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  1. Lauren

    1900's Knit Underwear

    Sorry to pop in my head, but I think these are generally known as henley undershirts and I know we get them in the theatre still, so they're out there to be found. If you find a source for these, or period women's knit underwear, I'd love to know :)
  2. Lauren

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I saw that pattern on Etsy, and it's SUPER cute! What a bizarre way to open! I think that a shoulder opening would lay really funny and have "gap-o-sis!" I think I'd do a placket at the center back neck with cute buttons and self fabric loops instead, but that's only me... Does it have a...
  3. Lauren

    50s LOT in BOX Pattern like GOLDEN RULE German Goldene Schnitt

    Kathy! I lost your email address, but I want to ask you if you still have that blue hat! Your inbox is full :( Send me a message when you can. Hope I get to see you this summer!!
  4. Lauren

    Show us what you've made!

    Thanks, gals! Here's the pattern cover, Miss Sis. Don't you love how one's wearing ballet shoes and the other's wearing beachwear? I pictured it as something you'd wear in a dance rehearsal, a la Busby Berkeley.
  5. Lauren

    Show us what you've made!

    I just finished the shirt and shorts from a 1933 pattern. It's been on my "to-sew" list for years! I just need to make the wrap skirt and I'll have the whole set, but unfortunately I didn't buy enough of the fabric when I bought it years ago! I guess white linen it is...
  7. Lauren

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Inky, a lot of times on vintage ones I see them use snaps or hooks and bars to keep them shut. I've done both, if I'm worried about it moving- a hook and bar at the end with a snap right after it. Holds it secure! I usually get lazy, though, and use a safety pin [huh] Say Cici, instead of...
  8. Lauren

    Show us what you've made!

    That is so cute, Lorena B! I always love the stuff you make :)
  9. Lauren

    For Sale- 1930s Tarzan Signal Club Pinback

    Up on Ebay I have a 1930s pin from Signal Oil promoting the Tarzan radio program.
  10. Lauren

    WWI (1918-1919) Clothing

    Yes, you are indeed right. Americans don't really represent ourselves involved until the end, and usually in events it is for the year 1918, unless, of course, we're portraying the different countries who were involved. I generally think of WWI clothing for the dates you mentioned, and...
  11. Lauren

    WWI (1918-1919) Clothing

    This is one of my very favorite eras. Try these out: 1918-1919 catalog images 1917-1918 catalog images Costumes.org for 1911-1920 For patterns, I've made several of these. If you can follow old patterns and know sewing without instructions you might give them a try. If you need...
  13. Lauren

    Tucking your shirt in?

    I think it started on runways 2 years ago or so, but thankfully it's down to the masses now :)
  14. Lauren

    Show us what you've made!

    Thanks! It's a pamphlet published in the 20s that tells you how to cut and make a dress in an hour and has pictures of ideas of how to embellish it. Mine's a reprint and there's a gal who sells them on ebay. It's just called 1 hour dress.
  15. Lauren

    Show us what you've made!

    Oh... I added fun bits :o It didn't look like that after one hour for sure! lol But yes, comparing notes would be fun!
  16. Lauren

    Show us what you've made!

    Those hats are great! After years of wanting to I finally made the 1 Hour Dress! The dress itself would have taken about an hour, but then I got creative with a stained runner and added a collar, pockets, and a matching apron lol Took all in all about 2.5 or 3 hours.
  17. Lauren

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    I'm so glad you got that one! It was on my watch list, too, but I talked myself out of it. Glad it went to a good home! :D
  19. Lauren

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Ditto what Miss 1929 says on the copyright date and actual date. It looks 1929-1930 to me as well. As an example, most early to mid 30s Butterick patterns still carried the 1920s copyright date, and in the 20s many carried the teens date. As far as I know McCall was the only company to...
  20. Lauren

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Did you win this one? I'm glad it went to you! I love the asymmetrical lacing.
  21. Lauren

    Can you help me date this item??

    Mid-40's, I'd wager. Lots of fun! I love the ruffle.
  22. Lauren

    Show us what you've made!

    Thanks, Gals! Amy Jeanne, I love your sushi bolero! Too fun!
  23. Lauren

    ARG! Laundry woes. HELP!

    Thank you so much, Ladies! I haven't done something like this in YEARS, and never with anything vintage. Yeah, I usually hand wash in buckets/bowls if it's smaller stuff, but I was having a really stupid moment. I'll try out the suggestions. It's embarrassing to even admit it happened, but I...

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