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50s pencil skirts
I don't have enough derriere to fill a pencil skirt. It's either too big on the bum or too small at the waist. I did some waist training and that helped. I've also seen some padded underwear though I've never tried those. I had that wrinkle in one of the pencil skirts I made. I had to...- MarieAnne
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
miss Killin - I would also recommend the A line skirt. Circle skirt hems are a nightmare and attaching a waistband can be difficult. I started sewing just over a year ago and I am still discovering new things about my sewing machine. Things that could have made my life easier. I would...- MarieAnne
- Post #1,774
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Petticoats
Thanks for all the wonderful replies. This has been really helpful. I tried to make a petticoat again and this time I used the serger to gather my layers and it was so EASY and FAST. I'll post a tutorial soon.- MarieAnne
- Post #18
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Petticoats
I made a circle skirt and now I need a petticoat to go with it. I tried making one but it's been such a hassle. I was wondering where everyone gets their petticoats?- MarieAnne
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Cloth Diapers?
I have a question about this dry pail business. Do you throw the dirties in there 'with' the poop? That would be so much easier. And if you do get rid of the poop, what is the easiest way? Right now I give the diaper a shake in the toilet but that can get messy and sometimes it doesn't get...- MarieAnne
- Post #69
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
Circle skirt hem I've made my first circle skirt. It turned out great; I even matched the plaids. Now all that's left to do is the narrow hem and I'm not sure how to approach it. Because it's a circle skirt I'm anticipating a lot of easing in. Are there any tricks to making a narrow hem for...- MarieAnne
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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How did they keep their hair-do's from week to week?
I'm not a hair/scalp expert but I believe the amount of oil your scalp produces is equal to the need. If you wash your hair frequently, you will wash away those oils and your scalp will try to compensate; it will make more oil. Gradually increase the amount of days in between shampoos and your... -
Show us your hair do's....
Helysoune Your pincurls look fantastic! They look like the pincurls you see in vintage hair ads, so smooth and tidy. And the set turned out wonderful. Bravo! -
Feeling Good vs. Looking Good
Lately I have been in a slum. I haven't been feeling good/happy. I don't do my hair and I don't wear nice clothes or do my makeup like I used to. And yesterday I realized I was waiting to FEEL like a million bucks, to LOOK like a million bucks. But I think I have it all backwards. I'm gonna...- MarieAnne
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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What would your name be? (Gents too!)
My goodness...this thread is like a treasure trove for expecting mothers. My name feels like it could pass for vintage to me, Marie-Anne. It's french so despite the spelling I pronounce it Mary-ann. People are always asking me, "Where's Ginger?" I don't think I would change my name...- MarieAnne
- Post #117
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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What would your name be? (Gents too!)
Haha, I guess that makes me Forban Brochu :p- MarieAnne
- Post #116
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Post New Hats Here!
Well a few weeks ago I asked my husband to clean out the basement. He created a 'toss pile' for me and last night while I was sorting through it (for recycling) I found this hat. It's a little beaten but not bad really. It says Mayser-Milz on the inside. I haven't decided what to do... -
Why are wrinkles undesireable?
I forget where I read this. A woman wrote that other older women trying to look younger end up looking like tired 30-some year olds and she would rather look 50, spry and well rested. I hope I feel the same way when I am older. -
Show us what you've made!
Here is a skirt I made a long time ago. I wore it for the first time today, it was my daughter's Christening! I felt a little strange posing for the camera. I haven't felt this pretty in a LONG time!- MarieAnne
- Post #3,170
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
This has to be the best petticoat tutorial I have ever found. http://sugardale.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-to-make-petticoat.html- MarieAnne
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
Circle skirt length I am making a circle and the length of the circle skirt on the pattern envelope is 29.5". This feels a bit long for me and I was wondering what everyone's preferred circle skirt length was. I was thinking of going for 24-26".- MarieAnne
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Estate sale?
There you go, http://www.auctionsfind.com/. Enjoy!- MarieAnne
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Show us what you've made!
Thank you so much girls! I will definitely have to include a note when I put the dress away. Right now I am just trying to sum up the courage to start the bonnet. I'm hoping to find a nice wooden chest to keep it in. Could the wood affect the dress over a long period of time? I'll have to...- MarieAnne
- Post #3,098
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Show us what you've made!
I finally finished my daughter's Christening gown. Who needs anger management classes when you can just sew! I'm pretty happy with it; I just wish my headache would go away. I feel hungover, a little too much, "baste, gather, ease and stitch." Sorry, I can't seem to make it right side up.- MarieAnne
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Show us your vintage patterns!
Score! I "Bought It Now", for $8.99!- MarieAnne
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- Forum: The Powder Room
