Monday 17 September 2012

Holy sewing - the white work begins

Because I'm using the Swedish Royal Gown as my inspiration - I do not have a pattern, this is a first for me. Armed with nothing more than internet pictures of Princess Estelle, Lace from France and Nelona from Switzerland - I begin the journey.

The Swiss Nelona is so perfectly woven that i prefer to rip it rather than cut it, guarenteeing the grain line will always be straight.

The motif on the lace is Lily of the Valley - a flower referenced 15 times in the Bible and also a reference to Jesus in the popular hymn, Lily of  the Valley, he's the bright and morning star.

Creating the Emma Grace Gown


The gown I'm making for my great niece Emma Grace is based on the Swedish Royal Christening Gown, which has been used by generations of Swedish Royals. The last being Princess Estelle in 2010.