Let’s pick up where we left off. Baby G is being baptized and Style for Grace is recreating her mother’s wedding dress into a family heirloom baptism gown.

Now that we have ideas for how we can recreate Baby G’s mother’s wedding dress, we start sketching. Typically, we create 2-4 dress concepts. If you recall Baby G’s momma wanted simple and classic so let’s check out sketch #1:

Sketch #1: Simple ruch and piping: The bodice starts with a round neckline. The ruching from the bodice of the dress would be centered on the baptismal gown’s bodice and vertical piping would frame it. The gown would cascade down and we would add an extra detail of piping on the bottom of the dress. In addition, I suggested the creation of a jacket to accompany the gown using the lace from the sleeve and back of the dress. Personal note: I LOVE the lace on the dress.

Sketch #2: Simply classic: We would use all of the wedding dress fabric to create the silhouette of the baptismal gown. The detail is where the bodice and skirt parts of the gown meet. We would take the ruching from the wedding dress bodice and make it the sole focal point. There is a center knot in the ruching and we recommended keeping that as a design element for the baptismal gown. Again, the jacket from Sketch #1 would be created.

 

Sketch #3: Classy Feminine: Ok, sketch #3 is the most feminine. We would take the lace from the sleeves and back of your wedding dress and used it as an overlay on the christening gown’s bodice. We would take the ruching bodice and place it immediately below the lace overlay. Again, the knot in the ruching would remain. The skirt of the baptismal gown would cascade down. If you notice, this is probably the most layered representation of mom’s wedding dress.

Ok, so these sketches were sent to Baby G’s momma for review. Any guesses which one she picks? Be sure to check back for Part 3 for the conclusion of Baby G’s Heirloom Dress!! You won’t be disappointed!

Filed under: Heirloom Dresses by Aimee