AimeeM Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Just curious. Before I order from a large retailer, thought I'd check here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I did. It has been over a decade (my oldest is 16) at the time Heirloom Sewing was very trendy in sewing circles so I used cotton batiste and inset laces (even inset some hearts). I have no idea where I got the pattern although I do remember I drove over an hour away to get the cotton batiste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I make crocheted gowns. I used to sell them at a consignment place, but I think I'm going to try selling them on Etsy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I have done heirloom sewing and have made blessing gowns for nieces, but I don't take commissions if that's what you're asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 I have done heirloom sewing and have made blessing gowns for nieces, but I don't take commissions if that's what you're asking? What is heirloom sewing? I'm not sure exactly what I was asking. Lol. We need to order a baptismal gown for my infant son (5 months old). I would, in general, prefer to order from a small business owner or an individual before ordering from a chain retailer. I was looking on etsy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto4kings Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Just curious. Before I order from a large retailer, thought I'd check here. I know just the person you need! Brandy does absolutely beautiful work. You can contact her through FB https://www.facebook.com/ThePrudentHomemaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I have done heirloom sewing and have made blessing gowns for nieces, but I don't take commissions if that's what you're asking? See I assumed that she meant to make her own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 What is heirloom sewing? I'm not sure exactly what I was asking. Lol. We need to order a baptismal gown for my infant son (5 months old). I would, in general, prefer to order from a small business owner or an individual before ordering from a chain retailer. I was looking on etsy too. You begin with cotton batiste and then you use French laces as insets in the fabric itself as opposed to as just added at the hems of the gown or sleeves. There is a good example of a baby in coton batiste on this web page: http://www.chadwickheirlooms.com/ but it doesn't show any insets. Here's a whole baptism gown with straight insets: http://www.secretsof.com/content/4240 Here's a page of patterns that show insets: http://www.baltazor.com/christeningpg1.html Basically that straight lace can be shaped flat into the fabric and the fabric snipped away behind it to make various shapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA6336 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 My mom does custom work. She made my kids' baptismal gowns as well as my daughter's 1st Communion gown. You can email her: jostellard@yahoo.com or find her on Facebook: Rockin' Roly Boutique. Much of what she has posted online is informal whimsical stuff, but she can send you pictures with examples of event creations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 You begin with cotton batiste and then you use French laces as insets in the fabric itself as opposed to as just added at the hems of the gown or sleeves. There is a good example of a baby in coton batiste on this web page: http://www.chadwickheirlooms.com/ but it doesn't show any insets. Here's a whole baptism gown with straight insets: http://www.secretsof.com/content/4240 Here's a page of patterns that show insets: http://www.baltazor....steningpg1.html Basically that straight lace can be shaped flat into the fabric and the fabric snipped away behind it to make various shapes. Oh, I don't sew! Thanks though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Heirloom sewing usually consists of using fine fabrics (linen, fine cottons, etc.) and old-style hand sewing techniques (you can do them by machine too, I do) to produce items that are heirloom-quality. Hand embroidery, lace or tatting, and other fine detail work is important. TBH it's a hobby for people who are slightly crazed--I'm an addict myself--but the results are gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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