White Wednesday- Raglan Christening Gowns

This Christening Gown is View 3 from the OFB pattern "Raglan Christening Gowns"

Christening Gowns are the most important garment ever worn.  Rarely will a Bride wear her Mother's Wedding Gown but the Christening Gown will be worn by many babies.  Your Baby, your Grandbaby, and your Great Grandbaby.

Close up of the Yoke.  The lace is Angel Lace.

I recommend that you purchase the best materials you are able to afford.

How much did you pay for the Wedding Gown that was used once?

This is View 2 and was inspired by an antique  Gown.  Tucks and Lace embellish the yoke.

Swiss Batiste is the fabric used most often for Christening Gowns.  The weight of the Swiss Batiste depends on the style of the Gown.  For the A-Line style here, I would use the Nelona or  Dress Weight Swiss Batiste.

The hem is finished with Lace and Featherstitching.

Close up of the Tucks and Lace at the neck.

This is  the View 1 Gown.  It is a simpler version.  

The sleeves are pleated instead of gathered. It is a tailored style and made from Linen.   

This is the "Raglan Christening Gown" pattern.  The Raglan style helps it to fit Baby better.  There are no shoulders so it is more flexible in fitting.  For more fitting information see Fitting.

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