Showcasing vintage Barbie fashions! Join Jazz Hands on a journey through 1959-1966 in retro Barbie clothing and accessories! From the fabulous fifties to the groovy, swingin’ Sixties, each new video will look at a vintage outfit on a classic Barbie doll!
Did you have a special Barbie? Do you remember the outfits from years gone by? Are you a collector who wants to see a fashion on a doll before the hunt on eBay? Do you appreciate the look of a classic Barbie doll? The goal is to have informative, family friendly videos catering to the Barbie community, with the dream to catalogue every single Barbie fashion in video form!
So join me today on an exciting adventure into the world of vintage Barbie!
I just posted my very first video, very inspired by you. And it's about Fashion Queen Barbie and the wigs that I re styled. Thank you for your videos ❤ youtube.com/@roddolls?si=Ms01iI8fNGCkd9H4
Thanks for making samples. I have a different pattern package that includes the gown, the suit, nightgown, & peignoir. But the images didn’t cut it. I like how the nightgown (sans peignoir) looks when tied. It makes for a fun summer dress too! I’m motivated to try making those now.
The wire stand is what the original Barbie’s came with, and I’m either using a genuine vintage one or a vintage reproduction stand in this video. They look pretty similar
Your mom did a beautiful job making her doll case so adorable and your grandma did such an amazing job making those beautiful little pieces. Thank you for sharing this.
Isn’t that just awful? I haven’t seen many of the modern play line doll items, but the doll daddy raking Mattel over the coals makes me feel warm and fuzzy
The apple print sheath would have had a black and white Barbie label inside the dress because it came without the coat .The Easter parade dress would NOT have a black and white label because the black coat that came with the outfit would have had the Barbie label .
I always wondered why the phone was included into this outfit. It doesn’t make any sense bringing it along while doing some shopping, it’s not a cellphone😃
My patterns for Barbie and Ken range from the 1970s to 2000s, with a lot of retro reprints. The ones for formal gowns are much too complicated for my home sewing skills and are still in their envelopes. The everyday wardrobes are my favorites. Your dress choice is adorable, especially with ric rac. Separates are easier for me as some of the current Barbie and Ken dolls are "stockier" than my 1970s dolls. How talented you are to match all those plaids.... I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you 🍄🍄
You are too kind! I wish I had the time, energy, and space so I could do the other patterns. It’s a personal dream to see someone do a review of all the official Mattel patterns on RU-vid!
love this playset. any chance you could sell me a copy of the assembly instruction booklet. I have made a few barbie playset in miniature size and I would love to do this one.
no thats not it. I want reproduce the exact replica in miniature size The assembly instruction book would make it easier for me. I am willing to pay you for a copy or maybe trade you for a mini replica of a dream house I have made 4 already.
That the Barbie l had. I sold 🥑 to eaen the money to buy both Barbie and Ken. Later my Mom got me Midge and Skipper. The doll house you are using looks like the cardboard Babie Townhouse l had too. I made a plastic shoe box full of Barbie clothes for my little Grand-daughter for Christmas.
The Blouse and Skirt are PAK items that were available in a variety of colors (1962-1963). The ensemble "Country Fair" #1603 from 1964 contains a unique set with a "Floral Skirt" and "Yellow Blouse" from the same pattern. It look terrific in my Bubblecut.
I have reproduction of Roman Holiday - it was mint in the box, untouched for 30 years - but that was one of the problems, it's really really stiff. The other problem are the holes - I couldn't rid of them by steam / iron. And the biggest problem: the coat - it's stiff and deformed and it can't actually be put on the doll because the mesh lining is pulling and deforming the facing of the coat, so it looks really bad on the doll. She is holding it nicely folded across her arm, but I'm annoyed a little. And I fear of removing the lining... Like it's sacrilege. 😄😄😄 I managed to destroy Easter Parade's and Solo in the Spotlight's repro necklaces (they literally exploded because the strings were too old), so I'm afraid of destroying much more important piece... 😖 Sorry for ranting on the 4 years old video - I just needed to relief my misery... 😮💨😬😄 Of course - suggestions are welcome!
The vintage version is stunning, but the reproduction leave much to be desired. I have the vintage set and the Leather Jacket is well tailored without extra "fabric" gathered in the front or overlapping. A smaller belt is enough to accent Barbie's waist. The leotard is made of a fine wool and when dressed properly, aligning the seems in the back like a stocking, the cork wedges fit perfectly, without issues. A misconception is that the stiff vinyl cannot be restored. There are two ways that I know, until I find the time to properly treat the fabric with mineral oil to bring it back to its natural state, I use a more practical version, I use the iron steam blast set for "jeans" 3 times over the coat and belt without touching the vinyl (gloves separetely) and like magic, it becomes malleable again long enough to dress the doll. The material will stiffen a little but not as much as when I first got it. This set looks Fantastic on my Titian Ponytail, it brings all the color alive. I do have some early reproduction made with so much care, attention to detail and quality materials, but lately, after watching so many bloopers in this department, I watch videos like this to see if, or when they found the recipe again. Thank YOU for a very insightful video.
I really enjoy your channel! I'm an 80s/90s kid who git into vintage with the 35th Anniversary reproduction. My mom still had one or two vintage outfits, and a new hobby was born! Mod is definitely an adjustment. The lame, and brocade on doll clothes just did not hold up. Hence they're scarcity. But after I scored a major deal on the My Favorite Malibu doll, I had to get her another outfit to give her something besides Lemon Kick. Lol
Which outfit did you get her? Lemon kick is a really pretty outfit, one I don’t actually have! I also like the pink bodysuit and lace outfit that they featured on a tv show
