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From: NanatoLeona
Date: 01-24-2006, 09:17 AM (1 of 7)
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Good Morning Everyone: This will be my first post to this forum and I hope someone can help me. I am making a baptism gown for my granddaughter and am wondering if it is necessary to use a lining for the gown or will a slip be OK. The fabric is not see through. Thanks for any help. 
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User: NanatoLeona
Member since: 01-24-2006 Total posts: 2 |
From: paroper
Date: 01-24-2006, 05:43 PM (2 of 7)
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Our churches do not do the infant baptisms so I don't know the proper attire. However, I always thought the gowns that had the lining showing during the ceremony were very pretty. You do often see the lining because of the way that the child is held.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 01-24-2006, 06:09 PM (3 of 7)
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It is not nessesary to line unless the pattern doesn't have facings or other edge finishes. The one all the boys in our family have worn is not lined. It was first worn by my Grandfather in 1898. All of the boys that have been baptized have worn it. 2 girls broke tradition & wore it also. It has work for 4 generations so far. It is 100% cotton with a slip to wear under it. You should have seen my DSL face when he found out his son was wearing a dress. I have continued the tradition with all of my girls wearing my first communion dress. Someday I hope to have a DGD to wear that also.
Barb
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User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: NanatoLeona
Date: 01-25-2006, 08:28 AM (4 of 7)
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Thank you both for replying. I think I will make the gown with a ruffled hem to give the appearance of a slip. MomofSix - how wonderful to have a gown that has been passed down for four generations. Have a nice day to all 
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User: NanatoLeona
Member since: 01-24-2006 Total posts: 2 |
From: MaryW
Date: 01-25-2006, 08:39 AM (5 of 7)
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Hi NanatoLeona and welcome to Sew Whats New.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: paroper
Date: 01-25-2006, 09:00 AM (6 of 7)
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By the way, congratulations on the blessed event! I wish her a long and happy, healthy life in a loving home!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: MarciaK
Date: 01-25-2006, 06:22 PM (7 of 7)
| I just finished a gown. The outer fabric was satin and I lined it with broadcloth, making a built-in slip. That way it's soft against baby's skin, and not cold. I added lace to the bottom of the lining(slip) as well as the dress. |
User: MarciaK
Member since: 02-06-2004 Total posts: 32 
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