Frame your family’s christening gowns. Why leave them in a dark, scary box? Beautiful, sweet little christening gowns are often handed down for generations; but when it’s time to hang them up for good, why not hang them on the wall? Call your trusty framer to help!
This precious bonnet was so gorgeous, it needed its own frame. We sewed it in place with cotton thread one stitch at a time, and added a little fluff with cotton batting inside.
Christening gowns mark a special moment for families. New life, new future, brought up in a faithful community and witnessed by all – baptisms and christenings are very important. It could be great-grandfather’s gown, or a dear aunt or uncle’s, or even your only child’s gown… but why keep them if you’re not going to look at them?
These four frames were put together to be displayed as a group in a wide hallway. They will be stunning there! And they’ll give the family a sense of tradition and history.
This gown and bonnet is the centerpiece of this collection. The frame is nearly 5′ tall with all of the gown’s ruffles and the bonnet at the top. We sewed it so that the skirts flare up, because there is special embroidery on one of the inside skirts that needs to be seen.
Hand-stitching is the hallmark of a well crafted garment, as well as a well crafted frame. All of these gowns are hand sewn into place so that they are well supported and won’t be damaged by tapes or glues that can discolor and become brittle…
This gorgeous Edwardian era christening gown epitomizes hand stitching and TLC. A special heirloom like this needs to be preserved in a great shadowbox case with UV filtering anti reflective glass.
The homespun looking linen in the frames is a beautiful warm grey. Linen is our preferred fabric for preserving items, because it is very durable, beautiful, and inert. These gowns are sure to last lifetimes now! We’re happy to have been a part of this story.
Scalloped hem and cap sleeves adorn this sweet christening gown. The soft gold of the frame and warm, natural color of the linen really make the white gown stand out!