Always In Style

“Fashion changes, but style endures.” ~Coco Chanel

So many of these 1960’s dresses are perfect for Mia. I had this fun fabric that I had bought when my local JoAnn Fabrics was going out of business. I told Mia to pick out a pattern to match the fabric, and this is the one she chose, a 1967 classic!

I can tell from the “proof of purchase” stamp on the front that it was originally purchased in Reno, Nevada. It’s come a little way to end up with me. The original owner also must have really wanted to remember that this pattern has a tie belt with it.

Pinning the pattern. I really had to make sure that the design of the fabric was lined up right!

Pinning the bodice front. Again, trying to watch those lines.

The skirt back, front, and the sleeves. Lucky for me I had enough fabric.

The front bodice darts.

Marking the darts for the skirt.

Finishing the seams with a zig zag stitch.

Interfacing was on the back and neck facings, and it was pinned and ready to be sewn. If you notice there are marks on the interfacing. Elizabeth, my cousin, had been using interfacing for a quilt she was making and she cut it wrong. She gave me her mess up pieces and I’ve been using them on facings and other things that don’t show.

We both try to not let things go to waste.

Sewing the skirt to the bodice. I tried SO hard to match the pattern of the fabric up while making this seam.

I just so happened to have a vintage zipper that matched the fabric perfectly.

Doing some finishing touches like tacking down the facings, and adding my tag. (In case you didn’t know; my niece Kira started calling me Auntie Coco when she started talking. She couldn’t say Nicole, it came out as Coco. My other nieces and nephews picked up on it and started calling me that too. My name evolved to just “Coco” over time. They all still call me Coco, family calls me Coco, so that’s my sort of alias. That I share the name with fashion icon Coco Chanel is just a coincidence.)

Before we get to the finished dress, let’s look at some fashion from 1967. As you can see, “Vicky” got this entire wardrobe for $75. Lucky for Vicky. I wonder what it would cost today. I also wonder where it would be manufactured at, and if it were sewn well. So many things in the store today are sewn badly. Check things out closely before making a purchase.

I love all of these looks! Clothes were so much more fun in 1967 than they are today. Simple styles were classy and cute!

The colors and patterns of the clothing was much more interesting. The accessories like the tights and shoes make the outfits even more fun!

But do those trends still hold up today? The answer is yes!

This looks so cute and stylish on Mia!

And yes, I got the pattern all lined up the right way, and remembered the tie belt.

Fun is always in fashion!

When you wear something classic and that you love, you’re always in style! Wear something that you love, and make each day colorful!

As for me, onto the next!