Reproduction 1916 Dress
1916 dresses with deep tucks that mimic flounces.
List of Dresses
Pattern:
Wearing History #R124 Eloise - Circa 1916 Surplice Dress & Shield
The pattern has original and annotated instructions. A few diagrams. Definitely, not step by step with diagrams. Construction is different than modern. Watch the differing seam allowances.
The layered looking skirt is actually tucks and not flounces.
Waist is supposed to be slightly high waist.
Belt pattern not included.
Waist construction was strange both in the extant and annotated instructions. Tried making a dog leg opening.
Black Mini Polka Dot
Black with mini white polka dots cotton dress has slightly higher waist, crossover bodice, and deep skirt flounces. Orange/rust silk belt and "shield"/dickie.Reproduction 1916 Dress dress worn to Sacramento Old Historic Cemetery event September 2021, Placerville cemetery and mine October 2022, Costume College 2022.
Modifications include:
- Top size 39 waist 41
- Shortened skirt 6”
- Shortened sleeve
- Added hidden pockets to skirt
- Changed opening to dogleg front
- Waist was too small first try and too large second try. May need to fidget more with waist to get it right.
Photos by Mark Edwards Photography
Completed: September 2021
White Eyelet Dress
White cotton eyelet with border on front diagonals and hem. Tried making with back skirt closure and waistband hooks all the way to the front which did not work out well.Worn to Costume College 2023
Modifications:
- Sewed a two inch band to the bottom of the bodice and added four mini darts to the bottom.
Worn at Costume College 2023
Photos by Mark Edwards Photography
Rust Silk Dress Completed: July 2023