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  1. pennyseranade

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Don't fear the unprinted pieces. I made a skirt from a 30s pattern with unprinted pieces and it was pretty easy. As for sizing...I have the same issue. I have a pattern from the 30s with the NRA stamp on the pattern envelope. The dress looks like something out of "it happened one night"...
  2. pennyseranade

    Shoe opinions needed...

    If you can't find lucite heels that fit (I have yet to find a pair...) I would agree with the other girls. Dyeables or gold would be my next choice.
  3. pennyseranade

    Shoe opinions needed...

    lucite: Think Cinderella Here's a pic to give you an idea...They are usually sling back with a peep toe and carved heel, There is often a rhinestone detail on the top of the vamp.
  4. pennyseranade

    Shoe opinions needed...

    My first choice would be a pair of vintage lucite heel.
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    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Thanks...I don't know if it will help at all, but I was thinking about hacking a few inches off the top and reattaching the waistband. It will reek havok on the pockets and leave me with two buttons instead of four, but if it makes them wearable it's worth a shot. Before you write the pattern...
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    Show us your vintage patterns!

    It's funny you say that it fits your 31" when marked a 28"...I generally find that in modern patterns if I size by measurements, it ends up two sizes too big.lol I have dark denim lying around that was supposed to be for these, I might rework the pattern and give the denim a whirl. However...
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    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Beware the crotch...
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    *Sniff*

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all, to watch over your service men and bring them home safe. God Bless.
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    Show us your vintage patterns!

    I have the bottom pattern and am almost finished with them. All that's left is the buttons and the waistband. What I found is that I will have to make the button holes the old fashioned way. My machines auto button-holer, wants to make the holes larger than the markings and for that matter...
  11. pennyseranade

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Wait..go back... Where did you guys find the tiny serger? I am not finding it online anywhere other than ebay.
  13. pennyseranade

    How to get pale, luminous skin?

    Darhling, Miss Neecerie is right in that it takes harsh chemicals to lighten beyond the skin tone you were born with. What you can do is reverse some of the uneven tones and discolorations caused by sun damage. There is some information on this site in regards to brightening your skin...
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    Any good/affordable tailors in Philadelphia?

    Bullfrog, Are you looking for a tailor to make custom clothing or for alterations? I know there used to be a great place in Glenside that my husband used for alterations, but I don't know if the do custom work. They are Prince tailors on Limekiln Pike. Give them a call, they were very nice...
  15. pennyseranade

    Jean/denim patterns

    Thanks Cherry, I will post them over the weekend.
  16. pennyseranade

    Age appropriate dress for your chosen era?

    And look what this thinking has created...the 80yr old poodle hair. lol lol lol
  17. pennyseranade

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    WOW! What a witch. I don't blame you for not shopping there anymore. I wouldn't go back either. She can keep her "treasures" if that is going to be her attitude.
  19. pennyseranade

    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    This is true. Any insight you could give would be appreciated. AnnaMaria, WELCOME!
  20. pennyseranade

    Jean/denim patterns

    I have a side zip pant patterns that I bought denim to do just this. Everything is still in the bag...I have been trying to figure out how to do the flat seams and still keep everything centered. I know how to do the seams, in theory, but have never actually done them and would think they...
  21. pennyseranade

    Age appropriate dress for your chosen era?

    Dead Pan Diva... Let's see a pic of the patterns you have. I have seen some pinafore dresses that may be too young and others that would most certainly be age appropriate. At 34, I sometimes feel that I may be too old to pull of some looks (ie. the bobbie sockser), however, I still wear...
  22. pennyseranade

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    Nice... Those jeans look so comfy. I have been looking for a pair of 40s jeans in the correct length (30"+). I got a pair of dead stock "Can't Rip Ums" off of Ebay, what I didn't pay attention to in my haste was the length. 26" inseam. They make really cute pedal pushers with my ballet...
  23. pennyseranade

    Nothing but Seamed Stockings

    I would love to find vintage silk stockings. I was beginning to think that they had all fallen apart, much like the vintage silk dresses I find that are disintegrating on the hanger. I will keep looking now that I know you girls have found them.:D

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