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Mother's Wedding Dress Recreated into Christening Gown

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Couture Dressmaker (@marusyagrace) Christening Gown from Mother's Wedding Gown Baptism is a very special moment. It is a sacred event as the first sacrament a person receives and is a celebration of life and love. I really enjoy making Christening gowns for babies because I am able to provide an expression of this love through the beauty and care poured into the gown that a mother wants to gift her child. (Even for little boys!)   Being a part of so many special moments with other people, you can imagine how excited I was when I had a child of my own and began to prepare for her baptism! When I found...

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Life of a Fashion Designer and Couture Dressmaker

Finish your race with style. Mary Grace Narkaj, a former collegiate swimmer and now fashion entrepreneur shares how she translated making beautiful things into making beautiful relationships.    Listen to the radio show with Chris Godfrey here: Interview with Fashion Entrepreneur & Couture Dressmaker (Below is a transcript of the Sandwich Generation Radio Show aired on Redeemer Radio.) _______________________   Beauty Outlasts the Beast Sandwich Generation Opening- This is the Sandwich Generation with Chris Godfrey. Chris was an offensive lineman with the Super Bowl 21 champion, New York Giants. Today he is an estate planning and elder law attorney in South Bend, helping families make the most of their home field advantage.   Chris-  Hello, I’m Chris Godfrey and welcome to...

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How to Tie the Perfect Bow on a Dress

For many years, Anagrassia customers have asked how we tie our satin and silk sashes on the flower girl and First Holy Communion dresses. We finally found time to create a short video tutorial on how we make the bows.   Here are some screenshots of the YouTube video posted above here.   Step One: Make sure the sash is smooth and straight across the waist. (Fold it in half if you want a thin sash around the waist.) Step Two: If the sash is not attached the the dress, sure the ends are even in the back.    Step Three: Cross the left side over the right and roll it around the right side    Step Four: Tighten the knot by pulling on...

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Perfect Plus Size Dress for Girls

The new illusion neckline "Catherine" dress is made with lace, silk, and tulle. The soft bodice & made-to-order Communion or flower girl dress is perfect for plus size girls, who are looking for a beautiful, well-fitted, and comfortable dress.

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