Mc Calls 9658 from 1969. A year after our summer of love but close enough for me. This one is a "Time Saving Quickie"..
It says so right on the envelope. Sounds a bit risque to me.
It was easy to make. No fitting. I added a contrasting facings to amuse myself. It didn't need the zipper that was on the pattern and I put it in.. but I have worn it a few times and never used the zipper at all. I also shortened the sleeves, just for fun. I am experimenting with shapes and I like to see if I can make alterations work.
This looks like a circus tent or clown costume on the hanger.. But I think it looks pretty cute on... in an easy livin', sweetly psychedelic way.
Here's hoping all everyone's summers are full of love... Or at least a well timed folk song or two.
22 comments:
Nicely done. I like the length of the sleeve and the combination of stirpes with floral because the color scheme is a nice complement.
Just too darn cute!
That was me above :) I had some trouble with blogger. Anyway, I love your photos and you did a fantastic job on that outfit!
So cute! and so simple. Fabulous.
Who needs fabric foreplay, anyway? I don't.
Well, that sure is fun! Love the fabric choice, great job! xo, suzy
too cute :) Very hippy chic !
Time saving quickie sounds good to me!! Funny and gorgeous as usual! Happy Summer of Love 40th Anniversary! My Brother wants me to bid on a copy of the 13th Elevators for him!! Rock on!
You are just beyond adorable in that. And the fabric? Fab!
Very cute, I love the fabric!
Way more than groovy - I love it! The contrasting detail at the sleeves totally does it for me - I love the geometric lines against the funky floral pattern.
I think you are so adorable. I was a freshman in high school in '69. I probably had a shirt like that. I had some funky clothes for sure. I'm waiting for your granny dress next!
I am TOTALLY in love with this shirt!!! Great job!
I love, love, love the stripey cuffs. You are one groovy chick Bethany!
The flowers are definitely in the ballpark of '69, only maybe a tad small? Dinner plates. That was the size of florals in '69. Cute top. Cute model.
Love love LOVE this...I especially love the hair-do...perfection!
That's better than I remember those garments! What a cute tunic!
It looks really cute.
Also, I am all about contrasting facings!
I love these kinds of posts! I just love them! You are the dandiest model ever!!! Sometimes, things that look the weirdest on the hanger, look the best on.... I found that with prom dressess wayyy back in the day.... xxoxox
That's uber cute.
nice job! i almost died when i saw this though - i made this pattern, the first time around in my first sewing class. er, yes, it wasn't vintage then... ha ha ha! love it!
This is a marvellous interpretation (cloth and photos too) Bravissimo !
Chriselis from Paris
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