Inspiration From The Movies... Rosemary's Baby...Part 1

Let me just say right off... I DON'T want Rosemary's baby... I WANT her clothes!

A few weeks ago I stumbled across the thriller classic Rosemary's Baby.  As I watched, I became completely enthralled with Mia Farrow's clothes in the movie... The suspense was lost on me, because I could not stop looking at her clothes...  For a week I kept asking people if they had watched Rosemary's Baby, and immediately started gushing about the outfits in the movie... to which I got strange looks... This only fueled my fire... That was it... I decided I was going to recreate some of the clothes from the movie!  As I began to plan my course of action... I remember this little treasure picked up months ago...

... for a mere .50 cents this early 70's pattern making kit, was absolutely perfect for what I had in mind...

I didn't realize how cool it was until I started using it... From the basic garments, you can overlay multiple combinations and design outfits... by simply tracing the sketches(i.e. adding sleeves, collars, ruffles)

Then you cut out the mini template for your sleeve, bodice, collars, etc... and tape them to a piece of pattern paper... so you can make your pattern!

It might look a little confusing... but all you do is line up your measurement on the X... place your ruler on the line(included in the kit)... and put a dot at the corresponding number...

Then you just connect the dots!

It also shows you how to move darts and waistlines that match YOUR measurements(being high waisted I find that really exciting)... and, a 1/2inch seam allowance is already built into the pattern!

But enough about my new toy... back to the clothes!

Here is my first piece.  I loved all of the simple mini dresses that she wore...

I had a hard time choosing the fabric I wanted to use... and eventually decided on this blue vintage silk from my stash...

It turned out super cute... and the dress is so versatile...

Today I am wearing it layered with a sweater and boots...

This is just the beginning of my wardrobe takeover...  And I can't wait to show you more...

Yes... Rosemary's Baby was my inspiration(says with eye roll and no... I'm not crazy look...)

***Jennifer