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I had a girl at work approach me about making a garter for her cousin who is getting married. I said I would love to help, what color satin do you want? She said they wanted to use a beaded section of their grandma's dress (I think it was grandma and ...
Started by kimmi on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at everythingsewingforum):
Love that you've found some history....
I couldn't read too much about that project! lol.
I'd be terrified to cut up or take apart someone's wedding dress cut up a wedding dress to make a Christmas tree skirt.
You're very brave.
How exciting.
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Started by neshie on
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Hey everyone!
I was riding past a thrift shop that was closed (boo), but saw a great retro style dress in the window
Naturally, I wanted it. But it did look hopelessly small. But then I thought...hey, I can sew that (or something like it anyways).
So ...
Started by PrairieGirl on
, 10 posts
by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thesewingforum):
I only have half a dress because I want to cut of a vintage table cloth or....
Cheers,
Kat K, I'm done the bodice, strap and skirt.
Cheers,
Kat.
Will look for a better fabric for the dress.
For an apron and I'll probably do just that.
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I've just gotten a bunch of 1930's dresses, some are printed silk chiffon, white silk, cotton prints, linen. the chiffon and silk ones seem fragile with a few spots and i'm not sure how to handle them. soak? in what? spot remover? what? iron? steam with...
Started by goldie8 on
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by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ebay):
It's not perfect....
I take a qtip, put a dab of soap or cleaner on it and put it on the color portion to see if there's any color release .
Do test for color bleed please.
Sry i keep posting - i want to steer you in the right cfourse and not mess them up .
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OMGosh so cute, I will be making these !
Started by sew4fun on
, 10 posts
by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cafemom):
The dress is super cute! Quoting jryberg:
The dress is super cute! So cute! Posted on CafeMom.
I wish I could follow a pattern :( My daughter will be 2 this summer and I'd love to make her a dress.
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I have this pretty dress and I accidentally posted this question over on the plain "vintage" board. Oops!
No labels other than the size (7-8) and a label that partially reads "Dry Clean Only". I believe it is a plastic zipper.
You haven't voted yet in...
Started by freshbloominclothi.. on
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by 6 people.
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The sizing welcome!
Kristine....
Glad to se I am not alone in thinking it's likley a newer dress.
The dress is in the 1990's category now no knowledge of vintage pieces.
Kristine (aka Cherry) Thanks everyone.
Seeing vintage finds.
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Thoughts on the dress? Are the shoes too "office" for the dress? :)
Started by monkeyknifefight on
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by 14 people.
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A vintage themed wedding and had quite a few family members dress the part as well, which made it so! Love the dress! That dress is adorable! gregslittlewifey: I think they're great for a daytime both! We are throwing a ....
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I have to go to an event next month. Cocktail attire, whatever the hell that means.
Whaddya think of this? Fancy enough to be considered "cocktail attire?"
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/work-to-wow-dress
ETA:
Or what about this one?
http://www....
Started by CleoKitty on
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by 14 people.
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With different material....
A cocktail dress is a fancy party dress, your picks are more like church attire to me.
The reviews say it's very Mad Men" attire in my opinion .
I consider that more of a work dress than a cocktail dress.
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Anyone know the correct definition of Vintage? vs. 'Antique'? If one says 'vintage' in a description can it mean antique? Or is 'vintage just from the mid-20th century? I received a 'negative' feedback (my first) because the buyer thought the item was...
Started by rosemommie on
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by 19 people.
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Just bought a "vintage to the sticker on the plastic base, was actually "vintage 2002, China."
Regardless of the technical definition deceptive, immoral, and unethical....
A fresh perspective to the already very thorough and intelligent discussion .
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Prom Dress [Girls Only] Okay ladies, prom is right around the corner, what dress would you wear? :) Feel free to post a picture of it.
Started by xxxmarionettexxx on
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by 16 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at emobucket):
// last.fm Originally Posted....
// flickr.
*swoon* I find it hard to believe you don't know
tumblr .
I would wear a plaid tux false gods death squads...blind(otep) I think this is going to be my dress.
Well i wouldnt wear a dress, i dispise them.
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