Monday, March 23, 2015

I was Born in the Wrong Era! MyObsession for Vintage Patterns.


I realize now that I was born in the wrong era.  I was suppose to be an adult in the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's.  I love the fashion from those time periods.  I find myself perusing Etsy, Ebay, and other sites that sell Vintage Patterns more than I do the newer ones.  I am so attracted to a 1970's Jumpsuit pattern, or a 1960's Dress pattern.  

I adore the huge collars, the classic lines, the wide legs.  All these design aesthetics fit me to a tee. I came across the following patterns on Etsy and I am in love and have to have them all:


Simplicity 9370 is absolutely gorgeous.  I can see this in so many color and print combinations.  I love the clean lines, the wide legs and the bust darts coupled with a wide belt, yes, so me.



My how I love Butterick 4769.  Can't you see this in a light airy linen (yes I am a Jumpsuit Junkie).  Very pretty eggshell white or soft pastel green would rock the heck out of this tailored jumpsuit.  I love the chest pocket, collar and side pocket details.


If you are summer time fine (that would not be me), I can see you lovely ladies strutting into a classy outdoor bistro, sipping wine and enjoying the cool summer nights in this lovely ensemble.  Vogue 8336 has all the Glam 1960's you can handle. 


I am sew loving the huge collars and clean lines on Simplicity 9674.  The short option is so cutesy retro, though not for my thunder thighs, but I can see the endless possibilities.




Happy Sewing!

4 comments :

  1. You weren't born at the wrong time... Times were hard for Black folks back then.

    You can still wear vintage clothes. There is a big vintage make your own community... All without the segregation

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  2. if we were adults is the 50's we wouldn't be here to enjoy playing dress up with vintage styles lol! I always love to see what you come up with!

    Helen

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  3. Mel I'm so glad we wasn't born in the 50's!!! Girl we would be REALLY old, lol Still trying to look FABULOUS!!!

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