To all who mourn in Israel, He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. Isaiah 61:3

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

HSF #3: A Pink 1912 Day Dress

As I stated before, I am in "need" of a new Titanic wardrobe.  I had some really neat pink fabric in my stash that I was wanting to use.  Then I found the most fabulous website that had a most fabulous pink suit/dress on it.  I knew in an instant what my pink fabric would be made into!  The hat was made over a year ago and it will finally have a dress to be worn with!  Yeah!!!  This also marks the first entry in The Historical Sew Fortnightly!

I made a few changes in my dress from the inspiration image.  The "V" neck is more of a pointed "U" and I added a little extra flap at the bottom...I thought it needed a little something more...
Inspiration Dress:  "Elegant V neck taffeta dress from Ladies Home Journal April, 1912"

The inspiration for this dress came from a pretty fantastic site called A Hundred Years Ago Today.  Some very fabulous dresses can be found there!



Close up of beautiful antique chemisette...I adore old lace.  I will also be using my antique painted porcelain brooch!

The gorgeous Emilie De Briand.  I found this image in 2012 and just had to recreate the hat...thankfully, I had won the bid on a white fur hat that I was able to re-trim to look similar to Miss Emilie's hat!

Antique white fur hat with ostrich plumes and egret spikes.  The magnolia blossoms are antique as well!

I found this fabulous cloisonne hat pin in Washington!  It is a perfect match for the flowers on the hat and the fabric of the dress!


The Challenge:  Pink
Fabric:  Faux dupioni silk (polyester) and off white dupioni silk
Pattern:  Bodice is Truly Victorian TVE41 Plain Blousewaist, skirt is a modified Butterick 4092
Year:  1912
Notions:  self covered buttons, metal hooks and eyes, pink poly thread
How historically accurate is it?  The shape and look are pretty much accurate as I copied it from a fashion image from 1912...the poly, not so much!
Hours to complete:  24+
First worn:  Hopefully will be worn at a Titanic Event at the end of April
Total cost:  pink faux dupioni - $8.00 for 6 yards...off white dupioni silk -  $4.00 a yard... lining from stash...self covering buttons 3.oo...  TOTAL...$15.00!!!
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34 comments:

  1. Gabriela SalvadorFebruary 12, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    I love this! Your creation looks even better than the fashion plate; the most delicious shade of pink and perfectly balanced! Brava!

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    1. GinaFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:28 PM

      Thank you so much Gabriela, for you wonderful compliment! I adore this color of pink and the shade of "cotton candy"...Pink makes me so happy!!

      Blessings!
      g

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  2. Kura CarpenterFebruary 12, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    oh my goodness, this is divine, I'm not usually a pink person, so I skipped this challenge, but this dusty rose pink has changed my mind. I love the button detailing, & everything works so well together :)

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    1. GinaFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:30 PM

      Thank you so much Kura! I was thrilled when I saw this challenge was pink...I only started to recently LOVE pink...like the past 5 years as for my whole life I was told I couldn't wear it because I was a red head. Well, that has all changed and I wear it quite a bit!! The buttons were what sold the fashion plate for me...I have a weakness for them!

      Blessings!
      g

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  3. Świeża ŻonaFebruary 12, 2014 at 11:52 PM

    This is so beautiful! I wish i would make dress like yours :)

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    1. GinaFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:32 PM

      Oh thank you so much Swieza!! I wish I could knit and crochet like you! You do fabulous work!

      Blessings!
      g

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    2. Świeża ŻonaFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:57 AM

      Really? :) Thank you, that's so sweet!

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    3. GinaFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:54 AM

      Oh yes!!! If you want a loooooooong single crochet chain, I am your girl! Try and make a scarf? Ha!!! It looks like a drunk person made it!!! Crocheting and I do not get along!!!

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  4. Ms. NellyFebruary 13, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    Oh, it is gorgeous! I even like that particular shade of pink (not a big fan of that color) and I'm in love with that antique chemisette!

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    1. GinaFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:33 PM

      Thank you for you lovely compliment Ms. Nelly! The chemisette makes me so happy!!

      Blessings!
      g

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  5. AsiaFebruary 13, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    It's gorgeous! When I look at that kind of good, beautiful dresses, I want my own!

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    1. GinaFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:38 PM

      Thank you for your lovely compliment Fobmroweczka! But the things I have seen on your blog are truly lovely!!!

      Blessings!
      g

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  6. AmaliaFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    What an adorable dress! And I love the hat!

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    1. GinaFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:39 PM

      Thank you so much Emily!! The hat makes me pretty happy!

      Blessings!
      g

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  7. vintagevisions27February 13, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    Beautiful job! I love that you were able to incorporate the antique chemisette. Oohh and that hat!! :)
    -Emily

    Emily's Vintage Visions

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    1. GinaFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:40 PM

      Hello Emily!

      Thank you so much for your lovely compliments!

      Blessings!
      g

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  8. CarolFebruary 13, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! It looks completely authentic. With the hat, chemisette, and brooch, it is TDF!

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    1. GinaFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:41 PM

      Why thank you for you awesome compliment Derrydown! I love matching antique findings with the dresses I make...it helps to complete the whole look!

      Blessings!
      g

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  9. The Quintessential Clothes PenFebruary 13, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Pretty! Love the hat. I look forward to seeing it on you. I'm sure it's beautiful!

    Best,
    Quinn

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    1. GinaFebruary 13, 2014 at 4:48 PM

      Thank you Quinn! I sooooo cannot wait to wear the outfit!!

      Blessings!
      g

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  10. KatFebruary 13, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    It's so perfect and gorgeous! I can't wait to see you in it!

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    1. GinaFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:56 PM

      Thank you my beautiful friend! I think I may be wearing it tomorrow...(Sunday)! I can't wait!

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  11. Frenchy BearpauxFebruary 13, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Now I love Titanic era fashion. This is an amazing outfit!

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    1. GinaFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:59 PM

      Thank you so much Frenchy! I think the Titanic era is fabulous!!

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  12. Time Traveling in CostumeFebruary 13, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    That is so cute where you used a pink button on the white & white ones on the pink. It came out delicious.
    Val

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    1. GinaFebruary 15, 2014 at 9:00 PM

      Thank you Val! I just thought that white on white would not do, so I had to do pink on white! I'm weird like that....

      Blessings!
      g

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  13. bauhausfrauFebruary 14, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Oh that's so lovely! Really a wonderful job and so close to your fashion plate.

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    1. GinaFebruary 15, 2014 at 9:01 PM

      Thank you so much for your compliment Loren! It makes my heart so happy when I hear that what I create from a fashion plate comes close!!

      Blessings!
      g

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  14. Allie MoFebruary 14, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    My Superstar Friend, You always amaze me with your creations.

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    1. GinaFebruary 15, 2014 at 9:02 PM

      Oh Allie Mo...you always know what to say to make my heart happy!!

      Blessings!
      g

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  15. lahbluebonnetFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    I think this is my favorite in the pink challenge! =)
    Laurie

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    1. GinaFebruary 15, 2014 at 9:03 PM

      Oh Laurie, you have made me blush pink!! Seriously!! Thank you so much for you lovely compliment!!

      Blessings!
      g

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  16. CassidyFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    This is gorgeous! Absolutely wonderful job.

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    1. GinaFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:06 PM

      Thank you Cassidy for your wonderful compliment!!

      Blessings!
      g

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