Christening gowns are treasured pieces of a family’s history, with many families passing gowns down from generation to generation. In this online course, Connie Palmer—a master of children’s garment construction—will walk you step-by-step through creating an exquisite christening gown (size 12M) that is sure to become a family heirloom. The breathtaking Victorian lace fans that adorn the skirt of the gown are likely the pièce de résistance on this beautiful gown, but there are many other features to love as well.
As you make the gown with Connie, you will learn how to create the bias band neck with gathered lace under the band; how to embroider on English cotton netting; how to create lace shaping two ways (the traditional pinned method and the pinless way); how to put bias bands, gathered lace and entredeux on the sleeves; how to pipe the yoke; and how to create the lovely Victorian lace fans on the skirt. You will even learn how to use the christening gown pattern to make a companion slip! Connie will also show you how you can use your favorite girls dress pattern to create a Victorian Fan dress, perfect for any special occasion. Along with the step-by-step video, this course includes the gown pattern, written instructions, and machine embroidery designs in all major file formats.
“I just think it’s so pretty,” Connie says of this gown design. “It’s ecru lace and embroidery on white fabric which shows up really well. You can of course do it in white-on-white if you wanted to, but I just like the look of the ecru on white. It looks very elegant and very Victorian to me … I think you’re really going to like making it. The fans themselves are just more fun than anything to make!”
This start-anytime course is self-paced. Begin the moment you register, viewing the course anytime that is convenient for you.
