Girls Dresses and the search for inspiration continues...

Hello,

I was listening to a speech recently and the guy giving it was speaking about inspiration. He was urging people to seek inspiration everywhere and to travel. With three little people and a wonky budget, just talking off to say Barcelona for the weekend is in the past (for the moment only I hope!) so I was a little skeptical. Until of course I realised you don't have to look too far for inspiration, you just have to look around, as simple as that! Then I remembered I had a small collection of vintage patterns and magazines so time to take another look at them.

This is a French magazine from 1923. I bought it a few years ago when I was thinking about making girl's dresses and that was put on the back shelf. I love the 1920s style so this magazine is a treat, all I need is a translator!!

And possibly the patterns.

How fab is this?

I also came across a cool Diane Von Furstenburg pattern for a dress which I am going to have to try, might have to work my way up to it!

I also did a little research on 1960s dresses for children and completed this one, and here's my 1960s style dress for girls. Its made from Cath Kidston fabric (a little different to her usual ones!) and a contrasting blue inside the sleeves. 

Next up a stripey number.

Have a great day,

Maria