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  1. sewingmachinegirl

    Hostess Aprons?

    Hi foofoogal- I am a sucker for hostess aprons and have quite a few in my collection, they also sell very quickly whenever I do list them, so there are others like us out there who have a passion for these aprons :)
  2. sewingmachinegirl

    You in the 1980s!

    This is very brave of me but here you go , approx. 1986-1987. I am on the far right, and we have may just have had quite a few drinks already!. The party was themed I guess?? :hysterical:Excuse the fuzziness its a photo of a photo!
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    You in the 1980s!

    I will see what I can find and post a pic today!
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    Fresh Vintage: Feb 28 to Mar 6, 2013

    Sewingmachinegirl Vintage on etsy http://www.etsy.com/listing/125129896/vintage-1950s-peach-satin-girdle-corset?ref=ss_listing
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    Dress - Age?

    That dress is fabulous, what a find!
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    Help Dating Two Bras

    Hi, I think the first bra is late 70's even early to mid 1980s. The maidenform is likely to be late 50-s to early 1960s. Hope this helps a little, cheers,Gayle
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    How to clean this?

    Yep I am betting mod 60s for sure Liza!!
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    How to clean this?

    Liza, ArmorAll could be worth a shot, you can buy it here in protective wipes in a tub so am guessing you can in the USA too, and it has worked a treat on some vintage vinyl bags I have, another VFG member suggested this to me, it worked brilliantly and is clear, I just had to rub the bags...
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    Get the Look: British Invasion ~ VFG Fashion Parade for week of February 18th

    Oh my I love these shoes, and my size too- if only I could still wear heels!
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    Wonderful 1930s deco manikin. But how do you use it?

    This thread is fabulous! Wow its like a detective story :clapping:
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    Help dating a Missoni drape cardigan please

    Hi , I agree with Melanie, I dont think its damage, just finished that way to stop the seam rubbing when worn.Fabulous cardigan by the way, whether it authentic or not!
  12. sewingmachinegirl

    Satin Doll ~ VFG Fashion Parade for week of February 11th

    on etsy right now- Vintage 1950's Black Satin and Lace Bullet Bra 37 Bust with Band size 32 C Cup NOS Never Worn https://www.etsy.com/listing/120851564/vintage-1950s-black-satin-and-lace
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    From Queens of Vintage: How To Wash Gloves

    Can we add this somehow to our cleaning resource thread if we can get permission for Queens of Vintage? I have also washed gloves whilst wearing them to keep the shape then dried them on vintage glove dryers -which worked a treat!!
  14. sewingmachinegirl

    Vintage tips for London?

    You are so right Nicole!! I just love an irish accent :) oh and scottish too!
  15. sewingmachinegirl

    Fresh Vintage: Feb 7 - 13 2013

    Such Stunning photos Suzanne!
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    Vintage tips for London?

    Honeychurch, you should be proud to use your Irish accent- it is a wonderful thing, I have several close friends that are originally from Ireland but now live in Australia, I just love listening to them speak, rough or not :)
  17. sewingmachinegirl

    Vintage tips for London?

    Love it Sarah! I will file that tip way for future reference one day! :sunshine:
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    Vintage tips for London?

    I am with you Ruth, Gren itch is how it seemed to be pronounced by everyone when I was there - man I want to go back to the UK and London so bad!!
  19. sewingmachinegirl

    Dating Vintage Purses

    Gosh, what wonderful purses, that 3rd one is divine! I am not a purse expect-but apart from the beaded purse, they look 20s-30s to me, but more of the team that are experts will be in touch I am sure. Like Nicole said, fabulous lighting !
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    Sweethearts Colors ~ VFG Fashion Parade for week of February 4th

    Everyone has such beautiful items on this one, love them all!
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    Sweethearts Colors ~ VFG Fashion Parade for week of February 4th

    on eBay- VINTAGE 1960'S PRETTY PALE BLUE GIRDLE SZ XS-SML NOS WITH BONUS SIZE 32A BRA NWT http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VINTAGE-1960S-PRETTY-PALE-BLUE-GIRDLE-SZ-XS-SML-NOS-BONUS-SIZE-32A-BRA-NWT-/380564631625?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&hash=item589b6b7049 on eBay- VINTAGE 1950’S PINK STRAPLESS...
  22. sewingmachinegirl

    What do you call this in English?

    Karin, I would call that neck treatment a pussy cat bow myself! as well as a built in neck scarf/attached neck scarf etc ..........:)
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    Too cute for words!

    Awesome Rita! :clapping:
  24. sewingmachinegirl

    Fresh Vintage: Jan 31 - Feb 6, 2013

    Here is my Freshest Vintage for this week! on etsy- Vintage 1960s Pale Blue Cotton Gingham Blouse Ruffle Neck and Sleeve Trim Never Worn Size Small NOS https://www.etsy.com/listing/122479918/vintage-1960s-pale-blue-cotton-gingham on eBay- Vintage 1950s Black Stove Pipe Trousers with Ticket...
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    Vintage tips for London?

    Oh Lucky you Karin- I spent 3 months there in 2005 studying 15th-18th century costume- I want to go back!! Anyway- a few London tips below for you Make sure you spend as much time as you can spare in the V&A Textile rooms- words cannot describe how amazing they are. London Museum- it is...
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    Too cute for words!

    Now I love that idea Rita, and I happen to have lots of kids wear :) but it would be hard to beat this set though!
  27. sewingmachinegirl

    A Spanish rhapsody...the denisebrain February theme

    Maggie, gosh thats fabulous, you constantly amaze me!!
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