Recent content by Trish

The pegs were rivets. There is a small hole on the inside of each cuff where the back of the rivet once was. Now that I've removed them...should I sew them back on? If you were interested in buying this suit would you rather have them sewn on or left off with an explanation?

Thanks so much for your responses. I can check with the owner regarding authenticity, however, I believe it since the quality is so good--with this exception. I got curious and looked underneath the pieces. There is a very short metal peg with a hollow center that could either be one part of a...

Hello friends, I was given Thierry Mugler skirt suit to sell. I noticed the hardware on the sleeves are attached rather sloppily with thick invisible thread (like fishing line). Additionally, they are not evenly attached in respect to the seam. I'm happy to list it with the disclosures and...

Thank you so much! It feels like cotton, but it has such a tight weave it could probably be used for a raincoat. I thought only metallic fibers were used then. Off to make a donation--you are so appreciated!

Hi all, I checked the fabric resource and was not able to identify this fabric. I believe it is a metallic screen print but I don't know the date (handmade caftan, no tags, boat neck, curved hem). I was told this was from the 1970s, but I think it must be more recent. I'm headed to bed, but...

Awesome. That works for me. Off to make a donation...

No chemical odor, and since I used a match it smelled like that. I cut off a narrow strip this morning and soaked it in cold water for 30 minutes. Strong odor of mothballs hit me. Nothing happened to the sample. I soaped it up vigorously and a tiny bit of dye released. I repeated that using hot...

I was told this fabric was about 50 years old. It first felt like rayon, but then I thought it might be silk because it has such a beautiful sheen. When held it ignited fast, burned away from the flame, flared up then smoldered. It did not want to burn all the way and left a "skeleton". There...

Please show us the results of the stripping and/or redyeing.

Those lanterns are unbelievable! Thank you!

Thanks so much, Francis!

OK, here are the zipper photos. One Talon nylon, two Talon metal, one Best metal. Thank you!

I couldn't find a vest as part of a uniform. Is there any tag that informs? What design is on the buttons?

Those photos are fantastic! Each one--my favorite! More creativity when you can actually wear clothes...