P3110811 resized

slip fir size 4 party dress

P3110812 resized

close-up of machine emroidery

IMG_1944 (Medium)

Christening gown for baby girl twin granddaughter. Made from 80 year old liturgical lace netting, silk dupioni underskirt and lining.

IMG_1954 (Medium)

Sleeve detail. Silk ribbon woven thru smocking.

IMG_1951 (Medium)

Bodice detail. Collar is tiny netting frill. Pieces of lace placed at angles on bodice. Underskirt and lining are silk.

IMG_1955 (Medium)

Smocking with opalescent petite beads. From AS&E “Antique Lace”.

IMG_1959 (Medium)

Lace closeup. 80 year old liturgical lace.

IMG_1936 (Medium)

Whipped piping detail. Gown is made with silk taffeta.

IMG_1943 (Medium)

Hem detail showing tiny tuck hem on boys silk taffeta Christening gown.