Christening Gown with Tucks and Geometric Lace

This is a christening gown made in white Swiss batiste and trimmed in antique laces. The gown features a tucked yoke with embroidery, three lace bands, two tucked bands, and a fabric ruffle. The gown measures thirty-six inches in length and it has a matching T-cap bonnet to compliment it.

The yoke has tucks and embroidery on the front and back. The bottom of the yoke is finished with lace insertion which was also used in the bands on the skirt. The embroidery contains bullion roses and leaves in ecru thread. I did not add lace edging around the yoke in order to keep a more tailored look.

The gowns do not have buttons or snaps to close them. They are closed with beauty bars/pins. These pins are decorative pins usually made from gold and embellished with pearls or engraving.

The skirt consists of three lace bands and two tucked bands. The tucks were made on a machine using a tucking foot, two spools of thread, and a double needle.

The ruffle is embellished with tucks as well. Another way to embellish a skirt is to add lace insertion and cut out the fabric from behind the lace. I used this method on my daughters' christening gown.

Here is the matching T-Cap bonnet I made to coordinate with the gown.

This christening gown has SOLD.

 

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