Vogue 5322 (1960s)

 

Pattern: Vogue 5322 c. 1960s (not sure of the exact year)

Pattern Description: Gored skirt with or without shallow hip yoke has optional top-stitched trimming.

Pattern Sizing: My pattern is a size Waist 26/Hip 36. The pattern runs true to size.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes!

Were the instructions easy to follow? Like the pattern says, "Easy to Make."

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love this pattern!

Fabric Used: Brown suede from Hancock Fabrics.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: Nope.

Would you sew it again? Yes!

Would you recommend it to others? Yes!

Where you can buy this pattern: I have found this pattern for sale on Ebay in two sizes. A 28 waist/38 hips, 26 waist/36 hips, and another one in a 26 waist/36 hips. Enjoy!

 

~Ashley

What I'm Wearing - Cowgirl Blues

 

-What I'm Wearing-

Brown suede skirt - Made by me (pattern review coming soon!)

Glaucous blue Top - St. John's Bay JCPenny's

Brown Belt - JCPenny's

Cream Knee Highs - Kohl's

Cowgirl Boots - Children's Place

 

Jean Skirt - Simplicity 7111 (1975)

I decided that I would do a pattern review of the jean skirt I wore in my last "What I'm Wearing" post. I didn't plan on making this jean skirt, it only came about as I had enough left over fabric from my jeans. With AmandaBeth's Maid Marian Wardrobe event coming up, I though I would copy one of Marian's skirts in the BBC TV show Robin Hood for the big event.

::The Inspiration::

 

::My skirt::

::The Pattern::

Pattern: Simplicity 7111 c. 1975

Pattern Description: Misses skirt .

Pattern Sizing: My pattern was a size 14. The pattern is suppose to rest on your waist, but as mine is a little too big mine rests on my hips. So you can go a little bigger on the pattern size.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes!

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes. I had no problems what so ever.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love this pattern, super cute and stylish!

Fabric Used: A nice denim from Joann's. (It's the same as my Old Hollywood jeans.)

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: Nope.

Would you sew it again? Yes!

Would you recommend it to others? Sure would, though I would warn that the skirt flaps open as it is a wrap skirt. I solved this problem by using a safety pin, I would eventually like to replace this with clasps, just like Marian's. 


Where you can buy this pattern: I found size Size 10 and Size 8 online for sale for those interested in buying the pattern.

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As a side note, this is Bramblewood Fashion's 100th post! How exciting is that! And we've only been blogging for 6 months.

Vintage looks for Today....

I love clothing with a vintage flair. Anything from....well any time period is fine with me, so long as it isn't over done. I thought it would be fun to recreate some vintage inspired looks for today. I warn you that some of the pieces I used are expensive, so for those just look for cheaper versions. That is, if you if you want to recreate the look. =)

A 1950s Dior look for Today by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry

A classic look of the "little black dress". Pair your black fabulous dress with some great heels. Add a layer pearl necklace and silver jewelry accents.  For a more vintage look add gloves!  

Purple Spring by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Chanel

Floral shift dress, t-strap heels, unique headband, over-sized shades,  layered necklace, plus don't forget your clutch. And you are on your way to a vintage style that can look oh, so modern.

A Girl with a Bicycle by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Juicy Couture

For the Summer wear a nice summer dress with heels. Add a large handbag and your handy shades to block the sun out of yours eyes. For you don't want to be blinded in such a stylish outfit!

Grace Kelly - Style 1 by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Chanel jewelry

Pair a simple skirt with a top full of ruffles. Add flats that have a statement to them, pearl earrings, layered necklace, light-weight silky scarf, and a nice handbag.  

Baby Blue - Audrey Hepburn by Bramblewood Fashion featuring Monsoon 

Belt your sundress, add a brooch, romantic looking earrings, heels or flats. And don't forget a statement necklace!  

 

What I'm Wearing - Ashley

 

-What I'm Wearing-

Jean Skirt - Made by me!

Cowl Neck Shirt - Christopher & Banks 

Black Fashion boots - Bass Shoe Outlet

Simple Earings - Claire's (got my ears pierced last Saturday)

 

An Award....

Gabrielle and I have been given The Beyond Your Imagination award by Atlanta. Thank you Atlanta!

 

1. List 8 stories or books that you would like to live in (for two weeks?)

~Ashley~ *In no order*

1. The Five Little Peppers series

2. Anne of Green Gables
3. Little Woman
4. Cranford
5. Nancy Drew (any of the old books 30s-40s)
6.Pollyanna
7. The Chronicles of Narnia
8. Sherlock Holmes

~Gabrielle~ *In no order*


1. Anne of Green Gables
2. Elsie Dinsmore series
3. In Freedoms Cause by: G.A. Henty
4. Cranford
5. Little Women
6. Crown and Covenant series by: Douglas Bond
7. The Five Little Peppers series
8. Pollyanna
 

2. List 8 other bloggers who deserve this award.

1. Natasha - http://natashaatkerson.blogspot.com/
2. Disney - http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/
3. Amanda - http://amandasjournals.blogspot.com/
4. Amanda - http://amandabethonline.blogspot.com/
5. Hanne-col - http://a-rainbow-of-thoughts.blogspot.com
6. Anna - http://theartofclothes.blogspot.com/
7. Jasmine - http://www.joyfullyathomeblog.com/
8. Melanie - http://complete-in-thee.blogspot.com

3. Comment on their blog, and tell them they won an award.
Will do.