This picture simply does not do this gown justice. It must have weighed 30 pounds. It was pure silk, even the lining was silk. And the lining's lining. The scalloped hem is re-embroidered lace hand sewn onto the hem of the gown and covered with seed beads, pearls, sequins and bugle beads. Mother wanted this particular feature included on the hem of Baby's gown. I was happy to oblige. With a hem this ornate (and heavy) the rest of Baby's gown needed to be classic and simple.
Here's a close-up of the scalloped hem after becoming Baby's Gown. I have it hanging in the window so you can really see the detail.
The design of this Christening Gown is very classic and simple. The bodice (no decoration needed) is attached to the skirt which is very full and gathered. The sleeves are simple cap sleeves.
The dress closes at the back with buttons (no zippers on Christening gowns!). The covered buttons came from Mother's gown.
For a Girl's Christening Gown I include a slip. In this case, it's made from the lining of the wedding gown. It's silk as well. It's very dainty as this baby is only three weeks old! I embroidered baby's monogram with a pale pink thread, outlined by a dainty heart. I added tee-tiny imported French lace to the slip.
The finished Christening Gown is beautiful and classic.
Sweet, itty-bitty shoes. The embellishment on top is some of the trimmed lace motifs from the bodice of the gown.
On the soles of the shoes I embroidered Baby's first and middle name.
Bonnet detail, showing seed pearls on bonnet ties.
The bonnet brim features lace from the wedding gown bodice.
