Thank you SO much LaMedicine for sharing your knowledge!
I agree with that this must be a souvenir kimono. There is no back seam and it is smooth satin, not figured. It does not have shoulder seams but the collar is already folded and only lined with the same fabric as the inner lining. It...
Vintage Japanese Kimono
A few weeks ago my Mom got me this kimono at an antique mall. The tag on it said it was brought back by the military in the 1950's. It has a lot of staining on the lining, and there is also a hole in the bottom front, but the embroidery is perfect and stunning. She paid...
Yesterday was pretty much washed out with storms, but this was caught between the showers. Retro blouse, trousers made from vintage pattern, retro Keds, vintage earrings, bracelet and purse.
Those are great!
:offtopic: Does anyone know how to sharpen pinking shears? I have my Grandmothers in their original box (I believe they are Antelope too)
but they need to be sharpened.
Those are cute. I find that a lot of the things posted for Target, aren't always available at mine.:( I wanted the red and blue wedges posted a few months ago and they weren't there.
Amy Jeanne, did you do all the boning in this? I have this on my to make list in a plaid floral polished cotton.
Lorena B I LOVE that!!! What pattern did you use?
My DH and I met online, in the mid 90's (married 12yrs this month)When he no longer had an internet connection we wrote letters. I have tons of wonderful letters from him and I adore them all. They capture a romance and lock it up for you to save and have again in the future.
As for the...
Amy Jeanne, I LOVE that dress and the fabric! Great job.
Is the fabric new?
Maggie, can you post a picture of your crinoline by itself sometime? It looks great! I need inspiration to finish mine.:o
Thank you Amy Jeanne and Lorena!
I used a cotton diamond pique that was on sale at my local Hancock Fabrics about a month ago.
I do need to press the skirt,:o I was just so anxious to post it.
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