TheRedSquare your hair is so glossy and has a nice wave, love your bangs.
This hairstyle was from the hair tutorial thread, 2 rolls and the plait from Casey from CaseysMusings, I've tried it a few times and it
gets easier every time.
It held up quite well, this was after a days work at...
Love your poodle Land-O-LakesGal
Just purchased this swimsuit from the car boot sale yesterday for £1.50. It seems to be fully adjustable with cord piped around the legs and back, it belonged to the ladies 90 year old mother.
It's made by Martin White and says on the label it's a 'War...
Original 1940's Swimsuit
Just purchased this swimsuit from the car boot sale this morning for £1.50. Couldn't wait to try it on, please excuse the white legs, it seems to be fully adjustable with cord piped around the legs and back, it belonged to the ladies 90 year old mother.
It's made by...
Pattern fever has definitely hit the UK, a simple little pattern has sold for £138.00. The much wanted McCall's 4425, well out of most peoples pocket.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120731097250&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_9847wt_1864
Advice Please
I've been offered £25 for this workwear shirt from a Japanese buyer, do you think this is a fair offer? I would really appreciate your advice.
Fabulous bag Cherrylips, I've tried to crochet a few times but give up as being left handed seems to stop me, no such problem with knitting.
Miss Tuppence what a lovely colour wool you've chosen, great cardigan.
Just finished this little 1950's bolero, can't wait for the weather to get...
I came across this seller on ebay who was selling a copy of Butterick 6056 which is very similar to the sarong pattern you were looking at and should be cheaper.
For sale 'Granny Boots' from Drapers of Glastonbury, size 5, not worn, new.
Suede upper, shearling lining with non-slip rubber sole, velcro opening and 1.5 inch heels.
These are very similar in style to boots of the 1950's, featured in the Powder Room thread 'Footwear for Winter'.
They come...
I came across these in a shop in Nottingham over the weekend, fell in love with them, love the flower detail and the plastic heels. Couldn't afford them at the time but have found them greatly reduced on the internet for £9.99, Yeeh!! may just have to spend some pennies now.
That dress is lovely.
I've had a nose on ebay and the culotte dress patterns available seem to have quite slim culottes, your best bet would be to put 2 patterns together, a nice full culotte and a tailored blouse. I'm sure it would be worth the effort.
Just found a few patterns on Etsy that...
Ms Sew-n-Sew I was watching your pattern, but decided not to bid as it wasn't my size, I'm glad someone on here won it, I really like the topstitching detail.
I bought this Simplicity pattern instead, it arrived today and thankfully it's complete.
I've been looking for a Culotte pattern for...
Thanks Land-O-LakesGal for the lovely comments, I do try my best to look stylish, but it wasn't always that way.
When I first went to Paris in the early 90's with my boyfriend I was a student and have photo's of me wearing a big purple Puffa Gillet!!! (that's how I got my nickname, I looked...
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