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  1. CherryRed

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Mary, you find THE coolest stuff! Can I come sit in your living room and drool?? I got this for FREE! :D It was put out for trash collection from a rental house that was being cleaned out. I just need to re-glue the corner seat block and recover the seat.
  2. CherryRed

    40's tri color ladies ankle strap sandals

    I still have these beautiful shoes in my etsy shop. www.artheliasattic.etsy.com
  3. CherryRed

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I have finally got this project under control! YAY!! Thanks for all the tips! I am hoping to finish it up today.
  4. CherryRed

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    My Mom got me these!!:D
  5. CherryRed

    Show us the food dishes you've prepared.

    Lemon Meringue Pie
  7. CherryRed

    Wearing Suede

    Thanks. Oh, I usually follow vintage rules not modern anyway.
  8. CherryRed

    Wearing Suede

    When is wearing suede (mainly shoes) appropriate ? I always thought it was more of a fall/winter thing. Is that true or just me?
  9. CherryRed

    Vintage Wedding Dresses

    I came across this recently. Check out the rainbow!
  10. CherryRed

    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    Being bad again! These were on sale so I broke down.:D
  11. CherryRed

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Thank you for this info on the differences in decades. The waist seems to be ok. Most of my patterns are 40's so I am guessing by what you are saying that they will fit me better, having a closer ratio to bust, waist. I am about a C I think. I have been wearing D, but sometimes they gap. I...
  13. CherryRed

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I appreciate your input Lady Day (master seamstress ;) ) The armhole is actually fine. It even says on the pattern that is is lower. I am am having more of an issue with the excess fabric shown here. I am really lost inside this thing. A friend of mine that sews said my bust measurement...
  14. CherryRed

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Thank you MissAmelina for your tips. It just seeps so baggy in the bust to me for a fitted 50's blouse. The collar is the next step. I guess I will continue with that for now. I hadn't thought of the sleeves taking some in. I will give it a try. Here is the pattern picture:
  15. CherryRed

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    HELP!!!! I am working on Advance 7837, vintage blouse pattern. I measure a 42" bust (maybe 41 1/2) The pattern is size 42" bust. It is coming out too wide and too big in the bust. What am I doing wrong? (This is my cheap test fabric since this is my first time using a vintage ( not...
  16. CherryRed

    The ones that got away

    Ruby Lane Oh how I wanted this lot. It was only $68 but I just couldn't make it happen right now. :(
  17. CherryRed

    Show us what you've made!

    Very cute! I am working on Advance 7837 right now and it is very similar to this. I bought $2 Walmart fabric to try it out in first. I have to say, their fabric is so bad. I got the nicest looking thing I could and when I got it home is still has factory dirt and defects in it.:mad: I'm glad...
  19. CherryRed

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Those carpets are stunning!!!:eek: I got this floor lamp for $32.50 last week at my favorite Antique Mall. It is all original complete with inner white half globe. :D I have been looking for a nice one like this for a long time!
  20. CherryRed

    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    I got these on Friday and as much as all the reviews I read say they are true to size they were too snug on me.:( Maybe everyone wears them with bare feet but I want to wear them with socks so I am going to exchange them for a wider width.
  21. CherryRed

    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    I have been needing/wanting some good vintage style penny loafers for a long time. I finally ordered these today.:D
  22. CherryRed

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    OMG!:eek: Those shoes are to die for!!!! *swoon*:eek: :eek: :eek:
  23. CherryRed

    What Is The Wardrobe Choice for a Vamp?

    First thing that comes to mind for me is Marilyn in Niagara. Notice some show much more skin than others but the more covered ones still say it all!

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