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  1. CherryRed

    Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage

    A few weeks ago, while at my son's school waiting to pick him up, one of the custodian's asked me if anyone ever told me I looked like Lucille Ball. I said "No" He said I did because I was "wearing a red blouse(made from a 50's pattern) and had red hair."[huh] Then again about a week later he...
  2. CherryRed

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    On dresses with that detail like Whirling Turban has, it is called a Petal Bust.
  3. CherryRed

    Show us what you've made!

    SQEEEEEEE!!! LOVE IT!!!:eusa_clap Thank you GWG (RE: the hemming) I guess I will just have to sit down and do it.:o I have another one that is waiting for hemming too.
  4. CherryRed

    Show us what you've made!

    I've got the same bra question, plus another.lol I just finished this only I did the version with the collar. Were you able to machine hem it or did you do it by hand? That is all I have left to do on mine. LOVE it, btw way GWG!
  5. CherryRed

    Remix Shoes!!

    I got the burgandy ones. The upper is suede and the wedge is smooth leather. I like the suede. I have the (olive) green suede ones in the scroll wedge, which I think is similar to the Gloria, they are green upper and smooth black wedge. (same issue with the scroll detail, it needs to be attached...
  7. CherryRed

    Show us what you've made!

    Good luck! I STILL haven't finished mine!:o
  8. CherryRed

    Ladies Scarves

    I like the halter look Grant Fan. Virginia Mayo would be proud! ;)
  9. CherryRed

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    I have had those on my wish list on Amazon! Congrats!
  10. CherryRed

    Resizing Patterns

    The least expensive tracing paper I have found is here. It works well, and is slightly stronger then pattern tissue: http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/supplies/pattern+fitting/pattern+tracing+paper.do?search=basic&keyword=pattern+paper&sortby=newArrivals&page=1 (This is why we need a...
  11. CherryRed

    Twitter?

    I recently joined to use it as a marketing tool. I have not used it a lot yet. You can add me here: http://twitter.com/artheliasattic
  13. CherryRed

    Ladies Scarves

    One of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies is when Virginia Mayo tries the french scarf in different ways that Dana Andrews brought her from Paris in "The Best Years Of Our Lives" The clip is here: (at the 7:00 minute point if you don't want the watch the whole thing.)...
  14. CherryRed

    Interest check: Antique radio MP3 players/iPod docks

    I think that green one would look smashing in red......and perfect for my kitchen.;)
  15. CherryRed

    THE Dress - Butterick 4790

    Yay!!! You used the blue! It looks wonderful!!!!! I am eying a black and white gingham seersucker with cherries on it for this dress.
  16. CherryRed

    Remix Shoes!!

    Laura, I just got these in the suede version a week ago. I agree with you about the top part of the bow being loose. In fact, I wore mine (around the house) on Mother's Day and the bow fell apart. It was easy enough to glue back together, but seriously how hard would it have been to use more...
  17. CherryRed

    What are you wearing today??

    Crazydaisy, the only thing I would do different is maybe wear a looser style blouse then a close fitting top, to contrast with he waist if the trousers. You look fab! Thank you Fleur!! Your outfit is stunning!!!!!!
  19. CherryRed

    What are you wearing today??

    Thank you Clara. I need to take a close up of the design of the dress. In each of the "clouds" is a Bo Peep line drawing! LOVE your Peterman dress! Even with the wrinkles. ;)
  20. CherryRed

    Favorite Sinatra CD Album?

    I just picked this up on vinyl for a dollar at my local library sale, along with 2 other Sinatra's. One of my favorite albums I have on CD is "Come Fly With Me".
  21. CherryRed

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    OMG!!!!:eek: What a buy!!! I am on the hunt for the tiered coffee table like that. I have the tiered side table and thought I did good at $65. Congrats!!!!!
  22. CherryRed

    What are you wearing today??

    From Yesterday... Vintage 40's rayon dress, Remix wedges, (navy Theodor box handbag not shown)
  23. CherryRed

    Show us your hair do's....

    Thanks! I like them for when my hair is dry. They are quick and give a good curl. I hate wet sets, because they take so long to dry on my hair.

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