In anticipation of our grand event: Peace, Love & Rug ‘n Roll, May 10, 2025 in Cobourg, we’re starting to think about 60’s fashion. There were some very iconic looks back in the day.
Here’s a sampling of screenshots from a quick google search. Some of these are back in style (tho some clearly aren’t!) and wouldn’t look out of place today.
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| Remember paper dresses?? |
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| Macrame for the win! |
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They can also, however, help to determine what you wear when you attend our gala event on May 10. Do you have anything like the above still in your closet? Maybe you could wear it, with a few quick alterations?
Maybe you could create something? Granny squares are easy to work with. Ravelry.com is a wonderful source of patterns, both free and paid - and many are wearable by today’s standards.
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| #Yarnitcobourg recommends a pattern called “Jethro” by Tanis Fiber Arts - photo from Tanis Fiber Arts, Ravelry.com |
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| I’m currently attempting “Floral Diamonds Jumper” - time will tell whether I’m successful. Photo from Fran Morgan, Ravelry.com. |
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| Another current but colourful item is “Lanesplitter skirt”. Photo by Tina Whitmore, Ravelry.com |
If knitting/crocheting aren’t your thing (or you don’t want to cut into your rug hooking time), how’s about crafting something from an old afghan? I don’t recommend sacrificing an heirloom, but thrift stores abound with unloved (some for good reason) hand made items. These can be redrafted into garments with a bit of ingenuity. Google is your friend once again to find how-to videos for inspiration. Our Sandra pointed out that a recent episode of The Great British Sewing Bee featured a challenge to remake afghans into high fashion garments. Here’s an article with the full episode - the segment on the afghan remake starts around 31:00.
There’s lots of inspiration out there! It’s not too early to start planning!
Edited to add: this just in (July 24): how’s about this fabric? Fits our logo perfectly! Only 10 yards left, so act now!
#Onthookingcraftguild
#yarnitcobourg
#greatbritishsewingbee
#peacelove&rug’nroll
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