The library at the university where I work has some interesting books. My especially random find of last week was Barbie Fashion by Sarah Sink Eames, a pictorial catalogue of all Barbie outfit packs made between 1959-1967. Obviously, it was immediately checked out.
A quick look at Barbie’s wardrobe from the 60s suggests she’d fit in pretty well in the sewing blogosphere.
She’s already made up a Rigel Bomber for Jacket January.
Inspired by Lauren, she’s made up Vogue 1419 in red wool.
She’s joined in with the Ginger jeans making spree, finishing with some lovely top stitching.
She sewed up an amazing ensemble for Oonapalooza.
She’s even purchased a copy of the Secrets of Sewing Lingerie and may have gotten a bit carried away…
Yep, Barbie would make a pretty impressive sewing blogger.
I’ve run out of comparisons, but do enjoy some more adorable outfits from the book!
January 14, 2015 at 7:26 am
My Daughter would want all the outfits from that book I admit myself though they are divine
January 14, 2015 at 7:27 am
These are adorable! I don’t sew, and I was more of an action man gal myself (bit of a tomboy) but these are great!
January 14, 2015 at 12:05 pm
Wow what an amazing book!! I used to love spending my pocket money on barbie outfits in the late 1980’s – I just wish i’d kept them all!!
January 14, 2015 at 12:33 pm
I love it! I must have had some of those when I was a kid.
January 16, 2015 at 2:57 pm
I. WANT. BARBIE’S. WARDROBE!!!
January 17, 2015 at 11:39 pm
Me too!!! I want matching accessories with every outfit:)
January 25, 2015 at 2:15 pm
Thanks for sharing this! What a fascinating book. I can’t get over the little white gloves. My dolls never had such things.
January 29, 2015 at 12:18 pm
I think most kids would lose those gloves in 2 minutes! But they are very cute:)
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