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.