Christening Skirts

Handmade christening skirts

While it's true that Quémono's christening gowns aren't traditional, they are undeniably high-quality. We offer handcrafted gowns , handmade by seamstresses in Madrid for our online store. We ship them to your home free of charge! Delivery time can range from one to three weeks, depending on the style you choose for your christening gown. You have a wide variety of christening gowns to choose from online, especially modern styles. If you're looking for a christening gown for a baby, you can find options in online stores. Furthermore, at Quémono, the fabrics and materials we use to handcraft our gowns are natural and sourced from Spanish suppliers. We support products made in Spain and collaborate with national factories and local businesses in the Madrid area to ensure the highest quality.

For us, it's very important that the christening gowns are handmade by a single person, from cutting to final ironing. This ensures the quality of the handcrafted christening gowns. In a garment as small as a christening gown, it's especially important to cut the patterns precisely and, of course, sew with great care to ensure that even the smallest details are perfect. Please note that there are many christening gowns for newborns and first outfits available.

Our handcrafted christening gowns, made in Spain, do have lace trim. However, they are still very simple christening gowns. In fact, you often can't tell the difference between a girl's christening gown and a boy's christening gown. The real difference between a boy's and a girl's christening gown is mostly subjective. Generally speaking, it's just a baby christening gown. That said, it's always nice that they are handmade baby gowns.

What fabric is a christening gown made of?

Christening gowns can be made from a wide variety of fabrics, although they generally use more natural materials that are gentler on a newborn's skin. Babies are generally sensitive and require handmade christening gowns made from soft fabrics that won't irritate their skin. At Quémono, we specialize in linen christening gowns , modern options for today's families. However, we also have some tulle gowns , such as the Gabriela christening gown , which is made from beautiful plumeti tulle. This plumeti christening gown also comes with a matching bonnet and diaper cover, also made of plumeti. It's a popular choice for summer christenings. You can also find cotton christening gowns like the Pino gown, which is also available in color . If your baby's christening is during the spring or summer season, it's ideal in pale pink. On the other hand, there's the Daniela christening gown, a beautiful brocade gown in ivory. This rich fabric is what we often call a faux-plain: the fabric actually has texture, but from a distance, it's practically imperceptible, giving the impression of being completely smooth. This ecru fabric is ideal for both christenings and other ceremonies. If you're looking for a winter christening gown, this Cristinar gown is usually very suitable for this time of year. It's typically chosen as a baby christening gown for the autumn/winter season because it has long sleeves.

Family christening skirts

It's very common for christening gowns to be passed down from generation to generation, with families often having an antique christening gown. Many families have high-quality gowns that are handcrafted and made from natural fabrics , passed down from parents to children . If you want to buy a christening gown to be passed down , it's important that it's a medium size so it fits all the children being christened, even if they have different sizes. Ideally, it shouldn't be particularly feminine or masculine; a unisex christening gown is preferable . It's also advisable to choose a mid-season gown , neither too warm for winter nor too warm for summer.

If I had to choose a family christening gown today, I would choose the Agnes model. It's a white, long-sleeved christening gown made of cotton with delicate lace trim at the neckline and cuffs. It also has short sleeves, so it won't be too warm on its own, but if it's chilly, you can wear a bodysuit underneath or even a light cardigan. As for the size, I would choose a 9-month size, since babies are usually christened at 4 or 6 months old, and this size allows for a bit more room for slightly older babies. Finally, I would order all the matching accessories: a christening bonnet , a diaper cover, and even a cape. Don't worry, the bonnet is unisex, which is convenient if any of the families christening their baby want to use all the accessories from the gown set.

Christening skirt accessories

Is it necessary to get all the accessories to match the christening gown? As always, this is more a matter of personal preference than anything else. The first accessory we usually hesitate about is the bonnet. Gown and bonnet are usually the most common combination. If we're a bit formal, the white christening bonnet is a garment that covers the head as a sign of respect inside the church. It's true that babies have to have their bonnets removed to have their heads wet, and precisely for that reason, they often get cold afterward. To ensure the baby stays warm, we recommend ordering a christening bonnet to match the gown.

Secondly, we have the christening diaper cover , which, as its name suggests, is used to cover the diaper and hide the designs. But we often get asked, "Why order a diaper cover if the diaper won't be visible because the christening gown is long ?" It's quite simple: the christening gown is completely open at the back so that it doesn't wrinkle when you pick up the baby, especially in photos, and so it's easier to put on.

Another accessory you often hesitate about is the baby christening sash . This is understandable, as it's an accessory that has only recently started to appear in color. Previously, it was always white or beige and generally wasn't a garment in itself, but rather a satin ribbon. However, we always recommend a pastel color, such as dusty rose, or at least a beige, to create a modern and stylish christening gown and stand out against the beige of the rest of the outfit.

On the other hand, we have the doubt of whether to put the skirt with a cape. The cape and hood are usually what is most seen and are the most traditional set.

The last accessory you might hesitate about is a pair of christening shoes for your baby. Babies are usually very small when they're christened. In fact, we almost always choose a newborn christening gown, so they're not walking yet and therefore don't need shoes. However, it's true that children look more dressed up in shoes, so while they're not mandatory, it's a good idea to find some cute christening shoes . Also, keep in mind that this will keep the baby's feet from getting cold.

Christening skirts from first use to 36 months

As with our formal wear and communion collections, we understand that the circumstances of each event are not always the same. For this reason, we often receive requests for christening gowns for newborns or premature babies. But on other occasions, we receive requests for larger sizes for older or more grown children. The key is always to choose the right christening gown style for their age.

Until when is it recommended to have a baptism with a skirt?

Generally, christening gowns are recommended only until the child is walking. When ordering the gown in advance, keep in mind that if the child starts walking, it's advisable to shorten the gown almost to the size of a girl's christening dress . Another option, if the child is walking, is to reserve the christening gown only for the ceremony and find another christening outfit for the reception. Either option is suitable for christening a child who is already walking.

Baptism robes and christening gowns

Christening gowns are also called christening dresses or baptismal gowns. These are different names for the same garment: a long dress that covers the feet for baptizing babies when they are very young.

The traditional christening gown is a fairly common garment that many parents don't particularly like because they feel the baby is a bit uncomfortable. The solution to this concern is to order a christening gown like the Jade. This modern christening gown is an overgarment that is worn over a shirt, romper, or playsuit and can be removed later, making the child more comfortable in their christening outfit.