People who know me well know I always have a few projects lined up and on the go. I’m quite excited about the latest idea so I thought I’d share it with you dear readers.
I’ve always loved the work and style of Frida Kahlo and a couple of recent moments of serendipity got me thinking. First I found this great site that showcases Frida Kahlo’s wardrobe and lets you dress up paper dolls in her clothes. Then Shelly told me she’d just got this book out from the library. And Helen sent me some clippings with some great Frida-esk clothes. Of course Shelly and I got talking about how cool it would be to dress like Frida then I thought – Hey! What about we have a new project for the new year?
Frida’s Wardrobe
We sew our own takes on Frida’s clothes.
Step 1. Collect images of Frida type clothes for an inspiration board.
Step 2. Find/swap/borrow patterns that reflect the shapes/feel of our favourite pieces.
Step 3. Adapt the patterns with our own twists.
Step 4. Sew them up.
Step 5. Dress up, flounce around and do a photo shoot.
Step 6. Blog the process – post the images on our blogs/flickr.
Who wants to join me? I see it as an ongoing project for next year, maybe we could all inspire each other and share patterns, ideas, a laugh… Oh yes and accessories too – necklaces, flowers, monkeys…
OMG! This link just in – Hat tip Art & My Life!
Oooooo I like. I’ll search for inspiration and confirm my participation soon.
Hi! I just came across your site because I was googling “how to make a frida kahlo dress”. This year for Halloween I would like my 2 year old daughter to dress up like Frida( I love everything about Frida!) anyway… I know this blog is from a year ago, but I would still like to send you a picture of how she looks that night… if you’d like!
Please feel free to give me some pointers on making the dress!
Thanks,
Gina
gina@newtonstudios.com
Yay!!
I am SO THERE! Are you kidding me? This is my dream project.
I love the picture with the green background – have put it in my Frida Carlo fabric book
Oohh! Squeeeee! We are going to be uber stylie!
Lol.
heh that site was fun. I went to the FK exhibition in Wgtn a few years back, it was amazing
I am sure I replied to this but boy AM I in. I am a Frida-fan and even have a skirt project sitting in my cuboard waiting to be made up.
You know, you’ve totally inspired me to be Frida for halloween (I work in the education dept of an art museum, and I’m teaching a class that day). Fun! Thank you!
damn! i wish i could sew. that sounds like fun.
I would love to take part in this very cool project! I live just outside of San Francisco and I have been a Frida fan for well over two decades. Anyway, I just saw the Frida exhibit at the SFMoma- which was very inspirational- and I just received a new sewing machine for my birthday (my old one just died.) So what synchronicity. I can’t wait to get started!
Yay!! Exciting!!
What about non-sewers thrifting and embellishing?
I had to start a flickr group, I’m so excited
http://www.flickr.com/groups/fridaswardrobe/
Me and Marty walked past a shop with loads of Frida-esk stuff today Crn Elizabeth & Franklin St just down the road from Vic Market. Will go when you are here!!
this group looks awesome, thanks for the invite..
just to let you know that I sent out your clothes swap item last week, so keep your eyes open for it.
Its so nice to be back on the web again, after a week of crap service! I did a little photoshop tribute to the clothes swap group on my blog
really its of the awesome new scarf I got, but who knows, I could start a series when I get the pattern you are sending.
xoxo
what a great idea…. please may I join in…
The more the merrier!
Sorry I took I while to answer you. I hope the outfit went well and I’d love to see pictures!