Champagne Silk And Embroidered Christening Gown
Antique Elegance! This new gown is made from antique champagne colored silk shantung. It is a very pale shaded fabric adorned with antique lace embellishments on the bodice and hem. The front of the gown is further embellished with same color embroidery and hand sewn seed beads and pearls set randomly amongst the embroidery. The embroidery is of heirloom vines and flower buds, the divinity trio, cross with heirloom trellis work, 2 doves bringing flowers to the cross, and finishing the very top of the design is a trio of hand embroidered silk flowers. There are many details that only seeing it in person will truly reveal. The pictures do not do justice in bringing out all the small details. The longer you look at the dress the more you will find! The back of the dress is very simple yet still elegant. The closure is five mother-of-pearl flower buttons and the hem is finished with a few rows of the silk separated by French cotton entredeux and the final edging is a small scalloped lace. This gown is sized at about 6 mos. with the chest measuring approximately 20 inches. The overall length measures 42 inches and the hem width is 96 inches. This could certainly be completed with a beautiful bonnet (no extra charge) and a light cotton slip with the family history embroidered (charge is dependent on the embellishments ordered). This gown will certainly become a family heirloom to be shared with many generations to come. This item is currently in stock and ready for immediate shipment.
Marceil Brumaghim
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I have been stitching for well over 40 years! Amazing how fast time goes by, seems like yesterday that I sat at a sewing machine for first time!
I make wedding dresses, baby attire to include Christening/Baptismal Gowns, after christening party attire, First Communion Dresses, Flower girl dresses, quilts or anything you can dream up. I have studied with some world renowned designers such as Sandra Betzina, special occasion expert Susan Khalji, and designer to the stars Kenneth King.
I first learned the trade while visiting an aunt during a summer vacation. She was giving sewing lessons and I had an immediate love for the craft just by watching and when offered the opportunity to learn, I jumped at it! That was the beginning of a lifelong passion.
At first I was only interested in crafting my own clothes but that quickly evolved into sewing for others. When I got married I had made my mind up that I was going to venture into the special occasion genre by making my own gown and that became my next love. After the birth of my first daughter I began making all her (and now my granddaughters) special occasion dresses and then off to yet another level of the craft!
I have made many wedding gowns through the years for friends and the general public, when our friends were having babies I added Baptismal and Christening gowns to my repertoire. At first the gowns were plain with a little lace or other adornment. I have since branched off into using machine embroideries and hand beading along with heirloom techniques. The more intricate the patterns and adornments the better I like it! I have not yet met a request I haven't been able to fulfill.
I am also associated with the organization "Rest in His Arms", which provides burial attire to babies which have been abandoned by their families. This organization provides the burial gowns and services for each baby they come in contact with for free.
It has been a rewarding evolution from my first stitch to now!
If you like my work but do not see exactly what you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact me for a custom order. I will do my best to work within your budget and timeline. There is no job too big or too small for me to tackle!
I take great pride in the pieces I produce and although not everything in life is a guarantee, I will stand behind my work until you are completely satisfied with your product. I will use the highest quality fabrics for what your budget will allow.
Please take note that although I am a smoke free environment I am not pet free (dogs and cat). I do try to keep my work area as pet free as possible however it's not always attainable.
Thank you,
Marcy
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I will ship both within the US and Internationally.
Shipping:
I usually use USPS 2-day priority mailing with tracking and insurance. I only charge what it actually costs me. Please be aware that many items can take 12-14 weeks to construct, others 4-6 weeks and others under rare circumstances can be done in a very short timeframe.
Payment:
I usually anticipate payment arrangements of 50/50. The first half upon proposal acceptance and the balance at completion before shipping.
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