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 | 1920 Robe Sans Manches

1920 Robe Sans Manches La Semaine de Suzette 1920 Robe Sans Manches This “sleeveless dress” is composed of two parts, the straight dress and the blouse that goes with it. The pattern suggests making several blouses of different fabrics and colors in order...

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...