Many a sewing blogger and sewing enthusiast sighs over the lovely early 60’s style costumes featured on Mad Men, and the Selfish Seamstress is no exception, despite never having even seen an episode of the show. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has promised to make herself a Mad Men style wardrobe someday or at least a couple of pieces. I’m also sure I’m not the only one who hasn’t gotten around to making that wardrobe and quite possibly never will.
Take heart, readers, all is not lost, especially if you’ve got some spare change (or possibly spare trust funds) lying around. The producers of Mad Men are holding a charity eBay auction to benefit City of Hope, and they are selling off, among other things, DRESSES. Yes, actual dresses and garments from the show. And furniture and props and even a walk-on role for the theatrically-inclined among you. More info here and here, and the auction runs from August 12th-22nd. I don’t expect to be bidding, but I’ll be peeking for sure. And if you win anything, come back and show us!
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August 11, 2010 at 8:29 pm
isidore
I wonder if the green one comes with the bloodstains intact? If so, you might get some strange looks wearing that anywhere.
August 11, 2010 at 10:49 pm
dana
I appreciate the look, but it’s not good for me. Although I want something in that green color. I went to high school with one of the guys on the show… wonder if any of his stuff is in the auction…
August 12, 2010 at 12:00 am
Stephanie
Wicked. I can’t hope I’d actually win one of the auctions but it would be so interesting to check out the construction details (how how how do they get Joan’s skirts to fit that way??)
August 12, 2010 at 5:24 am
Kessrien
Have you seen the preview on the German Burda website? The first few pictures are C-R-A-Z-Y stuff (I am wondering which of these clothes are going to be patterns in the magazine), but it is getting better in the middle. In the end: crafty craziness again. Looking forward to your review – if there is going to be one.
August 12, 2010 at 7:34 am
Lori
Mad Men (and your blog) may be the reasons i took up sewing clothes and bags this year.
thanks for a great site.
August 12, 2010 at 1:27 pm
juebejue
woo, i am actually watching mad man a lot these few weeks, and i LOVE the fashion. Im going to sew some vintage dresses next, inspired by madman!
August 24, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Tasia
I JUST started watching Mad Men – of course, mostly for the outfits! I’m hooked – although I’m only a few episodes in, I’d recommend the show!