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  1. hotrod_elf

    Handmade vintage price v/s Readymade vintage

    I didn't think I would start an aguement. I didn't think that there was a right and wrong. I was talking to my husband about it. He made a point that was right now. He build hot rods in hi spear time. He said it's all about the actual building of it, not going out and buying a 10,000 hot rod but...
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I have question Should I line dresses that doesn't call for linning if I use a cotton fabric?
  3. hotrod_elf

    Handmade vintage price v/s Readymade vintage

    Thank you, I tried to find if there was a thread about fabrics but didn't come up with anything. I shall be educamated.
  4. hotrod_elf

    Pattern swap starts here!!

    I just got three vintage patterns. Can't wait to get them. I will post them when I get them to swap. I so happy I can finally play with everyone.
  5. hotrod_elf

    Handmade vintage price v/s Readymade vintage

    I just went out and got fabric for my retro pattern. After all said and done I spent around $45. I didn't buy the most expencive fabric, what I got was even on sale. I guess I thought that making my own vintage clothes would be a little bit more cheaper than buying readymade vintage clothes. I...
  7. hotrod_elf

    Show us what you've made!

    LOOKY LOOKY I know this isn't vintage, but it is the first piece I did to be worn in public. I made it for my daughter. It's her Easter dress. She picked out the fabrics and style of dress. I still need to make the jacket that goes with it.
  8. hotrod_elf

    How much snow do you have?

    Here in Georgia it 27 degrees. No snow. I'm use to the cold but I have been spoiled over the last 3 years. We have had no snow. I do kinda miss it after living in Milwaukee for 15 years. I miss making snow people and sleding down very steep and dangerous hills with only liquid to warm you up...
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    STOP STARING!!!

    I just received my first Stop Staring dress. It is a perfect fit. I dont mind the fabric. It does feel a bit odd to the touch but it is comfy. I was worried about what I was going to get in the mail with all the mixed reviews, but I'm happy and so is my husband.
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    Do we like sodie pop? What do you like and what do you call it?

    "I'm a diet Dr. Pepper aholic. I like diet root beer too. In my neck of the woods, everything is called coke. If its carbonated, its a coke. "What do you want to drink, honey?" ..."I'd like a coke" ... "alright, what kind? we've got pepsi, mountain dew, etc etc" doesnt matter the brand...
  11. hotrod_elf

    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    I'm looking for vintage-y shoes that not have a heel higher than 1 inch. I'm not allowed to be taller than my husband. I 've looked on different shoe site but I'm not sure if low heel shoes or flat are very vintage-y. Any suggestions be wonderful.
  13. hotrod_elf

    Loungers' Pets

    Thank you. We diffently have enjoyed the ducks. Sitting out on the porch and watching them skanter around the back yard. They have personalities just like the dogs.
  14. hotrod_elf

    Loungers' Pets

    Here is our mini farm Butters: english pointer Misty: black lab Male duckie and Little girl duckie Pig duckie And not pictured A rat named Emma and as of two days ago two tadpoles. 3 different aquriums of fish.
  15. hotrod_elf

    USA Members: I Need Your Help.

    ATL Well in the 'burbs'..... Store #241184 in the Men's interest section. No power towers. Just picked one up. Thank you
  16. hotrod_elf

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I figured that was somewhat the norm. It's nice to know if you mess up you can start over again. My mom hasn't sewn on a machine in years. She is into the whole beading thing. She makes awesome jewelry. But any who, I look forward to making something I can wear.
  17. hotrod_elf

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I must say all you talented ladies have more appretation coming from me. I started my daughter nightgown. I jumped in head first. Had to call my mom to come over and give me a little sewing lesson. She is coming over tomorrow to continue the lesson. I just got down undoing everthing I did over...
  19. hotrod_elf

    Show us your critters

    Welcome to our mini zoo Now I can't beat a sheep, but we have 2 dogs...Misty black lab, Butters english pinoter. 3 ducks...Big Ducky, Little Ducky, and Boy Ducky. 3 different aquirums total of 6 adult fish and a tank of baby fish. 1 rat named Emma.
  20. hotrod_elf

    How to wear peasant blouses 40's style?

    I think there is a scene The Parent Trap from 1961 that has the mom wearing one. She's in the kitchen at the dads house. I couldn't find that scene on line but if you have the movie. Then I could be totally wrong.
  21. hotrod_elf

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I've been considering purchasing a few RTW dresses and tops, but I've found that the armholes rarely fit comfortably. Is there a way to enlarge them slightly (say, and inch at the most) without completely ruining the sleeves? In cases where there is a button on the cuff, I've tried moving it...
  22. hotrod_elf

    Alright now Ya'll have done it!!

    Thank you, I knew there was a thread for sewing but I couldn't find it. I come froma family of sewers. So hopefully I can fill their shoes.
  23. hotrod_elf

    Alright now Ya'll have done it!!

    After seeing all the beutiful dresses and such being made by the talented ladies in the Powder room and my mom giving me my first sewing machine, I'm going to start sewing. The first pattern (not vintage) will be Pj's for my daughter. Are there any pointers/advice that would be good for sewing...

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