Cecelia Cotton Picnic Maxi Dress
The Battenberg Picnic Dress – Upcycled Tablecloth Magic
A tender transformation of a 100% cotton Battenberg lace tablecloth into a dress that feels like sunshine and softness all at once. This piece honors the past while offering playful elegance in the present, blending heirloom charm with a free-spirited silhouette.
Featuring a deep V neckline, fluttery ruffled sleeves, and gathered tiers of delicate lace and embroidery, this dress carries the soul of a slower time—now reimagined for movement, joy, and everyday magic.
Light, breezy, and easy to wear, it’s perfect for barefoot garden walks, long lunches, and slow summer days.
Details:
Upcycled vintage Battenberg tablecloth (100% cotton)
Deep V neckline/back
Zipper closure at skirt back
Ruffled lace sleeves
Tiered skirt with heirloom embroidery and lace insets
One of a kind
Size:
This is the only size specific piece in the collection.
Mannequin used for fitting is a NZ/AU 10-12 USA 8-10
Waist: 36 inches/91 cm
Front length: 52 inches/132 cm]
The bodice length and total length CAN be adjusted on this piece!
Lovingly made in a seaside New Zealand studio.
The Battenberg Picnic Dress – Upcycled Tablecloth Magic
A tender transformation of a 100% cotton Battenberg lace tablecloth into a dress that feels like sunshine and softness all at once. This piece honors the past while offering playful elegance in the present, blending heirloom charm with a free-spirited silhouette.
Featuring a deep V neckline, fluttery ruffled sleeves, and gathered tiers of delicate lace and embroidery, this dress carries the soul of a slower time—now reimagined for movement, joy, and everyday magic.
Light, breezy, and easy to wear, it’s perfect for barefoot garden walks, long lunches, and slow summer days.
Details:
Upcycled vintage Battenberg tablecloth (100% cotton)
Deep V neckline/back
Zipper closure at skirt back
Ruffled lace sleeves
Tiered skirt with heirloom embroidery and lace insets
One of a kind
Size:
This is the only size specific piece in the collection.
Mannequin used for fitting is a NZ/AU 10-12 USA 8-10
Waist: 36 inches/91 cm
Front length: 52 inches/132 cm]
The bodice length and total length CAN be adjusted on this piece!
Lovingly made in a seaside New Zealand studio.
The Battenberg Picnic Dress – Upcycled Tablecloth Magic
A tender transformation of a 100% cotton Battenberg lace tablecloth into a dress that feels like sunshine and softness all at once. This piece honors the past while offering playful elegance in the present, blending heirloom charm with a free-spirited silhouette.
Featuring a deep V neckline, fluttery ruffled sleeves, and gathered tiers of delicate lace and embroidery, this dress carries the soul of a slower time—now reimagined for movement, joy, and everyday magic.
Light, breezy, and easy to wear, it’s perfect for barefoot garden walks, long lunches, and slow summer days.
Details:
Upcycled vintage Battenberg tablecloth (100% cotton)
Deep V neckline/back
Zipper closure at skirt back
Ruffled lace sleeves
Tiered skirt with heirloom embroidery and lace insets
One of a kind
Size:
This is the only size specific piece in the collection.
Mannequin used for fitting is a NZ/AU 10-12 USA 8-10
Waist: 36 inches/91 cm
Front length: 52 inches/132 cm]
The bodice length and total length CAN be adjusted on this piece!
Lovingly made in a seaside New Zealand studio.