2.20.2010

The Baptism Dress

I'm not sure that I have mentioned it before, but I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In our religion, children are baptized at the age of eight. A close friend of mine has her oldest daughter getting baptized in a couple of weeks and wanted a special dress for her daughter's big day. So, naturally I begged for her to let me make it. Lucky for me, she relented. And this time I didn't even 'copycat'- just had a little inspiration. I even made my own pattern-- wow! Big accomplishment.
I must have had heavenly help with this one, because it came out better than I could ever have hoped. Sending measurements long distance and having it fit her perfectly the first time, finding the right fabric, putting together a design that came together without a pattern- all of it! In addition to the dress turning out so well, her daughter happens to be gorgeous and to top that off, my friend is an AMAZING photographer- so you are all in for a real treat! Enjoy the show!













PS If you live in the Las Vegas area and need a photographer-- let me know! I would be happy to get you in touch with her!
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76 comments:

  1. sbFebruary 20, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I've got 7 years to go before we'll need one, but I don't think that's enough time for me to hone my skills enough to make something half as beautiful.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    So pretty! (The dress and the girl!) Great job.

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  3. LisaFebruary 20, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Just breathless!!

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  4. StephanieFebruary 20, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Wow. That dress is stunning! I love the touch of pink.

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  5. BridgetFebruary 20, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Beautiful- the dress and the girl! I love the sash and the tulle, not your typical all white baptism dress but I like it better that way.

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  6. Lexie@BookBugFebruary 20, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    OK sign me up! When I have an 8 year old daughter, you can make me one (and if I don't have a girl I'll make Jax wear it!!!)

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  7. KathyFebruary 20, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    its lovely! and so is the little girl....

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  8. JessicaFebruary 20, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    I love this dress. Great job. Do you share your patterns or sell them. My daughter is getting baptized this year and that would fit her personality like a glove.

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  9. BrookeFebruary 20, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    You are amazing. Every time I look at this dress I cry. I could not have asked for a more perfectly suited dress for my little diva! I love every detail about this dress... from the beautifuly perfect buttons, to the tiny cap sleeves, to the amazing tulle slip! I love this dress, I love her in it, and I LOVE YOU!!! I will be forever greatful for the time you took to create this for me. XOXOXOXOXO

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  10. HollyFebruary 20, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    I love the photo of her on the steps. You made a beautiful dress and you're a wonderful friend for doing so.

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  11. ElizabethFebruary 20, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    That is gorgeous! So cute and pretty with just the right amount of sass. Our family isn't LDS so we don't have any baptisms coming up, but if you ever wanted to make a dress for my little girl, you certainly wouldn't have to ask twice!

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  12. michalFebruary 20, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Wow, gorgeous dress! I wish it had a pattern, I would so buy it!
    Love it!
    yes, and the photographs are just amazing!

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  13. Corey~living and lovingFebruary 20, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    AMAZING! the sweetest dress ever. WOW! stunning.....can't stop looking at it.

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  14. LaceyFebruary 20, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Holy crap, that's awesome!!!
    Go you!!
    I'm very impressed!!!
    I absolutely love the 2nd and 3rd picture!
    Seriously, amazing!

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  15. juliaFebruary 20, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    thats so beautigul my girls would love to wear that to church great job

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  16. StephanieJaniceFebruary 20, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    LOVE IT!!! Great job!

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  17. danaFebruary 21, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    beautiful!
    would have LOVED that dress when I was 8 too (or now :) )

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  18. Ange MooreFebruary 21, 2010 at 1:45 AM

    Amazing dress, beautiful girl and wonderful photos! Congrats to all involved (and I hope the baptism was fabulous too!).

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  19. Melissa @Lilac LaneFebruary 21, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    I just love it. And she is so very pretty. Wow!

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    It is absolutely amazing! Way to pump out the pattern!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 21, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Congratulations on this lovely dress. It is quite an accomplishment doing everything from scratch AND long distance. Good for you for jumping in with both feet.

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  22. KristinFebruary 21, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    Love it! I love that you made your own pattern...very project runway ;-)

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  23. JandiFebruary 22, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    WOW! Beautiful! My daughter just told me tonight that she expects a special dress for her Baptism. (in March) hahahahaha I am thinking we are buying something.

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  24. BrianneFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    You're amazing Leis!!! I love it! If I ever have a girl I'm coming to you....

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  25. KaysiFebruary 22, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Beautiful, both the dress and girl! Wow, she seriously looks like a model!

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  26. XinaFebruary 22, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Beautiful! Love it when people ADD color to baptism and wedding dresses. I love it when they have two dresses...one for the actual ceremony and one for show. You done good! Now I'll have to wait for granddaughters to make dresses for! *smile8

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  27. The Scow'sFebruary 22, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    AHHHHHHHHHHHH! I need this dress like a fish needs water!!!! Well, I should say my little lady (turning 8 in April, getting baptised in May) NEEDS this dress. PLEASE email me and let me know if you're selling them. THANKS! Laura
    laurascow@hotmail.com

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  28. keriFebruary 23, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    BEAUTIFUL. I would love to buy a pattern if you are selling one. You can email me at ckrjkse@yahoo.com. I have a little girl after 4 boys and she will be eight next year and she would love this. Just darling

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  29. ShelleyFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Stunning!

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  30. Goings on at the Glenn'sFebruary 24, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    Very Pretty. The dress turned out gorgeous. I too am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I just got done making a baby blessing dress for a friend's baby shower this weekend. You should come on over to my blog and check it out. I definitely don't have the photography skills as your friend but I am happy with how it turned out being my first attempt with this type of fabric.
    Again your dress was gorgeous! Great Job!

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2010 at 4:29 AM

    This dress is incredible! I hope you decide to publish the pattern!

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  32. make it perfectFebruary 26, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Wow wow wow!

    Leisel - that dress is STUNNING!!!

    I think I would like one for ME!

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  33. JanaFebruary 27, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    I love this dress. My little girl is getting baptized in oct. and I would love this for her. Do you sell it. Please email me jrasb00@yahoo.com and let me know. thanks!

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  34. TerrieFebruary 27, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    This is going to sound like a broken record but I would love to have the pattern for this! It is amazing and my only daughter is getting baptized in July. If it becomes available could you email me terrieneiswender@gmail.com. Thanks...it really is stunning!

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  35. ChristinaFebruary 27, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    I, too, would love to purchase the pattern. My girl will be 8 next summer so I have time to plan and prepare. I showed her the dress and she loves it!! It is truly beautiful (and so is the model:)

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  36. Girly Girl EssentialsFebruary 27, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    I love it! I'll defintiely putting some color in my girls' baptism dresses. Thanks for the idea!

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  37. Tiffany February 28, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    That is the best dress I have ever seen for a baptism and would be all over purchasing that pattern from you. I have been telling everyone about this dress!
    -Tiff

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  38. JeanetteMarch 4, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    I want the pattern too!! I am not quite as rushed, I have 1.5 years until my DD will get baptized, but she would LOVE this!! I also like that it looks/seems that you could take off the pink if you wanted it more traditional too (my DH would like that). SOOOOO cute!

    jeanette_kirkham at yahoo dot com
    jkmade.blogspot.com

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  39. BeccaMarch 7, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Oh my gosh! Can I please have or buy this pattern? I LOVE that dress! So, so cute! I have a year, but I'd love to make this pattern!

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  40. Carol from PanamaMarch 30, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    A lovely dress for a beautiful child.

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  41. V and Co.April 7, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    oh my wow!
    thank you so much for linking up to my post! wow amazing!!! ;)

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  42. sueApril 9, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    WOW!!! Just beautiful. I actually do live in the Las Vegas area- we just moved and we were talking about getting new family pictues-so if you could email your friends info that you be awesome
    sueellenhafen@yahoo.com

    p.s. Are planning on selling the pattern?

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  43. KayleighApril 9, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Wow, that is seriously so amazing. You did such a great job!!! It is very beautiful.

    I can't remember what my baptism dress looked like... But if I had had one like this I would definitely have remembered it.

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  44. princess jenApril 11, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    I would LOVE a pattern of this dress! My daughter will be 8 next year and this is a gorgeous dress! Please let me know if/when you plan to sell the pattern!
    jennifer.lehman.johnson@comcast.net

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  45. AngelaApril 13, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    I still have over a year before my daughter is 8 but I already feel pressure to find something cute. I think the store bought ones are not very cute. If you are selling the dress or pattern please let me know, it is just gorgeous. I love that you added color, just what I was thinking I wanted to do.
    acnhansen@yahoo.com

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  46. AudieApril 18, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    I. LOVE. THIS. DRESS!!! Seriously, so inspiring!

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  47. MelissaApril 20, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    Gorgeous dress! Beautiful photos of your daughter as well, such keepsakes.

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  48. AnonymousMay 10, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Ooooh! I love this dress! I have been looking for a year for my daughter's perfect baptism dress and we would LOVE to have one like this. Do you take custom orders?? My email is tdl1415@aol.com. LOVE IT!!!

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  49. pollywogMay 14, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Do you have a pattern available yet? My cousin's 2-year-old daughter will be baptized soon and I would love to make one for her.

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  50. MeganMay 28, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    WOW!!! I love this dress! I only wish that my daughter wasn't a self declared tom boy so that I could get her to wear ruffles and pink. I do have 3 more years until she gets baptized, so I'll keep my fingers crossed and this bookmarked!

    Thanks for inspiring me!
    Megan

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  51. Hawley RogersJuly 7, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    Please oh please can I get this pattern too! My daughter will be getting baptized in September & we are already looking for that perfect dress. I think we found it! I wish I had your talent & I am so grateful that I came across your blog! Thanks A Million!

    Hawley Rogers
    ugoth2r@gmail.com
    or ugoth2r@me.com

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  52. Sew HungryhippieJuly 19, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    This is absolutley stunning !!! I am amazed at your work, from clothing to quilts....just pure eye candy :o)
    natalie

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  53. johnsonfamilySeptember 1, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    That is the most gorgeous baptism dress ive ever seen. I would love the pattern to make one for my litte girl and my friends little girl. i would totally buy the pattern from you, Do you have it available for sale? heres my email please let me know

    coleandshaunna@yahoo.com

    Shaunna

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  54. Casey MarieDecember 15, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Your work is amazing! Love every thing you've made & posted!!!
    ~Casey Marie

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  55. GayleMarch 8, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I'll chime in with everyone else who has said so; I would like to buy this pattern if you ever decide to sell it. It's a long time before I will need a baptism dress (we just blessed her on Sunday March 6 2011 - I made her a gorgeous dress for that day), but I'd love to make this one for her. Thanks.

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  56. LynnMarch 28, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    This is just sooo perfect! I found when I was googling whether my daughter would wear her new white dress into the font or wear the jumpsuit. I'm assuming, in this case, your friend's daughter changed to be baptised! I've been a member since I was 8, and for some reason I've never thought about it, until now when my own daughter is almost ready. I couldn't imagine her wearing a beautiful, new, white dress into the font, but I suppose it could be done. Maybe I'll go your route--make a dress that's white for the most part, but add a touch of color so there's no question that she'll be changing. hehe

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  57. Jessica SchwendimanJune 19, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Are you selling this dress by chance? I need one for my 7 year old and a matching one for my 7 month old. Love it!! Let me know:
    jessicaschwendiman@hotmail.com

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  58. JennilynSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I was wondering if I could have the pattern you used? My daughter is getting baptized soon. Thanks jbtolbz@gmail.com

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  59. AislynnSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Wow!!! I just got on Pinterest to search for baptisms dress. My daughter is getting baptized the first week of November. This dress is absolutely amazing!!! Did you decide to sell the pattern? I would love the get it.
    ourfamilytogether@hotmail.com

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  60. The Clews CrewMay 4, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Also asking if you're selling the pattern and for how much? I love this dress and it would be perfect for my daughter's baptism. garyzgirl@gmail.com

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  61. hillaryJune 6, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Did you end up selling the pattern?
    If so I might be interested :)
    jhdivis at gmail
    Thanks!

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  62. hillaryJune 6, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    So sorry I didn't do my homework before I contacted you. I found your pattern. Thanks so much!

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  63. cremation in athens gaJuly 18, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Awesome pictorial. She is more pretty.

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  64. ricosta shoesAugust 15, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Christening gown/christening dress there is no need for confusion. The terms are used in an interchangeable manner. Christening gown is used more often to describe the traditional style

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  65. TaufkleidSeptember 26, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    This is a great post and she is looking great in white and pink ribbon dress.She is looking like a real supermodel.

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  66. AttemptingAlohaOctober 4, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    LOVE this dress! Sadly, I didn't find your wonderful pattern for it until AFTER I had already reinvented the wheel and did my own. lol Murphy's Law, right?

    For any others who are desperately trying to find the pattern, here's her link (it's not included anywhere in this post or on your tutorials page).

    http://sugarnspicecreations.blogspot.com/2011/10/baptism-dress.html

    Thanks so much for the inspiration. The dress is truly gorgeous! And I can't believe you did it without having the little girl there to fit it to! Wicked talent.

    Aloha,
    Charlie

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  68. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    We baptized our 11 year old daughter last year at easter vigil and her great aunt made her baptism outfit.she made her an adorable.poofy white top of the knees dress with the boufant shoulders and lace around the bottom of the dress.she attached a light pink bow to the back of the dress.she also made her a bonnet to match the dress with the same lace on it as the dress.she wore lace anklets and white mary janes with the dress to match.i got her a new white under shirt and then great aunt made her a white cloth baptismal diaper and then sewed the lace across the back of a pair of white plastic pants for her to wear over the diaper.the daughter looked stunning and very adorable in the white out fit and very dainty as well.when she made her first communion last may,i put the baptismal diaper and the ruffled rubberpants on her agian under her communion dress.

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  70. Ethan BosworthMarch 22, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Macey looks so beutiful in all of these pictures. i wish iwas there to see then live. i know macey from school.<3

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  73. The Happy HodsonsFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Can I buy this pattern?

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  74. The Happy HodsonsFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:09 PM

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    I would love your pattern for my little girl :) I'll pay anything lol!!! It's absolutely darling!!!

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    Can I get a copy of the pattern? How much is it?

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    Such a very pretty and special dress! LOVE the lace.

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