Comments on: Communion Dress Restoration

By: Communion Girl

Communion Girl — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:55:15 +0000

The dress is absolutely beautiful as well as the story behind it. I can’t believe what a wonderful job that was done restoring the dress, it looks amazing. Thanks for the post!

By: Kathy Wright

Kathy Wright — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:47:31 +0000

Question: Would I need to purchase one or two preservation kits — can the kit be shared?

Answer: The kits can be shared, however, the hanger is padded so it would be difficult to get both in the bag easily. You could consider purchasing a box instead, both garments could fit in a preservation box.

Questions: And… most importantly… can I re-use the garment after preserving it? I will want to use these items again with our future children.

Answer: Absolutely, they will need to be re-cleaned and then repacked in the preservation box or bag.

Question: After using the garment again, would I need to purchase a new kit? Or is the preservation kit re-usable?

Answer: The kits are reusable. For best results replace the tissue in 5 – 10 years.

By: Mary P.

Mary P. — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:42:38 +0000

I have a friend who referred me to your company. I have a few questions about your Christening gown preservation kit.II have two priceless blessing outfits (like christening garments) — one little boy suit, and one beautiful dress with a bonnet and petticoat. My mother made them for my little ones to be blessed in, and they are exquisite. Since my mother has now passed away, they are even more valuable to me as heirloom items.

Here are my questions:

Would I need to purchase one or two preservation kits — can the kit be shared?

And… most importantly… can I re-use the garment after preserving it? I will want to use these items again with our future children.

After using the garment again, would I need to purchase a new kit? Or is the preservation kit re-usable?

Thank you for your time. Katie has praised you and your company so highly, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Mary P.

By: Deena Mosier

Deena Mosier — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:38:33 +0000

Aloha Kathy,

The dress is just beautiful and I love the floral piece you have chosen. I
am very pleased.

The dress was bought at Krieg Bros. Catholic Supply Store in Indianapolis,
IN and worn by my mother for her First Communion at St. Phillip Neri
Catholic Church in the spring of 1952 in Indianapolis. I wore the dress for
my First Communion at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in 1975, also in
Indianapolis. We’re a Navy family that has moved 14 times and this dress has
been overseas and stuffed in many closets before your beautiful restoration.
My daughter, Anne, will wear the dress for her First Communion on April 24,
2010 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Aiea, HI.

I will return the dress to you in May to have it preserved.

Mahalo — Deena