Recent content by fifties gal

Sounds like a plan. Thank you both for your input!

A little off topic here............... there is a local shop that sells vintage clothing near my home. The owner who knows I sew vintage for myself has asked me to make up some dresses in larger sizes to sell on a commission basis. My question is this- how would you finish these outfits...

I've made Butterick 5033 with the little cutout in the front and I love it.

I just saw a movie with Michael Caine and Demi Moore called "Flawless". Her wardrobe, late 50s or early 60s was great. Also love the clothes on "Mad Men"- they're early 60s for sure.

Don't normally travel with our sons, both in their thirties, but the stars ( and their wives, both otherwise occupied) were aligned perfectly last fall. We took a five day trip to St. John's Newfoundland and had a few two for one White Russians on George Street. I haven't been able to make one...

Hi everyone, it's taken me a coupla weeks and one gin martini to introduce myself. I'm feeling a little shy 'cause seems like most of you fabulous ladies are so much younger than me. I'm in my late fifties, hence the name fifties gal. This site is fascinating to me, I find all your posts so...

You might want to try using baby powder. Recently I took off a "mental health" day from work and not wanting to look too robust the next day, when I returned to the salt mine, I dusted a little baby powder on my face. Several people commented on how "pale" I looked after my illness.