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Monday, April 16, 2012

40's Style Work Jumpsuit Made From Dishtowels!!

Factory girl overalls
 My inspirations for this piece from Gigi's Spring Collection were 1940's women from World War 2
 For the first time women were doing the mens' jobs in factories, building planes and ships. Also, a new mode in fashion, sportswear was evolving and female designers like Clare McCardell were leading the way. For the first time in fashion, function and practicality became important. 


Of course I made some overalls!

 I was going to enter this project for the sportwear challenge this week at Project Run And Play but I think it is more fitting for the upcycled project since it's made from dishtowels.
Factory girl overalls

The Santa Paula Airport is known for its vintage airplane scene so I thought it was perfect to photograph Gigi in her overalls.
I made these overalls from dishtowel fabric and they are really durable.





Here I am with Gigi in my Grapes Of Wrath dress.

These little overalls tie onto loops on the front. I got the pattern from the book One Yard Woders.

I can't recommend this book enough. It has 101 projects to do with one yard of fabric or less. I added pockets and cuffs to the pattern. Kids love pockets!


Ready for takeoff!

I loved this old plane.


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21 comments:

  1. thingsforboysApril 16, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    what a cute idea! Very vintage looking :)

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  2. House of PinheiroApril 16, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    what a lovely assemble... love the photo of you too.

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  3. MarieApril 16, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    Oh my goodness, Gigi looks too cute for words! I love her overalls so much!!!

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  4. DonnaApril 16, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    I love it! So cute! And her little red shoes are adorable, too!

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  5. charlotteApril 16, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    so utterly cute!

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  6. BioarchjonesApril 16, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    so cute! love the fabric too

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  7. AnonymousApril 16, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    SOOOOOOOOO cute, love the heart and love the picture of the two of you together.

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  8. a Matula ikrekApril 16, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    What a funny idea! It turned out really cute! (In an old sewing magazine, I had an idea of baby sundress and cap made from men's handkerchiefs. :o)

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  9. BethanyApril 16, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    This is so cute! I want to make one.

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  10. karen valleriusApril 16, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Absolutely adorable, but then you have just the cutest model for your creation. I love these make-do-and-mend type projects too.

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  11. Heather's Blog-o-ramaApril 16, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    This is just too cute...and so creative. I wouldn't be surprised if in the 1930s/40s...enterprising mothers used cotton feed sacks to make clothes , too. I'm going to share this post with my cousin. She is a fantastic seamstress...and I think she'll like your blog :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California,Heather :) :) :)

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    1. Justine of SewCountryChickApril 16, 2012 at 2:45 PM

      Hi Heather. Actually mothers did use feed sacks to make childrens and their own clothing. I wrote a blog about this. I will send you the link.

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  12. Justine of SewCountryChickApril 16, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks Marie!

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  13. UnknownApril 16, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    You're so smart. Dish towels are very durable. And Gigi's overalls look fantastic on her! Your dress looks great too. I have the One Yard Wonders book and I love it too! I think I might like a pair of shorts made out of dish towel fabric....

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  14. The Renegade SeamstressApril 16, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    So cute!!! I love the colors you chose!
    Beth

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  15. CherylApril 17, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    These are so darn cute! And you put them together with such panache! They're keepers for sure!
    Cheryl

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  16. Christina at I Gotta Create!April 22, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Ah!!!! This is just heart-thumping ADORABLE! Love that last photo, too. You are amazing, Justine!
    Pinning!
    <3 Christina

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  17. Blissful & DomesticApril 25, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    I featured you today on Blissful and Domestic. Stop by and grab a button

    Danielle @ Blissful and Domestic
    www.blissfulanddomestic.com

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  18. Merel | ModeplazaApril 27, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    This is so cute!!

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  19. SimoneApril 29, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    These are so cute & only make me want the 2nd one yard wonders book even more! I have the first book and like you say can't recomend it enough.

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  20. UnknownMay 31, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    So super cute!!

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