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  1. Lauren

    Show us what you've made!

    Thanks so much, Gals! Kamikat- the fabric is kind of a pain, but it's so comfy when it's together! If I hadn't have been darn determined to wear it the next day I think I would have thrown mine in the UFO pile, too lol
  2. Lauren

    What to do with collections you've no room for?

    When my husband and I got married we had a similar issue- we're both "collectors" (aka packrats), so when we combined forces it was somewhat overwhelming! Selling things off slowly online is helping a bit, as is curbing the habit of buying because we found a "deal" or have plans of reselling...
  3. Lauren

    Show us what you've made!

    Miss Amelia, that dress is so cute!! Love the fabric. I just finished up this dress from a 1940 Dubarry pattern. I posted more on my blog here.
  4. Lauren

    For the love of seersucker.

    LOL!! I called to Joann's asking if they had white hooks and eyes, and the employee didn't know what hooks and eyes were. Hehe.
  5. Lauren

    Can you help me date this item??

    LinaSofia, I honestly don't know, either! Might be 60s? But it sure is cute and timeless looking no matter when it's from. Miss Moonlight, I agree it's probably a 60s coat. Nice color! villa, it's an evening dress, probably from around 1937. The fabric is moire, but from the texture...
  6. Lauren

    STOLEN JEWELRY - Peel your eyes!

    That is so horrible! I am so sorry! Will keep my eyes peeled.
  7. Lauren

    For the love of seersucker.

    I love seersucker! One of my very favorite summer dresses was made from it :)
  8. Lauren

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Ooh! That will be cute, Drappa! I had to have this one. It's so quirky. I want to make up the shorts for summer.
  9. Lauren

    Can you help me date this item??

    Lady Day, I think you're right- both hats look 50s to me, the second could be early 60s. Annie Pancake- that is AWESOME. Culottes were a big thing in the later 50s, so I'm guessing that's when this is from. So old movie star lounging on the patio! LOVE. Villa, the first is probably late 30s-...
  10. Lauren

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Yay! Can't wait to see what you make with the sailor playsuit :D
  11. Lauren

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    DPD, Love that woman's day pattern and the pink polka dot! So cute!
  12. Lauren

    Show us what you've made!

    I love this!! SO cute. Love the belt. Lady Day, love your 20s dress. That print is lovely.
  13. Lauren

    In Need of Some Positive Societal Reinforcement...

    This is so true! A lot of my good friends and I started out our friendships as shy and afraid to talk to each other, but when we learned each of us was eager for a friendship it just blossomed :) It is like a big sigh of relief. Don't forget that a lot of people out there are interested in...
  14. Lauren

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I agree, blue would be cute. But I see it as a sleeveless sun dress with white piping at the armscyes and neckline and white or poppy colored buttons :)
  15. Lauren

    1861 - The Consequences of the Crinoline

    Great article! I wonder how much was fact and how much was invention. I had heard of the fire and the machinery but not some of the others. It would never have occurred to me that they could be disemboweled by a stray hoop wire.
  16. Lauren

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I have found them on Etsy and on Ebay in the past, and (very) occasionally at thrift shops.
  17. Lauren

    The ones that got away

    That is a lot. Probably because the fabric is so cute. Some of the poses kind of look like these paintings :) http://www.essentialart.com/sw/Edgar_Degas_Two_Dancers_on_Stage.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_96XVIwBWXCM/TDNL1sKQnBI/AAAAAAAABX4/uuxDbjzoCbQ/s1600/edgar_degas_gallery_5.jpg...
  18. Lauren

    The ones that got away

    That second dress so neat! Aren't those some of Degas' ballerinas? At least the poses look familiar.
  19. Lauren

    singer attachments help

    Oh! That's neat. Sorry, I don't know how to use it, though.[huh] Seems kind of like a rolled hem foot, but I could never get the hang of those either.
  20. Lauren

    singer attachments help

    Is it like a blind hemmer? Do the stitches go like this... __^__^__^

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