I love the sixties. This dress is inspired by the dresses worn around 1968. The style is pure Jackie Kennedy. I found this divine fabric on one of my many fabric shops adventurous from Tessuti in Commonwealth Street Surry Hills. It is called Blumarine Check and is a 100% wool woven fabric construction. The bead trim around the neckline and hemline is from my stash of remnants.
The beads are all stitched to cotton tape and you attach them the same way you would insert a piping. This dress is cut from a vintage pattern that I have modified slightly.
Jackie Kennedy set the Fashion trend for sleeveless dresses when they were unheard of. The 1960s opened up a world of opportunity, women were bold enough to wear shifts out in public. With matching bright stockings, no less! I think I will need to find some bright pink or orange stockings for this one. The look was bold, daring and adventurous – how 60’s I love it.
So you too can get lost in the 60’s and make your own Jackie Kennedy sleeveless A-lined at the Sewing Room. Come along to ‘Sew a Simple Shift Dress’ sewing class call me on 9360 0585 or send me an email penelopeleonard@thesewingroom.com.au for when the next class will be scheduled.