Recent content by Swingtime Gal

A homemade vanilla infused vodka with ginger ale....tastes just like a cream soda!

You look wonderful! I absolutely love a tropical hibiscus print! And I must know who makes those shoes (if they are a modern maker)? They are perfect for summer dancing!

I see that you posted this quite some time ago but I strongly recommend Trim Salon on 12th Ave south. (615)269-8029 I get mine cut there every 4 months and have not had the same stylist twice (my schedule is erratic, at best) but every time I get a great vintage cut and they know how to...

I found the book for sale on www.mybabyjo.com for list price and they ship worldwide (for a charge). I've ordered mine!!!

sale patterns at hancock fabrics May 15 to 18th Simplicity patterns are $1.99 each May 23 to 26th McCalls patterns are 88 cents each May 23 to 26th Butterick patterns are 88 cents each May 23 to 26th Vogue patterns are $3.88 each (all items are limit 5) I bought a butterick 5209 pattern...

My hubbie was the high bidder on that bass on ebay until the last moment!!! We got sniped again! If the buyer doesn't come through, let me know. edit: I see the auction is still on, I'm bidding higher...

Thank you so much JupitersDarling, that is exactly what I needed. Now I can get to tracing those patterns and making some beautiful clothes! I felt so overwhelmed by the strange dots and punches in the pattern pieces. Now they should make sense.

I need some help please!! I have just purchased my first true vintage patterns (circa 1943 and 1952) and not reprints. I want to make paper copies of the pattern pieces so I won't ruin the original, but the 1943 pattern is a blank piece of pattern with dots punched out for sewing indicators...

esther williams suits I just bought one about 3 weeks ago and I didn't have a spot of trouble. I ordered it on a Sat over the website and had it on my doorstep (with regular shipping not express) in 10 calendar days. However, I am in the states and put my order on directly over the site. By...

Traditional Derby Wear Being a chef and living in Louisville for many years, I have worked the Derby circuit for many years. The traditional rule of thumb for a Derby outfit is: if the hat is plain, wear a bright and vibrant dress (either color or pattern) and if the hat is bright and/or...

I have a tint of yellow in my complexion and bright red hair so red lippy is hard to find to compliment my coloring. I finally found a company called Red Earth. The packaging is very vintagesque and the lipstick is smooth and creamy with a hint of vanilla scent, a nice matte color. I prefer...

If anyone has the 2 disc collector's edition of "Singing in the Rain", the footage is included in the special features section. All of the ladies wear translucent/frosted raincoats.

Hello all!! I'm a longtime lurker and first time poster so I should probably introduce myself. I'm 28yrs old and currently live in Lexington, KY although I'm originally from Chicago. My personal tastes run from the 1940s to the very early 1960s with the occasional rockabilly thrown in for...