There's something about vintage children's clothing that makes my heart ache. The fine details, the careful stitching, the simplicity. Classic garments like these make me wish I could outfit my own children in wardrobes from the 1930s.
These embroideries on vintage sewing patterns by Gina at doe c doe are the perfect celebration of vintage dresses. Imagine a grouping of these on a little girl's bedroom wall:
Vintage doll clothes are just as inspring. These come from the collection of retro (and craft) queen, Hillary Lang via her flickr group:
Why oh why don't children dress up anymore?
Monday, May 11, 2009
The vintage child
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Love it Mae! Nice to see you. :)
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Ditto. I have to restrain myself from purchasing children's clothing at antique stores (I don't have kids yet!) -- I love it all so much.
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