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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Oh, Miss Neecerie, I can't even barely imagine what happened! Yikes! :eek: I can be a bit clumsy with my sewing and I even managed to nip my finger tip once with my good pair of sewing scissors. Now after some thought, I'm not so sure I'd want to use the rotary cutter on a regular basis. So, I...
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    dakota, I have a rotary cutter, but a small matboard. Did you buy a large matboard to cut with? Some of my pattern pieces can be large and I was wondering what you use underneath when you cut out a pattern/fabric? Scissors are still handy to have around, but your method intrigues me and I...
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    Nothing but Seamed Stockings

    Thanks, PS, for your confidence in me, but its been mostly trial and error. If you're looking for new FF seamed stockings, I'd recommend Magnolia Hosiery. I can't put a direct link here because the website is a little racy and that's not allowed here, but you can find it easily enough by...
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I would get a good pair of scissors and you don't need to get those fancy $60+ ones at first either. A nice pair of Fiskars or medium priced ones would be a good start. And don't let anyone cut paper or anything but fabric with them. You want nice sharp scissors for cutting fabric and thread...
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    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    Welcome, jt and all the other new ladies. There's a wealth of information here and we're always glad to see a new face. If you don't find the answers you're looking for, someone will have one for you, I'm sure.
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    Nothing but Seamed Stockings

    FF seamed stockings are all that I ever wear with skirts or dresses now. I actually tossed out all my pantyhose and I'll NEVER wear them again! I've gathered a small collection of stockings--some from thrift stores, antique shops, eBay, and even companies that still make them today. I'm always...
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    What's On Your Vanity Table?....

    penny, I'm the only female in my household, so I really needed a space to call my own--even if it is inside an armoir. There's just something special about sitting down in front of your own vanity "space" and glamming it up. I've done my makeup for years in front of the bathroom mirror, but I...
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    Girdles, Corsets, and Underpinnings

    Thanks, Nikki, for the info. I guess I had gone about it the wrong way. I tend to be a bit impatient with things, but I'll have to try it your way! Thanks!
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    Girdles, Corsets, and Underpinnings

    Nikki, Cute corsets, but my big question is: Can you breathe? and my next question is: Can you sit down comfortably? I wore a corset once and it looked nice until I sat down and then it kind of pooched out at the bottom, or should I say, "I" pooched out of it! lol My, what a tiny waist...
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    What's On Your Vanity Table?....

    Me, too, Texasgirl, This is my makeshift vanity in a cheapie armoir. The lower half that is covered with fabric are a couple of shelves with my sewing machine and other sewing supplies stored there. Our bedroom is too small for a "real" vanity, but when my boys finally move out of their room...
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    What's On Your Vanity Table?....

    I just recently acquired some matching pieces to my Art Deco vanity set. Now I really feel glamorous!
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    'Tis the season for dry hands and feet!

    I personally like the Nivea Creme that comes in a little blue purse-sized tin. (I get it for about a dollar at Walgreens.) Its the best stuff "hands down". Sorry I just had to add that pun! lol My other skin care preference is Curel lotion. I have sensitive and dry skin and the Curel...
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Someone said earlier in this thread that making a pillow could be a good "first project" in sewing. Anything that is mostly straight stitching would be good. And if you didn't want to make a pillow then a sachet or pin cushion (both smaller in size and could be stuffed with a little bit of...
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    What to use for the most damaged hair

    I use that stuff too and I color my hair about every 4-6 weeks and have very fine hair. I'll usually put on my regular conditioner over my whole head after shampooing and then add the Le Kair Cholesterol just to the ends. My hair has been a lot healthier and stronger since I started using the Le...
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    PS, You have to start somewhere and good for you in wanting to learn how to sew! I first learned to sew many, many years ago in Home Ec where only girls took that (I don't even think they call it Home Ec anymore), but it was quite traumatic in that my first sewing project was a skirt with a...
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    Girdles, Corsets, and Underpinnings

    I personally like the Rago Diet-Minded Garter belts. They help hold in your tummy area and just slip on. They're the most comfortable garter belts I've ever worn. I just got a Rago look-alike from Girdlebound on the Bay. It looks and fits like the Rago, but is not made in the USA as the...
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    Besame cosmetics

    perfectredlips, You'll love the Merlot lipstick. Its a dark red and I use it for my everyday lipstick. Just enough color, but not too bright. And I use their boudoir pink rouge and it gives just a nice light hint of pink glow to my cheeks, so you might want to try that sometime. I haven't tried...
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    Besame cosmetics

    Concealer? PS: I have the same problems with under eye circles and broken capillaries on my nose too. I use a concealer (a light color) in those areas and it doesn't matter what type of foundation I use. Currently, I'm very pleased with CoverGirl TruBlend whipped foundation and they have a lot...
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    Show us your hair do's....

    texasgirl, I saw the pictures of your murder/mystery party over on the The Golden Era section and wanted to tell you that you looked stunning! I LOVE your hair! And the other pictures of the party looked good too. I bet everyone had fun. I had never heard about foundation primer until you...
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    try white vinegar I had heard that washing your fabric with a cup of white vinegar helps lock the fabric dyes in place. I use vinegar instead of fabric softener and it hasn't harmed any of my clothes. As a matter of fact, I no longer have 'color transfers' with my clothes since I've switched to...

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