subject: Some Information On Christening Dress [print this page] Christening function of a baby is a very special and unforgettable occasion. This is a religious ceremony where the baby will be given a name. As every religious ceremony in Christian denominations, this ceremony also requires proper dressing. Your baby should be dressed up with christening dress on this occasion. Girls should wear christening gowns and boys should be dressed up with a christening suit. These dresses are available in all Christian baby stores in your locality. If you fail to come across a good one in an affordable rate, just browse online, pick a matching one along with accessories and get it shipped at your doorstep.
The information provided in this article will certainly help you understand how to choose, sew, clean and store a christening dress.
How to choose
Purchase of an outfit is a time consuming process, especially for small babies. No need to be in a hurry, take time and find out the right christening dress for the baby either online or from a store. First of all, choose an outfit style of your preference. Although vintage style looks nice, these are quite pricy. So, you have to look for the price too while choosing a style. Choose three or four outfits from the collection and compare their prices. If you dont find an affordable one, move on to another store. Consider the fabric, size, style and the season in which the christening will take place while choosing the christening dress.
How to sew
Some parents will wish to sew a christening dress for their child. If you have enough experience in sewing, then things are quite easy. Look online to get a christening robe pattern. Choose one among those patterns that matches the style you prefer. Measure the size of the baby and purchase the fabric needed to sew a perfect dress for him/her. Dont forget to buy a white thread and ribbon too. Now you have to cut the fabric with scissors in the pattern described in the design you have chosen. Chance for error is less as the dress size is small. Stitch the pattern pieces together and just try it once on your child.
How to clean
If you fail to take care of the christening dress properly, its quite natural that it will get stained. Usually christening dresses are stored for a long time after the christening ceremony. So, you have to remove the stain before keeping it safe. Firstly, check the label on the fabric, whether its recommended for dry clean only. Otherwise, take some hot water in a sink and put any mild detergent into that. Add some drops of color-safe bleach if the dress is white. Soak the dress well in this mixture and rinse it gently. Place the dress in a laundry zipper bag and set the dryer. Remove the dress when it is damped.
Christening indicates a new beginning to the life of an infant. So, in that special occasion dress your baby with the most beautiful christening dress made from white fabric. Keep the dress safe as an heirloom after the ceremony.
