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That slip is stunning! It is possible the straps were altered more recently and the plastic adjustment sliders added then.The machine topstitching on the straps also does not look right for the workmanship of the remainder of the garment. But it also could be a modern very high end slip made in...

Wow! Amazing work , well done!

VINTAGE 1950s Polka Dot Linen Dress Size M Vintage 1970s Neck or Head Scarf Polka Dot pattern NWOT

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Please post before and after pics Maggie!

Shoe Cream is an excellent alternative as Hollis has suggested,!. Please post before and after pics when you get the project done!

My Pleasure Adamina ;)

Wow! They are incredible and yes they are absolutely originals from the 1970's. I used to collect vintage 1940's shoes, so can offer some tips as best as I can. I would first give the shoes a careful 'drink'to renourish that leather. For this you could use some thing like unperfumed lanolin, or...

This is one of my favourites from Karolina Zebrowska on the subject of Costume Design for period film. She also has one on Emma too!. Some of my best friends are costume designers I must say- It's not always about being historically accurate, as much as we wish it was. There are so many other...

Sounds like a great plan! It is a lovely slip ;)

Sounds like Acetate Taffeta ( Paper Taffeta) to me, it has a plastic feel and stiffness to it, so is excellent fabric choice for holding out the hem of a full petticoat. It sadly has been rather badly cut but the original owner hasn't it!

It is fabulous karin! Bravo to you..

I have just completed week 3 of the Royal Fashion course that Karin mentioned above. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/royal-fashion I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot, and they are very esteemed teachers, including Elleri Lynn.

Hi Maggie, as Claire said, and yes a light silk and/or a georgette would work well.