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  1. sewingmachinegirl

    July 26 Fashion Parade *Vintage with Cattitude*

    More cute animals! These cuties are in my etsy store too! <img src=http://img8.sellersourcebook.com/users/6500/flix2.jpg > http://www.etsy.com/listing/42147371/vintage-1940s-scotty-scottie-dog-brooch <img src=http://img8.sellersourcebook.com/users/6500/pcold6.jpg>...
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    You say purse, I say handbag...

    Hi-ya from Australia! In Australia they are definitely handbags, as you said, a purse is what you you put your money in, within your handbag as is usually small to wallet sized!. Handbags are never called purses here . Handbags here can be all shapes and sizes, or then you get evening...
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    July 26 Fashion Parade *Vintage with Cattitude*

    My cute contribution to the theme! My Adorable kitten apron !:cats: <img src=http://img8.sellersourcebook.com/users/6500/qcold2.jpg> http://www.etsy.com/listing/51185830/vintage-1960s-half-apron-cutest-kitten
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    Vintage swimwear exhibition

    Hi Nicole, wow it looks awesome!! and that green swimsuit is to die for!! Congratulations on the whole exhibition, how I wish I could have seen it!!! :excited:
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    Circa featured in Queens of Vintage

    You ARE a star Nicole!! you go girl!!! :party:
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    Uni Research Questionnaire

    Done!! :USETHUMBUP: but Yes - good point vertugarde! which Uni are you at- and what Country? cheers, Gayle
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    Circa featured in Queens of Vintage

    Hi Nicole!! congratulations, you are getting So much press right now,its awesome!! and the Frankie article is excellent too ;) Gayle x :cheer:
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    Visit to a time-warp store

    WOW!! I want one of you to win some money and buy that store -right now!! G x
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    Buttons

    Hi Louise! You should look up the ebay seller that goes by the username below sheilajuno she is in the UK and has very beautiful vintage buttons in her ebay store- and they are reasonably priced too ;) cheers Gayle x
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    For those that sew! help needed with an overlocker

    Thanks Nicole! I tried and tried with the seller but they would not admit their was anything wrong with it- my lesson here is to ask more questions, especially if any industrial sewing machine has a new or re-conditioned engine- or at least not the original one! . The power plug was dangerous...
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    For those that sew! help needed with an overlocker

    re overlocker threading nightmare Thanks Nicole and beach-Bygones! Thansk for the advice, yes I ended up paying for a mechanic to service it and thread it in the end- and would never have unthreaded it again EVER! BUT- there is a sad end to this story-After using the machine the first time for...
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    For those that sew! help needed with an overlocker

    Thanks so much everyone for the advice! The Etsy idea is great, so I will give that a go! I have never been defeated by a threading diagram before, I am determined to win this one , best wishes, Gayle x ;)
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    For those that sew! help needed with an overlocker

    Hi! I am hoping someone can help me out in the USA from down here in Australia. I have bought a second hand 5 Thread Union Special industrial overlocker model number PL 654/Class 39600 (504 stitch). It's at least 30 years old and an American model from what I can gather, and came with the...
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    Happy Holidays to All Y'all!

    Wow Leisa, as someone from outside of the USA -I have to ask what is the too cute little critter with the dog in your photo? is it a baby squirell or a hamster? cheers and Merry Xmas, Gayle x
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    Oh The Weather Outside is Frightful

    Wow Lizzie those photos are awesome!! and Jody- that weather looks hideous, hang in there!! :christmastree: ps: re weather-We actually got 2 hours of torrential rain yesterday, the first serious rain we have had for so long!!I just hope it got to the dams where we need it . Not enough to...
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    [OT] Pears Transparent Soap

    Gosh Nicole, you would think that one brand you could trust would be Pears! It's really end of an era stuff isn't it! Why would you stuff with a formula that has worked for so long??? Madness! I bet they are outsourcing and making it somewhere cheaper- and yep Neutragena may be worth looking...
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    my favorite zip

    WOW! Ruth thats simply amazing, it would have been hard work to sew in dont you think! I have never seen anything like it ! cheers Gayle
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    100 Reasons I Love VFG! Add Yours!

    40: The support and friendship, when sometimes selling vintage on-line can be like being trapped on a remote island where all you have got is piles of old clothing a tape measure,camera and a computer,really lonely with no one to talk to about your latest finds. I would go completely nuts...
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    VINTAGE NOS BRAS, CORSETS & GIRDLES OH MY!

    Oh my god................. I am jealous as anything- they are beautiful!!! best of luck with them Lei!! cheers :excited:Gayle x
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    Blitz Parties in London

    Wow that look awesome! I would LOVE that! Like Nicole said- damn the tyranny of distance! Maybe someone in Australia should have a Victory in the Pacific night- and Nicole and I could outift it !!!years back I worked on the VIP 50th anniversary and it was loads of fun to make and source all the...
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    VFG Featured Members for Week of June 25, 2008

    Thanks Everyone! and congrats to Kim and Sarah too! I am very thrilled to be a featured member this week and thanks again Linda and the Guild! I really do have a thing for bullet bra's and can't stop myself collecting them! so I am very pleased that one is on proud display here. Much cheer and...
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    Morris, my Cat ~ New Pics

    Seems Tallulah has lots of competition in the cutest cats stakes! Linda, you ask what type of cat she is- well we rescued her from the animal shelter when she was just 6 weeks old, and she is a bit of everything, but I am pretty sure her mother must have been a persian- as she gets fluffier...
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    Morris, my Cat ~ New Pics

    Hello, while we are talking cats, I thought I would show you a picture of my Tallulah, who developed a fixation for my wheelchair, which until recently I was using after a car accident! I had to fight her for it most of the time, Now it's all hers! ;)
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    ***VFG Fashion Parade*** Sequins, Sparkles, & Beads

    Here's my contribution! This adorable hand knitted shell top, just covered in sequins! Cheers Gayle http://stores.ebay.com.au/sewingmachinegirls-Salon
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    OT..Atomic?? Ashtray and Metal TV Thingy

    Linda that that ashtray is to die for! I am seriously jealous!;)
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    VERY small size bullet bra and girdle wanted!

    Great, I shall check it out!! cheers !
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    VERY small size bullet bra and girdle wanted!

    bras and things Hi there, if there are any left- I would love to help take some off your hands if thats an option, I will U2U a message thru! best wishes sewingmachinegirl :drool:
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    New Vintage Book

    Hey Nicole! thats amazing, of course I know your user name- It is a truly small world isn't it! I will send a 'proper' email thru tomorrow, and would love to talk about everything vintage and also of course, older historical clothing! Look forward to cathing up, and yes, within the same time...
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    New Vintage Book

    Nicole, I just wanted to say hello, another Australian woohoo and hooray! Would love to help with the book if you are interested, so hope we can speak soon, I will try to U2U you, but am still learning how that works! best wishes from Gayle (Queensland) :clapping:
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