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BARBIES AND KENS FROM THE MID -1960’S – VINTAGE McCALL’S PATTERNS FOR HANDMADE ENSEMBLES

IMG_1402Anyone ever see these vintage dolls?  Very different from modern Barbies, and the clothing and accessory outfits made for them were astounding!  Full of details and all kinds of extra pieces.

Of course, handicrafters would get in on the trend, and grandma’s have always made clothing for their little grand-daughters’ dolls. Look at the pattern pieces – kind of like the sarong, which is nothing but a plain rectangle but can be wrapped into the most exotic and shapely dresses.

It’s kind of fun to see the mid-century styles on this fantasy icon – THE BARBIE-DOLL!!

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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FORWARD 10 YEARS – SAME ERA, TRUE VINTAGE COTTON HOUSE-DRESS FROM THE EARLY 1960’S

IMG_1368Just like the one shown yesterday, I love this style.  It’s so comfy and at-home, but still with classic good looks and wonderful  fabric.  That’s something that can almost always be depended on with true vintage clothing.

In this case, I’m in love with the colors and the soft material.  What could be more comfortable in the warm weather to come?  Easy to wear and the tie waist makes the fit so custom-perfect every time . . . . . . . ..

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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TRUE VINTAGE EMERALD EVENING COAT – IN IRISH GREEN

TRUE VINTAGE EMERALD EVENING COAT – IN IRISH GREEN.

TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S SUMMER DRESS FROM NEW ZEALAND – LET’S STAY WARM!

TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S SUMMER DRESS FROM NEW ZEALAND – LET'S STAY WARM!.

1950’S – EARLY 1960’S RETRO FROCK – A MODERN EXCEPTION TO THE RULE (SORT OF)

1950'S – EARLY 1960'S RETRO FROCK – A MODERN EXCEPTION TO THE RULE (SORT OF).

TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S SUMMER HANDBAG FROM ITALY

TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S – EARLY 1960'S SUMMER HANDBAG FROM ITALY.

CUTE LITTLE TRUE VINTAGE MINI – DRESS FROM THE LATE 1960’S

CUTE LITTLE TRUE VINTAGE MINI – DRESS FROM THE LATE 1960'S.

MOD, MOD, MOD! NEW SPRING FIND . . . . .

MOD, MOD, MOD! NEW SPRING FIND . . . . ..

NEW FIND – 1960’S SUMMER HANDBAG BY ANDE’

NEW FIND – 1960'S SUMMER HANDBAG BY ANDE'.

TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S – 1970’S SUMMER DRESS FIND

TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S – 1970'S SUMMER DRESS FIND.