by Suzanne Gatti | Feb 10, 2022 | Before and After, Garment Rescue, General, Heirloom Garment Restoration, Heirloom Garments, Uncategorized
The Story of a Heritage Piece by Barbara B. This christening gown was brought to America from Paisley, Scotland by my great-great grandmother, Janet Hume. She was born in 1839. I can only assume that my great grandmother, Nettie Fitkin Bennett, also wore the gown. My...
by Kathy Wright | Aug 28, 2012 | General, Heirloom Garment Restoration
The Chimenti family christening dress has an amazing “survival” story. But when we received it we were concerned about the mold and residual stains from the Hurricane Katrina flood that it survived. But we were fairly confident we could whiten the dress and restore...
by Kathy Wright | Aug 16, 2012 | General, Heirloom Garment Restoration
My Godmother, Isabel Manale, always bought me the most beautiful gowns. My very first one, my christening gown, was no exception. You can see me wearing it in the reddish of the two pictures. My Godchild, Arianna Gabrielle Hebert, wore it in 1986. My daughter Ashlyn...
by Kathy Wright | May 18, 2011 | General
Something old, something new…Passing down heirloom garments is a wonderful tradition that you can start yourself. A simple bridal handkerchief can be turned into a baby bonnet, and then back into a wedding handkerchief when the baby grows up. Simple and sweet....
