While cleaning out my mother’s house, I found a big box of some of my old keepsakes from the 60s and 70s. This charming magazine – Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal, May 1937 – a British publication, was the highlight of the box. I must have picked it up around 1970 at a thrift store (I was… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Dress
Crochet a Vintage 70s Bubble-Stitch Dress (Modeled by Susan Dey)
This is a really groovy vintage 1970 crochet pattern for a bubble stitch dress. It’s modeled by the lovely Susan Dey, before her Partridge Family TV stint. The two-piece dress, in bubble stitch, half double crochet, has a slender skirt. Scallops trim scooped neck, sleeve, skirt edges. Easy to make! Instructions are below. Happy Crocheting!… Read more »
Crochet a Vintage 60s Popcorn-Border Mini Dress – Free Pattern
Crochet this slim, gently shaped dress in rows of single and double crochet. Has yoke and lower border of popcorns, and back zipper opening. Perfect for spring! ~Marilyn
Finnfemme Favorites: MARIMEKKO Holiday 2018
Being of Finnish heritage I have an innate appreciation for Finnish design, especially Marimekko. I just love their gorgeous bold prints and simple styles. Marimekko’s holiday designs are particularly spectacular, so I put together a Wish List of my favorites. I would love to make an entrance at a holiday party or gathering in any… Read more »
Jerry Hall Models Hot 70s Loungewear
Jerry Hall started her modeling career in 1975, when she was discovered sunbathing on a Saint Tropez beach by fashion agent Claude Haddad. This 1975 series of ads for Celanese Arnel loungewear in Cosmopolitan magazine must have been one of her first modeling assignments. Her long blonde hair, six foot height and Texas twang made… Read more »
Make a Vintage 70s Jumbo Stitch Mohair Poncho and Hat
I love this fabulous Boho 70s chunky, jumbo stitch poncho and hat! For spectacular and warm winter dressing. Capture the rosy hues of a frosty sunset in this lush and subtle blend of four shades of mohair yarns. Sides are closed for extra shelter. Matching hat is cuffed and cozy. Knitting instructions are below. Click… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!