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  1. HatfeathersVint

    How old is too old?

    Was it the fabric threads themselves that she felt were giving way, or the seam threads? I have had a lot of nice articles of man made or mixed fabric (not cotton/silk) that were sewn with cotton thread. That cotton thread had reacted to the elements differently than the fabric, and had given...
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    *SOLD!* NOS 'I Love Lucy' style 1950s Cotton Frock Dresses sz 12

    Gorgeous dresses! I do so love the cotton frocks of yore.... Price is a bit steep for my resale purchases, so I'll just drool on the pics for a while. :p
  3. HatfeathersVint

    Other ebay sellers finding bad results lately?

    I have Paypal buttons on my site, and use PP almost exclusively. I will take checks and MO's, but am out front about waiting a week for anything to clear that isn't a post office issued MO (I can cash it out at the PO). I use them for the convenience, the security, and mostly, the familiarity...
  4. HatfeathersVint

    Dried out lipstick:(

    My Dad does clowning, so I learned a lot of my makeup application from him instead of Mom (could be why I don't do much makeup!) :D Anyway, assuming most makeups are based similarly, whether bombshell or Wacko, I would suggest using some baby oil. Scrape a bit of the dry lipstick out onto a...
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    Please help me find a comfortable grey Derby

    If you do get adventurous enough to dye a wool hat, be sure to dry it on a foam head that has measurements similar to your head, just in case it shrinks. I have washed some old wool ascot style hats, although not fedoras or derby, and had them turn out ok. They were old fur felt ones...
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    What some think is a "Proper" 40s look...

    All that needs is a cellophane bag and cardboard card and it's ready to go at the Walmart costume department (which is already chock full and ready for H'ween).

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