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Tommy, could you consider getting the shoes covered instead?. That way you could buy the right colour fabric and be sure that all 3 pairs would be a perfect match. In Australia many cobblers and shoe repair shops offer this service on basic court shoes, and bridesmaids shoes, so perhaps its...

What a fantastic dress, and what a vibrant colour! I am thinking early 60's and yes like Nicole said, it could be mohair- or a mohair blend on the bodice, its adorable !

Oh really I didnt think of You Tube- awesome Joules, I will seek it out there then- I truly have to watch this, I have been thinking about this all day- which is a bit tragic maybe :wacko:

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Oh NO, really!! and BBC is only available on a cable channel here, poop!! Do you think they might release it to buy?

I found the BBC site so I must watch it, maybe this afternoon even -after a nap ;)

Claire- I want to see that BBC series- I am sure I would love it! I wonder if I can find it online? The Stitcher's Guild on Artisans' Square sounds fascinating too- is it an international group? And I must read more on Ann Rowley G x

Hi Renee, what an amazing thread you started here- and I love the swimsuit, an the history of it that has been revealed here too!. If it must be washed- I would go old school with this like they would have done back then. Think lux soap flakes in cold water, gently hand washing, rinsing in cold...

That is funny Nicole!! :booze:

Thanks Sarah and Ruth- yes it is the pointiest and most glamorous bullet bra I have ever had in stock- that's for sure!

Sewingmachinegirl Vintage on etsy Vintage 1950's Peach Satin Bullet Bra 45 Bust and Band size 37 Underwired DD-EE Cup Nos Never Worn http://www.etsy.com/listing/129525741/vintage-1950s-peach-satin-bullet-bra-45?ref=shop_home_active Sewingmachinegirl on eBay Vintage 1940s Cream satin Bullet...

Yes you may just be right Ruth, its been a very long day :hysterical:

You know what- I think I can see a seam in the selvedge text area where it joins onto the main body of the fabric, almost like the slevedge is from something else that was liberty fabric and has been stitched onto other material- but I could be imagining it. :puzzled:

Warner, thanks so much for sharing such a bounty of information with us all. I hope that we may see you here more often :sunshine:

VINTAGE 1970's POLKADOT & CLEAR PLASTIC RAIN BONNET RED BLUE OR WHITE SPOTS NIP Available on eBay: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-1970s-POLKADOT-CLEAR-PLASTIC-RAIN-BONNET-RED-BLUE-WHITE-SPOTS-NIP-/380395032005?pt=AU_VintageFashion&var=&hash=item97592512de

My computer wouldn't let me watch it, drats!! I got a message saying you are not in a permissible time zone, but thanks for sharing Bonnie :sunshine:

I would check out Atticville on etsy, who used to stock these. I believe they are 1970s. and I have had a few pairs over the years- they are truly amazing!

yes 70's for sure- its adorable!!

I am loving this thread, and learning so much in the process!! :clapping:

Melanie, I finally found my grosgrain, but its actually a light lavender almost grey shade, so I am guessing it may not work, apologies for getting your hopes up!

Wow Amy- those hats are simply amazing!

You both rock Maggie and Mary !! :)

Hooray!! Finally a winner- Congrats Mary Jane, I have enjoyed watching this thread from a distance!! :clapping:

My pleasure, I shall report back later ;)

Melanie I may have some, let me have a wee search for you :)

I agree, I read it as Firetrap as well :)

Me too!! :cheer:

Ah Carrie- the wonders of corsetry I think...........................

I am loving the photo of Marie Halton , her costume is a corker!

I think I prefer the 1880s idea of beauty myself!! gosh $10,000 is huge, that would be millions now wouldn't it?