Making Jackie Kennedy's Peach Dress
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- Who loves 20th century dress history and historical reconstructions? In this video I reconstruct Jacqueline Kennedy's a-line peach dress she wore on a 1962 diplomatic trip to Udaipur, India. Jackie's wardrobe on this trip was meant to reflect the vibrance of India, and her outfits do not disappoint. This dress was constructed using historical materials and methods. For the fabric I chose a peachy, silk shantung and constructed the dress using two historical patterns from the 1960s.
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On a quick side note, can we please bring back gloves, pill box hats and matching our shoes with our bags?
Correction: so the fabric was called zibeline, not zimberline which is how I pronounce it in the video. So when I was searching for this particular fabric as Zimberline, nothing came up (lol I don't know how I didn't catch this). However, searching zibeline does result in online sellers offering the fabric, so keep that in mind if you plan on making this dress. I feel like sometimes I read something wrong and then it is forever cemented in my mind until I actively learn otherwise.
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Laver, J. (2012). Costume and fashion a concise history. Thames & Hudson.
MET. Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years-Selections from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions...
Sheinman, M. (2006). Oleg Cassini: Iconic and Enduring (PDF). Women's Wear Daily: 6-8.
Oleg Cassini His Influence in Fashion. Vintage Avenue. Archived from the original on 20 October 2011. web.archive.org/web/201110200...
Great Job. All of Jackie's clothing would have been designer or even couture and as such would most definitely been fully lined. I would have made a full muslin mock up and fit it carefully before cutting into expenso fabric like that. You have more courage than me. Love these videos. The more we see being done the more it encourages others to try.
Yes, most definitely, I wish I stiffened and lined everything. That was my biggest regret w this project.
In our sewing classes, we were taught to select thread one shade darker than the fabric color as the actual stitching will appear to match. After all, you're sewing with one thread, not the entire spool layers at once--unless you're top stitching and absolutely must match exactly.
Speaking of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Many years ago, there was an exhibit of all her clothing, shoes, and Jewelry at the Field Museum in Chicago. Her Iconic Bridal Gown, Evening Gowns, and A replica of the suit that was worn during the assassination.
It was so cool to see everything in real life, and How tiny she really was!
I'm glad to see this video, and someone, recreating garments from such a famous person.
BTW I just love the sound of an old sewing machine from the 50s and 60s.
I takes me back to my childhood, and watching my grandmother sew.
Keep up the great work.
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My mom used that blue two-piece dress for Easter. I think that would have been in 1962. It was blue and she covered or dyed a pair of heels to match. And I think she had a pillbox hat to match.
My mom and grandma made all my clothes until I took a home economics class and started making my own. I had no idea of the relative cost of clothing in those days.
I finally got a store bought dress for my birthday in 7th grade and found it was basted together and the materials were not great quality. I was very happy about homemade clothes after that.
Enjoyed the video and loved the dress.
Jan
Jackie has such an amazing style. Her wedding dress was my favorite. I hope someone can recreate it.
What a cute dress! I recommend silk organza lining; this is the standard couture underlining for more shaped silk and wool dresses. It would be flatlined, no separate lining required. Of course women usually wore full-length slips in the '60s. Check out books and classes from people like Susan Khalje and Claire Shaeffer for the differences between home sewing and couture. It's really inspiring, even if it's not practical to do everything for every garment!
I wonder would you interface the lining as well? The Jackie dress seemed to have (as much couture clothing has) an incredible amount of structure. Just curious as I am beginning up to up my home sewing!
I loves your vintage designs of different era's
I love your sewing machine, I've never seen that brand before now. Also greatly enjoy your research and re-creation of Jacqueline Kennedy's dress - spectacular!
WOW CASSINI AND JACKIE WOULD BE SO PLEASED , AND I LOVED THE McCALL'S PATTERN YOU SHOWED I AM GOING TO LOOK FOR SOMETHING LIKE IT ON LINE THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Wow thank you 😊
I notice you didn't add any interfacing. Pellon interfacings we're introduced in the states in 1950. It really made a huge difference in fashion. Maybe some interfacing in the bow especially, would make it more crisp then starch.
If we want to bring back pill box hats and gloves- just start wearing them; we all want to wear hats & gloves- others will follow. I started wearing vintage hats to church- guess what? now at least 7 ladies are doing so! So just pick up & start- and have no fear!!! Dress is gorgeous, you are so talented, thank you for this video. Any suggestions on where we can go & learn how to sew? You said some things in the video that I did not understand: "draping" the dress? Not sure what that means. Thank you for bringing all things beautiful & vintage (furniture in the background; iron; sewing machine; etc) back into use. Love it!
Draping is using muslin on a dress form to design and/or fit a garment.
You explained something I always wondered... in the 1960s I had very few clothes, I was 9- 18. Chiefly my school uniform, my white uniforms for work, and maybe 1 or two good outfits for church. My mother was very traditional and didn't wear pants until well into her 60s. I sometimes wore shorts in the summer.
I had almost NO other clothes, just a few tops and skirts ... never understood why my mother never suggested more clothes in my teen years.. it must have been the money. I come from really poor roots.. so your observation about the cost makes makes sense. Thanks.
You are an excellent seamstress, truly skilled. Great job!
Love Jackie Kennedy's wardrobe. The dress is beautiful.
You're a very blessed talented designer
Just beautiful! I always love linings. Love listening to all the information you share!
I'll to see more of Jackie's Kennedy's designs and do Small Clooney George Clooneys wife she's very stylist
Woah this turned out so great it looks really simular. I think if you made the inverted box pleat closer together it would look almost identical to Jackie's dress but still it's so good 😁
Thank you so much! Really appreciate the feedback!
Loved this video and you did such an amazing job you looked beautiful in that dress 💕
Thank you so much Jessica, that means a lot!
Beautiful dress! I enjoyed your video.
Stunning dress.. you made it perfectly
excellent job
OMG !!! That silk dress is absolutely gorgeous...and you look beautiful in that color. Love Love it
Thank you Cathleen!
Absolutely beautiful piece. Well done.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Wow you look amazing in this style!!!
You’re so kind, thank you 💕
Hola Caroline, donde consigues los trazos de los vestidos confeccionas.
Muchas felicidades, me encantan tus videos, saludos.
Beautiful job!
Thank you CJ
its so beautiful!
Thanks Migo ❤️
Beautiful 👗 dress
I'm new to your channel thanks for showing
I bought the dress pattern since I want sleeves. I’m considering cotton chintz for this dress. But it has been added to the makes list.
That sounds like it will come out beautifully
Cool video 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks ❤️
Absolutely gorgeous, new subbie here , hello from merry old England ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you 😊 🇬🇧
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I use cross wound thread on my antique and vintage sewing machine all the time with little issue. If your machine is particularly sensitive, however, there are adapters you can pick on Etsy and the like or you can use a cone stand and hold the thread down with a wooden spool on the machine's spool pin. That said, I too like to use vintage cotton thread on wooden spools, but sometimes the thread can be a bit touchy and break more easily due to age. I often simply wind the spools myself with whatever new thread I need, if a vintage color is not available. There are many ways to do this, including using an electric drill or a vintage spool winder. I simply use on of my antique treadles, but I hear sidewinders get the job done, or another vintage machine with a vertical bobbin winder.
For some reason when I tried to use the cross woven thread it would stitch super wonky and loop a lot. My favorite modern thread is all cross woven so thanks for the tip about the adapters! I will certainly purchase one.
Your skill is amazing. I enjoy watching you sew and explain your choices. Also, those thread drawers have me drooling. Just one question, don't you want to use a press cloth, especially with silk?
so Beutiful and watching you is like sewing it myself. In sewing fitted bodices, I always underlined the whole bodice, then treating the whole piece as one because I do not like impressions or shadows of darts or seams to show from the right side and the garment feels better and wrinkles less. Why do you not use a pressing cloth?
OMG how beautiful you look amazing
Great video. You should consider getting a TH-cam channel doing vintage designs.😃 your super beautiful young woman..
Aw that’s so kind, I really appreciate that 💕
Caroline I have purchased a vintage pattern that is a complete replica, except the signature bow. I have tried to fashion one myself with the result being a fail. I measured the image of the original and determined the width of the belt is 1/10 the size of the measurement from shoulder to waist. OK there. Now for the bow, again same width, but I am stuck after that. Can you shed some light on how long to cut the fabric for the bow (which looks like you made the loops from a single piece of fabric) and then size of the tube uncut for the center gathering piece? I would really appreciate it. It is the last step, I even have the dress hemmed, and then I can wear it.
Hey Terrie sorry for the non-response, I was moving. I assume you’ve solved your issue since it’s been a month. Apologies again.
I have been looking for a pattern for the yellow dress Mrs. Kennedy wore to the Champs-Elysses. I think this would have to be done either without a pattern, or modiify one of the old Simplicity design, no?
I meant some not small typo
Nooo, don't insult the 80ssssss =D Ok seriously, your example of the 80s is hideous haha, true, but there are so many pieces and patterns from the 80s that I love so much and that I've been wearing for a few years now ^^ they make me happy!!!
I know, you’re right! There are so many pretty 80’s pieces. I guess the silhouette and the hair really puts me off. I’m sure in 50 years I’ll love it lol
I don't remember the 1980s being that bad Did I miss something... well, honestly, once Blue Jeans became popular, I wore them and tee shirts most of the time.. I just don't remember the 1980s being that bad.
@@kathleenhensley5951 Sometimes, the way we percieve something is more important than anything. For ex: I loved the low waist so much in the, memory help me please, 90s, 2000s? But now I kinda hate it. And not so much as an objective hate, more like: please get that thing away from me, no thank you =D Still, I have vivid memories of pulling on a poor skirt so much so the waist would drop by maybe 1cm hahahahahah
It's wonderful that you kept good memories of the 80's fashion! I wasn't there to experience it, so for me it's an untainted love =D
You looks beautiful in the 👗 dress
I'm a bit curious about why you say you can't use modern threads on your vintage machine. I use modern guterman threads on my 1950 singer all the time and haven't noticed any troubles.
Not that I can’t use modern thread but the ones that are diagonally woven on the spool are the ones that don’t work on my machine.
Just a question.... Have you ever attempted to make a matching little hat?
I saw that you were cutting your silk on your carpet - does that help with the slippiness?
Caroline do some of Princess Diana's suits and gowns and dresses and Princess Kate and Duchess Sophie and Other very stylish ladies.
In buying vintage cotton thread, do you deal with dry rot at all?
Yea, there are definitely some spools where the thread snaps easily, but not super common.
Is your dressform identical to your body?! I wish I had one that was close to my body
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Did you say your sewing machine is from the 1950's?
Spending close to $150 on fabric for a single dress hurts, but then price a bespoke garment, hand made to fit you. $150 is an absolute bargain.
Using a cheaper fabric would not have done this dress justice.
Please stop doing the machine hemmed skirts! Not done at all with quality fabrics, designs. You spend a lot on nice fabrics then butcher them at the hem.