Well, I came upon a blog called Sew Retro and was very intrigued. It is a blog of over 100 contributors who use vintage patterns and fabrics to make gorgeous outfits. It made me wish I hadn't given away a lot of those patterns. I love the 1950's designs. They make me think of my Grandma and what she would have worn to church or just doing her everyday housework. I love looking at old photos and am always interested in their clothing and the styles of the time.
Here are a few that I really liked. You can find them at Sew Retro but I will also credit the individual contributor. Enjoy!
This first one is by Susannah at Cargo, Cult, Craft. It is from a 1968 pattern and the dress started life as a tablecloth. Crazy but super fun!
This one is by Polly Esther of A Sewing Obsession. I love how this turned out.
This one is from Rhinestones and Telephones. This dress was actually inspired by June Carter. I love it.
Monica
I love it! So fun (or sew fun.....ha ha).
ReplyDeleteKinda makes me want to learn how to do more than just hooded towels :o)
ReplyDeleteThose were my days my girl.. and boy did I enjoy those dresses!.. very sexy if you ask me. I truly think the styles then where very femenine!.. yeah!.. and I did sew a few. Thanks for bringing back great memories!.. love you!
ReplyDeleteHi Moni,
ReplyDeleteThose patterns were great. I graduated in 1968 and I think I remember that McCalls pattern. I'm quite sure I made that one. In fact, my senior year of high school I had the goal to make all of my school clothes (We could only wear dresses to school-imagine that!) Oh to be young and skinny again! I really liked the last pattern also.
Love your blog and the recipes always look so yummy. Thanks Erica and Moni!
Love, Mom L.