Girl's Gown $180

The Girl's Christening Gown uses whatever lace and trim the original wedding dress has to offer. We try to make every dress a work of art. To learn more, click on the picture.

Boy's Romper $120

Our standard rompers can include a faux vest or a pleated front bodice with snap crotch. To learn more, click on the picture.

Christening/Ceremonial Robe $160

An answer for people looking for ONE very special ceremonial outfit that can be used for either a boy or a girl--and be more ornate. To learn more, click on the picture.

Gown, Romper and Bonnet Combo $315 (a $345 value)

Our best value! Includes Gown and Romper as well as a Bonnet (you can substitue a boy's cap or a girl's headband for bonnet). click on the picture to learn more.

Unisex Gown $140

Our standard unisex baptism gown is a popular choice for those who want something for a boy and girl and have a wedding dress that does not have a lot of fabric to work with. Click on the picture for more information.

Unisex Gown with Vest $185
Unisex Gown with Overlay $240
Unisex Gown with Robe $295

For those who want an outfit that can work for a boy while being more ornate for a girl, we can create a unisex gown and make a removeable overlay, vest or robe. Click on the picture for more information.

Jacket $75

Add an elegant fully-lined jacket to complete the look. Click on the photo for more information.

Vest $45

Add an ornate vest to complete the look. Click on the photo for more information.

Accessories

Embroidery

We have the ability to add simple embroidery ( mostly initials, names, dates) to the slip or bib. We can also create a satin lable with the chid's name and baptism date and attach it to the inside lining of the romper or skirt of the gown. Our embroidery hoop has a 4" maximum space and our fonts are limited. We charge $15 per set-up to cover the time and materials. For elements like crosses and shamrocks we can provide some options as well.

Shipping is in addition

Ground Shipping (with insurance) runs $15 for the first item and $3 per each additional item. I am located in Dayton, Ohio (3943 Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH 45404).

Made to Order

If you see something here you like but don't have a wedding dress, we can still provide you with an heirloom quality outfit using fabrics, laces and materials we have in stock. Just let us know what you would like and we'll send some suggestions and an idea of the costs involved.

If you don't see an accessory you want listed here, please just ask about it.

Shorter and with a Hat

Pam sent her wedding dress to have a christening dress made for her granddaughter. Since her granddaughter is almost a year old, she didn't want a long gown. We ended up adding just a bit of satin as an accent to the WD fabric and used some of the floral applique from her dress along the waist. The hat used a bit of satin and a larger floral piece.

Beautiful Lace and Satin

Carla's wedding dress was covered in beautiful lace with beads througout. We chose to use the lace as the overskirt to the christening gown but we ended up using the lining material for the underskirt instead of the heavier satin that the WD used. This gave the gown a nice flow and kept it from getting too heavy for an infant to wear comfortably. The romper is made from the heavier satin with some of the lace on the faux vest.

A Robe and Jewelry Pouch

Lisa's dress had lots of lace and sequins but she wanted a ceremonial robe that could be used for either a boy or a girl. Her gown also had a champaign color sash. We incorporated the sash as an accent to the robe as well as trimming the lovely WD satin with the lace. This took cutting the lace into workable strips. Lisa also wanted a little jewelry pouch so we made a draw-string pouch with a flower created from what was left of the sash material.

A Gown, a Bonnet and a Ring Pillow

Julie sent her wedding dress to have a christening gown ad bonnet made. Her gown had some lovely buttons that we chose to put around the hem line along with a pleated ruffle. She also wanted a ring pillow to put away for the future.

Planning for the Future

Amy sent her wedding dress to have an outfit made for future grandchildren. We went with a unisex gown from the basic dress fabric and a sleeveless overlay to encorporate the lovely lace and overlay materials from the original dress. Topped off with a unisex bonnet, a pretty decorative corsage pin and a couple of pocket squares for her son's future wedding.

Lace and a Cross

Sarah sent me her mother's dress to have a unisex gown made from it. It was a pretty off-white with a hint of peach and had a lace bolero. We used the lace for the collar and added an embroidered cross

Grandma's Dress

Jody sent her wedding dress from 1984 and a first communion dress to have outfits made for her grand children. We were able to get a lovely ensemble with a princess style gown and a romper with faux vest. The outfits were accessorized with bonnet and cap as well as panties, slip and bib.

The package arrived today!  I am so impressed with all the garments.   My daughter is going to be so delighted when she sees them.   I can't wait to see her expression.   The quality and workmanship is superior.   They are simply gorgeous and beyond my expectations.   The pictures simply don't do them justice.   These will make the christening so very special and mean that much more.    Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication in making these special memories for our family.

Jody Toth

Pretty Flowers and Satin

Susan sent her daughter's wedding dress train to have us make an outfit for her new granddaughter. The train was plenty large enough and had a wonderful overlay of embroidered flowers and leaves. The end result was a truly unique gown.

Hi Liane,

We both absolutely love the dress, bonnet and headband! Everything came out beautiful! Thank you so much!

Jannel Oravets

Working with Remnants

Chelsey sent the remnants of her wedding dress. She had already had a blessing gown made for her daughter and needed an outfit for her son. The remnants were pretty plain with the exception of a very small piece that had some beading on it. We suggested the addition of a contrast fabric and used the beads on the faux vest.

Two Outfits for Two Daughters

Deana wanted two christening gown outfits from her wedding dress for her daughters' families. We had to make the gowns just toe length, but they came out very pretty with all of the lace we had to work with.

Elegant Lace and Satin

Michelle sent her mother's wedding gown from 1953 to have christening outfits made for her daughter's twins (a boy and a girl). We used the truly lovely lace for the gown skirt and sleves and as an accent on the faux vest of the romper. A bonnet and cap completed the outfits along with a little decorative pin for grandma to wear.

Liane,

These are Beautiful!!!  Oh my goodness - can't wait to show the photo to my Mom & my daughter. Thank you so so much.  We will be sure to send photos . . . We are so impressed with the beautiful job you did creating these heirloom Christening outfits. Thank you Liane & Olga!! Michelle

These are beautiful!! Michelle is my mom and I am so excited for my boy/ girl twins to be baptized in these :) Thank you so much! Kristen

Lace and Buttons

Jamie sent her wedding dress to have a unisex outfit made. Her gown was made of a very heavy satin with beautiful lace work all over it. It also had a long string of buttons down the back all the way down the train. We ended up using the lining material for the Bishop style gown but ran a row of buttons down the front and gave it a nice big bib collar so that we could use some of the lace. The robe is lined and has a ribbon front closure.

Liane, the outfit arrived today - it is truly more beautiful than I even imagined! I actually don't know if I loved it more as a wedding dress or love it more as a baptismal gown and robe! I will absolutely send you a picture of Oliver in it on his big day in a couple of weeks. What an amazing family heirloom this will be. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Jamie

Added Lace and Shiny Buttons

Amy sent the remnants of her wedding dress (mostly the skirt) to have a gown and romper made. The skirt of the WD had beaded buttons all down the front but the rest was plain satin. We suggested the addition of some lace to add contrast and help lighten the outfits. The skirt of the dress has pannels of lace inserted and we kept the row of buttons down the center. The bodice of the gown and the faux vest on the romper are both covered with lace.

My christening outfits arrived today. They are perfect!! Thank you! I will look you guys up on Facebook and write a little something and send a picture of baby in the outfit when he/she arrives! Thank you again!

Amy Bona

From the Train

Lauren sent just the train to her wedding dress to have a christening gown made for her daughter. The fabric was very heavy so we stayed with an A-line skirt and took advantage of the lovely embroidery.

Thanks Liane!!!  It looks amazing!!!!!!!!  Lauren

Flowing Robe

Sheila sent both her dress and her Mother's dress to have a baptism robe made for her daughter. We tried to keep the flowing feel of the original wedding dress by layering the translucent silk. The collar is trimmed with the lace from her mother's dress.

OH LIANE! ITS PRECIOUS! Thank you soo much!

I love it all! You are so talented!

Will be in touch if we have a boy next :)

Preserving the Lace and Overlay

Diane sent her wedding dress to have christening outfits made for future grandchildren. She loved the lace from her dress and the pleated organza so we used as much of it as we could.

I absolutely loved the outfits when I saw them. The boys outfit was made with not only the underskirt material but painstakingly the organza was used on the outfit as well. The princess style gown is beautiful and the bonnets! I can't say enough about the wonderful, caring, experience that I had with Liane and Fairy Godmother Creations! Diane

Bows and Beads

Kelly sent her wedding dress to have a gown made for her daughter. She had a pretty good idea of what she was looking for so we tried to incorporate as many of her ideas as we could. Her gown had a lot of bead work on the bodice so we incorporated it into the dress in several areas. At her request, we also incorporated a butterfly in honor of her late mother.

I can't thank you enough! The dress is breath taking!
The care and love that are part of this dress shows and I am so very grateful!! I will recommend you to anyone and everyone I know!! ....
Again, I am beyond thrilled and I will send pics of Reagan when the big day arrives.
Thank you!
Kelly

A Dress to Dance with Daddy

Jessica sent her reception dress to have a party dress made for her daughter's day. Since her daughter is already walking, we made the gown shorter. Jessica mentioned that she was looking forward to watching the father daughter dance. We also ended up adding just a bit of our own fabrics on the bodice and sleeve. Jessica also wanted a headband and a pin.

Big thanks to Fairy Godmother Creations for doing such a great job turning my wedding reception party dress into a baptism dress for Josie!!

It will look even prettier on her than it did on me :)

Gowns for Sisters

Meredith sent her wedding dress to have two gowns made. One for her 9-month-old daughter and one for her two-year-old daughter. Meredith's WD had a pretty light champagne color base with white overlay with pretty lace and bead work. There was enough fabric to make two elegant little gowns. The toddler gown was shorter since she was walking.

Made to Order Romper

Marsha wanted a quality heirloom christening outfit for her grandson. She did not send a wedding dress, instead we made this romper, hat and booties outfit using some of our own quality materials. We have a lovely selection of fabrics and laces to make quality heirloom christening outfits from.

Getting the Right Fit

Tracy sent her wedding dress to have a gown made for her daughter's christening and a romper for future son (s). Her dress was covered in crystals and embroidery. The heavier satin worked best in an a-line skirt.

This was a situation in which there was a fit issue. We try to get the fit right based on the information we receive, but once in a great whle adjustments are needed. Tracy loved the outfit but the gown was too big so she sent it back and we were able to make adjustments to the fit well in time for the big event.

Heres our beautiful baby Ella in the beautiful Baptism dress you made her from my wedding gown. Thank you so much for providing this service. It made the day even more special for us and we got so many comments of how beautiful the dress is and how people thought this was such a great idea and special thing to do.  Thanks again Tracy

Cotton Lace and Trim

Wendy sent her gown to have a custom christening gown and bonnet made from it. Her gown was made of cotton with pretty lace and pin pleats. We tried to keep as much of the original skirt lace as possible.

OMG!  It is absolutely gorgeus!!!!!!!  It is more beautiful than I imagined.  Thank you so much. 

Wendy

Simple Elegance

Sabrina sent her wedding gown to have a christening outfit made for her daughter. The gown had some beautiful lace and bead work that we tried to capture in the skirt. We also preserved the tie at the waist.

Hi Liane,

I received Charlotte's christening gown today and I just wanted to let you know that you exceeded my expectations. It is absolutely beautiful. I am beyond thrilled! The bonnet is amazing too.   Thanks again for your beautiful work and I will be in touch.
Thanks again, Sabrina

Lacey Length

Lisa sent her dress to make a romper for her son and a gown for any future daughters and grandchildren. Her gown was made of a flowy satin with inset embroidered lace. We used the lace from the train on the front of the christening gown and some of the lace and buttons for the faux vest of the romper.

Hi Liane,
I just wanted to send you a quick note to say thank you for doing such a great job on the christening outfits. They are both beautiful and the dress was incorporated into them perfectly. Noah's baptism is this weekend and I can't wait to show off his romper!
I will send you pictures of him in the outfit and include a written recommendation.
Best wishes,
Lisa

Exquisite Fabric

Theresa sent her wedding dress to have a gown, romper combo made for her soon coming first grandchild and any future grandchildren. Her gown was from 1981 and made of an absolutely beautiful soft and flowing silk. We kept the front of the gown in tact and used it for the Christening gown skirt. We used some of the lace from the bodice on the faux vest of the romper.

Dear Liane and Olga,

Just wanted you to know that the christening outfits arrives safe and sound ! They are absolutely gorgeous ! You certainly have created new heirlooms! Thanks you so much ! My daughter is due in about 3 more weeks, and we will be sure to send pictures from the Christening ( thinking late April ).
Teresa

Liane - I am so in love with how these came out! Now my moms dress can live on in the next generation. What a way to brighten up these last long couple of weeks of pregnancy! Thank you! J.J. Storer Russo

Gown, Romper and Dress

Jennifer sent her wedding dress to have outfits made for her daughter and future sons. In addition to the christening gown, she wanted a little after-party dress.

From a Bow

Melanie's wedding gown had a very large bow that acted as part of the train. She sent just that part to have a unisex gown made for her son. She was worried about the sizing because her son was growing fast.

Hi Liane,

I am so sorry I haven't emailed you to say thank you! But with the holidays it totally slipped my mind. THANK YOU sooo much for the christening gown for Ryan. It is PERFECT! I put it on him and its slightly big, but thats ok because I'm sure he will grow into it perfectly for the day of his christening. The length is perfect too!!! I have attached a couple of pictures for you of him in it :) Ill send you more after the actual christening.

Thank you again! I hope you had a good holiday :)

Melanie

Two from Two

Darla sent me both her dress from the 1980s and her mother's dress from the 1950s to have two outfits made for her children's families. Both dresses had similarities in style. They had chiffon overlay on a lining fabric. We did a mix-n-match using elements from both dresses. The older dress from the 1950s had some lovely lace that had yellowed with age. The dress from the 1980s had some beadwork on lace. We also included bibs, headbands and decorative pins for the mothers/grandmothers to wear.

Hi Liane,
   
We are extremely happy with the outfits you and your daughter-in-law have created from my and my mother's wedding gowns - they were absolutely gorgeous/everything I had hoped for and so much more.  The creativity of design and bringing it to reality are just phenomenal.  All of my friends were so impressed and our children were very touched with the gifts we have given them to pass on for generations to come.  The way you were able to combine elements from each wedding gown into all pieces that we ordered was just what I had hoped you could do and they all turned out esquisite.  I placed each set into wooden boxes I found at Hobby Lobby that look like antiques, so it looks very heirloom-like already.  I plan to put a card in each set that explains how the sets came to be so that generations from now they will know the origin of the outfits.
 
Again, thank you so much for all that you have done to put these outfits together for us.

Take Care, Darla Klinger

Beautiful Ensemble

Jayme sent her beautiful wedding dress to have outfits made for her future children and grandchildren. Her dress was made of a soft, flowing satin. The bodice and hem of the skirt were covered in lace and bead work. We tried to take full advantage of the materials the dress had to offer. We made a longer gown with a full skirt and matching bonnet as well as a romper with a lined jacket and hat. The ensemble was topped off with a bib and handkerchief.

Liane,

I received my christening outfits this past week and just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the beautiful job you did. It is amazing that I can still see my dress in each of the items. My mom even cried when she saw them!  I will be passing your name to everyone I know!

Thank you again ,
Jayme

French Gaberdine and Lace

Mary sent her wedding dress from the 1960s to have a christening outfit made for her new granddaughter and any future grandsons. The dress was made of a quality Gaberdine with silk lining and had a relatively straight skirt. To get two outfits from it, we needed to use both the main fabric and the lining fabric. Since there wasn't any embelishments to the original WD, we added some laces to the christening gown. This also helped keep the gown from looking too heavy.

The outfits just arrived in good shape.  The mailman even made us sign for them.

They are gorgeous; she will look like a princess.  We will send you comments and pictures later.  Thank you so much.   Happy new year.   Mary

Twins in Satin and Lace

Carrie's sent her wedding dress to have gowns made for her twin daughters. Her wedding dress was an elegant gown made of heavy satin with beautiful rouching. There wasn't much ornamentation to it so we suggested adding a little satin and some delicate lace trim. The outfits were finished off with a headband.

Thank you very much for making my daughters baptismal gowns! They are perfect!! I can't wait for them to be worn on that very special day in our family.

Perhaps one of the reasons these gowns mean so much to me is this...

I always knew this is what I wanted to do with my wedding dress. When I found out I was pregnant with twins I thought my dream was not going to be able to come true. But I kept hoping and praying that it would. One Sunday after church, while having family brunch, I told my parents what I hoped to do for my daughters. My tougher than nails dad began to cry (prior to that afternoon, I had only ever seen my dad cry about a handful of times) He thought that was just the coolest thing ever!!! He then shared with me, a dream he had about the twins wearing red shoes and chasing him all over =) made my heart melt! I could already picture it in my head, how special their day would be.

It was week 25 of the pregnancy, and on April 10, my dad passed away. He was a cardiac, diabetic, kidney dialysis patient, and only 60 years old. That night, all I kept thinking about was my girls, my dad, and their special day <3

Fast forward to now, and I can honestly say... You have exceeded my expectations, and made one of my most special dreams come true! For that, from the bottom of my heart... THANK YOU!!!

Fondly, Carrie

PS, the girls will be wearing red converse sneakers under their beautiful gowns =)

Formal Little Man

Kristen sent the train from her wedding dress to have a romper made for her son. The train had some beautiful embroidery and bead work on it so we used some of that on the faux vest to make a formal little man suit.

This was a situation where the outfit initially ended up being too big so Kristen sent it back and we were able to bring the size in for a better fit. Although we try hard to get the size as accurate as we can, we always try to make sure that there is enough time to make emergency adjustments (which are done at no additional cost).

Dear Liane,

Thank you so much for the beautiful christening romper you made for my son Gaetano out of my wedding dress train. It was absolutely beautiful and fit him so nicely! He received so many compliments on his outfit on the day of his christening. It will be such a nice heirloom to hand down to him one day. I have attached a picture of him in his outfit that you may use on your website. Thank you again!

Thank you again. Kristen

Elegant Embroidery

Emily sent her wedding dress to have a gown made for her daughter and a romper made for future sons and grandsons. Her WD had lovely embroidery in the front and down the back and the train. We used that to form a cascade on the front of the gown skirt. To help keep things tidy, we added a waist tie that makes a big soft bow in the back. For the romper, we went with a faux vest so taht we could use some of the emboidery work. The outfits were completed with a girl's headband and a boy's cap.

Pleats and Belt

Adria's wedding dress was short and the only real ornamentation to it was a thin belt at the waist. She wanted a romper for the son she is expecting by the end of the year. It was especially important to her to use her wedding dress for this romper because her husband passed away shortly after they learned she was pregnant.

We decided to do a pleated bodice instead of a faux vest so that we could use the original belt at the waist of the romper.

"Thank you so much for the BEAUTIFUL romper, cap & bib! I absolutely love it! When I first opened the box, I saw the belt immediately & started to cry! My baby will now be able to wear what was a symbol of the love his Daddy & I shared! I can never thank you enough!" Adria

A Son's Christening Gown

Michele sent her wedding dress to have a unisex gown made for her son to be baptised in--along with any future children or grand children. She decided she wanted an elegant "Bishop" style gown. We added pleats down the front. She also asked for a bib with his name embroidered on it.

Maris has his baptism tomorrow - thought you would appreciate these - thanks for everything - will definitely be in touch soon Michèle

What an incredible job you did - thank you!! Mary B

Custom, Custom, Custom

Vicki sent her daughter's wedding dress to have an outfit made for her granddaughter's baptism. The dress was covered in beautiful lace and bead work. Vicki wanted an outfit that could be worn by either a boy or a girl so we suggested a unisex gown with a ceremonial robe. That allowed us to take full advantage of all the lace and bead work. The Unisex gown is our "Bishop" style with an ornate bib collar and pleats running down the front. The robe has longer sleeves and has the lace/bead work running down the front and circling the hem. We also made a unisex bonnet and a bib to go with the outfit. There was just enough scrap fabric left for two 14" pillow shams.

Liane,

The box with the christening gown arrived safely, and I have to admit that I was nervous opening it up.  After all, we had spent a small fortune on our only daughter’s wedding dress and cutting it up was something I did  not want to think about… even though it was my idea.  So, as I slowly unwrapped the beyond-words-beautiful christening gown, coat, bonnet, and bib… I breathed an enormous sigh of relief… and cried.   My daughter, her husband and their children will have an heirloom that will endure way beyond my years.  Your design and craftsmanship is superb, and the whole ensemble will have a place in our family history.  Thank you so very much.

We will send pictures on the Christening Day of our beautiful granddaughter… and your beautiful creation!

Kindest regards, Vicki

A First Grandson's Outfit

Bernadette sent me her wedding gown to have a romper made for her first grandson as well as a kerchief for her daugther's coming wedding. Her gown had some beautiful older lace that had colored with age. We decided to use that on the faux vest of the romper. It made such a beautiful little man's outfit.

Dear Liane,

I would just like to thank you from the bottom of my heart what you did for me and my family for my new grandsons christening outfit.You went way above what I thought it was going to look like, we were away and I received the box, my husband and I both sat in such a state when we saw what you made from my gown. it is so beautiful and unique I can't tell you how I felt. I sat and cried on how it turned out. you are right it is an heirloom and hopefully many generations will wear this outfit. the cap was also perfect. I love the bonnets but for this outfit that cap is going to look great.

Also thank you for the bib, I cried with that too, it is so perfect.

I will take pictures of my grandson at his christening and will certainly send you some and write a note about what you did for us. your work is superb and I already have been telling people about you and your web site.

Also thank  you so much for the handkerchief you made, I will be giving that to my daughter at her bridal shower at the end of this month and I know for certain she will carry it with her with pride, she always loved my gown and said it was a shame that people don't do anything with their wedding dresses. so when she sees what I did she will be thrilled.

Don't you worry if I have a grand daughter you better be ready with your magic cause I will be calling on you. Thank you again for everything ...

Bernadette

So thankful I found your site on the computer.

Fairy Princess and Prince

Megan's gown did not contain a lot of ornamentation. It was made of lovely satin and had some bands of beeds along the bodice and straps. It also had a long line of buttons down the back. We used the bead pieces at the waist and collar of the gown and on the faux vest of the romper. We added the tulle from her veil to the gown to give it a youthful, princess look.

Hi Liane,
You were on my to do list. Things are crazy but I wanted to say thank you! We love both outfits and can't wait for her big day. They are gorgeous and I can't wait for new memories to made in the dress. Thank you!!!

Megan

Keeping the Style

Stacey wanted her daugther's christening gown to have the same overall style as her wedding dress. The sleeveless champaign WD had a full skirt with gathers that had pearl beads at the gathesr. In order to bring the gown proportionally right for a little one to wear, we (I mean Olga :)) had to re-create the gathers at a smaller size. With a July baptism planned, making the gown sleeveless made sense.

Cascading Lace

Laura sent her wedding dress to have outfits made for grandchildren. The dress had lace in cascading rows down the front. We preserved that part of the dress and put some of the lace applique from the bodice on to the sleeves and waist of the christening gown and on the faux vest of the romper.

Laura also wanted some kerchiefs made from the dress remnants

Dear Liane,

The christening outfits arrived today.  They are stunning.  I can't wait to see all of my adorable future grandchildren in them.  The quality was very good, the seams are all smooth so as not to scratch delicate skin, I really appreciated that attention to detail.  The fancy girls gown looks like a little miniature of the oringinal wedding dress, amazing.  I also loved the little boys romper, so little man and not at all feminine with the touches of trim from the wedding gown on the vest.  The bib was a great place to use the cameo of lace embroidery that was on my original dress.  Thanks again it was such a fun process. I look forward to showing all of my friends your wonderful work. 

  Sincerely,   Laura Broome, Illinois

Elegance in Two tones

Lisa's dress was two-toned using white and champagne. She wanted a boy's romper for her son's baptism but also wanted a gown and robe for future children or grandchildren. We tried to capture all of the bead work possible. Using the faux vest allows us to put some of the more ornamental elements from the original dress into the boy's outfit.

We also created a unisex bonnet but added a little pin-backed element that can be attached for a girl.

Hi Liane-

I apologize for taking so long to THANK YOU for the wonderful job that you did turning my wedding dress into three stunning christening outfits.  The girls dress and ceremonial robe turned out absolutely beautiful!!!  And the romper with the faux vest that my son just wore at his baptism was just gorgeous!

As I had mentioned before, the baptismal gown that I had worn over 35 years ago was made from my grandmother’s wedding dress.  I had always thought that it was such a selfless sentiment, and a beautiful way to use a dress that would probably never be worn again.  I am so honored that I could do the same.  I am glad that I now have a one-of-a-kind heirloom to pass down to son (and hopefully future children!).

I’ve attached a couple of pictures from my son’s baptism, as well as a few pictures from my wedding 3 years ago.  It is amazing how I can still see my wedding dress in the new outfits that you’ve created.  You truly did a wonderful job.

Thanks again-

Lisa Kilbane

Polka Dots and Lace

Shanyn sent me her late mother's wedding gown to be made into outfits for her future grandchildren. Her mother's gown was covered in a polkadot organza and lace. It made for an adorable girl's gown. Shanyn asked for a shorter gown, which worked well for getting both a gown and a romper from the wedding dress.

Hi Liane,

I got the christening outfits in the mail yesterday. Thank you SO much! They are amazing and something my family will treasure for many years! Thank you!! Shanyn

We were home for the baptism of our neice,  a few weeks ago, and I thought I would send you pictures of her in the gown you made.  It is beautiful and got so many compliments!  Thank you again so much!

Lacy Angel

Carol's dress had some beautiful old lace to work with and an organza overlay. We decided to use the "Angel" style for the girl's gown. This give us the chance to create and over-skirt that highlighted the lace. We also incorporated some of the lace from the WD bodice on to the vest of the boy's romper.

Liane, the gown and romper arrived on 2/29. Guess where I was?  My grandson was born in Cincinnati on 2/29. I was so excited to open your package when I returned. The romper and gown are beautiful!! Thank you so much.  My grandson was only 5 lbs. 9 oz. and my only concern is that the romper will be too large come May.  Any suggestions if he doesn't grow enough by then?

Thanks again, Carol

A note from Liane: Getting the right size is something I work very hard at. My size chart is meant for "average" size and growth rate. With newborns, it is impossible to know how fast they are going to grow. Children grow at their own rate. If you have concerns about fit, or are unsure what size to order, please let me know. I will do everything I possibly can to get you the right size outfit for your little one.

Keeping the Belgian Lace

Carolee's wedding dress was from 1965. She wanted a christening gown for her granddaughter made from it. The WD's primary ornamentation was a cascade of beautiful antique Belgian lace down the front of the skirt. We kept that lace and used it in a similar way on the skirt of the christening gown. Other than a soft organza tie at the waist that makes a big soft bow in the back, we kept the ornamentation simple and elegant.

Just to let you know we received the gown today and it is lovely. Lisa loves it which is even more important! I will send you a picture with the baby in it and will hand out the brochures, as I am certain there will be people at church that will want them.

Thanks again for the wonderful job you did and for this unique service you provide. God Bless.

Carolee

Tiny Twins

Jennifer sent me her dress to have christening gowns made for her twin daughters. Her girls were born prematurely and so she wanted my smaller newborn size. In order to get two gowns from the one dress, I had to cut them a bit shorter than normal but we were still able to get two long-enough outfits. The original WD had some lovely bead-work at the bodice and straps that we used on the princess waist line and as a little element on the bonnets.

Hi, Liane!

I just wanted to tell you what a beautiful day we had today - the day of our twin daughters' Baptisms - thanks in large part to the beautiful dresses you created for them out of my wedding dress. They looked absolutely precious in their gowns, and I can't begin to tell you the number of compliments we received when everyone saw our girls wearing them. Thank you, thank you again for the beautiful heirloom dresses you made for us. I am so glad I have them to hand down for generations to come.

God bless you,

Jennifer Beams

Keeping the Original Hem

Amy's gown had some beautiful floral applique work that I tried to capture in the christening gown. The original dress was pretty heavy and had a scalloped hem. I kept the hem and worked the applique into a design element that flowed down the front into a cascade of floral lace.

Liane,

My greatest thanks for creating such a beautiful baptismal gown!  Lucy looked beautiful in it!    Family and friends (and even people I did not know) came up to me after the baptism and commented on how beautiful the dress was and what a unique and wonderful idea to create the gown out of my wedding dress.  I've told everyone I know about you and what a wonderful job you did!  Thank you for creating the dress so quickly... and over your holiday... so that it would be ready for the baptism!  What an amazing creation to pass on in my family!...

Amy

Lacey Princess

Janet's dress was very elegant and covered in lace and beautiful beadwork. She wanted a baptism gown for her daughter that was "girly". I used my princess style. That allowed me to create the basic skirt from the lighter-weight lining fabric from Janet's WD. I put an inset in the skirt front of mesh with beadwork and trimmed it with the lace from Janet's veil. Then, I added an overlay to the skirt from the mesh and beadwork of the original WD that opens in the front, framing the inset to the skirt below. The beadwork presented quite a challenge to my sewing machine (I busted 8 needles on this gown) but the final outcome was worth the work.

Hi Liane, I just got the dress and it is absolutely beautiful! Definately a work of art! I will definately send you a picture of my baby from her baptism so you can see how it looks on . I will absolutely recommend you to anyone who asks. I'm sure many people from church will ask me where I got it once they see how beautiful she looks!

Thanks again for all your hard work (and I"m sorry about all your broken needles!) . I'll be sending you some pictures in a few weeks. Until then, have a nice holiday season!

Janet

Antique Satin and Lace

Stacey sent me the wedding dress that originally belonged to her mother--and that she had worn for her own wedding as well. She wanted it turned into an outfit for her grandson's upcoming baptism.

The WD was made with beautiful off-white satin and a lacey overlay on the skirt. Stacey decided she wanted a unisex gown with a removable lace overlay.

The satin worked well with the bishop style. I added lace to the collar and sleeve but otherwise left the basic gown relatively plain. The sleeveless overlay fits right over the gown and has a snap closure. I trimmed the lace with some antique trim I had and I created a satin rose to cover the snap. It tucks out between the collar. I also made a satin rose from the dress fabric and put a pin back on it so that it can be put on to the bonnet to make the bonnet more feminine should Stacey have a granddaughter some day.

Oh my goodness. It made me cry. You are so unbelievably talented! It looks fabulous .

Oh my goodness, it is so gorgeous. I carried it with me all day and showed everyone and promoted your expertise! Thanks again for doing it so fast. No one can believe it!

(The second outfit) is as amazing as the first! It is truly an heirloom and I am excited to have it in my possession for my future grandchild! Thank you so much for sharing your extraordinary talent! Here are a couple of pics from the baptism.

Stacey

Unisex Gown with Ornate Overlay

Stephanie sent me her wedding dress looking for a Christening Gown for her son's upcoming Christening. She wanted a unisex gown with both a boy and girl bonnet with thoughts toward the future. The dress she sent was a full-length gown with train made of a heavy satin. There was lovely bead work on the front of the dress and the entire dress was covered with an overlay of tulle and bead work.

Although a unisex gown is usually kept rather plain, I decided to use the bead work on the satin from the original dress. I used the more masculine collar, pleating and cuff sleeve. The satin was too heavy to allow for gathers at the waist so I used an A-line skirt. However, the final look was just a bit too heavy for a baby so I added a thin, tulle overlay trimmed in satin just to soften it a little.

When I was done with the dress and bonnets, there was all this lovely bead work left from the original dress so I decided to use it in a removable overlay in hopes that Stephanie might have a daughter, granddaughter or niece to wear it some day.

Liane,
I can't believe how beautiful this gown is--you have FAR exceeded any expectations I had for using my wedding dress to have a christening gown made for my children. You are so talented, and I can't thank you enough for your time, effort, creativity and eye for detail! And the ornate overlay--it's amazing! I told my husband that we MUST have a daughter to wear this overlay and bonnet because it's too exquisite to pack away for grandchildren.

You have a VERY, VERY satisfied customer in me. For my children and their children who I hope will cherish this heirloom gown and bonnets for generations to come, thank you. Thank you for creating for them something so, so special that's such a part of me.

Stephanie

Buttons and Satin

Brandie wanted a christening gown for her daughter's upcoming baptism. However, she decided she also wanted something that could be used for a boy in the future. Her dress was an eligant satin gown with very little ornamentation to it. The primary decorative feature was a long row of buttons down the back from neck to the hem of the train.

The satin was very heavy and didn't lend itself well for a gown skirt so I decided to use the lining fabric from the dress for the christening gown skirt and sleeves but use the satin for the bodice. Since there wasn't any lace or trim to work with, Brandie gave me the go ahead to add a little if I saw fit. I wanted to keep to a simple elegance since that is what the original dress had but I also wanted to create something that would fit a little girl. I found some delicate lace that I was able to use with the veil netting to create an over-skirt and I trimmed the bodice and sleeves with satin ribbon.

I used the heavier satin for the robe because the straight lines of the robe could handle the heavier material. The string of buttons from the back of the original dress made a nice accent for the hem of the robe--along with some of the lace I used on the gown.

There were still some buttons left so I used them on the bonnet as a decoration along the brim.

Hello Liane!
We had (our daughter's) baptism last month and she looked beautiful in the lovely robe, gown, and bonnet you created for her.  Here are a few photos I thought you might like to have.
Best, Brandie

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When your package arrives, I take a quick look at the dress to make sure there isn't anything that would keep me from getting you what you want. Then, I'll send you a quick email or phone call to let you know the dress made it safely.

Usually, there is a project or two being worked on so it can be a week or two before you hear from me again. When I'm ready to start your project, I'll make an assessment of the materials the wedding dress will yield and will thumbnail sketch an overall approach. Using those thumbnails and/or photos of projects that have similar design elements, I'll contact you with an outline of my plan.

From there, we disassemble the original dress, trying to conserve as much of the materials we plan to use as possible. Disassembly can take numerous hours--especially if we're trying to rescue beaded lace without losing too many beads. If you have asked for the left-over materials, we set aside any parts we don't plan to use. If there are stains we need to avoid, we will also cut around those so that they don't accidentally get included.

Once the available materials are in working condition, we start cutting and sewing until the outfit is done. Sometimes the final outfit does not completely follow the original plan. It is hard to tell how much useable materials there will be until the dress is disassembled. Sometimes seams fall at just the wrong angle or width or lace elements fall in just the wrong place so we have to adjust the width or length of the skirt. If there is less fabric than I had anticipated, we may have to change course. Once in a great while, one of us will cut a piece wrong and there is no undoing a mistake so I simply have to take a new approach. However, the final outcome is always professional.