228 Victorian Christening Gown and Toddler's Dress
Infant 2-9 months and Toddler sizes 1-4 Grand Christening Gowns were made for treasured children in the Victorian age (our original dates to 1840). Our Christening Gown sewing pattern owes its grandeur to the full lavishly detailed skirt. A wedge-shaped center panel is gathered into twos of lace insertion; an additional gathered inset joins the center panel to the rest of the skirt. Adjustable drawstring fit the square-necked bodice to the body at the waistband and neckline. Diagonal seam detailing typifies early Victorian styling. Tiny sleeves are in overlapping petal style. We have instructions to create this Christening Gown entirely by hand (View B), if desired. Authentic detailing instructions, with lace insertion, are included in the pattern. Also, included in this pattern, is a Toddler's Dress (View C), so little girls needn't envy their siblings finery. The Toddler's Dress is modeled on the same lines as the Christening Gown. The sleeves are bodice are similar, but with a buttoned back closing. The skirt is shortened to a practical modern length. This is a dress that can take a little miss from playtime to dress up, depending on fabric choice. Suggested Fabrics: View A - sheer or lightweight cottons and blends such as batiste, lawn, organdy, or voile. View B - 100% cotton batiste. View A or B Optional Skirt Lining - cotton broadcloth and blends. View C - Lightweight cottons, and blends such as calico, dotted swiss, lawn, broadcloth, or challis. This pattern is available as a Paper pattern or PDF pattern. Choose the option you want at the top. The paper pattern is printed on 18# white paper and will be mailed to you. The PDF pattern is available to download after checkout and it includes files for print at home (30 pages for 8.5x11" or A4), wide format (36" wide and A0), and a projector file -- all with layers by size. LEARN MORE: Find insertion and edging lace here How to do lace insertion. Tips for sewing tricky fabrics: sheers and lace