Custom made vintage repros...

[Lenore]

I really should learn to sew.. think of how much money I could save on buying clothes to put towards potential acquiring disorders...plus a full closet.

 

[Lenore]

This gal, who's listings I've seen on Ebay, has opened up an Etsy shop, too. Her stuff looks pretty really good and is really reasonable for custom work.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/allureoriginalstyles

LOL Lauren, this is where to plug YOUR shop.

 

[Lauren]

Aww... thanks!
I can't though (against the rules). And I'm not doing custom long distance anymore.

 

[Lenore]

Aww... thanks!
I can't though (against the rules). And I'm not doing custom long distance anymore.

Well phooey! I had almost worn my husband down on letting me get a sailor playsuit!

Again, more reason why I should just learn to do it myself, I suppose....lol

 

[Lenore]

Resurrection

Dita just posted a picture of herself in a fabulous '55 Dior Tweed Suit.

I'm wondering if it could be copied if I send the picture to Top Runway... I think I'm in love.

 

[swinggal]

This gal, who's listings I've seen on Ebay, has opened up an Etsy shop, too. Her stuff looks pretty really good and is really reasonable for custom work.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/allureoriginalstyles

I bought her striped blue dress and her workmanship is amazing with lots of vintage detailing.

 

[zendy]

I am in love as well. Gorgeous shade of green....sigh

Dita just posted a picture of herself in a fabulous '55 Dior Tweed Suit.

I'm wondering if it could be copied if I send the picture to Top Runway... I think I'm in love.

 

[palespider]

are those leather gloves? Love them.

 

[Lenore]

Mwahaha... I emailed the picture to Cynthia and she said she'd be able to do it. I know what I'm getting for my birthday. :-D

 

[Mrs Cleaver]

Did you end up ordering the dress Lenore?

 

[Annichen]

Dita just posted a picture of herself in a fabulous '55 Dior Tweed Suit.

I'm wondering if it could be copied if I send the picture to Top Runway... I think I'm in love.

Oh yes,that suit,she talks about it every now and then.
Like the cut but I'd love it in a deep blue
Who is this Cynthia? ..

 

[MissHannah]

Cynthia runs a shop called TopRunway on ebay selling custom made repros, made-to-measure. The fit and make quality are generally brilliant but the fabrics aren't the greatest, sadly. She'll send you swatches of all her fabrics if you ask. I get my basic pencil skirts made by her - £32 each one, shipping included - and they are a perfect fit every time. She made me this suit...

and while she tailored it perfectly, the fabric just couldn't support the shape and it always looks floppy.

 

[Annichen]

and while she tailored it perfectly, the fabric just couldn't support the shape and it always looks floppy.

Yes, I know what you mean.
I have had custom made a few pieces from China (yes,give it to me..) and while one seller made perfect replicas,with a thin inner fabric to support the shape,most of the sellers made pieces that was probably done in 30 minutes,so to speak.
The worst was when I got this gorgeous coat done,with inner silk fabric and perfect stitching, but the fabric was so awful that it gets this little runs and bumps in it and will probably vanish into thin air in a matter of months..
This is why I want to learn make clothes for myself,full control!

But on topic..maybe you can take it to a tailor and have some fine silky fabric lining (is that what it is called?),because that makes a huge difference.

 

[Lenore]

Did you end up ordering the dress Lenore?

Nope, lost my job so I'm on the beans and rice mentality. No room in the budget for pretty dresses..

 

[Mrs Cleaver]

Sorry to hear that Lenore,i hope things improve for you soon.I can empathise with the no pretty things budget thats why i'm looking forward to getting a little bit of money in a few weeks so i can buy a few pieces & have a much needed splurge.I love op shopping but sometimes you wish you could spend more than 5 or 10 dollars on something.
Thanks for the info Miss Hannah,that's good to know about the fabric.

 

[GrrlFriday]

I've been coveting that Dita dress and wondering if Top Runway was going to make it available for purchase like some of her others. Thanks for the info about the fabrics (and the swatches), Miss Hannah.

 

[palespider]

I've been coveting that Dita dress and wondering if Top Runway was going to make it available for purchase like some of her others. Thanks for the info about the fabrics (and the swatches), Miss Hannah.

they also have a website with a email saying to email them with any photo and htey can convo with you if and how it can be done- no need to wait for a e-bay listing to go up.

 

[GoddessMama]

Dita just posted a picture of herself in a fabulous '55 Dior Tweed Suit.

I'm wondering if it could be copied if I send the picture to Top Runway... I think I'm in love.

That dress is actually very simple to draft, it can be totally copied.;0)

 

[Kate O Potato]

I'm not sure if this goes in here, but this is my custom made 'Jane' Regency-style dress from Marion May.

 

[Puzzicato]

This is why I want to learn make clothes for myself,full control!

I know exactly what you mean! But until I get myself organised to learn how to sew, I'm getting a friend to make some stuff for me. I don't think she realised quite what she was agreeing to. At the moment my list is: 2 dresses (full skirt, haven't decided if I want inverted pleats or gores, mandarin collar and gathered sleeves), a skirt and a pair of sailor shorts. She'll be busy for weeks!