Vintage Clothing Inspiration from Movies & TV

Christy TV show {1994-1995}

Two of my favorite places to find inspiration for my sewing projects is through TV shows and movies. I think it is because they are on real people and they are moving about. I get to see the clothing in action. They aren't on drawings of people in some book. Though it seams that some of my favorite clothing is from movies, or TV shows I would never watch. Why do those seem to have the best costuming?

Now when ever I watch the TV show Christy, I want to copy Christy's whole wardrobe. It also makes me wish I had longer hair, so I could copy her hairstyles - which are beautiful!

The Magic of Ordinary Days {2005}

One movie I really want to see someday, once I can get my hands on the DVD that is, would have to be The Magic of Ordinary Days {2005}. There's some of the most beautiful 1940s clothing and hairstyles from I can see in pictures from the film, and videos on Youtube. A friend recommend the movie to me and it looks like a really sweet film. Have any of you seen this movie? It's one of those Hallmark movies.

Road to Avonlea {1990 - 1996}

Road to Avonlea - one of my favorite recent TV Shows {yes, I know the 90s aren't really recent. The show first came out in 1990 - 21 years ago}, besides Christy of course. I mean what's not to like. It takes place in Avonlea, has wonderful costumes, great actors & actresses, and has characters from Anne of Green Gables that are left out of the movies {Davy & Dory Keith}.  Oh, the soundtrack is pretty awesome too. :)

I think Aunt Olivia has the best wardrobe. Then comes Felicity King and Sarah Stanley. 

What are some of your favorite TV Shows/Movies for inspiration? 

I ♥ Thursday {no. 2}

For this week's "I ♥ Thursday" post I decided to do things that I would love to have for Christmas.

1. 1780s Ladies' Portrait Dress Pattern via Vision Forum. 

2. Summer Shade Jumper Pattern via Marie-Madeline Studio. 

3. Cranford: Return to Cranford

4. Road to Avonlea, Seasons 1-7

5. The Young Victoria OST

6. Costume in Detail by: Nancy Bradfield

7. A cute feminine laptop purse. Here is a cute one from Target.

8. Unique Dangle Earrings. I wouldn't mind to having a pair of Eiffel Tower earrings. Like the Betsey Johnson ones from Nordstrom.

or,

earrings like these.

~Ashley

Road to Avonlea

A few weeks back at a book sale I found a treasure. Season three of Road to Avonlea. The only problem - it is missing the last disc. How sad. The good news. I have fallen in love the story, characters, costumes, and music! This was my first time watching this old TV show from the 90s.

 

After watching only ONE episode my sewing list grew by leaps and bounds. =) Now what will seven seasons and one reunion movie do to my sewing list?!?!  I can't wait to buy the rest of the series and movie. And of course, the soundtrack!





I want to thank my dear reader, Heather, for recommending this series to me! You have my sisters and I hooked on this wonderful TV show! =)

Do any of you know of sites with good pictures from Road to Avonlea? Or, a site that talks about the costumes?

Do any of you love Road to Avonlea? Who is your favorite character? Which character are you most like? I'm sorry to say, that I'm quite like Felicity - sometimes. I think I need to change. =)

What is your favorite costume(s)? I love Felicity's and Olivia's clothes!






~Ashley
pictures from tumblr.com & roadtoavonlea.com