I just got this pattern on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=200045905494&rd=1&rd=1
I'm going to make it up for my husband. Any color or fabric suggestions? I'll have to resize it a bit since my husband in a large, not...
vintagey boots
I don't have a pair of these, but they remind me of some some of the vintage boots I've seen in pictures. They look like they'd keep your feet dry and you woudn't ahve to worry about ruining them.
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/9030229/c/89.html
~Mrs. Foss
Long Hair Styles
Hello,
I have very long hair, down to the back of my knees. I'm not on my home computer, so I can't post any pictures of myself, but I found a few pictures of long haired ladies of the era to share.
The first is Blanche Thebom. She was an Opera singer in the 40's and...
Dress Idea
You could make a dress like this and just make the skirt longer. It's not exactly accurate, but it will have a 40's feel. I imagine that many of us take liberties with period styles while trying to remain true to the looks we love. Also, a good girdle will make all the difference...
Hello all,
I know that there are a few people on this board who live in San Francisco. I hope that you can help me.
After having a dress ruined by my local dry cleaner and un-asked for alterations made by the local tailor who thought they were doing me a "favor", I'm looking for...
Ladies, take a look at this beauty. It's a handout given to AAGB players about charm and personal grooming. The date given is 1943. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have.
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/education/primary_sources/women/document_01_small.htm
~Mrs. Foss
Tangee Red Lipsticks
Has anyone else seen that Vermont Country Store has reintroduced Tangee's red lipsticks. They have three different shades that are supposed to be the same as they were fifty of so years ago. I haven't ordered them yet, but I plan to. Has anyone else tried them...
Girdles
When I wear open botton girdles I wear my panties underneith the girdle. When I need to use the facilities, I just unclip my stockings and move everything up or down accordingly. It's easy enough for me to pull the girdle back down and clip my stockings back up when I'm done. I'm not...
Nurse Dresses
Can you get away with a medium blue instead of royal? If so, here's some already made:
http://www.traveltrunk.com/store/nurses2.htm
They also carry the hats.
~Mrs. Foss
Square Meals
One of my favorite modern cookbooks in Square Meals by Jane and Michael Stern. It's fun even just to read. The first chapter has lots of great Tea and Luncheon ideas from vintage cookbooks. You might wnat to take a look.
~Mrs. Foss
Vintage prices
Ouch! I dont' know where you live or if you are a difficult size or shape to fit, but that sounds pretty high to me. I have two clothsets stuffed full of vintage and I'm usually not interested in paying more than $40 for a dress. I have a few fine rare specimines that I have...
Vintage Diets
In Hollywood there was a diet and fitness guru names Madame Sylvia who looked after many of the stars, such as Gloria Swanson, Joan Crawford, and Carole Lombard. I picture it a lot like the scene at the beginning of The Women. For gals like Joan Crawford and Carole Lombard who...
Rayon and Acetate
Rayon is definitely still made out of cellulose from wood pulp. It's a long, complex chemically process that makes me wonder why they bother. Don’t get me wrong, I love my rayon as much as the next person, but it seems like an awful lot of trouble to go to. Acetate it...
Reproduction Patterns
This site has some nice reproductions of old pattern books. I am currently working on a sweater from one of the 30's books.
http://www.ivarose.com/home
~Mrs. Foss
fabric ideas
Here are a few light coloured fabrics for the gentleman who wanted to make summer trousers. I hope that you find what you are looking for.
http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=N598...
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