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Reproducing 1912 Fashions – Remember Titanic!

by Jennie Chancey in Blog, Titanic/Teens Era

Planning to attend Titanic memorial events this year? I’ve pulled together vintage images from 1911 and 1912 to inspire you, and I’ve also got step-by-step photo instructions for a 1912 boy’s outfit. Enjoy!

New! “Wheaton Tam” Crochet ePattern

$2.95

Inspired by Sarah Wheaton Whitting’s hats in “Winter’s End” (the third movie in the “Sarah, Plain and Tall” trilogy), this Tam o’Shanter is a close copy of Sarah’s accurately depicted Teens/WWI era style. The “Wheaton Tam” is designed with beginners in mind, since it only uses four of the most basic stitches–half double crochet, double [...]

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Fleur de Lis Shawl ePattern

$2.95

You may not be able to buy a paisley or silk stole, but with a luscious sport-weight alpaca yarn and this PDF pattern, you can make yourself a good substitute! The “Fleur-de-Lis Stole” is luxury itself, with a generous length for the classical Regency drape, and the combination of fleur-de-lis (a popular motif of the time) and a striking edging of fans and tassels.

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Tagged: crochet, Edwardian, ePattern, Regency, Romantic, shawl, stole, Titanic

1910s Tea Gown Pattern

$15.95

This pattern was inspired by “Titanic” and follows the styles of 1911-1913 with its multi-layered skirt and kimono-style bodice.

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Tagged: 1912, Intermediate, pattern, tea gown, Titanic

1912 Kimono Dress Pattern

$15.95

This pattern won the 2004 Young Designers’ Contest. Miss Amanda Kastner designed her winning entry based upon fashion plates from 1911 and 1912, creating a kimono-style bodice with an optional inset.

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1914 Afternoon Dress

$15.95

This is my 1914 Afternoon Dress, which was inspired by an original design in a 1914 home economics textbook (see last image in the slideshow). It is a wonderful pattern for everything from everyday linen dresses to ethereal, filmy teagowns!

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Girls’ 1914 Dress

$12.95

This is the companion pattern for my women’s 1914 Afternoon Dress and includes options for darling play dresses and fancy heirloom gowns.

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Tagged: 1914, dress, girls, Intermediate, pattern

Titanic/Teens Pattern Collection SPECIAL

$51.50

If you’d like to purchase all the Titanic/Teens Era Patterns together (women’s and girls’), you’ll receive a 15% discount!

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The Sewing Book by Butterick (1913)

$9.95

Beneath the unassuming cover awaits a treasure trove of sewing knowledge! This wonderful book was created to instruct girls in basic to advanced sewing, beginning with simple hand stitches, then advancing through projects that increase in difficulty–from simple hems and repairs to aprons, a nightgown, underthings, a middy dress, and more.

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Winter 1915-1916 Weinstock, Lubin Co. eCatalog

$7.95

Hailing itself as “the oldest mail order house on the coast,” Weinstock, Lubin Co. of Sacramento, CA, offered a mind-boggling array of clothing and accessories for women and children in the early 20th century. Included in this eBook are 125 pages of beautifully illustrated garments–from chemises and corsets to dresses to outerwear, stockings, shoes, and hats.

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It is always fun to see how others creatively interpret my patterns. If you'd like to share photos with your sewing story in this section, please fill out the Show & Tell Submission Form. Please make sure your photos are sized down to no more than 1000 pixels wide or high to make downloading easier. Thanks!
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- Diary of a Titanic Dress: Part Five–Skirt Options!
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