Wedding dress conversion into Christening gown

[Anonymous]

Hello,

I would like to convert my wedding dress into a Christening gown for my daughter who will be baptized this Spring. I found a lady in Canada who does beautiful conversions, but I was wondering if there was anyone local that someone recommends who does similar work. The lady in Canada's website is below:

http://www.petiteparfait.ca/christeningcouture.htm

I would love to have a christening gown made from my dress that is somewhat unisex if possible, but maybe something with a detachable skirt that can be for a girl but removed for a boy? We plan on having several kids so I would love to have something made that could be worn by all of them.

Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous]

My stepmother made my daughter's gown from my wedding dress. It is the middle outfit (with jacket) on her website: http://1ofakindcreations.blogspot.com/ She is located in New Jersey but comes to visit us here. I cried when I saw the gown finished. I think it's a wonderful idea to make your child's christening gown from your wedding dress. So special!
There a bunches of patterns out there. So she can definitely work with you on the "convertability."

[Anonymous]

I did this with my wedding dress, too, and I loved it. I figure, the chances of anyone wearing my dress again are slim, the way fashions change, but a baptism gown you'll pass down.

Although I will say, maybe it's an Italian Catholic thing, but I just put my little boy in a gown and didn't give it a moment's thought.

[Anonymous]

OH, WHAT A FABULOUS IDEA! Almost makes me wish I were religious. I am not Christening my child but love, love, love this idea for those who are. My wedding gown is in a box taking up space and I'm quite sure it will never get worn again. This is such a really BEAUTIFUL idea! Good luck, OP!!

[Anonymous]

I'm pretty sure that christening gowns are unisex: both sexes wear long gowns.

[Anonymous]

This doesn't help you in terms of finding someone who can do it for you, but my mom also made my daughter's baptismal gown from my wedding dress. She was almost one, so the standard patterns didn't fit her. The dress turned out really well though!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm pretty sure that christening gowns are unisex: both sexes wear long gowns.

They certainly can, and my son did, but some people get funny about putting their boys in a baptismal gown. I think they're adorable.

[Anonymous]

Hello, I just saw your post and don't know if the Christening date has passed, but I do wedding gown conversion. I am located in North Carolina and you can see some of my work on my website, www.nanapuddndesigns.com. Look in the catagory "A Very Special Day". I would love to do a conversion for anyone interested. Good Luck to you and Thank you! Rhonda

[Anonymous]

I did this for my daughter. I went back to my bridal salon -- Roslyn;s in Falls Church and they did it for me. You can call them or your own salon. Good luck

[Anonymous]

I am in the DC area and do wedding gown conversions. If you are interested I can take a look and see what you have and how it would work, but a unisex would absolutely be dooable. you can email me at nc_migal54@yahoo if you are intersted.

[Anonymous]

I bet there has to be someone local who would do something like that but I would ask to see what they have done before they start cutting your dress up. I sent mine to a place in Utah to make my christening gown, they did a good job. The only thing that scared me was shipping it and having the anxiety of waiting for it and hoping it would look good.

[Anonymous]

I have been converting wedding dresses into heirloom christening gowns and rompers for 10 years and have shipped to 48 of the 50 states and 4 countries outside the U.S.A. Try my web site www.christeningbaby.com for further information.

Sara DeWitt
Little Miracles
1515 Marks Ct.
Spencer, IA 51301

Toll free in USA
1-866-386-0360

[Anonymous]

Hi we are a family run business in New Jersey who has been doing wedding dress conversions for the past 10 years. You can e-mail us at [e-mail] for a quote and a pictures of our work.
No matter where you are we can help you convert that wedding dress into a christening gown or communion gown.

Look forward to hearing from you!

Emily

[Anonymous]

I'm the stepmother to the person who replied above. I have been sewing for over 40 years and have been steadily creating christening and first communon dresses from wedding gowns. I too have shipped across the nation. I always thought you weren't supposed to advertise in these blogs. For more information and pictures of my gowns, go to http://www.1ofakindcreations.blogspot.com

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm pretty sure that christening gowns are unisex: both sexes wear long gowns.

My son was in a suit made for an infant.

gowns?

It's 2012, ladies.