Bold, Beautiful, and DIY

Discover how 80s icons shaped home sewing ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ [View in Your Browser]( [Simplicity]( [Simplicity]( [McCall's]( [Butterick]( [Vogue Patterns]( [Know Me]( [New Look]( [Burda Style]( [The Bold 80s when “Bigger is Better” and “More is More” Ruled Fashion](   The Bold 80s when “Bigger is Better” and “More is More” Ruled Fashion   From Princess Diana to Dynasty how Celebrity Style took hold of Home Sewing Style, celebrity, and status converged in the 1980s. The fusion of cultural and economic forces resulted in the growing interest of over-the-top dressing. Some of the famous faces who inspired fashion-loving crowds were Princess Diana, Brooke Shields, Diana Ross, Christie Brinkley, Joan Collins, Ali McGaw, and Diahann Carroll.   The new era injected a boost of adrenaline into the frilly, feminine designs popularized in the previous decade by Laura Ashley. The New Romantics puffed up their style with big hair, shoulder pads, reams of ruffles, jewel tones, and loads of bold accessories. Success was measured by logoed status symbols. And the stars and their coveted clothing — ranging from ball gowns and chunky jewelry to power suits and silky blouses — were broadcast on TV to hundreds of millions of households.   Legendary runway models brought glamour to sewing circles in the 1980s, Somalian-born Iman gave assured polish to Vogue Designer Original sewing patterns by Jean Muir and further graced Vogue Paris Original designs by Yves Saint Laurent and Emanuel Ungaro.   Brooke Shields starred in her own signature collection for McCall’s, known as Brooke (1983). The 80’s also saw both Oscar® winners Ali McGraw (1984) and living legend Diana Ross (1983) collaborate with Simplicity to create their own lines of sewing patterns reflective of their personal style. [Image of V1980]( [V1980]( [Image of M8500]( [M8500]( [Image of S9966]( [S9966]( Another super model early in their career found amongst McCall’s and Vogue Patterns is Christie Brinkley (1978), she would go on to partner with Simplicity on her namesake collection (1983). The patterns showed fans how to make their own wardrobe that went from sporty to dressy to corporate, such as loose-fitting tees, bandeaus, shorts, cocktail dresses, and long jackets. Eager For More? Continue reading this blog on our website, or learn more about the rich history of our brands at A Stitch in Time! [CONTINUE READING]( [CONTINUE READING](   [A STITCH IN TIME]( [A STITCH IN TIME]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( [TikTok]( [Simplicity.com]( is part of the Design Group family of brands. 5555 Glenridge Connector | Unit 300 | Atlanta, GA 30342 | 800-653-7301 Consumer Goods: [igdesigngroup-americas.com]( © 2024 IG Design Group Americas, Inc. | All Rights Reserved   [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact Us]( | [Unsubscribe](   This e-mail may be considered an advertising or promotional message.