1910s Tea Gown for a Special Trip

By Jennie Chancey

I came across this pretty blush silk on clearance at a local fabric store and bought it, not sure what I wanted to do with it until my husband and I decided to take a cruise to celebrate our 15th anniversary. Immediately, I decided to make a tea gown for one of the two formal nights. I headed in to find lace and lucked out on the last bit of a bolt that was just enough for this gown.

I felt very feminine and lady-like in this dress and recieved several compliments during the formal evening. It’s become one of my favorite dresses for ‘dress-up’ events. Thank you for such a lovely pattern!

Karen

Lovely, lovely work, Karen! I love your fabric and color choices. You look queenly!

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6 Comments on 1910s Tea Gown for a Special Trip

  1. Erin
    November 7, 2010 at 8:17 pm (956 days ago)

    Lovely dress! That shade of rose you chose looks good on you.

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  2. Miss Shirley
    November 8, 2010 at 3:54 pm (955 days ago)

    Wonderful job! What a creative use of the pattern!

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  3. Sheri
    November 8, 2010 at 4:29 pm (955 days ago)

    Very lovely, indeed, and flattering, too. Great colors! It puts me in mind to try one myself! :)

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  4. Tiffany Keller
    November 30, 2010 at 10:35 pm (932 days ago)

    Love your dress! The colors are beautiful! It puts me in the mood to go visit the Titanic Museum in Branson, Missouri!

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  5. skylark
    November 28, 2011 at 12:36 pm (570 days ago)

    I love the design, and I saw the “helping discussion on how-to detail this sewing project”.

    The dress is beautifully shown on the cruise!

    Is the pattern for sale? called “tea gown”.

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