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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
I think I know what you're talking about. Have you checked the crotch length? Sometimes if the crotch is too long and the hips are too big it can have that effect. If the crotch length is too long you might have to cut another pair. Vintage shorts and pants are so wonky to sew because the fit...- Lauren
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Remix Shoes!!
WOW! Those are beautiful. :eek: Thanks for sharing the pictures!- Lauren
- Post #421
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Show us your vintage knitting and crochet!
Oh, Cherry Red, that is SO cute!!! I absolutely adore it.- Lauren
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Ruby Slippers
I've also sold a few pairs to someone who makes the pumps. Admittedly, one was in fabulous condition but were teensy tiny and he was so nice. I ditto scouring the thrift stores. I've heard of people building up heels with fimo clay to make them the correct shape but I've never tried it myself...- Lauren
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Ew! Armpit stink!
Great! Thanks, guys! I have heard the vodka trick, too- now that you mention it- but had forgotten. I'll give that a try and see if it works.... after I pick some up at the store. I'll let you know how it works. Thanks so much! The coat was inexpensive but is really nice other than the stinkiness!- Lauren
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Ew! Armpit stink!
Couldn't resist the title ;) I have a great 1940s coat I bought online but it absolutely reeked of underarm perspiration. I got it dry cleaned and it looks clean, but you can tell the smell is just being covered up by an ungodly amount of perfumed spray. Is there any hope for my coat? Any...- Lauren
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Show us what you've made!
I agree Amy Jeanne! Cutting and marking are by far the most boring for me, too. I still like serging- but with a certain dread if the thread breaks and I have to rethread it lol I live for thrill, obviously. Lovely dresses, Lorena B! What a lot of work hand beading the velvet!- Lauren
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Show Us Your Purchases!
Oooh... is that one from Evadress? I've been eying a similar pattern for a while. Can't wait to see how it makes up!- Lauren
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Show us what you've made!
Oh wow. That's fabulous. I think that might be my favorite thing you've made yet :)- Lauren
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
Yeah... some of the dates on that site are pretty off. Don't always take their word for when the repro patterns are from. lol I've bought a lot of repros from them, though- they have some really neat patterns on there- especially the 1910s ones.- Lauren
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
Ooh... I really like the second one. Both are good, though :D- Lauren
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
That's pretty cute. I think I'd add ties, if it were me. Looks like it would slip off of your shoulders easily if it's cut on a circle. Fun project! If you make it post a picture :)- Lauren
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Can you help me date this item??
I'm going to take a stab, but I well may be off! Don't know about values, but the hall stand looks 1910s to 1920s to me, and the other 1890s to turn of the century- but maybe the glass was replaced later? I know that's absolutely no help at all, but hopefully it's somewhat close. [huh] Best...- Lauren
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Vintage Desecration - Things Altered/Repurposed, and a Vintage Treasure Lost Forever.
I found that out the hard way, too. I have my husband's grandmothers ring and the setting is a little high- we thought maybe it was reset later on. We were absolutely scouring for a "orange blossom" style setting from the late 20s to the early 30s and couldn't find ANY except one that had the...- Lauren
- Post #157
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Vintage Desecration - Things Altered/Repurposed, and a Vintage Treasure Lost Forever.
I like shabby chic if done tastefully. I don't like it when they take the old furniture and sand it and paint it and crackle it- but when REAL old furniture looks like that- it's awesome. I love how old furniture that's been painted has so many obvious past lives- I love it when bolts are so...- Lauren
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Things to consider: vintage style and your style
Well said.- Lauren
- Post #35
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Pattern from existing garment - sewing newbie!
Ditto. I hate drafting things off of existing garments. In my opinion, I'd rather buy a similar vintage pattern- would probably cost less than my time is worth if I added up hours copying and then muslining it for fit. But that's just me [huh]- Lauren
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Things to consider: vintage style and your style
Darn! I thought no one caught me! lol Never happier than when up the the elbows in people's old junk. It's NOT glamorous, but it's fun. Thrill of the hunt. Well, mass media is catching up with us. Vintage is hot now- and coincides with the "green" movement. But don't worry- it will move on...- Lauren
- Post #20
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Things to consider: vintage style and your style
How about you, fellow Loungers? Are you "dogmatic" - "scientific" - in your tastes, or do you approach them as "art"? Do you ape film stills or, worse, illustrations without a thought for originality? What would you say to someone who told you so? I am not really sure what I am. If I'm going...- Lauren
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
