by Suzanne Gatti | May 4, 2022 | Before and After, General, Heirloom Garment Restoration, Heirloom Garments, Vintage Weddings, Wedding Gown Care, Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Gown Restoration, Wedding Gown Stories
A Vintage Wedding Dress Story by Ginger S. I found my mother’s wedding gown in a plastic garment bag, rolled up and tucked in a plastic bin. My mother bought the dress in 1969 for $163, according to a note she stored with the dress. Jean Ellen Finn, my mother,...
by Suzanne Gatti | Feb 10, 2022 | Before and After, Garment Rescue, General, Heirloom Garment Restoration, Heirloom Garments, Uncategorized
The Story of a Heritage Piece by Barbara B. This christening gown was brought to America from Paisley, Scotland by my great-great grandmother, Janet Hume. She was born in 1839. I can only assume that my great grandmother, Nettie Fitkin Bennett, also wore the gown. My...
by Suzanne Gatti | Jan 4, 2022 | Before and After, Heirloom Garment Restoration, Heirloom Garments, Wedding Gown Care, Wedding Gown Restoration, Wedding Gown Stories
A Vintage Wedding Dress Story by Chelsea I purchased my vintage wedding dress on Etsy. The listing for the dress didn’t leave much to be desired; the satin gown with box pleats, beaded lace appliques and modest train. It was beautiful but it was wrinkled and...
by Suzanne Gatti | Nov 15, 2021 | Before and After, Heirloom Garment Restoration, Heirloom Garments, Uncategorized, Wedding Gown Care, Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Gown Restoration, Wedding Gown Stories
A Wedding Dress Story by Aloysia #2 The dress was custom made by a seamstress for Aloysia J Pecoul for her July 11, 1964 wedding at First Baptist Church of New Orleans. After the wedding, the dress was folded up and put in a clear plastic bag and then stored in a...
by Suzanne Gatti | Aug 12, 2021 | Before and After, Heirloom Garment Restoration, Heirloom Garments, Uncategorized, Wedding Gown Care, Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Gown Restoration, Wedding Gown Stories
Wedding Dress StoryBy Noreen P. I found my gown through a resale boutique in Philadelphia back in 1995. I had been shopping a bit by then but absolutely fell in love with this gown when I tried it on! It was a Lazaro dress that had only been worn once before. My...
by Kara Fraga | Feb 28, 2020 | Before and After, Heirloom Garment Restoration, Heirloom Garments, Preservation Products, Uncategorized, Wedding Gown Care, Wedding Gown Cleaning, Wedding Gown Preservation, Wedding Gown Restoration, Wedding Gown Stories
A Wedding Dress StoryBy: Cheryl F. “My wedding gown story began in May 1969 when I became engaged and started looking for a wedding gown for my November wedding. I first went to a bridal shop above a jewelry store in Ontario, CA. I tried on several...
