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Smocking and pintucks , are they OK in a boys baptismal outfit? I will be making my first christening gown/pants soon
ukdame Intermediate FL USA Member since 8/1/08 Posts: 1820	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/2/09 10:19 PM What type of pattern for a boy would you suggest. I love pintucks ad smocking but wonder if too feminine for a boy?. I need sugestions. The will be in qite warm weather so no hats. ------ It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something. ~ Franklin D Roosevelt 1843 Janome 19606 ,Janome My Excel 4023, Brother 1034D, White 1750C, Kenmore 158.1803, White 764, Brother 780D.
LynnS Member since 6/22/08 Posts: 85	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/2/09 10:32 PM Are you familiar with Sew Beautiful - Martha Pullen's heirloom magazine? She has published many christening gowns for boys and girls. I think both are fine - but also like very narrow tucks for boys. Connie Palmer did a really elegant gown for her GS Carter. I think the pattern is on her website it itssewconnie.com
MelissaB in WA Intermediate WA USA Member since 3/18/04 Posts: 1688 PR Weekend Volunteer	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/2/09 10:34 PM I think this is especially tradition in the south, definitely check out Marta Pullen's website and magazine, I'm sure you'll more than be inspired. Happy sewing on this precious garment. ------ "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." ~Dolly Parton Fabric sewn in 2012 ~ 20.5 yds Fabric sewn in 2012 ~ 50 yds Fabric sewn in 2011 ~ 65 1/8 yds Fabric sewn in 2010 ~ 112 1/2 yds Fabric sewn in 2009 ~ 137 3/4 yds Fabric sewn in 2008 ~ 218 3/8 yds Fabric Sewn in 2007 ~ 209 1/4 yds
Peggy L   Advanced TN USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 5086	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/2/09 10:35 PM I was going to suggest Martha Pullen's website, too. Also, Children's Corner patterns. I made smocked clothes for my son until he was two or so. ------ www.thereisjoyadventures.blogspot.com
SheilaAnn Intermediate MD USA Member since 3/28/08 Posts: 393	Login to reply to this post In reply to ukdame Like this post Date: 8/2/09 11:20 PM I also love the Martha Pullen site. I have also made this Christening gown more than once, and I think it is suitable for both boys and girls, which makes it great as a family heirloom. I've made it from linen with lace that has crosses in the embroidery (sold at the Martha Pullen site). Boys Christening Gown Pattern ------ Sheila God's love is infinite!
Dotmoll Advanced Beginner JAPAN Member since 8/27/07 Posts: 589	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/2/09 11:42 PM Yes, yes, lay it on! This type of gown comes with the old mindset that boys and girls both wore long baby gowns until they were "shortened", with pants and other manly attire following later. My boys wore a long christening gown with pintucking, and I think my nephews wore the family smocked gown that my sister and I wore, and our father wore before us. I'm not so keen on really big ruffles (but narrow ruffles with pintucking look good) or sheers for boys' christening gowns.
Sandi S   Advanced NC USA Member since 1/15/07 Posts: 1589	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/3/09 0:00 AM Yes! I think as long as there aren't big ruffles, there are plenty of lovely and appropriate options. Definitely check out Martha Pullen/Sew Beautiful or see if you have an heirloom sewing store nearby. ------ Sandi http://mamamademine.blogspot.com Moving the stash... 2012 - 55.5 yards out, 78.25 yards in
Mufffet   Intermediate VT USA Member since 8/14/05 Posts: 8909	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/3/09 11:51 AM My mother made lovely Christening gowns for my children. The one she made for my youngest son was puffed sleeved and pintucked and just the most beautiful thing. He is 32 and seems to have suffered no ill effects... ------ "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama I have sewing machines
Cassy   Advanced CO USA Member since 12/22/05 Posts: 71	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/3/09 12:37 PM Most Definitely! I'm from Louisiana, and you didn't even consider making a baptism/christening/dedication outfit without some form of smocking, pintucking, or lace insertion in it (and in some cases all three). Definitely look at the Sew Beautiful magazine it is a big inspiration for these types of garments. Typically, depending on the age of the little boy, you see a lot of "onsie" type jumper outfits or the two piece where the bottom buttons onto the shirt. Also, if it were a very young infant boy, they were quite often dressed in christening gowns. Enjoy your project.... ------ So many machines, even more fabric, and way too little time!
SheilaAnn Intermediate MD USA Member since 3/28/08 Posts: 393	Login to reply to this post In reply to ukdame Like this post Date: 8/3/09 2:27 PM I forgot that I posted a review of a Christening Gown that I made from a Sew Beautiful magazine pattern last year. It was originally designed for a boy. My Review ------ Sheila God's love is infinite!

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