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Retro or Vintage Style Clothes for Kids

September 20th, 2008 in sewing, fashion, restyle, memory making, gallery

Stitchgirl52, member

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This little Summer Star Dress is a size 3 and is a pattern from 1973. This one I particularly like because it is just proof right before your eyes that styles come back. This neckline was popular again this summer.

This one I call the Blue Belle Tea Dress. It is a Size 2. There is no date on the pattern but I am guessing by the price of the pattern that it is from the 1980s. Its got a little bit of gathering at the front and a pleat in the center. Sooo really cute.

Cute in Summer Camo. What a darling summer dress. It is a 1980 pattern. Who would ever believe that camo could be this cute?

This Pinafore and Playsuit is a 1966 pattern. It is made from reproduction fabric and brings me back to my own childhood. This is when you could readily find cutsie clothes for the little ones. Now you have to search for custom made to find the cutiest treasures.

This little jonjon is a 1985 pattern. Of course I made some changes and embellished with my ideas but the pattern is basically the same. I have this one made in a long pant version with a very soft tan corduroy. I like the corduroy and the long version for winter. I have also done the long leg version with an elastic leg bottom which changes the look and is soo cute. This style works for both boys and girls.

This little Summer Star Dress is a size 3 and is a pattern from 1973. This one I particularly like because it is just proof right before your eyes that styles come back. This neckline was popular again this summer.

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This little collection is made up of retro or vintage stlye clothing for children. This is a short collection of what I sew as a hobby. I enjoy the cutsie style for the little ones and the only place to get the really cute styles in every day clothes is to either make them yourself or find someone else who can. Enjoy!

Pattern or design used: My own design - Joyce Drolette

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itsMyDesign87 writes: oh, and i didnt notice until just now that the last photo is a boy-ish pattern. that is so cute! I've had trouble finding boyish things for my son.
Posted: 10:31 pm on December 28th

itsMyDesign87 writes: These are so adorable! They turned out beautifully! I want to try out a few vintage patterns for my daughter, as well. I am sure there are some laying around in my mom's attic and such. Good Job!
Posted: 10:29 pm on December 28th

Stitchgirl52 writes: Hi Grandma,
Thanks for your comments. I found most of my patterns at the senior center here in Bozeman, Montana. If you are looking specifically for fabric from the 70's or any decade or era you should contact Reproductionfabrics.com Or look for reproduction fabrics on line. I have found some of my fabrics at the local fabric store and others have been given to me by family or who ever has fabric laying around that they don't want. I have probably more than 300 patterns and more than 700 is you count all of the sizes for each pattern. Some of the older patterns of course only have one size which suits me fine. My latest fine is a sailor outfit for both boys and girls. One is from 1964 the other is dated 1981. They are very cute and I hope to have one on my etsy site within the next couple of weeks.
Posted: 10:45 pm on September 22nd

grandma01 writes: I like your clothes, I am sewing some for a granddaughter with patterns I have had since the 70's. I like them better the the new patterns for detail instructions and their clothes from that time. Where have you found differnt patterns and fabric? thanks - grandma01
Posted: 10:19 pm on September 21st

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