Bleuette | 1909 Robe de Toile

1909 Robe de Toile La Semaine de Suzette1909 Robe de Toile Nadine is wearing the 1909 Robe de Toile, or “Linen Dress” along with the 1905 Chapeau de Pâques or “Easter Hat”. The dress has a “large cape collar” that is embroidered in...

Bleuette | 1905 Capeline pour les Sorties du Soir

1905 Capeline pour les Sorties du Soir La Semaine de Suzette 1905 Capeline pour les Sorties du Soir Capeline pour les Sorties du Soir – a cape for going out in the evening. The pattern states that it is an “informal headcovering, but extremely...

Bleuette | 1907 Accoutrements

1907 – Sac à Main I LOVE this pattern! Handbag made from a vintage kid glove. I braided three strands of 6-ply rayon embroidery floss to get the braid for outer trim and handles. Design is worked in the same floss. Vintage sequins and silk lining. 1907 –...

Bleuette | 1908 Costume de Bécassine

1908 Costume de Bécassine La Semaine de Suzette1908 Costume de Bécassine In 1908 a pattern was offered for Bleuette to dress as the French Breton character Bécassine that appeared in La Semaine de Suzette. I was astonished that I couldnt find an appropriate green...

Bleuette | 1906 Costume de Quartier-Maitre

1906 Costume de Quartier-Maître La Semaine de Suzette 1906 Costume de Quartier-Maître I chose to do this outfit in the traditional dark blue with white color scheme. The fabric used for this outfit came from a vintage skirt of fine wool, while the jacket collar is...

Bleuette | 1905 Robe de Maison

1905 Robe de Maison La Semaine de Suzette 1905 Robe de Maison Nadine is wearing the Robe de Maison, or “At Home Dress” – the first pattern offered for Bleuette. The doll arrived wearing only a chemise and so was in need of a full wardrobe. The...