Archive for the 'Christening Gowns' Category

How do I get chewing tobacco stains out of baby girl’s christening gown?

I told my mother-in-law she shouldn’t have had a chaw in, but she never listens to me.

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What is the best way to frame and display an antique Christening gown?

It was purchased at the Chicago Exhibition in 1893 and worn for 3 generations. I know it will be expensive to have it done, but I want to make sure it’s done properly and that I know what’s going on when I take it some where.
I plan to take it to a framing shop. I [...]

Do little boys wear christening gowns these days?

I am having my little son christened in september, he will be 7 months old. I would like him to wear the family christening gown which my Grandad wore and has been passed down. I was just wondering if little boys still wear gowns these days as every website i’ve seen has mainly little suits [...]

Storing crochet’d christening gowns?!?

How do you store crochet’d christening gowns. My mother told me to wrap it in black tissue paper…but I would think it would wear off onto the white.
Any suggestions?!?
Oh yea – how do you wwash something like that also? Thanks!!

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How can I get white lace that has yellowed over 30 years back to white on Christening gown? A sure remedy need

My 30 year old daughter’s Christening gown has hand sewn lace at bottom. The gown is pure white, but the lace over the years has yellowed somewhat (not a lot). I used ritz whitening and something for yellowing, but it is just a few shades off WHITE! Does anyone have a sure remedy, because my [...]

Is it possible to clean a 30 year old christening gown that is yellowed and stained. How?

I had a gown from my daughters christening stored in a box and took it out and found it’s all yellowed and stained. Would really like to be able to clean it so that her daughter could use it.

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What does a mother look for in a christening gown?

I’m constructing one from 100% cotton and battenberg lace. What do all moms who have their babies christened look for in a christening gown? I also intend to embroider on the gown.
Serious question acquired almost 500 yds of battenberg lace and am trying to use it up.

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What do you think of baptizing a boy in a christening gown?

My husband is opposed to our son wearing a christening gown. He would rather him wear the white short outfit that is offered for boy’s christening than have him wear the gown. The gown is an heirloom that every child in my family has worn, including my brother. Does anyone else think it is [...]

Christening Baptism Gowns?

I’ve been trying to find the history of christening gowns and why they are so long.
Can someone please help me? Why the incredible length on traditional gowns?

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Where can I buy nice christening gowns in Miami/FT lauderdale area?

Anyone know any store in Miami or broward? Price is not the issue I just want something very nice.

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