70s sweater vest outfit

Do-It-Yourself fashion, whether it be basic needlecraft or crochet, was a big deal for most of the 20th century

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They're baaack. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the 70s, along comes the grooviest, snazziest, most hip fashions from that font of do-it-yourself 70s styles called Columbia Minerva. Karen and Kathy in 70s style homemade sweaters and hot pants and stockings and elephant belts and, well, this is actually kinda groovy - in that special 70s kinda way.!! (1) And nothing is more 70s groovy baby than "Gals in Nantuk Ombre." I have no idea what that means but it is really groovy…

Just as the miniskirt had been a proclamation of the youth culture, pants became a proclamation of gender equality. If men can wear hideous corduroy bell-bottoms, by God, the women can too!...

Offering a crochet pattern to make groovy, retro vests in two designs! "Frothy Vest" - cardigan styled rib tickler top "Shrink of Many Colors" - striped multi-colored vest with sewn on hook & eye front closures. Great scrap-basket buster! These retro 1971 repros instructs for three sizes: Small (6-8); 30.5", Medium (10-12); 33", and Large (14); 35". Designed to be snug/tightly fit. For a more regular fit, make the next size up :). Requires DK or 4-ply yarn and G/6, H/8 and I/9 hooks. US…

It goes without saying that what’s “in” in the world of fashion has changed drastically throughout the years. Fashion trends come and fashion trends go… and then vintage fashion trends come back in again. For people with a passion for fashion, taking a look back at the fashion trends of years past can be fun…Read More