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1966: lil’ twiggy dress inspiration

It’s decade week at Project Run and Play. I got to pick my favorite fashion decade and make an outfit with that theme. I chose the 60s. Obviously. I am so jealous of the sixties.


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my inspiration:
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Twiggy, mod, Jackie O, bows, peter pan collars, big buttons, wool, mini dress
my outfit:

I was inspired by fashion icon Twiggy, as well as the fun Space Age outfits. And I had to include a little flower power floral, too.

I started with the mini dress made of vintage fabric. It’s actually an old sheet and is probably from the 60s. How cool is that? The peter pan collar gives it a true sixties feel.

I created the coat based on the space age theme. I wanted it to look like a spaceship and also like a classic mod coat with buttons that Jackie O might have worn. The coat is fully lined with rayon and faced with more fleece. It is also interfaced with fleece pellon, so it’s a pretty nice thick coat. The inside is really pretty and has a little bit of the brown floral as a lining yoke accent.

I had to figure out how to make the collar the way I wanted it. I had to make a few until it was just right. I wanted it to be really cozy. I flared the sides of the coat out like a spaceship and added circular pockets. A lot of space age style is very geometric and circular.

Oh sixties. I love you. Okay, if you didn’t vote, go do it!

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27 Comments

  1. Amanda

    01/20 at 1:19 PM

    Kate, hands down this was the cutest project. I love everything about it. Great job!

  5. Rhiannon

    01/20 at 2:07 PM

    I’m not surprised you’re winning right now. What a cute little outfit, and it totally reminds me of twiggy. You have some serious sewing and designing skills!

    (The bottom link took me to a hair tutorial, just so you know. Cute do though! :) )

  10. Shauna@shwinandshwin

    01/20 at 4:32 PM

    Everything is perfect! That coat is to die for cute! It looks so cozy and warm! The dress is perfect! It has the 60’s vibe while still being current and modern looking. Awesome job!

  17. Stef

    01/20 at 7:27 PM

    LOVE this, Kate. I really love that bow – it just completes the whole darling outfit – and I wouldn’t mind sewing up a couple of those dresses. Great job!

  18. Jenna

    01/20 at 7:29 PM

    Just voted for you! I would have voted for you no matter what, but dang girl! Yours was THE BEST hands down. So darling, I love all the details. Amazing job Kate!

  19. Shari

    01/20 at 9:15 PM

    Just had to stop by and tell you how much I love this outfit, especially the bow! You have my vote!

  21. cestMoi Sandy

    01/21 at 12:13 AM

    I loved this outfit!
    You have my vote! I had a hard time with another contestant too. They were both beautiful in your own creative inspired way.

    This outfit is just amazing! Love it.

    The flowers so cheerful so fitting your theme.
    The collar. Beautiful.

    I became your newest follower!

    I will stay tuned to your other creations.

  23. Sar-b

    01/21 at 4:54 AM

    kate you stole the show this week! i don’t write comments, but i had to tell you this was seriously good!

  24. Alexandra

    01/22 at 9:58 AM

    Hey Kate! Your work is awesome! I voted!
    My name is Alexandra, i’m 22 and i’m from Romania (Europe). Since i discovered your blog i wanted to start sewing myself. I first have to buy a sewing machine ;))
    I love all your creations and also your family!
    I wish nothing but the best for you!
    and Hope you’ll win!

  25. Kate

    01/22 at 10:11 AM

    Brilliant work. Please can you create patterns for both so I can buy them to make for my girls?