Recent content by Kathleen Klein

vintage vogue I so agree. I had a wonderful Vogue pattern that was a simple shirtwaist dress. I made it 20 times and loved every version. Also loved the size I was then. Wish I could find it. I keep scanning the ebay ads but don't find it> Hope someone at Vogue picks up on your...

classic lifestyle We were sorting old film stills at the Library of Congress. What a waste for them to be stuck in a box there. They sure would make great covers for such a magazine. As soon as it comes out I'm jumping in my Bugatti and rushing to the news stand. Hooray for you.

muslin patterns Wash the muslin in hot water and steam iron it. it will shrink and then you won't have to worry about it shrinking again. You can make a pattern that perfectly fits you from the muslin.

Tea in Cornwall We stopped in Mossel Bay near Cornwall at a small inn and had tea in the garden with clotted cream and scones. A beautiful memory. It overlooked the sea. Thanks so much for the recipes.

vintage patterns I've sewn forever and I agree. Use thin muslin. It won't disintegrate and you can use it over and over. A bit more room needed for storage. It's what they use in costume shops. Most garments are made of muslin first and then made of the fashion fabric.

Zemke polishing recipe --- You must make an amazing martini!!!!

Does anyone collect hat boxes!! I have two Elizabeth Arden -- pink -- hat boxes. They're small. Perfect for those little cocktail hats. One is 9" across and the other 10". They still have the little rope handles. If you're willing to pay the UPS, I'll send them to you. -- Kathleen

chinese pajama Pajamas in the chinese style are great too. Made in very soft cotton. They are so comfy and you can sleep or lounge in them. Mostly they are made for children. Has anyone found them for adults? Chinatown shops always have great finds. Little slippers and such.

barber in DC Yes, my husband loves the barber in Tenleytown on Windom. He recommends it.

Does anyone collect old perfume bottles I have a few -- one old Capricci and some other Nina Ricci bottles. Three large and three miniatures. If anyone would like them, the post office has those boxes (I think it's $6.00 regardless of weight). Send me your address and they're...

smoking jackets - lounging robes There must be a 'Cary Grant' out there interested in these. They are very cool. Really. Any offer honored. They need a home with someone who appreciates lounging around. There you are sitting in your library reading Dashiell Hammet and you're not...

Gloves My cousin just gave me two pair of organdy gloves. One is small and the other pair very very small. One has embroidery and the other a swirly ruffle made of the organza. Is anyone very small and into gloves. One pair has a slight blue spot. They are quite charming.

Must clarify Must amend my "perfect" description. The blue robe has an ashes hole in the lapel. Small, but there it is. The robe is very dark so it could be mended or left alone or -- are there masculine pins? A military pin to hide it? What would Cary Grant do is such a situation...

lounging and smoking If you will email me kathymklein@aol.com It seems I am having trouble positing the pictures on the site. But can put them in an email. Will send description and measurements. -- kmk

I have two long lounging robes and one smoking jacket. can forward photo of the one robe if anyone is interested. They are all in perfect condition. One lounging robe is dark red and the short smoking jacket is red also. The other long robe is dark blue with a damask swirl design...