Mad Men Era: Green Silk Cocktail Coat

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79Djyo8zbV-buJoY2KHZk6q94ueOXUmhvVW-hDd_EV1mpzSaOokLRTJszzyYlQFznJoOeW5MUuLA7LrXnzcXnGunBbwDi0gEfxoPcQqS9h5TLA53_uLTLb44vkiUQSnNdmLuc1w4xDaKq/s1600/IMG_2997.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539203966164435010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79Djyo8zbV-buJoY2KHZk6q94ueOXUmhvVW-hDd_EV1mpzSaOokLRTJszzyYlQFznJoOeW5MUuLA7LrXnzcXnGunBbwDi0gEfxoPcQqS9h5TLA53_uLTLb44vkiUQSnNdmLuc1w4xDaKq/s400/IMG_2997.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9q9K5abdnM6UD2nikpCjJ3ArQa86ZdkkH_aDqQT0QeM9q2u9XwT7ur1Te1lJLZulE1q1dHkZ9O_jqgOp6PO6AVJj9pVZorRAm4OBX9CroH40S8IWjZwS1sJbwTb-PD0Fyyd4-OftU7-e/s1600/IMG_2996.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539203691771650818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9q9K5abdnM6UD2nikpCjJ3ArQa86ZdkkH_aDqQT0QeM9q2u9XwT7ur1Te1lJLZulE1q1dHkZ9O_jqgOp6PO6AVJj9pVZorRAm4OBX9CroH40S8IWjZwS1sJbwTb-PD0Fyyd4-OftU7-e/s400/IMG_2996.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidakq4Yr_lq3zMnx9qv9wJB7modeDe9bB2ke_y7AwJSICnRjyxX0smEEQfiAHX1HTqN3xOtMpB16kffp-3-K4sHxoAriegzzJSb6QwmHhIsG4i35LcNCQ7htTJrlaBl09BU3hwMe9q_Qy1/s1600/IMG_2998.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539203504575397602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidakq4Yr_lq3zMnx9qv9wJB7modeDe9bB2ke_y7AwJSICnRjyxX0smEEQfiAHX1HTqN3xOtMpB16kffp-3-K4sHxoAriegzzJSb6QwmHhIsG4i35LcNCQ7htTJrlaBl09BU3hwMe9q_Qy1/s400/IMG_2998.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br />Vintage fashion from the late 1950's or early 1960's can be created in silhouettes that stop traffic. Mad Men style, it's something to wear this winter.<br /><br />Sometimes something perfect comes along, and this emerald green cocktail coat from Sak's Fifth Avenue is one of those moments in fashion history. Sculptural and refined, it's waiting for an evening on the town or keeping off the sea breeze when you admire the view of Hollywood from a hillside terrace.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60910886/50s-emerald-green-mad-men-era-vintage"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Green Silk Satin Cocktail Coat: Sak's Fifth Avenue</span></a>

Mad Men Era: Green Silk Cocktail Coat

Vintage fashion from the late 1950's or early 1960's can be created in silhouettes that stop traffic. Mad Men style, it's somet...

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1960's MOD Fashions to Wear or Sew

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSJsAxCWU3xxTfEm9FCaimqBekaQkKvR1sql1hJag8lb37wB1kRtwEG7az65bxnVifsf6Xm7-WoKkN9VOLp-arWX3S8u3V_R6IrD3qUtADNq6Bx2lcgwIASLbUd8DpNtwSox_aSfVho52/s1600/Slide1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531307771170899394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSJsAxCWU3xxTfEm9FCaimqBekaQkKvR1sql1hJag8lb37wB1kRtwEG7az65bxnVifsf6Xm7-WoKkN9VOLp-arWX3S8u3V_R6IrD3qUtADNq6Bx2lcgwIASLbUd8DpNtwSox_aSfVho52/s400/Slide1.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" /></a>Sewing dresses can be fun and easier than you think. 1960's fashions have such cute styles that seem very wearable right now. Yes, that center style has a divided skirt! I could see sewing up a few for spring, or even some in heavier fabrics for winter. How cute would these be with leggings and boots?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUKQPdSxd8n-TIqBacTxDrh3qbQWqY51wrQuFAMt8iHWTp0puNCVTSzHlHrBc8irU8kva4_gFRvwnsBvG-1xoERrzgORN2MFKsfW5U6A42DUIJdVwdIIzIjjIA-KZzwse7ZmtVRsNWu9S/s1600/Slide2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531307628566255954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUKQPdSxd8n-TIqBacTxDrh3qbQWqY51wrQuFAMt8iHWTp0puNCVTSzHlHrBc8irU8kva4_gFRvwnsBvG-1xoERrzgORN2MFKsfW5U6A42DUIJdVwdIIzIjjIA-KZzwse7ZmtVRsNWu9S/s400/Slide2.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" /></a>These dresses are all from vintage BUTTERICK patterns of that era. With so many cool vintage patterns <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=1960s+butterick+dress&search_type=vintage">selling on Etsy</a> and other sites online, I think it wouldn't be too hard to look them up for yourself. I find these older patterns have excellent pattern instructions that are easy to work from.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKoG9Tft1_ZP_5XBCuczMvuYwJvP1_JKYFG2xlZjwqQxHBeS6vKBL_oeRE2qzLcGiVB65vevZOhzM1H8lRWUn_EB9lfWgSutzfZsnQSGluIaxBPRk8pkZ-qn0DpkwNGtv1bNZ0pYS9rVs/s1600/Slide3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531307480550551026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKoG9Tft1_ZP_5XBCuczMvuYwJvP1_JKYFG2xlZjwqQxHBeS6vKBL_oeRE2qzLcGiVB65vevZOhzM1H8lRWUn_EB9lfWgSutzfZsnQSGluIaxBPRk8pkZ-qn0DpkwNGtv1bNZ0pYS9rVs/s400/Slide3.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" /></a>Here are the back views with pattern numbers, so you can get a good idea about the styles. <br />Would you use a 60's pattern to sew a dress like the ones here?<br /><br /><br />If you collect or wear vintage, this group of styles dates from Spring, 1967. Using patterns can be a great way to help with dating vintage garments too.<br /><br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="none" data-via="Pintuckstyle" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

1960's MOD Fashions to Wear or Sew

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Sewing Vintage Styles: Vogue Vintage Patterns, 8686 & 8687

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFXWcumvrRQ3VoPNn8Ve10wJIkCwTfkNYglQd_MZO5tM6Ixk7gePQRnfjiUMYTEqKFmOtX4Sfy7w2RqKv19OpYk-XFEy9V-_Zkfcx4xSOAAzBKLxia5iAhtMMkZBY8-nJ96XH-4rMZobJ/s1600/Slide9.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Vogue 8687" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520900886772614994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFXWcumvrRQ3VoPNn8Ve10wJIkCwTfkNYglQd_MZO5tM6Ixk7gePQRnfjiUMYTEqKFmOtX4Sfy7w2RqKv19OpYk-XFEy9V-_Zkfcx4xSOAAzBKLxia5iAhtMMkZBY8-nJ96XH-4rMZobJ/s400/Slide9.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnD5XpjiEObDigqT7OSzPj5Zxbaf2PhwPiqikrGBLFUSMp6xdTCl4NtIhDQIdzVmIIBZhHuMzGq-9viTLcAVQlSH2wYmhpJ8UQamdJ_nluug-uj4GV376MXQhgMQ-rc1SbRyGMX2Uqot_j/s1600/Slide10.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Vogue 8687" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520900799299363042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnD5XpjiEObDigqT7OSzPj5Zxbaf2PhwPiqikrGBLFUSMp6xdTCl4NtIhDQIdzVmIIBZhHuMzGq-9viTLcAVQlSH2wYmhpJ8UQamdJ_nluug-uj4GV376MXQhgMQ-rc1SbRyGMX2Uqot_j/s400/Slide10.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 316px;" /></a><br /><br />Vintage style sewing patterns Vogue 8686 and Vogue 8687 offer a great way to get a retro look with a more modern fit. Fall is a good time to start a sewing project and these two patterns would sew up well in light weight wools or wool blends. <br /><br />The <a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8687-products-13211.php?page_id=857&search_control=display&list=search"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vogue 8687</span></a> ensemble above has a 1950's coat style that would be easy to sew. It could be made to be worn alone. This coat would be perfect in many weights of fabric, from brocade for evening to gabardine, plaid or canvas for outer wear. The body of the coat is cut in one with the sleeves, so it is a great project for the sewist who might be afraid of a difficult and complicated coat pattern.<br /><br />The sleeveless sheath included in this pattern could also be worn alone. 1950's styles are often seen in silk florals, brocades, solid crepes or linens (great for spring and summer). For a more modern twist why not try a light wool men's wear gabardine.<br /><br />Of course, you can go with the suggested ensemble and create the set. I have in my collection a gorgeous dress and coat set in black wool crepe lined in silk with a black and white abstract design. This pattern is a super way to showcase a dramatic silk print. Another alternative is to make the sheath bodice in the same silk to match. As a lining, the print will come as a suprise when you take off the coat with a flourish!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_zgCtDL9fEs7U7EGzxB-io547zbM4iJ_Cm94GdrqomiKNulxWHCxN3nqJpM0hrYylOdyqTkkgfg5Ata1Rb24d6gt2ex3EYahePhJOEodvSl_wSN33v3AxBOhsggXvmNvCTtppjviSI2v/s1600/Slide7.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Vogue 8686" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520900718350701490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_zgCtDL9fEs7U7EGzxB-io547zbM4iJ_Cm94GdrqomiKNulxWHCxN3nqJpM0hrYylOdyqTkkgfg5Ata1Rb24d6gt2ex3EYahePhJOEodvSl_wSN33v3AxBOhsggXvmNvCTtppjviSI2v/s400/Slide7.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5BXlDrz9-3ZH8dgmTwA2plPoBWFMx0kB8Wg7DSC_N5cRlgGas04hW8xcnoUN1BUeSrJoYPgQHIZ1sz_r44DjelOtq0lexeLGE1QnVTwfKqH6iwTLo86GkSHSdfQJp9ZgRbkNUNRRNXc4/s1600/Slide8.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Vogue 8686" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520900629051430514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5BXlDrz9-3ZH8dgmTwA2plPoBWFMx0kB8Wg7DSC_N5cRlgGas04hW8xcnoUN1BUeSrJoYPgQHIZ1sz_r44DjelOtq0lexeLGE1QnVTwfKqH6iwTLo86GkSHSdfQJp9ZgRbkNUNRRNXc4/s400/Slide8.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 486px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8686-products-13210.php?page_id=850"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vogue 8686</span></a> has a mid-1930's style with a slender skirt and wider upper body typical of the period. When looking for the right fabric, try to find one with enough drape to reveal the body. If the fabric has too much shape, this dress could look bulky and stiff. I think that a wool crepe would be nice and have the right vintage look. <br /> <br />The bodice pattern has small bust gathers at the waistline, typical of the early to mid-1930's. It may not have enough shape for a larger bustline. Sizes bigger than a B cup may want to make a muslin fit sample and add shape to the midriff with a waistline bust dart to decrease the bodice fullness. <br /><br />This dress would be a knock-out, especially of you can find a great bakelite buckle to go with it!<br /><br /><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="none" data-via="Pintucks" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

Sewing Vintage Styles: Vogue Vintage Patterns, 8686 & 8687

Vintage style sewing patterns Vogue 8686 and Vogue 8687 offer a great way to get a retro look with a more modern fit. Fall is a good time t...

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