Thursday, January 27, 2011

Barbie Dress-Up Day #16 More Handmade Fashions

Today's Barbie post is all about home made fashions. The only example I have of a crocheted or knitted item like some of those I'm featuring today is this Tyrolean-looking outfit:

In the one below, Barbie is ready to travel - with luggage that matches her hair!

Barbie and her beau Ken, all set to go ice skating (with Skipper!), or out for a stroll in their pretty green knits:
Stylish separates, including ponchos, one with a cute matching hat!
Skipper will stay nice and warm in her lovely coats:

An advertisement from 1965:
Here's a full shot of Barbie in her outfit. She's quite the fashionista, really - and I believe I heard her whisper something about not being caught dead in this get-up:

Sorry, Barb - I only bought it because my name is Heidi, and I thought it was cute.
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5 comments:

  1. Tina DawnJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Hey, I think Barbie is about to star in our new production of Hansel and Gretel! Love the ponchos. Love T

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  2. jamie@midcenturymaniaJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    That outfit just makes me want to yodel. It's quite colorful and lovely. Deal with it BARB!

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  3. Twyla and LindseyJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Oh, that Tyrolian outfit is just priceless! As a knitter and crocheter I can certainly appreciate the work that goes into those tiny stitches. It would have taken A Lot of patience! I doubt there are many examples of knitted and crochet outfits out there. Have a nice day! Twyla

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  4. yosemite faithJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    those outfits are all so amazing. tina is right about the barbie in hansel and gretel possibilities. how cool are all those handmade clothes.

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  5. farmladyJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Great Post!
    I didn't have a Barbie when I was growing up. Maybe I'm too old and they didn't sell them them in the 50's.
    I love all the knitted clothes. I didn't know she came with clothes like that.... especially the Hansel and Gretel outfit. I think it's cute but Barbie always did like the beautiful dresses. Didn't she have a little sister? Maybe Barbie can give the outfit to her.

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