Peasant embroidery made a comeback in the 1970s, when I made several shirts with embroidered peasant designs. I even tried one very similar to the smocked Mexican style below. Argh! Why did I give all those clothes away!
I wish I had the actual McCall’s transfers for these patterns, but, as a substitute, I do have some peasant designs from a series of “make it yourself” books published in the 1970s by Columbia House.
Well these bring back memories! I remember using similar ones to embroider shirts and even made some pin money doing shirts for others! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Hugs, Mickie
So pretty! I had one of those, that was bought from the store, of course … and it was always a fav!
I used to have a peasant top pattern similar to No 402 without all the embroidery and smocking. I loved it! I made one out of a seersucker type material and it was so light and cool in the summer. I think what I loved most was the soft gathering that gave it a light feminine touch. I love those hats too! Thanks for sharing.
These are gorgeous: bright and balanced and so very natural. Thanks for reminding me that timeless and classic remain appropriate. I am headed for the Heard Museum Indian Market, an annual event in Phoenix, this weekend. I look forward to seeing more classic designs on the pottery, baskets, and textiles….and in the clothing of customers, too! Cheers to vintage and delightful!