Monday, April 23, 2012

"Famous Frocks": making your own Jackie O. dress

As a keen DIY dressmaker, I was very happy to receive this present for my birthday: 


"Famous Frocks" is a book containing 10 patterns of iconic dresses: from Audrey's famous black dress to Madonna's Like a Virgin-corset. Creators Sara Alm and Hannah McDevitt cleaverly added one variation of each frock. This way, you can also wear a modern version of Marilyn's 'Subway' dress or make Stevie Nick's  fringed frock more wearable.  

The patterns come with clear sewing instructions, archive photographs and stylish illustrations. 

I just tried to recreate this fifties dress that has become symbolic for Jackie O.'s silhouette: 



You can buy "Famous Frocks" online at Bol.com (for €24,83) and Amazon.com (for $19,77).

"Famous Frocks" - by Sara Alm and Hannah McDevitt
Published by Chronicle Books
October 2011


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