A new trend in the children clothing market is using vintage fabrics and materials to create one-of-kind pieces. Many of the styles today are going back to fun dressmaker details of the 40s, 50s and 60s.
(PRWEB) February 10, 2005 -- Abigail, owner of Poppylarity, uses vintage tablecloth fabric to create very unique baby, toddler and preschool dresses. Many of the dresses are one-of-kind creations using the retro floral print tablecloths from the 1940s through the 1970s. The dresses can have either a dainty feminine 1940 floral feel or a vibrant fun retro print of the 1960s. Abigail says, Moms love the tablecloths of the past. But with small children running around the house, many do not want to display them on their tables. Either their kids are too hard on the table décor or moms do not have the time for the washing and ironing required. I am offering them a fun alternative to enjoy the prints.”
Her featured style is the sleeveless spring and summer dress with an empire waist and gathered skirt. They are roomy enough to wear sleeveless or with some type of undershirt or blouse. Many of her customers add cardigan sweaters to the dresses. One of Abigails signature details is the fully lined bodice which gives the dress a better drape on the body. Children also love the dresses for their homemade uniqueness and the softness of the vintage tablecloths. Most dresses are either cotton or linen fabric softened by time. Some moms need two dresses because their daughters insist on wearing the first dress everyday.
Another style debuting this spring was inspired from a vintage apron. Abigail takes vintage fabrics found at flea markets and estate sales to make dresses with two vibrant colored kick pleats in the front. Many vintage aprons have great dressmaker details to take inspiration from,” says Abigail, Women, of the past, used aprons to practice their dressmaker skills before moving on to sewing skirts and dresses.” Some other baby gift items available are burp cloth sets, blanket and baby bonnets made from vintage embroidery and laces.
Three years ago Abigail started Poppylarity, in Yuba City, CA, by making decorative pillows from vintage linens. On a whim, she made a dress from a tablecloth and showed it to a friend with two daughters. The friend then bought 5 more. Since then her dresses have been hugely popular at antique faires across Northern California. Many Northern California childrens boutiques also carry her items including Tosca and Stars in Murphys, CA. Her designs can be bought online at www.poppylarity.com.
Abigail has a degree in Business Management from USF and worked as a project manager in a corporate office furniture company for 7 years before leaving the industry to stay home with her two boys. Her inspiration comes from her mom who created most of her clothing when she was small and a love of old fabrics.
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