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Fabulous Movie Costume Auction
I posted this in events since there is a preview for the public- Idledame
- Post #6
- Forum: Vintage Finds and Deals
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Fabulous Movie Costume Auction
Isn't it sad? She so wanted to start a Movie Museum. I was so surprised she couldn't pull it off. It would be such an obvious choice for Hollywood, and an obvious tourist draw. She's had the stuff in storage for decades. Stuff that would have been thrown out or just disappear in the props and...- Idledame
- Post #2
- Forum: Vintage Finds and Deals
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Vintage Bathing Suits
Suddenly Slim by Catalina At Wallmart.com of all places, for $32! Comes in red, black, turquoise or leopard- Idledame
- Post #705
- Forum: The Powder Room
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1861 - The Consequences of the Crinoline
That must be it, because once they get where they're going they always have lots of clothes and matching hats.- Idledame
- Post #6
- Forum: The Powder Room
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1861 - The Consequences of the Crinoline
I was aware of the fire danger and the discomfort and awkwardness of sitting, but never thought of the small children pushed off footbridges and pushed under carriage wheels by the hoops. From what I've read, the main worry of women wearing hoops was the one about tripping and falling...- Idledame
- Post #4
- Forum: The Powder Room
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What A Girl Scout Knew In 1923
Hey LD, I also went from Brownies to senior girl scout. All those accomplishments Lizzy listed would probably have been merit badges that you worked on over months or years. GS where I grew up was a joke, a pale girly imitation of Boy Scouts. All you needed to get a badge was to have a parent...- Idledame
- Post #8
- Forum: The Home Front Woman
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German fashion magazines (1939 und 1940)
Yes, more. I bet Lady Day is drooling over those two toned dresses.- Idledame
- Post #6
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Free gift from historic Clifton's Cafeteria in downtown L.A.
Just send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Clifton's Cafeteria (Free Gifts) 648 So. Broadway Los Angeles, Ca 90014 And we'll send you either a Clifton's souvenir pen, refrigerator magnet, note pad or bookmark http://www.cliftonscafeteria.com/home.html- Idledame
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Make your own vintage inspired hats
Anyone interested, I'm organizing a millinery and fabric excursion to downtown L.A. in events thread: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?53806-Millinery-and-Fabric-excursion-Downtown-L.A.-Sat.-Feb-12th- Idledame
- Post #113
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
Ok, couldn't wait. I found one online that says it works on my 40 yr old Elna, so I ordered it.- Idledame
- Post #2,626
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
I was unfamiliar with a walking-foot, but have been avoiding sewing silk because of the slipping problem. I have a box full of pre 1960 feet. Thought I had them all! Sounds wonderful! I also came across a reference to a silk-foot. http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/5786.htm Anyone know which...- Idledame
- Post #2,625
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Make your own vintage inspired hats
Oh, and how to carve your own hat block out of styrofoam or wood! http://hatstruck.blogspot.com/2010/09/carve-your-own-utility-hat-block.html- Idledame
- Post #106
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Make your own vintage inspired hats
Ok Ladies, I looked a year or two ago and found nothing But now I've found some sources for all things hats: Real $$$ fur felt for the experts, plus veils, trims etc. http://www.hatsupply.com/flat_fur_felt.htm Cheaper felt, felt bodies, ribbon...- Idledame
- Post #105
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Eva Dress Sewing Pattern Contest-win $100 in patterns
Thought you sewers might be inerested in this contest. I've used her patterns a few times with good results. EvaDress sewing pattern contest. There are four categories for which one may sew and each entrant is welcome to submit as many projects as desired across each category: ~Women's...- Idledame
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- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Detroit in ruins
I was looking for my husband's ancestors' homes in Detroit on Zillow.com. Amazing. Gorgeous old houses-Victorian to mid '50s in bad nieghborhoods or sometimes the only house in a neighborhood, going for $2000-$5000 each. One house was worth more in 1920 than it's worth now. In a good...- Idledame
- Post #16
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Website lets you send a "real" telegram!
Right up our alley! And they are looking for vintagey sounding messages to show as samples for those of you who can do that sort of thing. http://www.telegramstop.com/Home.mvc.aspx Here's a sample: http://www.telegramstop.com/Sample.mvc.aspx- Idledame
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- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Anyone have room for 1 more?
I too am in Southern California. I know the Holidays can be really rough when you're in mourning. Maybe you could plan some liitle trips or even just a picnic or seeing an exhibit at a museum, something positive and fun to look forward to every month. Maybe a family snow trip for next Christmas...- Idledame
- Post #3
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Show us your vintage patterns!
I love love love this Mc Calls but did you all notice the sides of the striped skirt. I don't think I've ever seen stripes done that way. I bet if I sewed it that way, people would be telling me I screwed up. Or thinking it! Of course Lauren's sewing is so professional looking I guess no one...- Idledame
- Post #3,022
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Tipping the mail carrier: a thing of the past?
As an ex mail-lady, I can tell you the Post Office sort of has a "don't ask - don't tell" policy as far as cash and gifts go. Letter carriers gladly accept money or gift cards...usually $5-20. The most I got was $50 from one customer. Some carriers who really get to know everyone on their routes...- Idledame
- Post #6
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Show us what you've made!
Love that blouse LD! What pattern is it?- Idledame
- Post #6,170
- Forum: The Powder Room
