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  1. Lauren

    Bauhaus Fashion?

    Oh, ok, that makes a lot of sense. I like stripes and contrast, and dress with 30s styles and usually a beret or some sort of hat in winter. Maybe the vintage style with bold colors reminded them of the art movement! Laura Chase, thank you for your kind compliment. I can't vouch for...
  2. Lauren

    Copy a pattern or use an original?

    I also sometimes use original patterns. IF they are useable. I also collect patterns and magazines for use and reference. If I need to resize or if the pattern is is bad shape or if I know I'm going to make it more than once I'll transfer it to pattern paper or manila. I'm SUPER careful with...
  3. Lauren

    Bauhaus Fashion?

    I was recently told by a co-worker that my style resembles the 1930s Bauhaus German art movement. Does anyone have any information, especially photos, of the clothing influenced by this movement or know where I can find some?
  4. Lauren

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    I bought this sweater in red at the Gap today, for less than the internet price. I think it looks quite 30s if done up right.
  5. Lauren

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    I just got this one on etsy last night :) And for only $5 :D
  7. Lauren

    Show us your vintage knitting and crochet!

    Whoops! All cleared :)
  8. Lauren

    Show us your vintage knitting and crochet!

    Thank you! Actually I've been knitting on and off for 5 years, but only recently got up the guts to try clothing instead of hats and straight things lol I don't actually have much patience, but I ride on a commuter train so have to have something to occupy my hands... knitting is the perfect...
  9. Lauren

    1930's Wardrobe basics

    Oh, duh, sorry. My brain must not have been present when I wrote that :o Of course lengths can always be adjusted. BTW, kamikat, I trolled through your lj posts and the stuff you make is really remarkable. Your workmanship is impeccable.
  10. Lauren

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I also have hesitations about buttonholes on velvet, unless they're bound buttonholes. Something I have done in the past is hooks and bars to fasten and then sew the buttons on the top of the overlap so it looks like it buttons but it doesn't. You can also alternate hooks and bars with snaps...
  11. Lauren

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Yup, yup. And the easiest way to find your natural waist is to tie a ribbon or string around the smallest part of your waist- usually around your belly button. 7" down from there is generally where the widest part is when they draft patterns, but if you measurement is larger down a little...
  13. Lauren

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I have used Decades of Style and they're GREAT patterns. I like that they give you the finished garment measurements, too... saves a lot of time in figuring sizing!
  14. Lauren

    1930's Wardrobe basics

    I'm actually with Miss Sis and Lady Day... the dress is really cute, and I like it a lot, but the first thing I thought is that the peplum length might not be flattering for hips, but I'm not sure if that's a personal issue in fitting or not? [huh] I like the first one the best of the three you...
  15. Lauren

    Whose Wardrobe would you love to have??

    Ditto that! I don't think her clothes would suit me, but WOW, what a movie. Has been tops on my movie list for YEARS.
  16. Lauren

    Whose Wardrobe would you love to have??

    I'd love to have Ginger Rogers wardrobe. I love her sportswear and evening gowns! I also love Myrna Loy's outfits. Yummy. She gets the coolest hats.
  17. Lauren

    Clothing for Drama...

    I've used Truly Victorian patterns a lot, and I'm very pleased with them. (I've even got a dress as a model for one of their patterns :D ) http://www.trulyvictorian.com
  19. Lauren

    1930's Wardrobe basics

    I say No 3. or No 2 (on the right, like you said). I've made dresses similar to the first one for myself and one for my cousin who is a larger size and they do NOTHING for the figure. Same for the one on the left in the second one.
  20. Lauren

    Show us your vintage knitting and crochet!

    Finished this last night, wore it today. Yay!
  21. Lauren

    1930's Wardrobe basics

    Oh, goodness. There's just so much I'm totally overwhelmed! I agree with Sunny and Miss Sis on the logistics. By the late 30s fashion had pretty much set it's standard for women, but I think the 30s is really where we founded our "traditional" view of the "classics", with the exception of...
  22. Lauren

    The ones that got away

    Oh my gosh! I have some of those, but not all the ones pictured. I have never seen any more of them. That's pretty neat. Sorry you lost the lot, that really sucks :(
  23. Lauren

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Amelina, I was JUST looking at that blouse last night and trying to decide if I needed it! Glad it went to a good home. :)

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