Communion Dress Handmade from Mother's Wedding Dress

Communion dress from wedding dress
communion dress from wedding dress
This unique communion dress was made from the mother's ball gown wedding dress. It features a beaded bodice, cap sleeves, and a beautiful silk organza skirt with a silk lining and sash with a big bow – all combining to create a stunning and sustainable fashion statement perfect for the sacrament and special occasion.
This dress both preserves the past and makes a stylish statement in the present. This one-of-a-kind communion dress made a very special day even more memorable for the girl and her mother! 
 
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The mother's dress had two beautiful textile layers. The top layer was a floral beaded tulle, and the second layer was a floral lace. The oldest daughter chose the beaded tulle for her Communion dress, so the lace layer was saved for her younger sister.
Since I was able to remove the beaded tulle without cutting into the rest of the dress, I did not use the lining of the wedding dress for the first Communion dress. I decided that the wedding dress could be saved for a rehearsal dress, if the younger sister wore her older sister's Communion dress. 
 
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It's truly a pleasure to make Communion dresses, but even more fun when I work from the mother's recycled wedding dress. 
Thank you, J & L, for working with me!
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This is the best First Communion photo I have ever seen! :)
Congratulations to all the First Holy Communicants and may God bless them! 

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