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Show us what you've made!
This dress can be made long or short and here is a close up of the fabric. I am totally in love with the dress, not only because it is flattering but because of the print.- Grant Fan
- Post #7,402
- Forum: The Powder Room
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What are you wearing today??
we have a garden party this evening and I figured this might be one of my last chances to wear summer clothes- Grant Fan
- Post #18,641
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Show us what you've made!
So I made the dress Hailey made here is what I got. The hem isn't in it yet because the instructions say that I need to let it hang for at least 24 hours to let the bias set. I think I am going to bring the hem up about 3inches. My intention was to wear riding boots with this dress from time to...- Grant Fan
- Post #7,396
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Show us what you've made!
I bought the pattern and some royal blue and black old school flannel twill. I am going to use it for fall and winter with a cardigan over it and a belt. Also that way if I get hot I have short sleeves underneath .- Grant Fan
- Post #7,394
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Show us what you've made!
http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8811-products-22893.php?page_id=850- Grant Fan
- Post #7,390
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Show us what you've made!
Hailey I love the dress. I have been thinking about making this but haven't been sure. Now that I see yours I am sure. It's great.- Grant Fan
- Post #7,388
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Show us your hair do's....
Antje How did you get that great wave in the front of your hair in these pictures? Was kind of set did you use? -
Can you help me to find my wedding hairstyle?
Honestly if you want 1940s I say go with it. But do a style where you hair is down, and the traditional makeup from the time. I think that the very polished 1940s look will look lovely with that style dress. But I like to mix styles. -
Who Here Has Switched To the 'No-Poo' Method??
I have read a lot about No Poo and am not sold. I have VERY thick curly hair that also happens to be fine (I know odd combo). I condition my hair every day I go to the gym to help get the gym yuck out of it, and I shampoo I don't know maybe 1 or 2 times a month, my rule is if I can't remember... -
Bridesmaids Hair Help (all ideas welcome)
Sheeplady I will have to mention that, I am sure at least a few of them will like that idea. Thanks for the help -
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Bridesmaids Hair Help (all ideas welcome)
Hi there ladies, I am getting married in November, and my 8 bridesmaids have agreed to hair their hair styled in vintage styles. I have found a woman who specializes in vintage hair to do their hair but I need pictures to give them ideas. I have the vintage hairstyling book but many of the... -
weight gain options, yes you read it right
To gain weight? I don't know doing move around much, and eat junk food. -
How 1950s Housewives Kept Slim.
People also only had thing when in season. We have everything all the time. I try really hard to eat seasonally as much as possible and it seems to help. The Fiance and I just had 3 weeks of less than good eating and I have gained a bit of weight nothing I won't have off in a month or so. But I...- Grant Fan
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- Forum: The Home Front Woman
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Show us what you've made!
here is a picture of one of my favorite dresses, I always feel pretty in it, and even though I love the pattern I think it's because of the print of the fabric And also made both of these aprons I made the one of the left is a vogue vintage re issue pattern. The "sexy fire fighter" print is...- Grant Fan
- Post #7,335
- Forum: The Powder Room
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What are you wearing today??
Over the weekend my bridesmaids threw me a Bridal shower in a 1950s house wife theme, my maid of honor even tried to look vintage. So here we are Me and my maid of honor me and another one of my friends in vintage inspired approns and me sitting on the floor but you can see my dress...- Grant Fan
- Post #18,307
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Show us what you've made!
SheBear, thanks I got the fabric from J and O Fabrics http://www.jandofabrics.com/gourmet-grocer-citrus-fabric Vera thanks so much I really enjoy that dress.- Grant Fan
- Post #7,329
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Show us what you've made!
I made this last summer from a Butterick pattern that is no longer in print. but here it is close up of the top front the low back (but not so low that I can't wear a regular strapless bra) and a close up of the fabric ( I was so excited to find it)- Grant Fan
- Post #7,326
- Forum: The Powder Room
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What are you wearing today??
This wasn't today, it was actually a week ago. I when to see my family for the 4th of July and here is what I was wearing. I got quite a few you look like you belong in Mad Men type comments. (I just got home so that is why it took so long to post. and a close up of the fabric- Grant Fan
- Post #18,258
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Sewing help, how to get thin straps right side out again.
Hello ladies today I stared working on Vogue pattern 8812 ( http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8812-products-22894.php?page_id=850) it is a pattern from 1940. I have however hit a screeching halt. I am working on the ties in the front and the shoulder straps and they are very thin, I don't know...- Grant Fan
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