...she's an absolute GOD SEND y'all!
I may or may not have had a minor panic attack as I looked at the shreds of what used to be my wedding dress, a pattern that wasn't coming together, and delicate fabric that my sewing machine was ripping to shreds. (Memo: I don't care what Pinterest says, sometimes there is absolutely NO way you're going to get around the need for a serger) I remembered a conversation I had about 2 years ago with this wonderful church lady friend of my in which she mentioned she made ALL of her kids clothes. All of them. Herself. I was in awe then, and I'm grateful now. She taught me an absolute bucket load about sewing apparel, and she made my vision for Evelyn's gown a reality.
So, without further ado, I give you the finished product!
A convertable gown, made from my wedding dress. The long skirt slipped on and off over the shorter dress. The satin and all of the bead work were from my wedding gown. I purchased the organza for the overlay and the lace trim. In the picture of me holding her up you can see a bead applique peaking through the split in the organza. When the skirt was pulled off, the other beading around her waist was revealed with the cute little sundress. This is what success looks like! And I'm so glad I pulled it together and asked for help, because it is now a durable, properly made, heirloom garment we can always cherish. I'm so very pleased.
More pictures of the actual baptism and reception in a future post...
