Fashionable Friday! The Christening Gown is Complete!
Praise the Lord! The Christening Gown is complete. I can't wait to see Louis Charles wearing it on Sunday.
The gown was a refashion of a gown cut (much larger) for his big brother William Henri's baptism which was postponed several times and didn't fit him by the time he finally had his big day. I cut it down to newborn size, leaving the extra long length - OK, I like my babies to look like royalty. I embroidered the bodice with a Trinity Knot pattern increased to 125% and trimmed both neck and sleeves with a pretty heirloom shell trim. The slip is trimmed with oak and acorn lace that I bought in Nottingham, England on one of our trips. I had exactly enough for the hem ruffle. The back closes with silk ribbon ties instead of buttons - I despise making buttonholes.
Is it any wonder sacramental garments are my favorite projects - delicious!
Blessings,
Nissa
posted by Nissa at 4:17 PM
3 Comments:
Wow! That's gorgeous. I bet your glad that's done.
Blessings,
Heather from Magnum-Opus
Nissa, it's beautiful. Truly an heirloom. You could have a business making and selling them.
Wow, that is a stunner!!! I love to sew and have made two Christening gowns over the years. This one is fabulous.
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