Orthodox Parents -- Need some help for baptism

[Photini]

I am needing a reasonably priced baptismal gown for Alexandria. Anyone have some ideas? I can't believe how much these boogers cost.

Thanks in advance.

PS. She's almost 4 months old.

 

[Dorothea]

Sorry, I have no clue. Both my boys' baptismal outfits were bought by their godparents.

 

[MariaRegina]

I am needing a reasonably priced baptismal gown for Alexandria. Anyone have some ideas? I can't believe how much these boogers cost.

Thanks in advance.

PS. She's almost 4 months old.

I bought a simple pattern (JoAnn's has a 99 cent sale on McCalls patterns today only). You can make her a christening dress and then put some lace on it to make it just right for her. If christening dresses are not available, just buy a dress pattern that can be lengthened.

Then I purchased some fancy white eyelet. However, that fabric is usually not available now in most stores because it is a spring/summer item). If all else fails, you can go to the bridal section and find some pretty white material.

Oh, I did buy some beautiful cotton/polyester white eyelet on sale - at least 4 yards. It even has miniature crosses at the bottom, so it would be appropriate for a Holy Mystery. If you want it, let me know how much yardage you need and then please PM me your address.

If you cannot sew, there might be a seamstress at your church.

 

[choirfiend]

Something like this is not TOO expensive.

Amazon.com: White Bridal Satin w/ Cap Sleeves & Ruffles Christening Gown: Baby

Amazon.com: Clasic Christening Gown with Matching Bonnet (6M): Baby

 

[choirfiend]

Any consignment stores around you? Anyone in the family with a gown you could borrow?

 

[MariaRegina]

Sometimes even a Salvation Army/Goodwill store will have new and unused garments with the price tags still on them.

 

[Khaleas]

When is she being baptized?

Fabric.com is another good site for getting fabrics if you go the sew your own route. They have summery fabrics in the winters as well.