First Communion Veils for Sale, Spring/Summer 2025

 

First Communion Veils that are for sale at present.

Net Veil with finished edge and Eucharistic embroidery Motif. SOLD    ( £65 ) (can make another) Can be worn with a floral crown. Net Veil with Our Lady of Guadalupe embroidered section and finished edge. £80 Can be attached to a flower ring. Modelled by a friend. Semi Circular Organza Veil with Eucharistic motif. £40 Organza veil with finished edge and embroidered Celtic cross. £45 Can be gathered onto a crown. Organza triangular lace-trimmed mantilla veil with embroidered cross.  £55 Other veils can be made to order in the following styles:- Large half moon shape with small embroidered cross. £35 Medium lace edged lace, with 3 embroidered crosses. £35 Dotted net with embroidered motif. (motif can be a cross of choice from any shown on this page.) £30

The Mysterious Colour of Dusty Rose

A young lady wanted a bridesmaid's dress making up, the main specifications being that, 'It would be modest, yet fashionable with the right length and colour, & that it fits her well.' The right colour was named as "Dusty Rose" and although the lassie is a student, she liked the idea of having a bespoke silk gown, so I scoured my suppliers for suitable silk. Fortunately, as she is quite petite, I knew I would be able to cut the dress from far less fabric than the pattern advised, so reducing the cost.  After much searching, (and realising what a nebulous name for a colour it was,) I asked her if she could be more specific about the hue. She was able to send me a colour sample she had received from the Bride, which turned out to be quite different from the results of my search. Armed with the sample, I was able to find some lovely crepe backed satin silk from Beckford Silk which went by the name of "Crushed Raspberry!"

Whilst I was at the shop, I found a beautiful end of roll piece of matching Jacquard woven silk. This provided a lovely contrast for the bodice and sleeves.  Unfortunately, I didn't have the best lighting to show off the jacquard woven roses. But this is quite a good colour rendition of the mysteriously-hued fabric. 

The final task was to find a lace to make a mantilla to go with the outfit. Again, after much searching a lace was found, hiding under the name of "Dusky Pink" which seemed to provide a good match. 

Whatever the colour is, the bridesmaid looked stunning, and received many compliments on her attire!

Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me

I'm not sure it was necessary to keep the children from receiving Our Blessed Lord for the first time, during these past few months, or even keeping the rest of us from doing so! However, some intrepid souls managed to make their way around the restrictions, and so a few dresses were commissioned for their special day this year.

This one was made in pure cotton broderie anglaise, with embroidered cotton trim.

 

The little girl's family wanted me to re-create a veil that was similar to one that her grandmother wore at her first Communion. After a lot of searching, I was able to find a nice soft lace that was wide enough to imitate the older one.

This dress was made from a dotted Swiss cotton, with cotton underlayer, and a satin cummerbund.

The Mama for this one contacted me with very little time to get a dress made. Fortunately, I had already half made one at the end of last year (I like to make up a couple of spares in case of emergencies!) and it was exactly the right size. So I managed to get it off to the USA in double quick time.  Embroidered cotton with embroidered cotton trimmings.

 The Mama for Gianna's dress wanted it to be one that could be passed down to her two younger sisters when their turn comes to receive Our Blessed Lord. However, as Gianna is quite a tall, but petite child, I had to leave plenty of room in the seams for it to possibly be let out for her siblings, and to not finish it off as thoroughly as I might normally do, to make it easier for adjustments.

 

And, a big cheer goes to

Gianna's Mum, as she made the beautiful bag below with the scraps of leftover fabrics I sent her!

Finally, this was a Confirmation Dress sent to the USA, made from embroidered polyester chiffon over a cotton underlayer.