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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
Oh, and re: the finding patterns thing- this site is great for helping date patterns- you can often go by the envelope design if you're not that familiar with period lines. Sometimes you can find patterns if you troll ebay or etsy long enough where they don't know when they're from and I've...- Lauren
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
I think it depends on the model and make of you machine. I know if I play with the tension on my machine it goes all wonky, but there are certain settings that do awesome things like rolled hems, which are a Godsend for working with chiffons. Congrats on your new machine :)- Lauren
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Hair Fascinators
Actually, now that you mention it, I have seen it in Victorian context about evening head dress! Thanks so much, Snookie- that was really informative! Glad I know now- it's been in the back of my mind for a while.- Lauren
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Hair Fascinators
Does anyone know- is the term "hair fascinator" a modern term? I've never come across them in vintage books, but maybe I'm not looking at the right era. I always just thought they were called "veils" or "combs". I do like the term, though- it is really pretty.- Lauren
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Show Us Your Purchases!
Oh, my husband has been playing wit hat making for the last year. He's always blocking or steaming or adding ribbons to things- and trolling for vintage blocks and ribbons. You've got an amazing stash there! What a fabulous gift!- Lauren
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Show us what you've made!
LD, I love the first blouse! That fabric's really great. OHairas, SO fun! I've been wanting to try modifying shoes for a while- you're really inspiring! I bet those are fun to wear :)- Lauren
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Show us what you've made!
SO CUTE! I love both of them, but I especially love the dress. Lovely work!- Lauren
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A thread for the Petite Vintage Lady
I'm the same as some of the other gals who posted- although nearly 5'8" I have a short torso and long arms! It's really hard to get a fit with vintage because it's too short in the legs and arms and too long in the torso- I usually either take things up 1" at the waistline from the top only or...- Lauren
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Show Us Your Purchases!
WOW!!! My husband would flip for these! What an AMAZING gift!- Lauren
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Show us what you've made!
Thanks so much! Yeah- I'm the same way. For some reason making big floofy historic gowns is a piece of cake but making a pair of jeans is a nightmare. Go figure. Hehe. To each their own, I suppose! In case anyone else was considering making a vintage style pair I just posted close up shots...- Lauren
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Cute Vintage-y Shoes
oooh. I love keds. I like these t strap flats.- Lauren
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Show us what you've made!
Thanks, gals! Tourbillion, I wasn't sure how to do it since the originals I based them off of had topstitching both on the inside and outside leg. I'd love to hear if you have a better technique, as it would save a lot of headache!- Lauren
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
I think you leave it like a shirt dress- so they aren't attached. The buttonholes just get cut so the buttons can go through. Sometimes they did this on sports dresses so you could unbutton a few buttons at the bottom to move easier- like if you were playing tennis or something.- Lauren
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Show us what you've made!
Oh, the turmoil! But I finally made a pair of jeans! There's more info here on my blog.- Lauren
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
I think it just wants you to turn in 1/4" on the edge then the additional amount from the o's to make the underlap. May be wrong, but that's what it sounds like to me after seeing the pictures :) *edit*HA. I just read what LD said and I just said the same thing. Note to self- look before...- Lauren
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California Pottery
I just picked these two little ladies up at an estate sale. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about them and if they were California Pottery? I have a planter and a vase in a similar style, but I'd never seen can can girls before! Does anyone else have any of this style of ceramics? I'd...- Lauren
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Show us what you've made!
Thanks, gals! Tourbillion, I am indeed... my everyday wardrobe already has kind of a modern/50s feel to it, and I looked at my closet a few weeks ago and it needs some more updating. I like 50s for everyday cause I don't have to set my hair. I hate doing my hair!- Lauren
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Show us what you've made!
Very pretty, velvetongue! I love the texture combined with the softness of the feather. Here's my latest dress. I'm actually quite pleased with it :D There's some more pics and such on my blog.- Lauren
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