a foray into mod
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I usually am not into the mid to late 1960s. Of all fashion eras, it’s probably the least flattering to my shape (along with the 20s). But, when our friends invited us last Friday to a Beatles themed party (to play this new game!), my friend Debbi and I had decided to get in the spirit of things and dress up in 60s style outfits. After going through my vintage, I realized I didn’t really have any late 60s garments anymore, but rather than miss out on an opportunity to really dress up, Thursday evening I went through my pattern stash and pulled out some fabric to whip up something really quickly! I know, I’m completely and utterly insane to even think I can make something in the 11th hour. lol. But I did, and it turned out pretty darn cute! Unfortunately we were running super late Friday, so I didn’t get any photos of me all dressed up, but suffice to say I did go a little overboard with the 60s inspired makeup and hair. haha! Sorry for the lame dress-on-the-mannequin photos. I would model it myself, but I got badly sunburned Sunday and am a bit scary looking right now (Sailor Husband has nicknamed me “Lobster Wife”. haha!).
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Posted on September 16th, 2009 to sewing.
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inspiration week #95 »23 lovely thoughts to “a foray into mod”
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jentine says:
September 16th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Very brave to make a last minute dress! Super cute… though too bad there are no photos of the whole look…
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Steph says:
September 16th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Oh my gosh, that is so adorable. Must. Learn. To. Sew.
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Mars says:
September 16th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Wonderful job, as usual! I was kind of scared at first, a lot of ’60s creations can be kind of loud/scary, but this is a LOVELY interpretation! Well done
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Mel says:
September 16th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Aww I would like to have seen pictures! I love that dress! It’s so adorable! That idea of a Beatles party to celebrate the new game sounds splendid! I think I might want to have one.
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Roses R Red says:
September 16th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
What a cute dress!! Ive almost finished sewing a skirt im making in the same colours. Its a shame you didnt get time to take photos of you all dressed up, we will have to use our imaginations
Rose
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Sarah says:
September 16th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
That is so cute! It’s fantastic that you pulled it together at the last minute. I hope your sunburn gets better soon!
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meaghan says:
September 16th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
it amazes me that you are able to “whip something up” that way! Casey you’re seriously awesome!
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Esz says:
September 17th, 2009 at 3:18 am
So cute! The colours are just gorgeous – so bright
I dont suit 60′s or 20′s looks either…its that general “sackiness” of the stylings that does nothing for us girls with hips eh! But your dress would work because it still has that ribbon under the bust. Pretty! -
Marie says:
September 17th, 2009 at 4:18 am
Aw! I am sorry to miss out on pictures from you actually dressed up and make up’ed for the 60s night. That must have been something!
Lobster wife!?! Oh dear…
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Kate in Belgrade says:
September 17th, 2009 at 4:25 am
Beautiful dress! Such cheery colors…totally in keeping with the period, but still fresh for today.
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Erika says:
September 17th, 2009 at 8:04 am
What a cute fabric! It’s perfect for the style! And I know about starting projects in the 11 th hour… Lol! I always end up with a almost-ready-dress, where there’s small things yet to be done, but nobody can see them. So I use it anyway, and I say: I’ll finish this later this week. And then it lays in the closet until I want to wear it again… =)
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Polly Farthing says:
September 17th, 2009 at 8:24 am
That dress is amazing! Another fantastic creation from you! I really enjoy seeing the fruits of your labour Polly x
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Marmielu says:
September 17th, 2009 at 8:29 am
I love what you did with THAT fabric!!!! It really is true to the times. I had a cute little flowered suit I just loved to wear back in the day. I thought I was hot stuff with the “poorboy” shirt I wore with it. (I think that was a ribbed t-shirt.) I can just see something like that in Hard Days Night. Sorry you didn’t get any pics.
Hope that burn gets better!
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cassiopeia says:
September 17th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Oh What a gorgeous dress! Wish I could make things from patterns but they make me so confused and frustrated lol. Xxxc
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Lookingglassgirl says:
September 17th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
It looks very Modcloth! I like it
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Amy says:
September 17th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
I’m in the same boat – my body type definitely doesn’t suit early 1960s clothing which is a shame cos it has some of the most beautiful tailored shapes.
Love the colour of fabric though and the cap sleeves – I bet you looked great!
Amy xo
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Rosie says:
September 17th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Super cute! I love the 60s, but sadly it doesn’t really suit me either.
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Rhiannon says:
September 18th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Uh, I have a hard time believe you’d look bad in ’60s dresses, but I suppose I feel the same away about me and ’50s things, so everybody must have a least favorite decade!
Anyway I hope you take pictures with that dress because it’s really cute. And amazing that you whipped it up so fast!
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Vintage Veta says:
September 18th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
Hi! That’s a gorgeous dress, I’m jealous of all these vintage patterns you dig up! The fabric is perfect for it. I’ve only once sewn something from a vintage pattern (other than an attempt at an 1800s paletot…yikes is all I’ll say) and that was a pair of pants from a 1969 pattern. I love your blog, btw, I’ve put it on my blogroll!
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Lauren says:
September 18th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
This is so cute! I usually don’t like this period that much, but your dress is so darn adorable that it has made me second guess it!
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jennine says:
September 22nd, 2009 at 6:26 pm
oooh i want to see what it looks like on you! i’m sure you looked darling! just darling!
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Kashaya says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 10:50 am
Wow that dress looks great! It’s a really nice blog you got.
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Alexandra says:
Ooooh yipppeee!!! Welcome to my genre! hee. I knew you would rock it girlie! So cute!
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