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Vogue Pattern V9311 is an excellent ‘70s style dress with two options for a midi or maxi length, and with or without fabulous bell sleeves. Having made this dress in a viscose crepe fabric I can assure you dress crepes and drapey fabrics such as cheesecloth are perfect for this 70s style. To see my version, take a look at my blog post that covers the Pumpkin Dress Crepe here. Unfortunately Fabworks have now sold out of this fabric, but here are other similar fabrics that will create the same look: Buy the 8013vintage 1970’s dress sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. These nostalgic faux wrap front dresses from the 1970’s are a must have. Dresses can be made in two lengths, and are lined with either bishop or bell sleeve, and sash. Vintage Simplicity sewing pattern. The patterns that we'd suggest for this look are Vogue V9319 ~ a super '70s style for tie front tops and flared trousers. Try a pre-pleated fabric for a '70s disco look. A real vintage look! The description of this pattern says this dress was not for beginners, but for an average/mid-level sewing. I couldn’t agree more! The pattern was easy enough to follow, but adding a lining to a dress is a skill that requires time and practice. Thoughts on Simplicity Pattern 8013 and Dress Love it or hate it the 70s era was a truly colourful and creative one, where fashion design seemed to have no boundaries. If you’re of an age that you can remember it well enough, you probably have mixed emotions (like me). Born in the late ‘60s, I was a child for much of the ‘70s so fashion was something that only the privileged or older kids had access to. Emerging as a fully fledged teen in the late ‘70s the hippy era was obliterated by the rebellious punk, new wave and new romantics of the ‘80s. Move on a few years, a boyfriend with ‘70s music taste introduced me to its music and of course its fashions and I found myself suddenly reintroduced to this colourful era of fashion, taking inspiration from my favourite trendy aunt who wore all the ‘70s styles!
Shoes: I went with a classic nude pump. Timeless and elegant, plus Kate Middleton wore a nude pump to her sister’s wedding, so how could I go wrong there? I have rather a large collection of true vintage and retro patterns from the ‘30s through to the ‘80s and my interest in the ‘70s patterns has peaked by the amount of ‘70s inspired fashions filtering through onto the high street today. What a brilliant opportunity to be able to make and wear all those fab clothes my aunt used to wear, and embrace my bohemian spirit! Hats: Bigger isn’t always better: I opted to make a small fascinator I believed went with the look and feel of my dress. It gave my dress a more whimsical look Other ideal pattern and fabrics matches for this style are Boho Paisley Stripe, Fire Flower Paisley, Burda 6562 with Celia's Autumn Bouquet. All these will serve for great '70s styles with a genuine retro look.Having watched episode 3 of the Great British Sewing Bee highlighting seventies fashion, incorporating current fabrics with vintage styles, we thought that a friendly nudge in the right direction with pattern suggestions and fabric suitability (crossovers from then and now) you can create your own twenty first century '70s inspired clothing. Have you noticed any '70s styles on the high street in the last couple of years? We definitely have! Modern day practicality and classic styles.
Knitted ponte (double jersey) fabrics are a great replacement for Crimpeline Fabric: Misty Morning Windowpanes Cheesecloth is still an option if you want a true '70s feel, but whether you choose cool, floaty, breathable cheese cloth or a sophisticated crepe de chine, the pattern choices for utilising these fabrics at their best, turning them into maxi and midi dresses with a seventies style, are endless! I shall just forewarn you, my dear readers, this is going to be a slightly picture heavy post. My wonderful sister managed to capture some fantastic photographs with my parents’ camera, and it is amazing how much of a difference a real camera vs. an iPhone camera makes! Before I get into the pattern review, let me show you the dress: Gaucho pants and matching waistcoats were a fab ‘70s look. Re-create and bring this look more in keeping with modern day styles with simple culotte/palazzo style pants cropped to mid-calf length. The Palazzo Pants in the GBSB book we often reference ‘From Stitch to Style’ is an ideal pattern. All you need then is a simple waistcoat pattern such as New Look 6914 (ladies) and New Look 6036 (ladies & gents), McCalls M6228 (ladies & gents). This has the option to create a patchwork style waistcoat and other creative variations which are very ‘70s.Cheesecloth is a wonderfully lightweight crinkled muslin type fabric made in a good old breathable cotton, which layers up beautifully and forms pretty gathers to produce that full-skirted bohemian effect, and it even washes without the need for ironing! Cheesecloth is super bardot and gypsy style tops and blouses too! My collection has been gathered together over many years and continued after I trained in Fashion Design and Pattern Cutting at The London College of Fashion. I now own a vast collection of Vintage Sewing Patterns and offer copies of these in this shop, allowing others to share the pleasure of producing these fantastic creations! Make in a flower power bohemian-inspired fabric such as Heirloom Stars Patchwork which is a lightweight drapey jersey, for an authentic but wearable style.
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