Recent content by mnp13

Hello, I just purchased an ivory silk hat that is stunning... and in excellent condition except for some dents across the front. I have looked around online for how to fix it, but I keep coming across the same article copied over and over. It seems that the article is referring to straw or...

When was elastic commonly incorporated into clothing? I'm trying to help my "girls" find correct clothes for our next calendar, and I'm finding it easiest to point out "markers" for them. For example, an easy tell for a true vintage bathing suit is if it zips up instead of pulls on. (Yes, I...

I'm going to a black tie event in two and a half weeks, I was told that it was in mid-February, but I just checked the date... and so much for believing "the boy." :eusa_doh: I'm beyond fortunate that I have a dress maker practically on call (my sister is a professional costumer) but she's...

Pin Up help needed in Texas Hello everyone, I am putting together a Pin Up calendar and one of my models is in Texas and needs some help. We're not "real" models, just a bunch of friends who are doing the calendar to raise money for a charity. She's nervous about doing it and needs some help...

Hey everyone, I'm Michelle. I've been on the forum off and on for the past year or so and finally decided to join. I first found the forum when I was doing research for a pin up calendar that I was putting together as a fundraiser for Operation Hug-A-Hero...