Published August 10, 2014
Crop Top Dress for Godmother
St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church is a very special place for my family. A little less than a year ago, my sister and brother-in-law were married there. Then just this past week, my niece, Gigi, was baptized in St. Michael’s. The baptism was very nice and extremely special.
Since Baptism is the most important day in one’s life, I though it appropriate that I make dresses (and a onesie) for the ceremony and reception.
Gigi wore the baptismal gown passed down through the family, which was sewn by my babcha. It was a beautiful gown! My babcha did all the (pink) hand stitching on it as well. (Which reminds me….I’m coming out with baptismal gowns! They should be available for sale later this fall.)
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I absolutely adored the dress I made for myself to wear for Gigi’s baptism.
Last winter I made a shorter (and velvet) version of this dress, (see dress here). Unfortunately, the velvet material of the first dress made it difficult to see all the details and pleats of the dress. I swore then that I would make this dress design again (before it goes out of style). I was so busy this spring that I never got around to it. But once I was asked to be Gigi’s godmother, I knew I had to do it.
I changed the original pattern in a few places. First, I made the skirt of the dress fuller than the original dress pattern. (The original pattern had the hem taper in.) I spent lots of money on this beautiful floral fabric and I wanted to use as much of the floral pattern as I could. Second, I made the straps slightly thinner than the original pattern. And lastly, I made the bottom bodice layer a stretch cream knit fabric. (This made the dress more comfortable and easy to wear!)
I made a white silk slip to wear under this dress! I will write something about it in a later post.
THANKS FOR READING 🙂
This dress is absolutely beautiful and you look stunning in it. There is obviously much love in your family and your little niece looks beautiful also in your Babcha’s baptismal gown. My family also has a baptismal gown and it is always a special day when it is worn by a new member of our family. It is so lovely to keep these traditions going
Thanks for the kind words marjtrundle! Yes- baptismal gowns are one of those special family heirlooms. It’s also fun to pull out all the baptismal photos to see each baby in the gown!
I loved this dress when I saw it on the magazine. And it looks fantastic on a tall and slim figure like yours. You did a great job on it and the print you chose is fantastic. Well worth the fabric splurge!
Thanks Silvia! I’ve had this fabric for awhile now, so I’m excited that I finally found the right pattern to pair it with!
Hello Marusya,
where you were so beautiful fabric?
This is a glorious dress. Perfectly elegant and able to stand up to the important occasion, too! Looks like it was a lovely day.
Thanks Melwyk!! It was a great day! I’m glad we have some pictures and dresses to help us remember it.
This dress is incredible! You look so beautiful!
Thank you Megan!!! Btw Congrats to you and Kevin as well! 🙂
Exquisite dress! A perfect use of that beautiful fabric. You looked radiant in it.
Thank you Cindy!
Stunning! That is honestly one of the loveliest dresses I’ve seen — I so hope you get a chance to wear it again. How wonderful to have it tied to such a special day.
Thank you Angela!!
Mary Grace, this dress is so beautiful and looks great on you!! And I love the church photos — good memories from last year’s wedding!
Thanks Betsy! I hope all is well!! Come visit again when Katie’s home!
Lovely, just lovely!!!!! You have exquisite taste!!!
Thanks Loretta!
The dress is really beautiful! I was just wondering what issue if Burda Style the pattern came from?
Thanks Holly! I’m pretty sure the pattern is from the 12/2013 Burdastyle monthly magazine.
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