Wedding Gown to Angel Gowns dress deconstruction

I have washed my gown,  deconstructed it, ironed the pieces.  The hem was too stained, so I cut it off.  There are a couple of stains I will have to work around but it is now ready to cut

Close up of spot on back

Skirt back and lace

Close up of spot on front

Real close to spot on front

Front

Back skirt , sleeves and bodice.

Wedding Gown to Angel Gowns

This is my wedding gown.  I made it myself back in 1971.  It's very simple in design.  No underskirts or tulle.  The material is Peau de Soie.  It has lace roses down the front and around the back, lace on the sleeves and neck edge.  Three buttons on each sleeve.  Pearls on the roses.

It has sat in my hope chest for 43years.  I am going to attempt to remake it into Angel Gowns for Angel Gowns for Dignity.

Stephanie's Engagement

Christmas Eve 2014, Gabe asked Stephanie to marry him.  We  were all sooo happy.   

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve 2014,

Dad opened the painting of Mom. I think he liked it.