Doe is a nickname that a few of my friends and colleagues began using. It is short for Dorinda. I don't prefer nicknames, but I felt comfy with Doe and it's easier for people to say and remember.
How wonderful to have an opportunity to wear your gowns! I had a couple of lovely ones from the 1940's, but I finally gave them away to someone who would actually get a chance to wear them. I felt so bad that they were just hanging there in my closet not being worn. :cry:
Whitney, I never thought of the Singer store! I'll have to look into that one myself. I am looking into the community classes at LACC on Vermont in Hollywood. They have a basic sewing class and an alterations class. Their community classes usually meet about 6 - 8 times once a week. So I'll...
Yes, yes! I remeber when they were so reasonable and I took a little trip down there a few months ago and I think one vendor was charging about $35 dollars. Oh well!
Hey Miss T, I LOVE Olvera Street! That's one of my favorite places to be. I always drool over those tooled leather wedgies. Unfortunately I haven't been blessed to go down a size, but I've actually gone up a size (my feet are wrecked from years of ballet). So the zapatos at Olvera Street and...
I feel the same way. I just received new patterns from Schissorhappy! I think Miss Tayva suggested that one on another thread. They also sell vintage fabric, so now I'm looking for a sewing class. As much as I like some of the repro stuff, it is a bit pricey. Also I never wear the pieces to...
I do agree with you about the soles. I invested in some orthodics a while back to support my feet and spine. They seem to solve the thin sole problem. I've also had some success more economical (but sturdy) inserts at my local pharmacy. Yes, I am pleased with the just the black peated pumps...
Thank you for the great advice! I've become disenchanted with thrift shops here in the city over the years. I experienced a dry spell in finding clothes from the 30's - 50's. But you've renewed my interest again!
Wow! What a great experience!! I have those fantasies all the time. That some little old lady would say "I have clothes that are just about your size from the 30's and 40's. Would you be interested?"
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