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Sep
17

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Getting “TWIGGY” With It!


Project Run and Play, Challenge Two: Fashion Icon Week
 
PR&P Fashion Icon Challenge, Twiggy by FrancesSuzanne
The era was easy for us, and discovering a “Fashion Icon” that epitomizes our style…well, that was icing on the cake, and a breath of fresh air! 
PR&P Fashion Icon Challenge, Twiggy by FrancesSuzanne

If we were to pick an era of fashion most similar to our tastes, it would be the 1960s, hands down. Vintage, 1960s patterns are the look we’re drawn to, more often than not.

PR&P Fashion Icon Challenge, Twiggy by FrancesSuzanne

Meet Twiggy (or be reintroduced to her): After seeing her a-line, above the knee dresses that she was known for, we were hooked!

PR&P Fashion Icon Challenge, Twiggy by FrancesSuzanne

Twiggy’s style would take a basic, a-line dress and mix/match collar styles (high neck, peter pan, or no collar) and different sleeve lengths, depending on the season. Color blocking was used from time to time as well.

PR&P Fashion Icon Challenge, Twiggy by FrancesSuzanne

When we told our sister (aka: the nieces’ momma) about “Fashion Icon Week,” she misunderstood our fashion icon to be “Iggy”, as in “Iggy Pop” (?!?!). What she visualized us sewing a 2 year old based on good ol’ Iggy is beyond us! Still laughable….and scary….

To determine the “Twiggy Look,” we did countless google image searches…found THE LOOK we were going for, and began our “Fashion Icon Quest.” 

PR&P Fashion Icon Challenge, Twiggy by FrancesSuzanne

Our fabric selection, again, was geared toward the 1960s and the fall season that was quickly approaching. We also chose to make this outfit with long sleeves, in the hope it will last through the fall months.

PR&P Fashion Icon Challenge, Twiggy by FrancesSuzanne

The vintage Butterick 3485 pattern assisted our preliminary plans. We used the yoke, sleeves, and collar of this pattern. The yoke was modified to include a faux a-line belt, and an additional center tab was added.

PR&P Fashion Icon Challenge, Twiggy by FrancesSuzanne

Covered buttons were placed on the center tab (as well as the back closure), drawing attention to the clean lines and piping details of the dress, collar, and sleeves.

PR&P Fashion Icon Challenge, Twiggy by FrancesSuzanne

Afterwards, we attached an a-line skirt underneath the faux belt. While there were so many other components that Twiggy incorporated in her various wardrobe pieces, most outfits were classic and clean with simple lines and details. So, we tried to do just that: keep it simple and classic.

PR&P Fashion Icon Challenge, Twiggy by FrancesSuzanne

We couldn’t have asked for a better photo session with the niece! She was adorable, cooperative, sweet, etc. etc. In fact, while we were taking the photos, she assisted in ‘choosing’ her own spots for pictures. Of course, we had to throw in a little knee sock action…for Twiggy’s sake.

PR&P Fashion Icon Challenge, Twiggy by FrancesSuzanne
Hope you enjoyed our little flashback to the 1960s….we know we did!!
PR&P Fashion Icon Challenge, Twiggy by FrancesSuzanne



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34 Comments



Cindy
10 yearss ago


This was another challenge that I had absolutely no ideas as to what to do and you all knocked it out of the ball park AGAIN!:) The dress is gorgeous and the styling is perfect!

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    Frances Suzanne
    10 yearss ago


    So disappointed we won’t see an entry from you this week. Guess we’ll just live vicariously through you on Boy’s Week!!!

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Deb
10 yearss ago


Ahhh, the dresses I made inspired by Twiggy in my misspent youth. You two totally nailed it, especially with the choice of fabric colour. The details and construction are perfection. Once again, nicely done!

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    Frances Suzanne
    10 yearss ago


    How about you make and sell some patterns of those Twiggy dresses?? I know 2 aunts that would purchase various sizes!!

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Crafts For My Critter
10 yearss ago


So cute! Everytime I think I’ll sew along, I get stupified and dumbfounded and just plain intimidated by the immense talent! You ladies did a beautiful job. Oh, and I love that mustardy yellow fabric!

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    Frances Suzanne
    10 yearss ago


    Dear me…. YOU CAN DO IT!!! Sew along with us…. Our next blog post is sure to elevate any sewing prowess you have….

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Buzzmills
10 yearss ago


this is adorable!!

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Without Directions
10 yearss ago


I loved the piping and covered buttons. They provided such a nice finishing touch to a beautiful dress.

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Lucinda Poel
10 yearss ago


This is just gorgeous – breathtaking, actually! The color with the grey piping and buttons – so perfect! And could you ask for a sweeter model?

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    Frances Suzanne
    10 yearss ago


    Wow, thanks!!! What flattery…. We LOVE the items you pin and sew!!!

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gail
10 yearss ago


wow, this is so perfect! i just love everything about it!

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    Frances Suzanne
    10 yearss ago


    Thrilled you like it!!! Your blog posts are always an immediate read… Such terrific projects and sewing ideas.

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Shannon and Betsy @ 2ndstorysewing.blogspot.com
10 yearss ago


amazingly beautiful – well done :) Stopping by from Shwin&Shwin- love the colors you chose too- Shannon

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    Frances Suzanne
    10 yearss ago


    So glad you stopped by….. Gotta love shwin and shwin linky parties!!!

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Caitlin Weaver
10 yearss ago


So adorable..both the dress and your daughter!!

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Emily
10 yearss ago


Beautiful! Love the piping and the pictures. :)

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Frances Suzanne
10 yearss ago


Thanks all for those kind comments. It came at a great time …. it was a trying week in the sewing world. We couldn’t socialize for sewing like mad these past few days!!!

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Jessica at Me Sew Crazy
10 yearss ago


How adorable is this?! So cute! Thanks for sharing! I love it.

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Melissa
10 yearss ago


Super adorable! I am so glad I am not a sew-along judge!

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Justine of SewCountryChick
10 yearss ago


So pretty!

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Sylvie
10 yearss ago


This dress is absolutely darling! I want one for my girls!! I LOVE it. Nice work!

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Christy Dean Photography
10 yearss ago


OMG! I came over from Shwin and Shwin and the two of you will bankrupt me in pdf patterns!! Love this, and love the era!

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A Couple of Craft Addicts
10 yearss ago


This is adorable. I love this style and the colors you choose. I am a new follower. Would love if you would come and check out my blog: acoupleofcraftaddicts.blogspot.com

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Becky
10 yearss ago


I love this dress! You did such a great job! Can I ask what type of fabric did you use and did you make your own piping? If so, how did you do that? I would buy this pattern in a heart beat. Also, where can one purchase white knee high socks. I need some for my toddler daughter as well. All I ever see are stockings. I’m full of questions.

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    Frances Suzanne
    10 yearss ago


    Thanks for those kind words! We got the fabric for this dress from Joann’s. the mustard one was a heavy linen and the brown was a blend with polyester (eek!) in it. I tried to find your email to respond to your sock and piping questions but didn’t have any luck. Short answers: yes, we did the piping and bought the socks from http://www.iftheshoefitsetc.com.

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Jeannie Lorenz
10 yearss ago


I’d love to attempt to make this dress. When I searched for Butterick vintage pattern 3485, I came up with something odd, and not like the pretty dress on your daughter… Any suggestions of web links would be greatly appreciated!

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Frances Suzanne
10 yearss ago


Thanks for asking! Here’s the link to a size 6 on ebay now http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1960s-or-1970s-BUTTERICK-3485-Girls-Box-Pleated-Dress-Pattern-UNCUT-/380498459203. We REALLY adore this pattern and would like to make the dress again without any modifications.

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Jeannie Lorenz
10 yearss ago


Wonderful! I bought it and will mull over the pattern to see if i can wrangle a Christms dress out of it. Thank you for helping.

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auntjane
9 yearss ago


My daughter just shared your blogs with me and I am in awe! This beautiful little girl is the best dressed child in the universe! Honestly, love your STYLE. Piping just sets these off. And the wonderful artistic additions…stitched tree, appliques, flowers, etc. You two are oozing with creativity and class.

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    Frances Suzanne
    9 yearss ago


    So glad you found us via your daughter!!! We are having lots of fun sewing for our nieces….too much at time :).

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Victoria As-it-Seams
9 yearss ago


That is so lovely! I really adore piping – the way it creates clean lines on clothing. You’ve done a really beautiful sewing job too. Beautifully made!

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Pretty in Pink {Knock-It-Off Series} ‹ Frances Suzanne
8 yearss ago


[…] Looking back on our short blogging ‘career,’ it is amazing how dependent we are on the many ideas ‘snagged’ from others in an effort to knock off outfits for our nieces. Now, for this series, our major problem was choosing what to knock off. So, we decided to visit a pinterest board, created for our sister {the nieces’ momma} to pin favorite things for our sewing inspiration. So, why not go with the picture she has on the board cover: the Daisy Dress, by Kayce Hughes? Source While pink isn’t our “go to” color, our niece is indeed “pretty in pink.” On the original dress, the piping contrast was red, but we weren’t brave enough for such a bold color and opted to use a remnant of brown fabric instead {left over from our Twiggy Dress}. […]

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It’s Been Fun! {PR&P: Signature Style} ‹ Frances Suzanne
8 yearss ago


[…] designs with a classic/vintage feel that allow us to incorporate subtle details such as: piping, tucks and pleats, covered and decorative buttons, and hand-embroidery (here and here). Looking […]

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We Interrupt This Program {PR&P, Season 6} ‹ Frances Suzanne
8 yearss ago


[…] in FIVE of the SIX challenges. Our season 5 entries included: Week 1: Bias Skirt Remix Week 2: Fashion Icon Week Week 3: White Sheet Challenge, part 1 Week 3: White Sheet Challenge, part 2 Week 4: Boy Week […]

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