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Kirsten 4908A

  • One-of-a-kind three-piece ensemble.
  • Dress bodice with gathered front.
  • Grow tuck on dress skirt.
  • Calico faced dress skirt hem.
  • Apron with pocket from VINTAGE linen piece.
  • Fabric edged wool shawl.
  • Velcro closure.
  • Close-up Image
Price: $53.95
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Rebecca 9022B

  • Front panel with tucks and VINTAGE linen piece.
  • Rosette at neckline.
  • Sleeve trim from same VINTAGE linen piece.
  • Satin ribbon sash.
  • Pleated skirt.
  • Velcro closure.
  • Close-up Image
Price: $41.95
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Samantha • Nellie 6016A

  • One-of-a-kind ensemble.
  • Dress from OLD silk charmeuse fabric.
  • VINTAGE lace on dress collar headed by tiny gimp braid.
  • VINTAGE ribbon rosette with knotted ends.
  • Fancy metal button in center of rosette.
  • All trim and lace hand applied for nicer finish.
  • OLD crochet reticule with ribbon and silk rosette.
  • Velcro closure.
  • Close-up Image
Price: $89.95
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Kirsten 4003A

  • Dress with 4 tucks on bodice front.
  • Grow tuck on dress skirt.
  • Collar from VINTAGE lace.
  • Crochet berry cluster at neck.
  • Velcro closure.
  • Close-up Image
Price: $31.95
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Felicity • Elizabeth 2009B

  • Floral stripe gown with pointed bodice front.
  • Breast-knot (bow) on bodice front from VINTAGE ribbon with rosette.
  • Hand applied ruched VINTAGE ribbon on sleeves.
  • Side skirt openings for pocket access.
  • Velcro closure.
  • Close-up Image
Price: $38.95
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Addy 1005B

  • Dress with front band and bodice gathers.
  • Corded armholes, neck and front band.
  • Shoulder bows from vintage ribbon.
  • Velcro closure.
  • Close-up Image
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Bleuette ~ 1905 Tablier de Maison

The 1905 Tablier de Maison was one of a few patterns that did not have an illustration with it. It could be made as an “apron for the house” or as the pattern states “one of those American dresses that looks like a smock”. I chose to make Mae’s as an American smock dress.

I used a prize scrap of antique fabric to make the outfit. I was told when I purchased it, that it was from the 1880s. It’s a sturdy cotton, but a bit fragile. Also used was dark brown vintage velvet ribbon and a lovely vintage embroidered rosette. If you look close you can see there are tiny metal beads in the rosette that give it so much charm!

For a touch of lace, a tiny scrap of vintage hand made crochet edging was tacked along the neckline.

Mae is wearing purchased bottines or boots with her American smock dress along with red stockings. She wears a bow of stripe silk in her hair.

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1905 Tablier de Maison ~ Upper Detail

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1905 Tablier de Maison ~ Bottines and Stockings

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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

La Semaine de Suzette ~ 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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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 pattern states that since the most important thing is that the new recipient of Bleuette will want to show her to their friends, a dress for “at home” is necessary. This is the reason for the first pattern. The pattern further instructs the child to ask their mother or big sister for the key to the closet that holds the fabric remnants.

My Robe de Maison is made from a lovely piece of vintage checked cotton. The finish is very smooth and fine, just like the cottons from Liberty of London. I found one tiny scrap of beautiful vintage lace that just fit around the neck, and so vintage tatting was used to decorate the sleeve and hem ruffles. Crisp vintage silk taffeta ribbon worked well for the rosettes and sash.

Bleuette ~ 1905 Robe de Maison

Bleuette ~ 1905 Robe de Maison

1905 Robe de Maison ~ La Semaine de Suzette

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1905 Robe de Maison ~ Upper Detail

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1905 Robe de Maison ~ Lace Detail

1905 Robe de Maison ~ Lace Detail

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1905 Robe de Maison ~ Lower Detail

1905 Robe de Maison ~ Lower Detail

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My Bleuette, Mae, has her cuddly pillow and bedcover and is ready for slumber in her 1911 Robe de Chambre and 1915 Chemise de Nuit. The pillow and bedcover are from the 1917 Taie D’oreiller (pillowcase) and La Couverture de Berceau (Crochet Bedcover) patterns.

The body of the robe de chambre, or dressing gown, is made from a very soft vintage fabric with a beautiful surface sheen. The vintage contrast fabric has a little more body, but also has a lovely sheen. It was suited to the chain stitch embroidery quite nicely. The pattern suggested the robe be made of flannel since it is a winter dressing gown. Although I had some in my stash, I didn’t use it since it wasn’t the right color to keep within the blue and yellow color scheme. The pattern illustration does not have chain stitching around the neck of the robe, but the pattern piece showed the chain stitch design. I debated whether to make the collar like the pattern or  save myself some time and make it look like the illustration. In the end I spent the extra time and I’m glad I did. The chain stitch around the neck adds just the right detail to the overall look of the robe.

As the pattern states, the chemise de nuit, or nightgown, is ”piece indispensable au trousseau de Bleuette“. In other words, the nightgown is an essential and indispensable part of Bleuette’s trousseau! Every dolly needs a nightgown! Mae’s chemise de nuit is made from new fabric of a very fine cotton/linen blend. It is a basic and simple nightgown, with blue feather-stitching.

The pillowcase is embroidered in hues of the yellow and blue color scheme. The embroidery is a combination of  lazy daisy stitch and french knots that produces a charming design. I used a piece of beautiful vintage lace for the ruffle that my cousin’s wife sent me (thanks, RaNae!!), and made a faux closure on the back of the pillowcase with vintage mother-of-pearl buttons.

The bedcover was crocheted with fine wool yarn leftover from a needlepoint project I did years ago. Vintage ribbon is added for the embellishment.

La Semaine de Suzette ~ 1917 La Couverture de Berceau

La Semaine de Suzette ~ 1915 Chemise de Nuit

La Semaine de Suzette ~  1911 Robe de Chambre

La Semaine de Suzette ~ 1917 Taie D'oreiller

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1917 La Couverture de Berceau
La Semaine de Suzette
1915 Chemise de Nuit
La Semaine de Suzette
1911 Robe de Chambre
La Semaine de Suzette
1917 Taie D’oreiller
Bleuette ~ 1911 Robe de Chambre1911 Robe de Chambre ~ 1915 Chemise de Nuit ~ 1917 Taie D’oreiller and La Couverture de Berceau

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1915 Chemise de Nuit Detail

1915 Chemise de Nuit ~ Detail

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1911 Robe de Chambre ~ Front Detail

1911 Robe de Chambre ~ Front Detail

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1911 Robe de Chambre ~ Back Detail

1911 Robe de Chambre ~ Back Detail

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Bleuette ~1917 Taie D'oreiller and La Couverture de Berceau

1917 Taie D'oreiller and La Couverture de Berceau

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1917 Taie D'oreiller ~ Pillow Back

1917 Taie D'oreiller ~ Pillow Back

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Sweet Dreams, Mae!

Sweet Dreams, Mae!

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