Regular and Large print chart included
PatternKeeper compatible
Experience the elegance and refinement of pre-war Parisian fashion with Robe de Voile Bleu Ancien Cross Stitch Pattern by Louis Bureau. Adapted from a rare 1913 illustration published in the prestigious Journal des Dames et des Modes, this sophisticated design captures the graceful silhouette and artistic luxury of early 20th-century French couture.
The stylish figure, dressed in a flowing deep blue gown adorned with delicate accents, stands before a sunlit window in a moment of quiet elegance. Her dramatic hat, refined posture, and richly patterned dress reflect the fashionable world of elite Parisian society during the final years of the Belle Époque. The composition combines high fashion with decorative artistry, creating an image that feels both intimate and timeless.
Published in extremely limited quantities of only 1,279 copies per issue, Journal des Dames et des Modes was one of the rarest and most luxurious fashion publications of its era, even scarcer than Gazette du Bon Ton. Created for the fashionable elite of Paris, the journal featured exquisite fashion plates and commentary on the sophisticated lives of high society.
These extraordinary illustrations were produced using the pouchoir process, where vivid layers of color were applied by hand using stencils — a painstaking technique considered the precursor to modern silk-screen printing. The result was breathtaking color, remarkable detail, and unmatched artistry that continues to captivate collectors and fashion historians today.
This full-coverage cross stitch pattern carefully recreates the elegance, vibrant color palette, and decorative beauty of Louis Bureau’s original illustration while offering a rewarding stitching experience for lovers of vintage fashion and fine art.
Bring the sophistication of vintage Parisian couture into your stitching collection with Robe de Voile Bleu Ancien, a timeless celebration of Belle Époque fashion and decorative art.
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Design Size:
174w x 288h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 12.43 x 20.57 inches - 316mm x 523mm
18 count: 9.67 x 16.00 inches - 246mm x 406mm
20 count: 8.70 x 14.40 inches - 221mm x 366mm
22 count: 7.91 x 13.09 inches - 201mm x 333mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 79 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
