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Question for Dianne Lewandowski?
Dianne,
I have in my possession a christening gown that my great grandmother made sometime around 1910. Family legend says she made it from a table cloth. we figure nearly 67 babies have worn this gown the latest being DN Liam this August. I have wash the gown and rinsed it thoroughly in preparation to storing it. The lace appears to be a machine made Irish lace with a diamond pattern net. There have been mend areas ( a couple not well done). My question is should I mend the few areas that remain or leave them? There is a spot on the bodice and one in the ruffle of the sleeve that I would consider necessary to do. a photo of the Gown is here http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...o/100_0128.jpg I work with wedding gowns daily as a bridal gown alterationist and have access to the proper threads. I can get you a close up shot of the repairs to be done later today. Bobbie Viorritto |
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Question for Dianne Lewandowski?
Hi, Bobby. What an absolutely gorgeous gown. How lucky your family is
to have something so precious to pass on to the generations. I'm envious! The old adage "A stitch in time saves nine" applies here. If at all possible, repair the damage before it becomes worse. Due to its age, threads around the "break" could also be damaged, so it won't be an easy task. If you're not in a hurry, you could call the textile department at the University of Minnesota - one of the few departments of its kind in the U.S. - and ask how you should proceed. Sounds like you have the expertise. It's simply knowing how best to go about it that seems to be the question. Thanks for asking. Hope I was able to help. Dianne Queencityxstitcher wrote: Dianne, I have in my possession a christening gown that my great grandmother made sometime around 1910. Family legend says she made it from a table cloth. we figure nearly 67 babies have worn this gown the latest being DN Liam this August. I have wash the gown and rinsed it thoroughly in preparation to storing it. The lace appears to be a machine made Irish lace with a diamond pattern net. There have been mend areas ( a couple not well done). My question is should I mend the few areas that remain or leave them? There is a spot on the bodice and one in the ruffle of the sleeve that I would consider necessary to do. a photo of the Gown is here http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...o/100_0128.jpg I work with wedding gowns daily as a bridal gown alterationist and have access to the proper threads. I can get you a close up shot of the repairs to be done later today. Bobbie Viorritto -- Affordable & Creative Website Design - including Flash and more. No Templates. Designed Just For You! http://Kanen5Designs.com |
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Question for Dianne Lewandowski?
On Nov 11, 7:46*am, Queencityxstitcher
wrote: Dianne, I have in my possession a christening gown that my great grandmother made sometime around 1910. Family legend says she made it from a table cloth. we figure nearly 67 babies have worn this gown the latest being DN Liam this August. I have wash the gown and rinsed it thoroughly in preparation to storing it. The lace appears to be a machine made Irish lace with a diamond pattern net. There have been mend areas ( a couple not well done). My question is should I mend the few areas that remain or leave them? There is a spot on the bodice and one in the ruffle of the sleeve that I would consider necessary to do. a photo of the Gown is here http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...o/100_0128.jpg I work with wedding gowns daily as a bridal gown alterationist and have access to the proper threads. I can get you a close up shot of the repairs to be done later today. Bobbie Viorritto Oh, how beautiful. These people here might be able to give you some guidance. http://www.stillwaterstudio.org/ They're in Bradford, west of Concord. A friend of mine took something to them for help. She was happy. Donna in Virginia |
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Question for Dianne Lewandowski?
Dianne Lewandowski wrote:
Hi, Bobby. What an absolutely gorgeous gown. How lucky your family is to have something so precious to pass on to the generations. I'm envious! The old adage "A stitch in time saves nine" applies here. If at all possible, repair the damage before it becomes worse. Due to its age, threads around the "break" could also be damaged, so it won't be an easy task. If you're not in a hurry, you could call the textile department at the University of Minnesota - one of the few departments of its kind in the U.S. - and ask how you should proceed. Sounds like you have the expertise. It's simply knowing how best to go about it that seems to be the question. Thanks for asking. Hope I was able to help. Dianne Donna wrote; Oh, how beautiful. These people here might be able to give you some guidance. http://www.stillwaterstudio.org/ They're in Bradford, west of Concord. A friend of mine took something to them for help. She was happy. Donna in Virginia Thank you Dianne and Donna, I have made a new hardanger christening gown so that the old gown can be retired. Babies tend to be baptized later and many are to big to wear the heirloom. I have saved the site that you mentioned Donna. Can I go work there!!! that would fill my heart with joy. I wish I had the credentials though. Thanks for the leads Bobbie |
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