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  1. lillielil

    Show us what you've made!

    Thank you so much! It isn't my first attempt; it's my fourth dress ever and my first from a vintage pattern. It actually fits a lot better now (15-20 lbs later), and everything I'm making these days is a bit on the small side, which is no fun because I always want to take pictures...
  2. lillielil

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    My tried and true method is bias tape. I think I've given up on tidily hemming circle skirts.
  3. lillielil

    Show us what you've made!

    I started sewing very recently, so please forgive any glaring beginner mistakes you see. I made this: So let me show you an unflattering picture in which I would benefit greatly from wearing proper undergarments:
  4. lillielil

    Washing one's face with beauty soap

    Thank you! I've been lurking for a while, but am trying to stop being so shy. The warm welcome certainly helps.
  5. lillielil

    Washing one's face with beauty soap

    I use two things to wash my face: cold cream and ShaynaBella soap. I don't know why soap is "bad". I think maybe because most commercial soaps are actually detergents instead of real soap - it's a whole different beast. (In the interest of full disclosure, that's my mom's brand - I've been a...
  7. lillielil

    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    Oh! I have to post my new favorite shoes ever. I got these on sale for $14 at Sears - they were the only pair left. I wish I'd been able to get them in black too. They're a bit too high to be authentic, but I love them, and for the price I won't complain.
  8. lillielil

    Oh, the Stigma of an Astigmatism. . .

    I'm so glad I found this thread! I've been looking for good vintage frames for a long time. I have a hard time of it because the measurements of my current glasses are 52/18 (over 5" across), which is much wider than most things I've found. I've been wearing the same pair of vaguely...
  9. lillielil

    The Over Medium Egg

    Lady Day, your egg looks perfect! I like mine over medium too, although I hardly ever order them that way because they never turn out right. I also like softboiled and poached, and sometimes bring hardboiled eggs for lunch. I like HP sauce on them (no ketchup!). One thing I'm super picky...
  10. lillielil

    What's your best beauty/household tip?

    -1/2 tsp of baking soda dissolved in 1/4 cup of water is great for heartburn - way better than Tums (read up on that if you have any medical conditions, though. I think that if you have liver problems it can make them worse). -Lotion or cream is great for taking off eye makeup. Coldcream is...
  11. lillielil

    Do you use conditioner?

    If I'm going to do a wet set, I don't use conditioner. I find setting lotion to be very conditioning, and as long as I use a wide-toothed comb to detangle before doing anything else, I don't have problems with tangles. If I'm not going to set my hair, I use conditioner on the ends. I have very...
  13. lillielil

    Nothing but Seamed Stockings

    Thanks, KittyT! I read through most of the thread, but I must have missed that bit.
  14. lillielil

    Nothing but Seamed Stockings

    What's the verdict on fully fashioned stockings for larger legs? I'd love to get some, but worried that my 16" calf and 26.5" thigh won't fit. My thighs are as big as some people's waists, for crying out loud! Are they sized by actual measurements?
  15. lillielil

    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    Hi all - I'm brand new here. I signed up several months ago, but then never got around to really learning my way around. I re-discovered the site yesterday (through either the vintage_life or vintagehair community on livejournal, can't remember which). Right now I'm working on gradually...
  16. lillielil

    Newbie Question: About a proper fit.

    I'm brand new here too! I have the same problem, but compounded by the fact that I'm significantly larger than normal sizes (but not shaped like plus sized clothes, which hardly ever seem to having anything resembling a waist). I've reached the point where I am just refusing to buy any more...
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