Hi Everyone! I'm super excited to announce Sewing A Themed Wardrobe: Iconic Styles of Barbie! I've been wanting to tackle this topic for a long time and have so many ideas rolling around in my head. I can't wait to jump in and explore this topic with you!The course will be divided into four installments.Part 1. Overview of Vintage Barbie's Impact on Fashion Brief history of Barbie and her role in fashionSignificance of the vintage styles from the 1950s-1970sPart 2. Exploring The Details of Vintage Barbie StylesKey Characteristics of Vintage Barbie Fashion 1.Iconic silhouettes (e.g., A-line dresses, tailored suits) 2.Signature colors and patterns (e.g., pastels, polka dots) B.Notable Collections and Outfits, a look at famous Barbie outfits from different erasPart 3. Materials and ResourcesClothing and Fabric SelectionTips for sourcing vintage-inspired fabrics 2.Recommended sewing patterns and DIY options B.Accessories and Styling, including finding or creating the right accessories (jewelry, shoes, hats) Part 4. Follow Along In My Recreation ProcessPlanning Your Look, Selecting an outfit to recreateConstructing the Outfit, Sewing tips and techniques. Final Touches and Styling, Assembling the complete look with accessoriesTips for photoshoots or showcasing the outfit I've collected quite a few vintage Barbie looks in the video posted above, but I'd love to know if any others come ti mind when you reflect back on Barbie from the 60s. Post your thoughts in the comments below or under the video on FB or Youtube!The book that I show in the video is fantastic, it captures the story of Carol Spencer, one of the early designers hired by Mattel. The story is fun to read through and the pictures are pretty fabulous!Book on Amazon: Dress BarbieWatch for the full part 1 blog post to post by the end of this week!