Julia Bobbin

Mad Men Dress Challenge 2 ... You in?


The results are in! CLICK HERE to see all your AMAZING MAD MEN dresses!! Congratulations everyone!!


Fabulous ladies and gentlemen, lovers of vintage and prettiness:

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and I ain't talking about Christmas. I'm talking about ...
Mad Men.
Yes that's right, the new season starts in April and that means a whole new bevy of stunning vintage dresses, hair and makeup. And what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion then to welcome back the ...
Mad Men Dress Challenge 2!

Remember last years Challenge? Click here to see all the amazing ladies who got involved!
Challenge: Find a dress from Mad Men that you love and create your own version. It doesn't have to be an exact copy, you can just be inspired by the style. Maybe you've recently made a dress already. You're welcome to submit that also!

Below is an example of a dress that was inspired by a Mad Men dress but not an exact copy:

Click on the photo to see the blog post
And here's one that is a copy:

Click on the photo to see the blog post
Why take part: Why the heck not! Group challenges are a great way to try something new, push yourself and set yourself a challenge. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or a pro, it is so rewarding to see what everyone has made and to take part in it!
It's also a great opportunity for new bloggers to give their blog exposure! On the flip side it is also a fabulous way to discover amazing new blogs to follow. It's a great source of inspiration when you can look through all the amazing finished vintage creations. Who doesn't love a vintage frock. Am I right?!

Email to me by April 19th:
  • A photo of you wearing the garment that you made
  • A photo of the inspiration dress
  • A link to your blog post showing your finished dress so that readers can check our your site! Make sure you blog about your garment before you send me the images so that I have a blog post to reference. Don't have a blog? No worries! You only need to provide your blog details if you want to. Plenty of people took part last year who didnt have blogs.
  • Your first name (or fancy blog alter-ego)
  • Email the above to [email protected] – I will respond with a confirmation within three days that I have received your email.
  • Got any questions? Feel free to email me :)

For those of you who want to let people know they are taking part in the challenge, check out the blogger button in the side bar with the HTML code.

Below is an example of a Mad Men dress I made based on a dress the lovely Joan wore.
Click on the photo to see the blog post
Due By: EXTENSION GIVEN UNTIL APRIL 22ND!!
Send the above details to me by Friday, April 19th – that gives us about eleven weeks to create a masterpiece!
The Blog Post: I will then post up everyone’s photos and blog links on Sunday, May 5th – My Birthday month, how appropriate.
Here's one more Mad Men copy-cat. Obsessed much?
Click on the photo to see the blog post Need Inspiration?
Check out last years amazing group challenge results Head over to my Mad Men pinterest board for lots of pics of fabulous get-ups from the show.
So ... You in? I can't WAIT to see what everyone comes up with!!


Well looky what we have here ...
photo curtesy of my husband Robin
On other news ... um ... I had a baby! Little Harry was born January 13, 2013 at 12:31pm weighing 7lb 11oz and as cute as a button! Our insides turn to marshmallow when ever we look at the little fellow. I mean COME ON! Would you look at that cuteness?!!
photo curtesy of my dad Michael
I am also pleased to report that Harry has excellent sewing hands. Our family is very blessed :)
photo curtesy of my dad Michael
photo curtesy of my husband Robin
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