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  1. Lauren

    Best repro/retro patterns for vintage styles

    I've made several of the Vogue repro patterns and I'm just so-so about them. I know some gals really love them, but I'm on the fence. I actually lean more towards not liking them. I found the instructions to be overly complicated and the fit strange. They also add a lot of ease to the...
  2. Lauren

    Vintage Pattern WANTED list

    There's a couple on this site that might work. Looks to me that the bodice is less full and the sleeve shorter than you'll get with an authentic vintage pattern. That is a seriously adorable dress! http://www.oldpatterns.com/mccalls1942.html
  3. Lauren

    Everyday Women of the Golden Era

    This is fabulous. I LOVE seeing these real-life women in comforatable clothing. I think the socks and oxfords look is my favorite for day-to-day wear.
  4. Lauren

    weight gain options, yes you read it right

    Actually, Audrey was really insecure about her weight. When she first started in the 50s curves were IN. Edith Head didn't help her- thinking she was too scrawny and wanting to cover up her decollete because she thought she was too bony. Thank goodness for Givency. Shows what good clothes...
  5. Lauren

    weight gain options, yes you read it right

    Ditto that. I'm going to be 30 this year and finally am at a weight I feel looks natural.
  7. Lauren

    weight gain options, yes you read it right

    Godiva or Ghirardelli and mixed with whole milk. Sounds good now, actually. It took a little time- maybe over a month or so to see a difference. Can't hurt to try, anyways! I think it was the reprint of this book I read it in initially- Better than Beauty
  8. Lauren

    weight gain options, yes you read it right

    I dealt with being underweight for most of my life, so this is interesting to me as well. One 30s book I read recommended drinking a cup of hot cocoa at night before bed. I actually tried it and it worked. Tastes good, too, if you get a yummy brand. :D
  9. Lauren

    Vintage Pattern WANTED list

    I thought maybe I had that one but I don't :( Cool pattern and neat history!
  10. Lauren

    Vintage Pattern WANTED list

    Do you have a picture of the pattern envelope?
  11. Lauren

    A trouser-related nightmare

    Ditto what inky says. Not sure if it would help or detract, but sometimes I find wearing a belt takes the focus away from other areas. Not, like, a white belt, but a darker color one. [huh]
  13. Lauren

    Show us what you've made!

    Oh my gosh! SO cute! You made them up perfectly!
  14. Lauren

    Best repro/retro patterns for vintage styles

    Thank you so much, Cici! I love hearing what you think :) Please send me a picture of you in the pants if you have one! I totally want to see them :D
  15. Lauren

    Best repro/retro patterns for vintage styles

    I just wrote a super long reply with links and everything and then lost it! ARG! Basically, I've gotten so used to using vintage patterns that I tend to think that most modern repros give you more trouble than it's worth with fitting and ease- and they change the fit a lot so it's not always on...
  16. Lauren

    High Waisted Pants & Jeans!

    Love both of these looks! Cute!! I had a pair of these made for my from Jitterbuggin on Etsy. Kim is so sweet. I sent her my specs and she totally worked with me on what I wanted (shortened the crotch and made them custom to my measurements). They fit like a dream. Sometimes it's great to...
  17. Lauren

    Question for the seamstresses

    I also started with costuming- actually hand sewing doll dresses, then costuming, so I guess if I count from when I was little it's been about 20 years, but the last 10 or so pretty regularly. I would agree with Kamikat- that there is ALWAYS something new to learn. It's pretty much an ongoing...
  19. Lauren

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    I generally use the archival plastic protector sheets for comic books, but for my repro patterns I buy larger zip log baggies- big enough to hold 8.5x11 printouts. Plus to those, like Kamikat says, is that you can keep your buttons, fabric swatches, etc together with the pattern- but for...
  20. Lauren

    Anyone ordered from rareclassicdvds.com?

    Hey all, Just curious if anyone has ever ordered from this site? http://rareclassicdvds.com And if so, how was it? I'm looking for a copy of These Glamour Girls from 1939 and I see they have it where I haven't been able to locate it elsewhere, but since it's not really set up like the...
  21. Lauren

    Show us your favourite vintage dresses!

    There's also this one. Ladies Show Us Your Best Love your outfits, Black Dahlia!
  22. Lauren

    Female Hat Etiquette

    Some hats were worn at night, but most often it was something along the lines of a feather, veil, flower, etc. I have one hat from the earlier 30s that's a gold lame evening hat, but for the most part hats were not a popular evening accessory, other than the early to mid 30s and then again in...
  23. Lauren

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Ooh! Cute! I think capris would be adorable with the blouse!

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