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Christening Gown for Baby T

Christening dress in ivory lace and organza, made from the bride's wedding dress, by Felicity Westmacott

I made this gown using babyā€™s mummyā€™s wedding dress ā€“ which is a wonderful tradition going back hundreds of years that not many people know about now. A really good way to get another use from that dress! Simple bodice with lace over-lay and organza frill sleeves. The diamant? sash from mummyā€™s dress gave a bit of sparkle. Layered organza skirt, extra long as is traditional and pretty button back detail. Christening gowns from ?150 plus fabrics.

Christening dress in ivory lace and organza, made from the bride's wedding dress, by Felicity Westmacott

Christening dress in ivory lace and organza, made from the bride's wedding dress, by Felicity Westmacott

Christening dress in ivory lace and organza, made from the bride's wedding dress, by Felicity Westmacott: design sketch

Christening dress in ivory lace and organza, made from the bride's wedding dress, by Felicity Westmacott

Christening dress in ivory lace and organza, made from the bride's wedding dress, by Felicity Westmacott

Christening dress in ivory lace and organza, made from the bride's wedding dress, by Felicity Westmacott

I also made a sweet little bonnet in organza with matching lace trim.

Christening dress in ivory lace and organza, made from the bride's wedding dress, by Felicity Westmacott

Christening dress in ivory lace and organza, made from the bride's wedding dress, by Felicity Westmacott

Christening dress in ivory lace and organza, made from the bride's wedding dress, by Felicity Westmacott: thank you letter

My happy customer wrote:?Thanks so much for making the dress, Aly is delighted and I was very touched with the little drawstring bag ā€“ itā€™s beautiful! Many thanks, Julie.

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Felicity Westmacott

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

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Sure, my usual role is a bespoke wedding dress maker, creating beautiful and unique garments for brides looking for something a little different.

But sometimes I`m also a lighting assistant, a caterer, a last-minute-rush-to-the-shopper. That`s the fun of being a creative, working with other creatives.

This was from a styled photoshoot I organised, based on the iconic 90s film, Strictly Ballroom. I made these dazzling neon bridesmaids outfits based around the stunning costumes of Latin ballroom dancers. Our photographer really wanted the colours to pop in the atmospheric darkness of our location, so of course I volunteered myself as floor level tripod šŸ˜‚

The photos turned out amazing, so it was definitely worth it!

Have you ever found yourself doing a job you never expected?

Dresses @felicitywestmacott
Photography @jessicajillphoto
Video/content @weddingstorytellerco
Venues @theoldtimberstore_se1 @malt.maltby
Florals @jemimainthewoods
Event Equipment Hire @cohire
Bridesmaid models @Lisaeggy3 @Boobzylou @oleksanacoaching
Choreography @oleksanacoaching
Hair and Make-up lead @melindabridal @melinda_grant
Hair and Make-up @beccibrushes
Jewellery @CatherineMarche
Neon Sign @thisisasignuk
Shoes @shoesbylarisa

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Sure, my usual role is a bespoke wedding dress maker, creating beautiful and unique garments for brides looking for something a little different. But sometimes I'm also a lighting assistant, a caterer, a last-minute-rush-to-the-shopper. That's the fun of being a creative, working with other creatives. This was from a styled photoshoot I organised, based on the iconic 90s film, Strictly Ballroom. I made these dazzling neon bridesmaids outfits based around the stunning costumes of Latin ballroom dancers. Our photographer really wanted the colours to pop in the atmospheric darkness of our location, so of course I volunteered myself as floor level tripod šŸ˜‚ The photos turned out amazing, so it was definitely worth it! Have you ever found yourself doing a job you never expected? Dresses @felicitywestmacott Photography @jessicajillphoto Video/content @weddingstorytellerco Venues @theoldtimberstore_se1 @malt.maltby Florals @jemimainthewoods Event Equipment Hire @cohire Bridesmaid models @Lisaeggy3 @Boobzylou @oleksanacoaching Choreography @oleksanacoaching Hair and Make-up lead @melindabridal @melinda_grant Hair and Make-up @beccibrushes Jewellery @CatherineMarche Neon Sign @thisisasignuk Shoes @shoesbylarisa

"Just a very quick note from Rome to let you know how very admired your dress was. Lots of people said how beautiful it was. It really was the most beautiful dress I have ever seen. I definitely would like to work out how to potentially wear it again - I canā€™t bear the thought that Iā€™ll never wear it again!

Thank you again - you truly are an alchemist!"

All the quiet hours designing, cutting, sewing and hand-stitching were all worth it, just to hear a bride so happy with her wedding dress.

Want to see what this dreamy dress looked like on the day? I`ll be posting the official wedding shots later this week. You won`t want to miss this one, I promise you. This gown has quickly become a new favourite of mine šŸ’™

#bespokeweddingdress

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"Just a very quick note from Rome to let you know how very admired your dress was. Lots of people said how beautiful it was. It really was the most beautiful dress I have ever seen. I definitely would like to work out how to potentially wear it again - I canā€™t bear the thought that Iā€™ll never wear it again! Thank you again - you truly are an alchemist!" All the quiet hours designing, cutting, sewing and hand-stitching were all worth it, just to hear a bride so happy with her wedding dress. Want to see what this dreamy dress looked like on the day? I'll be posting the official wedding shots later this week. You won't want to miss this one, I promise you. This gown has quickly become a new favourite of mine šŸ’™ #bespokeweddingdress

What do you do with a wedding dress that`s too precious to forget, but too beautiful to leave in a box forever?ā 
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Last year I shared a wedding dress transformation I had done. I upcycled a Victorian-inspired dress I`d made fifteen years earlier - something only suited to a wedding - into something infinitely more wearable.ā 
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And people had feelings about it. Big feelings.ā 
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I understand that when you really love how something looks, it can feel criminal to see it changed into something you wouldn`t choose for yourself.ā 
ā 
But this is what Eleanor chose for her wedding dress. And she, of all people, is the most attached to how it looked in the first place. But as she said, if she`d just had a new dress made for her anniversary, it wouldn`t have been the same. This fabric gently held her as a young adult, making a life long commitment to someone else. It rested against her chest as her heart beat hard and fast when saying "I do". It swirled around her hips as she took her first dance. It pooled around her feet as she finally sat down, exhilarated and tired. Now a wife.ā 
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And now this new dress can be with her through so many more experiences, holding those old memories, whilst also making new ones.ā 
ā 
This is what I do - I help your dress live a second life. Would you ever have yours transformed?

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What do you do with a wedding dress that's too precious to forget, but too beautiful to leave in a box forever?ā  ā  Last year I shared a wedding dress transformation I had done. I upcycled a Victorian-inspired dress I'd made fifteen years earlier - something only suited to a wedding - into something infinitely more wearable.ā  ā  And people had feelings about it. Big feelings.ā  ā  I understand that when you really love how something looks, it can feel criminal to see it changed into something you wouldn't choose for yourself.ā  ā  But this is what Eleanor chose for her wedding dress. And she, of all people, is the most attached to how it looked in the first place. But as she said, if she'd just had a new dress made for her anniversary, it wouldn't have been the same. This fabric gently held her as a young adult, making a life long commitment to someone else. It rested against her chest as her heart beat hard and fast when saying "I do". It swirled around her hips as she took her first dance. It pooled around her feet as she finally sat down, exhilarated and tired. Now a wife.ā  ā  And now this new dress can be with her through so many more experiences, holding those old memories, whilst also making new ones.ā  ā  This is what I do - I help your dress live a second life. Would you ever have yours transformed?
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