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Oh, right. I forgot that I'd imagined the whole thing. I wasn't actually involved at all. Gotta stop smoking crack. lol

Thank you! If I recall correctly, this was the original format, back when I created the group. What FB did since then made no sense for us, so it's definitely a good idea to switch back.

Over-the-top fun! Here's an iconic 80s dress with seriously big shoulder pads (easily removed, if you prefer): This 40s/50s patio dress set is light as air, with a super-full, more-than-a-circle skirt (fun bonus, it appeared - on me - in Season 1, Episode 6 of the super-hero series "Doom...

First one is sold, second one is available here: Not sure what happened to the photo, it's from several years ago, but you get the idea:

You can "get away" with wearing whatever you like! Especially when it's for fun and "playing dressup." Who, in their right mind, and that matters one jot, is judging you?

Love those pink trees!

Actually, you don't seem to get it, no. I didn't sell anything to Amazon. I sold to a production company. To the wardrobe department. The production company is not a charitable organization and does not owe us anything. Their not immediately offering their product free of charge does not make...

That's capitalism (run amok or otherwise), not fascism. I suspect that more and more outfits will stop offering DVDs (not true that they all do now, btw), which are already outmoded, and offer only streaming options. FYI, you don't have to subscribe to Amazon Prime or join any political party to...

Maggie wrote: "Does anyone else look at old candid photos like those in the piece Lynne posted and scour for things you've actually sold or owned?" I think that, in a nutshell, is the appeal and the motivation behind the love of all things vintage!

I made some "18th century" pockets and I'm thinking they need to come back into style. A bit of history, plus easy tutorial in the post. Thanks for reading and leaving a comment on the blog! https://www.betterdressesvintage.com/blogs/from-my-closet/making-18th-century-patchwork-pockets

Love that.

The latest BDV blog post. If you like (or hate it), or have something to say, please leave a comment on the blog! Thanks in advance for taking the time to read it! https://www.betterdressesvintage.com/blogs/from-my-closet/time-warp-and-weft-part-2 - Liza

That's what we suspected, but honestly, we won't know until we look closely at the pattern pieces. I saw no pattern piece for the shawl-like thingy (not a big deal, I guess).

LOL. She's definitely got mad skills but... #1. My mom hates doing any sort of repairs. Only does it grudgingly. I rarely ask. She also doesn't finish stuff. I don't think she's ever made me anything 100% complete. She says ,"OK, it's done. Your turn." and she hands me something unhemmed...

Hi Maggie -- Yes, I've seen the 1 pack, and a few others on eBay. Just checking here before jumping on those. I've got time, as mom was entirely freaked out by the project and is unlikely to begin, if ever, in the immediate future. Even with her sewing expertise, the 19th century instructions...