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Heirloom Lace
Beautiful Heirloom Christening Gown - Something to Hand Down Through the Generations
A heirloom christening gown like any heirloom is normally passed down the generations, with many members of the same family being christened in the same 'old' but very beautiful gown.
The gown may be made from fine white linen or cotton, and more recently silk or satin. It could be trimmed with tucks, and sometimes smocked, to give a natural elastic effect that will add to the comfort of the gown. Smocking has become less popular over the years as not many people today know the needlework technique as they did in the past.
Smocking is unfortunately becoming a 'lost art', along with many other forms of needlework from the days gone by.
A heirloom christening gown would in the past normally be made by a family member, or it could have been purchased and altered, with detail being added over the years.
Other family members as they used it for their children, may have added delicate buttons, fine lace, or stunning embroidery.
A good thing to remember is that any christening or baptism gown can become a heirloom. Nowadays when not all little girls are taught to sew, gorgeous gowns can be purchased and kept as a family heirloom.
Heirloom christening gowns are widely available in many stores. They are made with the same charm and elegance that can be found on many antique gowns. Imagine your daughters daughter, or your sons son wearing the gown that they themselves were christened in!
Fabric plays a huge part in how long the gown is likely to last for. Cotton and linen are the fabrics most likely to last the longest. Silk will last quite well too, as will polyester. Acetate, nylon and rayon are not a good choice for a heirloom christening gown as they can 'self destruct' in a small number of years, and they will also 'yellow' quite quickly too!
When the heirloom gown does become too old to wear again, after many many years of service. Why not have it framed, in a museum-mount. You could make a written history of who wore the gown, and even a family tree to hang along side it.
If you would like to see details on the best way to keep your heirloom christening gown, including washing and drying instructions, then visit me - Julie at: http://www.new-baby-and-beyond.com/heirloom-christening-gowns.html
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After trying for 3 years to get pregnant with my first child, and then knowing nothing about babies when he did come along. I picked up loads of great advice along the way.
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what do you do about a future mother in law making you wear her family heirloom for the wedding?
I am wearing a beautiful chantily lace wedding gown and wearing my great grandmothers pearls with nothing else. My fiance's mother has told her son that I will wear her familys necklace for the ceremony what do I do?
I'm assuming your grandmother's pearls are a necklace (not a bracelet or earrings, etc)? If that's the case, this is very easy. You already have a necklace. Ask her how she feels if you were to carry it instead, perhaps wrap it around the base of your bouquet or something?
I understand - what you wear on this day of all days should be 100% your choice. If she was asking to to carry a handkerchief or something, I'd say just humor her, it's not worth anyone having their feelings hurt. But if there is any way that you can incorporate her family heirloom without compromising the look you're going for, I think you should try. 
If that won't work - just stand your ground, decline politely, and be as nice as possible about it. She's just excited about her son's big day and wants to be part of things. I'm sure her heart is in the right place even if her manners aren't!
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