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Becky's 1910s Tea Gown

Our county fair is celebrating its 100 year anniversary this year. There are many special centennial classes plus a heritage day to dress up in a period costume form the last 100 years. Combined with my children's homeschool formal and some beautiful taffeta on clearance provided me with a great excuse to make a 1910s Tea Gown as a formal gown.

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Eva's Titanic Tea Gown - "Rose"

I made this reproduction of Rose's tea gown for the 100th anniversary of Titanic. It was quite the adventure finding all the right laces... seven different types in total. I found large appliques to create the long points with, about 30 in total. I had to trim them to the right shape and back them each with tulle, so they had the correct weight and movement in the wind. I am such a perfectionist, they had to match the way they flutter in the movie when Rose turns around. I also made a version of Rose's "long line" Edwardian corset to wear underneath the gown, to acheive the correct silhouette.

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1910s Tea Gown Pattern

This 1910s Tea Gown pattern was inspired by “Titanic" and follows the styles of 1911-1913 with its multi-layered skirt and kimono-style bodice.

While all sizes are included, if you wear a "DD" cup, you will need to purchase the supplement to get a perfect fit:[cc_product sku="etgps" display="inline" quantity="false" price="true"](Looking for the paper version rather than the ePattern? Purchase from one of our many retailers worldwide! Please note that Patterns of Time carries my entire line and is well stocked.)

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Katrina's Stunning 1910s Tea Gown

I loved using the tea gown pattern, and after years of admiring the design, I finally decided to cut it out (using some of my favorite fabrics) when my mother and I were watching "Pride & Prejudice" one afternoon.  The ivory silk shantung had a lovely satin finish on the back which I used on the outside of the dress, and the embroidered tulle has been in my "stash" for some time.  I always knew I wanted to make a gown out of it, and I'm so glad I finally did!

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Marlene's 1910s Tea Gowns

Here are two of my latest creations--gowns created from Mrs. Chancey's lovely pattern! Being as I've been in an 'Edwardian Fashion Craze' for the last couple of months, I decided to buy the pattern and make the dress for a yearly dance we have at my parish.

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1910s Tea Gown Class

This 1910s Tea Gown class is six lessons long and is for those who already have a good bit of sewing experience. If you are at an intermediate level (or have completed the Regency Gown Class), you will be able to tackle the Tea Gown. This pattern requires more careful fitting, and if you make the full dress in all its glory, you'll be creating multiple skirt layers and working with more difficult fabrics, like chiffon or silk.

Join the class on Teachable.com.

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Ca. 1913 Tea Gown

This is a marvelous original 1913 tea gown or afternoon dress. My model posed in it for me while we were having tea in the Ritz-Carlton's sumptuous tea room! This dress features the overskirts that became so popular in the early 'teens and has wonderful sleeves with cuffs matching the collar. Flowered pink silk was used for the entire dress, and it is impossible to describe its elegant look and feel. The details on this piece are fabulous, from the triangular panels in the bodice front and back to the piping trimming all the edges to the hand-tied French knots that decorate the sleeves.

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Sisters' 1914 Afternoon Dresses

Hello Jennie, Thanks a million for the fabulous patterns. I made two chemises, sets of stays (huge amount of work) and dresses for my show, ‘Loving Burns’..a play about the women of Robert Burns the poet. Enclosed are two pics of the frocks (I made the caps too). I made that lot from 29th 

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Cheri's 1910s Tea Gown

After loaning out some of my Edwardian clothing to a friend who was going to a tea, I needed something to wear. And so, I completed the dress yesterday night at promptly 12am!  I still have the sashes to finish, but since time was running out, I just tied the darker pink

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Lori's 1910s Tea Gown

Dear Jennie: Thanks for your wonderful website and beautiful patterns. Last year I purchased the l9l0’s Tea Gown pattern to make a dress for my son’s wedding. After many drafts and trials on bodice pieces, I completed the gown you see in the pictures. Your kind and prompt help by e-mail was invaluable! I appreciated

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Jen's 1910s Tea Gown

 It has been a while since I ordered the 1910s Tea Gown pattern from you, but I’ve been steadily working on it since the spring and thought I might share the finished product with you. This dress was a great learning challenge for me in a couple respects. I dyed fabric for the first

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Caroline's 1910s Tea Gown

Caroline created her Tea Gown to wear to a wedding. She writes, Once more I’m sharing my joy with you. It’s done! It’s not perfect, but it’s done. I ended up putting rosettes on the sash in a Dior style–three roses together. Instead of a straight piece, I used a football shape and folded it

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Carmen's "Beatrix" Suit & Tea Gown

Carmen created a suit from my “Beatrix” patterns and a 1910s Tea Gown for her vintage dancing group. She writes, I just love these patterns. I recommended this pattern [1910s Tea Gown] to a beginner friend of mine, and she also fell in love with how easily the dress went together. I highly recommend these

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Merryrose’s 1910s Tea Gown

Merryrose created this beautiful version of the Tea Gown in my class. I love her creamy pastels! The sash looks especially beautiful out of that silky material, and the bow in the back makes it demure! 

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Celeste’s Ethereal 1910s Tea Gown

Celeste took my 1910s Tea Gown class and made this absolutely stunning gown. I was completely knocked out by the beauty of the dress and the subtle pastels she chose for her skirt layers. From top to toe, Celeste is going to be a hit at the tea she plans to attend. What a romantic

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