Christening Gown for Baby A

Pale blue silk mini-me christening dress by Felicity Westmacott

I made Baby A’s mother’s wedding dress and a few years later I was very privileged to be asked to make a christening gown too. I used left over materials from Eleanor’s wedding dress to make the christening dress. We designed a dress using elements of style from the original wedding dress, but made suitable for a baby to make the perfect ‘mini-me’ dress.

Pale blue silk mini-me christening dress by Felicity Westmacott

? Pale blue silk mini-me christening dress by Felicity Westmacott

Pale blue and green silk mini-me christening dresses by Felicity Westmacott

Pale blue silk mini-me christening dress by Felicity Westmacott: back detail

Photos of Eleanor’s original wedding dress

Eleanor commissioned a shoot after her daughter’s Christening where she wore her wedding dress too! Two beautiful girls in the ‘same’ dress.

Pale blue silk mini-me christening dress by Felicity Westmacott

A picture from her wedding day

Wedding Dress by Felicity Westmacott: Historical victorian inspired in pale blue silk with corset, pleats and embroidery

To see more pictures of Eleanor’s wedding dress click here

Pale blue and green silk mini-me christening dresses by Felicity Westmacott

Another little girl who had had a ‘mini-me’ christening dress made attended Baby A’s christening, here they are together, both in their mini-versions of mummy’s wedding dress.

Pale blue and green silk mini-me christening dresses by Felicity Westmacott

Felicity Westmacott

I write about all aspects of weddings, dressmaking, fashion history, and the human relation to clothing. I welcome comments and debate.

Recent Portfolio entries

follow me on instagram@felicitywestmacott

All these lovely words are from my Google reviews. I received some of the most gorgeous feedback in 2025, and every one made me feel so warm inside 🥰⁠
⁠
If we worked together last year, then I`d love to hear what you thought of the process and the outcome. You can find my Google Business page just by googling `Felicity Westmacott`. ⁠
⁠
Make a seamstress happy and a leave me a little review 💬⁠
⁠
Photography:⁠
Bryony - @alexandra_weddings⁠
Marina - @liebe_rockt⁠
Karen - @sbyrnephoto⁠
Ashley - @copper_squirrel_photography

17 2

Open post by felicitywestmacott with ID 18066280013551032

All these lovely words are from my Google reviews. I received some of the most gorgeous feedback in 2025, and every one made me feel so warm inside 🥰⁠
⁠
If we worked together last year, then I'd love to hear what you thought of the process and the outcome. You can find my Google Business page just by googling 'Felicity Westmacott'. ⁠
⁠
Make a seamstress happy and a leave me a little review 💬⁠
⁠
Photography:⁠
Bryony - @alexandra_weddings⁠
Marina - @liebe_rockt⁠
Karen - @sbyrnephoto⁠
Ashley - @copper_squirrel_photography

2026 is going to be the most whimsical year yet ✨

To be clear, this isn`t me. But I did make the dress, and I did insist on the lovely Lauren twirling in it for me. She`s a brilliant twirler, I think we can all agree 💃🏻

(This 16th century costume dress is now available sale just get in touch for details 🤫)

19 0

Open post by felicitywestmacott with ID 18075946289252384

2026 is going to be the most whimsical year yet ✨

To be clear, this isn't me. But I did make the dress, and I did insist on the lovely Lauren twirling in it for me. She's a brilliant twirler, I think we can all agree 💃🏻

(This 16th century costume dress is now available sale just get in touch for details 🤫)

The cusp between the old year and the new year is always a time for reflection. For me, at least. Looking back at the things achieved, and looking forward to what else might be in store.⁠
⁠
One of my favourite projects this year was costuming again at the Archway Theatre. The play was Nell Gwynn, which is set during the Restoration period. Some plays allow for some artistic license when it comes to historically costuming, but for this one, my aim was to be as period (and class) accurate as possible.⁠
⁠
My original training was in costume design for theatre, and even though it isn`t a huge part of what I do now (although I often use the same skills when creating a wedding look), I do love it when I get to stretch those muscles.⁠ A gift from the past, still making itself useful to me now.⁠
⁠
Much of my time was spent coordinating outfits, with the use of incredible costume store of my good friend, Elizabeth Callow. Due to most garments being varying degrees of old and worn, I spent many hours altering and mending too. In total I had about thirty costumes to put together. But I also found the time to make a few pieces, including Nell`s pink raw silk gown.⁠
⁠
I had a lovely time working with all those sumptuous, brocaded fabrics 😍⁠ which costume is speaking to you the loudest?⁠
⁠
Photos by @rubysienauk

33 8

Open post by felicitywestmacott with ID 17987591957914539

The cusp between the old year and the new year is always a time for reflection. For me, at least. Looking back at the things achieved, and looking forward to what else might be in store.⁠
⁠
One of my favourite projects this year was costuming again at the Archway Theatre. The play was Nell Gwynn, which is set during the Restoration period. Some plays allow for some artistic license when it comes to historically costuming, but for this one, my aim was to be as period (and class) accurate as possible.⁠
⁠
My original training was in costume design for theatre, and even though it isn't a huge part of what I do now (although I often use the same skills when creating a wedding look), I do love it when I get to stretch those muscles.⁠ A gift from the past, still making itself useful to me now.⁠
⁠
Much of my time was spent coordinating outfits, with the use of incredible costume store of my good friend, Elizabeth Callow. Due to most garments being varying degrees of old and worn, I spent many hours altering and mending too. In total I had about thirty costumes to put together. But I also found the time to make a few pieces, including Nell's pink raw silk gown.⁠
⁠
I had a lovely time working with all those sumptuous, brocaded fabrics 😍⁠ which costume is speaking to you the loudest?⁠
⁠
Photos by @rubysienauk

Just replace fashion house with bespoke bridal boutique, and you get the idea.

(I also hate being filmed like this, but my social media elf, Elle, told me it was a good idea 😅)

34 3

Open post by felicitywestmacott with ID 18085726504861519

Just replace fashion house with bespoke bridal boutique, and you get the idea.

(I also hate being filmed like this, but my social media elf, Elle, told me it was a good idea 😅)

These were all labours of love, with a lot of climbing up precariously placed ladders and sweeping up glitter and leaves. But so fun to do!

Which one is your favourite bridal shop window display?
1. Red for Valentine`s day
2. Purple and gold fantasy
3. Rainbows for Pride
4. Black and white for Halloween
5. Sparkles for winter

Now to start planning for 2026...

18 8

Open post by felicitywestmacott with ID 18129410119449576

These were all labours of love, with a lot of climbing up precariously placed ladders and sweeping up glitter and leaves. But so fun to do!

Which one is your favourite bridal shop window display?
1. Red for Valentine's day
2. Purple and gold fantasy
3. Rainbows for Pride
4. Black and white for Halloween
5. Sparkles for winter

Now to start planning for 2026...

I managed to complete my window display dress just in time!⁠
⁠
This is the 2nd time I`ve made a wedding dress specifically for my window, and I`m not going to go so far as to say it will be a yearly tradition (that`s too much pressure!) but I do enjoy it!⁠
⁠
For this one, I wanted to use up bits and pieces I`ve had hanging around for far too long. As a creative person, I think hoarding comes with the territory, so I`ve had boxes of scrap fabric gathering in boxes. And this dress used so much of them up, which was very satisfying.⁠
⁠
For this look I made a boned bodice and covered it in white feathers. Then I added layers and layers of tulle, sequins and lace for the skirt, creating this beautiful asymmetric waterfall effect.

A dress fit for an ice queen ❄️

88 10

Open post by felicitywestmacott with ID 18081152459180368

I managed to complete my window display dress just in time!⁠
⁠
This is the 2nd time I've made a wedding dress specifically for my window, and I'm not going to go so far as to say it will be a yearly tradition (that's too much pressure!) but I do enjoy it!⁠
⁠
For this one, I wanted to use up bits and pieces I've had hanging around for far too long. As a creative person, I think hoarding comes with the territory, so I've had boxes of scrap fabric gathering in boxes. And this dress used so much of them up, which was very satisfying.⁠
⁠
For this look I made a boned bodice and covered it in white feathers. Then I added layers and layers of tulle, sequins and lace for the skirt, creating this beautiful asymmetric waterfall effect.

A dress fit for an ice queen ❄️

emailme@felicitywestmacott.co.ukTEL 07762 543230TOUCHGet in

from design to completionbespoke wedding dressesFelicity Westmacott

Dorking, RH4 1RT241 High Street• Visit the Studio •

emailme@felicitywestmacott.co.ukTEL 07762 543230TOUCHGet in