Vintage – The Critic's Darling

Sewing a Vintage Dressing Gown/ Robe Butterick 8369

Adrimar — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:23:42 +0000

This vintage dressing gown sewing project was actually completed well over a year ago, but I forgot to report about the making of it until now. It has proven to be the most worn item I have ever made. I get a daily spark of joy putting it on in ...

Attending “The Biba Story, 1964-1975” Exhibit in London

Adrimar — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:59:15 +0000

When I was in London last summer, I attended a fabulous fashion exhibit at The London Fashion and Textile museum. This was all about the iconic and famous boutique Biba, from the groovy London fashion era of 1964 -1975. Barbara Hulanicki, who was a fashion illustrator, designed a few affordable ...

Sewing my 2nd Version of DVF Wrap Dress V2000: Orange Geometric

Adrimar — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:09:22 +0000

I enjoyed making the V2000 DVF wrap dress pattern so much that I made another one as soon as I finished my purple lipstick print one. This one is quite the 1970’s retro dress! This time I used a very 70’s inspired geometric print, again from Spoonflower in the organic ...

Sewing Myself a Purple Lipstick Print DVF Wrap Dress V2000

Adrimar — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:30:03 +0000

I have completed my first sewing project of the new year, the iconic V2000, Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress. Vogue re-released this sewing pattern in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the wrap dress’s 1970’s launch, and it is as popular today as ever! The dress has been a ...

Sewing 1950’s Vintage Butterick 7943 for the 2023 Dressmaker’s Ball

Adrimar — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 16:49:26 +0000

Finding the Perfect Vintage PatternI was delighted with finding my perfect dress sewing pattern for the Dressmaker’s Ball, a vintage Butterick 7943 (circa 1956). I discovered this sewing pattern among the many piles and piles of vintage patterns at Vint’illage in Bowling Green, Ohio. After I decided that a Rococo ...

Sewing a 1960’s Leopard Print Pillbox Hat- Simplicity 3588

Adrimar — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:00:44 +0000

About a week ago, I had the pleasure of a long, unexpected layover in NYC. I wrote a post about my visit to Mood Fabrics of “Project Runway” fame, and how I shopped for the perfect boiled wool, and leopard print fabric for a future sewing project. The plan ...

5 Quick Style Inspirations from Patty Boyd

Adrimar — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:59:21 +0000

I became a Beatles fan in 1995 when I saw The Beatles Anthology on TV. My favorite Beatle was George Harrison, and his ex wife Patty Boyd, instantly inspired the 5th grade girl that I was back then, every bit as much as Patty Boyd still inspires me today. I ...

35 Photos of Flight Attendants Through the Decades

Adrimar — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:43:00 +0000

As a person who loves fashion, especially vintage fashion, I find it intriguing to take a look at all of the changes to Stewardess / Flight Attendant uniforms over the decades. My favorite styles are the elegant polished skirt suits from the 1950’s (like in the picture above from ...

New Glamorous Turbans

Adrimar — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:32:41 +0000

New Handmade hats have been added to my etsy shop. These vintage inspired turbans feature shiny silver material with white stars. Available at https://www.etsy.com/shop/FashionedByAdrianne

Preppy Pool Side Style

Adrimar — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:43:45 +0000

Inspired by this colorful preppy one-piece bathing suit I found at Marshalls by NipTuck Swim, I have put together a collage of colorful feminine poolside pieces with a cheerful preppy vibe. Cat eye sunglasses, madras plaid, and chambray sandals make for a classic poolside look for any age. Links to ...