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Julie • Ivy 8050B ~ Jean Skirt

Julie • Ivy 8050B

In the 70s it became popular to take your old blue jeans and turn them into a skirt. This was accomplished by ripping the inseam apart and inserting a triangle of fabric in the front and back. Many times embroidery was added. This is a “faux” skirt in that it did not start out as a pair of pants and the triangle is in the front only.

  • RECYCLED JEAN SKIRT ~ Skirt made from OLD jeans.
  • The OLD jeans seam down center front of skirt.
  • Hand embroidery.
  • Velcro closure.
  • Close-up Image
Price: $21.95
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Bleuette ~ 1918 Robe Paletot

My Bleuette, Geneve, wears my version of Robe Paletot or Coat Dress. The pattern illustration shows the wrap dress with a fur collar and fur pompoms at each end the end of the sash, but the pattern pieces gave an option for straight-stitch embroidery in “bright wool” on the collar and cuffs. I chose the embroidery option to go with the fabric I wanted to use. Instead of “bright wool” I used some beautiful vintage (probably rayon type) floss in a gorgeous shade of purple. I chose another lavender/purple shade of DMC cotton floss as a complimentary color. So there are two shades used in the embroidery design on the batiste collar and cuffs to bring out the luscious colors in the fabric.

Instead of pompoms, I chose to put tassels on the sash, made with both flosses combined together for a variegated look, not only in color, but in texture.

Bleuette ~ 1918 Robe Paletot

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1918 Robe Paletot ~ Back Detail ~ Embroidery

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1918 Robe Paletot ~ Tassels

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1974 Fashion Illustration

1974 Illustration

1974 Illustration

Here is a 1974 illustration that shows an appliqué or embroidered heart on the jeans.

Raggedy Ann face embroidered on blue jeans

Raggedy Ann face embroidered on blue jeans

During the 70′s, fashion was very much about “expressing yourself.” A new pair of jeans, jean jacket or blue chambray shirt was an empty canvas for doing just that.

In this illustration, you will also notice a girl holding a Raggedy Ann doll. Raggedy Ann has been a favorite American icon for years. That must be why I chose to embroider her on a pair of my jeans in the early 70′s! Her face was down near the hem of the pants. When it came time to throw out the old jeans, I cut Raggedy Ann’s face out and tucked her away.

If your Julie or Ivy dolls have a pair of jeans in their wardrobe, you might want to do a little embroidery on them!

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Kit • Ruthie 7002B ~ Dress Inspired from 1930s Illustration

Kit • Ruthie 7002B

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  • Dress inspired by a 1930′s illustration.
  • One-of-a-kind dress from OLD woven cotton/linen blend fabric.
  • Six-button embellishment on bodice.
  • Collar and cuffs with hand worked saddle-stitch.
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Available on eBay! Addy ~ Embroidered Dress and Wool Paletot

Addy ~ Dress and Wool Paletot

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  • Dress ~ Two-tiered skirt ~ Tabard bodice ~ Pleated trim on skirt and tabard ~ Hand worked embroidery on bodice tabard ~ Two tiny buttons ~ Grosgrain ribbon sash and bow
  • Paletot ~ Made from OLD wool fabric ~ Bone buttons with design ~ Hand applied gimp trim for nicer finish ~ Snap closure

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Addy 1004G ~ Dress with Embroidered Tabard Bodice

Addy 1004G

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  • One-of-a-kind dress with tabard bodice.
  • Hand worked embroidery on bodice tabard.
  • Tabard edged with pleated trim.
  • Two tiny buttons.
  • Front waistline accented with grosgrain ribbon bow.
  • Grosgrain sash ties in back.
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Kirsten 4005A ~ Dress, Shawl and Sunbonnet

Kirsten 4005A

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  • One-of-a-kind three-piece ensemble.
  • Dress bodice with 2 tucks edged with lace.
  • Three tiny buttons.
  • Grow tuck on dress skirt with lace.
  • Collar with hand worked feather stitch.
  • Sunbonnet with ruffled brim and long bavolet.
  • Self-fringed woven plaid shawl.
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Julie • Ivy 8050A ~ Jean Skirt

Julie • Ivy 8050A

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In the 70s it became popular to take your old blue jeans and turn them into a skirt. This was accomplished by ripping the inseam apart and adding a triangle of fabric in the front and back. Many times embroidery was added. This is a “faux” skirt in that it did not start out as a pair of pants and the triangle is in the front only.

  • RECYCLED JEAN SKIRT ~ Skirt made from OLD jeans.
  • The OLD jeans seam down center front of skirt.
  • The OLD jeans hem used on skirt front.
  • Hand embroidery.
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