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  1. Idledame

    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    This is a Tara Tango shoe. Super comfortable. www.22tangoshoes.com
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    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    Ok, I'll ask....zombie rabbits?
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    Sewing Scraps

    I'd have to make a LOT of cards..like thousands, to use up all my scraps but people really appreciate hand made cards, even if they aren't perfect. For this one I got the picture online, cut out the two arms so I could glue the fabric under them. The underskirts are tissue paper. The fan is...
  4. Idledame

    "Show us your self portrait"

    Ok, here's mine. Now you see why I hired Lady Day to do my avatar! She was much kinder to me than I am.
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    Draw the shades!

    I remember that the pull-ring was crocheted all around some sort of plastic ring. I think the shades were made of some sort of strong paper. They turned yellow (and brown if someone smoked). They wrapped around a wooden dowel.
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    Using actual vintage makeup

    "They" say that mascara, being moist, gets contaminated. But I figure a dry cosmetic would probably be fine. I never throw anything away, so I still have make-up from the 60's, including my bright blue eye shadows and my mom's red lipsticks. Every so often I try them. I've never had any problem...
  8. Idledame

    CONTEST: Name my baby!

    Emily
  9. Idledame

    Sun protection in the golden age

    As far as ordinary people and sunscreen go, my parents were in their teens and 20's in the 20's and 30s. They told me it was the fad to write things on your skin in iodine before going to the beach. Then when you got home the iodine would wash/wear off and leave the message in untanned skin...
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    Ration Book Fashion Exhibit in Paris

    This sounds fascinating. The museum website http://www.paris.fr/portail/Culture/Portal.lut?page_id=6923 and in English, the hours, etc. http://www.museums-of-paris.com/musee_en.php?code=308
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    My Golden Era Job!

    I think I actually pay a bit more for milk just to support my local Alta Dena Milkman. He has a huge route all over southern Calif. Anyone in Southern California who wants a milkman, call Alta Dena Dairy. They deliver all the milk products plus bacon, eggs, etc. I have never been up early enough...
  13. Idledame

    LA in the 1940's

    I too remember the red cars. I thought all the electric wires overhead and tracks criss-crossing everywhere were frankly pretty ugly and would have made driving quite a challenge. I also recall going to downtown L.A. when you couldn't see across the street because of the smog. I thought it was...
  14. Idledame

    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    Whole slew of spectators, even ballet flats. Wierd navigation, move slidey thing at top. http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=spectator+shoes#
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    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    also in black and white, pink and cream $139 http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3013484?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=shoes:women:pumps&cm_ite=jessica_bennett_'kosta'_pump:250264&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=J84DHJLQkR4-_qIUUQAzP1ZKDraJdsPDPw
  16. Idledame

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Uh oh, it looks like there's a 24 yard minimum. Drat!!
  17. Idledame

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Thank you everyone who helped in the great Belting search!
  19. Idledame

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I was going to make just a regular stiff belt and went to buy what we used to call "belting" or belt backing and it seems to not exist for home sewers any more. I know I could use stiff facing material, but the real thing was precut to 3/4" up to 3" width and was easy to use.You could just sew...
  20. Idledame

    Maxi Dresses

    I wore maxi dresses when they first came in, around 1965 or 66, and again in the 70s. I was skinny then though. They reminded me of 1820-1840 dresses and I always felt very feminine and elegant in them. I daresay I wouldn't look quite so elegant these days. But they sure were comfortable. For...
  21. Idledame

    Ladies Scarves

    Here's some of my collection. I have always saved scarves and belts from old dresses that were thrown out. 'Cause, you know, I might be able to use them someday! Actually, besides getting used in the 60's they came in handy for my kids when they were pirates, cowboys, fairies, etc. This one...
  22. Idledame

    Ladies Scarves

    Growing up in the 50's, I don't recall my mother having any hats, but she often wore scarves folded into a triangle, and tied under her chin if it was at all windy or rainy. Later little plastic pleated rain hats that folded up into a plastic case replaced, or were worn over the scarves in the...
  23. Idledame

    Add to the vintage pattern Wiki!

    This is a wiki page of vintage patterns sorted by type, year and company with areas for comments, photos etc. http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page So many "Fedorables" sew from vintage patterns, they would be the ideal participants to show photos of the finished outfits, comment on...

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