, 20:44:22 PM
That is truly beautiful and I love the little bonnet.
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Post by: Vegegrow on November 23, 2017, 21:06:15 PM
beautiful
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Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on November 23, 2017, 21:57:59 PM
That's so lovely.
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Post by: Bowerbird on November 23, 2017, 23:47:57 PM
It is a beautiful gown, and such a great idea to use a wedding dress.
Title: Re: Christening Gown
Post by: Sandra on November 24, 2017, 08:54:04 AM
Thank you for your lovely comments.

It was a very special order which I'm sure I'll always remember. I've never been asked to make such an item before, and hopefully, nobody will be in such a position to need me to make one again in those circumstances.
I was told that the mum cried when she saw what I'd done.
I was close to tears myself when I got the little sleeves in and hung it on a hanger. It looked so sweet.


I've just clicked on maliw's link to Cherished Gowns. I've heard of them before. I should imagine they're inundated with gown donations, but I'm surprised they didn't respond to your offer to help.
Now I'm toying with the idea of helping....but I can't. I mustn't. I have lots of other things to do...but I'll bookmark the site just in case.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Christening Gown
Post by: Gernella on November 29, 2017, 15:20:47 PM
That is beautiful and will be treasured.

Title: Re: Christening Gown
Post by: b15erk on June 18, 2018, 10:29:04 AM
I don't know how I came to overlook replying to this topic, I know I liked it.

I've just been back and had another look, hoping it will give inspiration for Theo's outfit.

I'd actually forgotten how beautiful it is.  Really lovely Sandra.

Jessie
Title: Re: Christening Gown
Post by: Sandra on June 18, 2018, 15:29:10 PM
Thank you Jessie. I occasionally spare a thought for the poor lost soul I made it for, and of course her family.

Sandra.
xxx