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  1. ShoreRoadLady

    would you live back in time?

    lol The things kids remember! Ditto that! Very enjoyable reading. :)
  2. ShoreRoadLady

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    You've got the right name, but sometimes people don't know the term, and use the word "mannequin" instead.
  3. ShoreRoadLady

    Oil Cleansing Method

    It's the craziest thing, no? I've been doing OCM with pure grapeseed oil for the past couple weeks, and my skin has, remarkably, become so much drier. In my case, it's not too dry, but it's amazing that adding oil removes oil. What I do is apply the oil, gently wipe it off with a washcloth or...
  4. ShoreRoadLady

    Zippers

    You may want to try the great zipper thread. I'm no expert on zippers, but the dress style reminds me of something 50s-60s, possibly even 70s. But then, it's that cheongsam style that doesn't change much from decade to decade. I'd say the zipper is your best bet at dating.
  5. ShoreRoadLady

    "Vintage" foods that are still with us today.

    I think I can safely say I've never eaten SPAM. I consider that to be a good thing. :p Of course, they seem to love it in many foreign countries, so go figure! When I was little I read in the Little House books about "fried apples 'n' onions". My mother, always obliging in the cooking...
  7. ShoreRoadLady

    Tomorrow's Vintage

    I thought of that just recently, while sorting through mass amounts of 1980s sewing patterns at a yard sale to find a few vintage (OK, OK, late vintage) 60s-70s patterns. It occurred to me that, if I had room, I *should* be taking those patterns and putting them in storage somewhere, to pull...
  8. ShoreRoadLady

    Ebay seller asking for more $ after I paid

    If shipping costs were stated in advance, you aren't legally liable for any extra fees. I understand a newbie seller not calculating correctly, and I *might* be inclined in that case to pay the extra - as long as it wasn't a significant difference. I think I'd wait until it arrived (safely)...
  9. ShoreRoadLady

    Just because I have bangs.....

    Ouch, hotrodmama. Sounds like you ran into a few bad apples. :( I didn't know who BP was exactly (had to look her up), but apparently her "look" has become very well-known. I guess it's natural for people to assume, but still, annoying. Especially when one *isn't* trying to look like a...
  10. ShoreRoadLady

    Get Smart and Sliding Doors

    Flying cars! Yes! Realistically, I think I'd want a flying car only if just a few people had them. (Yes, I'd be one of the lucky rich ones. :p) Can you imagine the skies cluttered like highways? Ugh! I'd say shoe phone, but I'm sure someone out there makes them - or *could* make them...
  11. ShoreRoadLady

    E-Bay Feedback?

    (This is all probably off-topic, but hey, in before the lock. ;) ) I think a short polite reminder wouldn't hurt at all. People forget, and if the transaction was positive, there shouldn't be a problem. I know some sellers include a reminder when they send shipping notifications. Works...
  13. ShoreRoadLady

    1930's Makeup Tutorial

    Thanks for the video! Very nice job. Looked that way to me, too, but these are Dramatic!1930s eyes, not everyday 1930s eyes, and I guess the starlets would have worn stage makeup. :)
  14. ShoreRoadLady

    Shopping in Japan

    :offtopic: Forgetting Japan for a moment - I want Matt's office! Or whatever it is. Is it possible to steal a whole room? :)
  15. ShoreRoadLady

    All things Sewing Machines!

    JupitersDarling: Well, I must admit I cringe at the thought of painting over a perfectly nice vintage machine! Even though I like the idea that you have. I'm not sure what sort of damage it would cause by the time someone wanted (one day) to remove the paint and restore it. There are only so...
  16. ShoreRoadLady

    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    Paper gift certificates. Not totally dead, but dying in favor of gift cards. Someone mentioned rotary phones. The ability to get on a plane without a long security check. (Oh, for the world of old movies where the character just showed their ticket and waltzed onto the plane!)...
  17. ShoreRoadLady

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    That's very cute! I see why Lauren would want one. :) Although in my case, it would just completely mess up my hair. *sigh*
  19. ShoreRoadLady

    You know that summer really IS over when...

    Summer ain't over 'til it's over. But it ain't over yet! Do not speak of such things! [bad] 1. You're finishing a purchase at Target, and one of the in-store Starbucks employees is going around offering samples of Pumpkin Spice. 2. You consider pulling out a jacket for the first time...
  20. ShoreRoadLady

    would you live back in time?

    That's a tough one. I think what I really want is just what Hemingway Jones said - a clear window into the period, to see what really happened and how people really felt, without having to be stuck there. Despite my location tagline ;), I'm not sure I'd want to go back and actually live in...
  21. ShoreRoadLady

    The Ration Book Diet

    I know *I* prefer to give meat the third degree, cooking-wise. Poultry I'm less worried about, but red meat and pork certainly get cooked all the way through! Heartily agree! Yogurt cups, or cottage cheese mixed with a little fruit, are great too. You really need something in that time...
  22. ShoreRoadLady

    Rick Deckard coat Blade Runner

    Rachael, that coat is incredible! It looks like you hit on exactly the right collar technique, too.
  23. ShoreRoadLady

    FLUTTER SLEEVES

    olive bleu: What a gorgeous pattern! But $65 - ouch. :( You don't want to use the Butterick pattern - it's for stretch knits only, and won't work with wovens. If it were me, I'd probably buy a vintage or modern pattern with a similar bodice and skirt, and then alter the sleeve pattern...

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