Picture Perfect!

We love getting pictures of "our" babies in their custom christening gowns! Here's Molly and a little quote from her mom.

Molly looked beautiful and had loads of compliments on her dress and bonnet. My experience with you could not have been better. You really were wonderful, thoughtful, fast, and did great work!

 

 

A Gown for Marisa

I try not to publish pictures of our christening gowns until the moms get to see them first so we had to wait a bit to post this one. Mom's gown was simple with an floral applique of beads and sequins and a coat made of netting with appliques of sequins, beads and embroidery. We were able to use a bit of the bottom of the coat to embellish the baby's gown and remove the floral applique from the top of the gown for the bodice of the dress. We then designed a coat from Mom's coat scaled down to baby's size. The bonnet also had appliques from the coat.

Princess Elizabeth's Christening Coat

The newest of our customers orginally came from the UK, but now reside in NJ. Mom brought us a picture of what is thought to be Princess Elizabeth's christening robe (Queen Elizabeth 1), her mother's wedding dress and a desire for something similar for her daughter, something that could also be used by a boy. Of course the original would have been embroidered and sewn by Anne Boleyn for her child. We created our own pattern, lined it in white satin and we think it came out pretty close!

 

Two Fer

Our latest customer wanted two Christening outfits created from her wedding gown, one for her godson and one for her daughter. Her dress was probably a size 2, simple but very elegant ivory silk dupioni. We were able to match the fabric for her godson's outfit and used part of hers for the bodice, including the satin. She wanted a dress but a little more masculine. For her daughter, we made her daughter's christening dress entirely out of her wedding gown, added gathered ecru lace to the lining, sleeves, bodice and bonnet to make it more feminine. The colors in the photographs show different but it's still the same gown.

A Gown for Molly

Molly's gown is on it's way to Texas! We communicated with mom through emails and we also "skyped", which was a great way to "show and tell". Mom wanted a dress that was "flowy". Since her gown was soft satin and organza, we were able to do that. The satin was used across the bottom of the bodice for a little definition. The appliques had to be removed from the higher portion of the gown and moved down to the bottom of the skirt, which were then applied by hand. Appliques were also applied to the bonnet and the bodice to complete the look. God Bless Molly on her Christening Day!

Our First First Communion Dress

We had a wonderful opportunity to make a First Communion Dress from mom's wedding gown. We used the bodice of the gown from the bodice of the wedding gown, removed and replaced the satin on the bottom of the skirt, added stiff netting to add fullness and Angie created the beautiful veil using tulle and lace. We think Gianna looks like a princess! We've been promised professional pictures so will post them later. God Bless!

 

We're Showing!

 "Your Heart's Desire Craft Boutique" Spring Show, March 23 - April 1st at the Silverton First Aid Building, 86 Maine St., Toms River, NJ. Open Mon-Thurs and Sat.from  10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Hope to see you there!