Naked Influence


Look what the cat dragged out of the bag…
June 20, 2009, 1:51 pm
Filed under: Inspiration, Sew Retro, Vintage Love

In addition to messing up well-known sayings, I have been going through my pattern stash (while watching Outlander; not as bad as one might think!). Anyway, I love my patterns! I often use them to inspire me.

I pulled out the following, to comment on the paper bag effect from the 60s–a stylish way to keep the neck warm?
Simplicity 5765
Simplicity 5765 Robe

 

and Butterick 3302

Butterick 3302 Robe

So I giggle…but then I see this:

leightonmeester2-186x300

Is the paper bag effect making a comeback? Should it?