There’s one hundred and four days of summer vacation, and school comes around just to end it…
That day has come today for my children!
How sweet are these Simplicity Pattern images from the early seventies? (that’s me up there clutching the book!)
They make me feel so nostalgic for my own “back to school” days…
The girl on the right here, in both photos, I’m fairly certain is a very young Brooke Shields.
What do you think?
There I am again on the left…aww:)
ok, those girls are adorable. especially the ones in the first image. so cute. i dont' think i ever looked that cute in the 70's.
Very lovely and adorable:)
omgosh there are a lot of comments here but I can't help myself! These girlies are SO stylish!! (and showing a lotta leg too! never pass today.) Too cute. Seriously they're wearing leggings and knee socks, that's so trendy now!
-julie
I love looking at vintage patterns. These ones are so nostalgic! Such a perfect post for fall!
xo Mary Jo
Oh my gosh – that does look like Brooke Shields! How ironic.
Sad to say, the romper that my daughter wanted to make, pattern and all still lays upon the ping pong table….where did I go wrong? I used to be able to whip up things, stay up all night….
Sewing seems to be making a come back….love these retro looks.
pve
Memorieeeeeees!
I can remember going to pick out patterns and fabric SOsoso well with my Mom growing up. Whether it was a Halloween costume or a formal dress for dance class, it was always a bit of a struggle to find the balance between my complicated pattern dreams and my Mom's sewing ability!
Love this post!
these patterns are sooo cute! great colours and cuts too! i love kids who dress up as kids and not try and immitate adults.
are your children excited about going to school or dreading their first day post summer vaccy?
persis.
Ok, so I am totally loving these outfits. Totally. Loving. Want the outfits. Wanted them when I was a kid (had boring 80s outfits instead) and want them now. Checks! Shift dresses! Bell bottoms!
Is this really you in one of these pics? Tell!
Too cute! That is totally Brooke! My mom would still make these for me if I asked…good thing I wont 😉 Sometimes I wish my two year old was five just so that she could go to school already! This mom needs a break. Bad.
I agree with Charlotta – middle kid in the first photo. Can tell by your eyes!
Yes, I remember this all too well – plaid, short sleeve tops over turtlenecks, jumpers.
So, Sue – we have had three guesses for which one is you – confirmation please!!
Ah, the kids (not mine…mine is in utero) went back last week in Miami.
I will say I love these pics, pretty Ms. Shields… and they make me want to bust out my saddle shoes (yes I own a pair) and wear them with argyle socks and a skirt. Perhaps apres bebe arrival in 9 weeks 🙂 xoxo
Susan
I just love patterns. Takes me back to my school days. My mom made ALL my clothes and I thought I was so dorky because I was the only one with homemade clothes. Now I would give anything to have all my clothes made! haha
amanda