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Is the first photo what was left after you burned it? Synthetics melt and don't burn rapidly. Was it self-extinguishing? Is the glob hard; can you mash it with your fingers?

I decided to list this dress separately because I want to tell you a story. This is an Oscar de la Renta rtw dress--I think 80s . The blouse is attached to the skirt at the front. With that exception, it is a line for line copy of a 1960s Balenciaga--fabric and all. Here are some photos

Barbara, Although damask jacquard may be technically correct, I think the term is confusing to the average buyer.

I would call the fabric silk jacquard. I think Chantal was competing with the Chanel copies.

Great article as usual, Maggie The manufactured fibers in the fifties for ball gowns were generally rayon and acetate, not the synthetics.

Space is very limited and the morning class if full so we added an afternoon class. I'll take a few jackets and talk about tailoring--some sewing and some general. The owner, Sharman, and her mother before her have been very supportive throughout my career.

The fashion plates are lovely.

I mentioned the Celestron microscope several years ago. It's inexpensive--about $60. and amazing how well you can see the yarns. Some fabric stores call fabrics with multiple weaves fantasy or novelty weaves.

Marian, what are you looking for at Britex? Just swatches to use for fabric ID or to order large amounts.

I have an idea. Take a close up photo of the fabric with your phone so you can see the yarns better. I'm looking a Chanel buttons today. Here's an interesting fabric. This jacket has several different weaves and is woven with wool and mohair. Then the greige (off-white, natural) fabric is dyed...

Maggie, this is a great thread with great info. Here are a couple of thoughts that might help when examining fabrics. Most garments are cut with the warp lengthwise--from head to toe. Since these are the yarns put on the loom at the outset, they are stronger with less stretch than the weft or...

thanks.

Here are four of my buckles. Any thoughts you have about them would be wonderful. Thanks

It's probably a mix of fibers; the sheen looks like metallic which could be one. Is there a seam inside the dress or coat where you could find some threads and perhaps make some burn tests?

Thanks. I'll try to work on more photos today.

I can do more photos but will have to get out a larger dress form. This lady was not small. The skirt is very straight/no band. Blouse has a tie. This is a Chanel/Lagerfeld. I don't think it's 80s. I have several Chanels from the 80s that VERY over the top. I recognize that there is a major...

I'll make some photos. The jacket label is at the back neck in the usual place. I was surprised that it had blouse and skirt labels. The buttons are unusual fabric with a gold bead at center. The collar is too short at center back. The buttonholes are stunning. The skirt label is on the left...

This is it! Thank you, Jonathan.

Jonathan, many, many thanks. C

This Lagerfeld suit is a dusty pink wool crepe in a large size. The trim is grosgrain ribbon. It has labels on the jacket, skirt, and blouse but all are too faded to read the numbers. Can you help me with dating it? Thanks

The two suits are not from the fifties. The numbers are after a suit on the cover of Elle in 1960. I'll get it together later.

Jonathan, many thanks. What is the date of the photo? I have two sets of an orig. and a copy. One is the last collection 1971. It was photographed in Harper's Bazaar. It was an early purchase and had some moth damage when I bought it. The front is ok with the damage on the back of the jacket...

Here are 2 suits from the fifties. The Met has the houndstooth suit. My suit has squirrel buttons; the Met's has turtles. The # is 08147. The Prince of Wales check has fabric buttons with wire circles on the edges. Similar buttons were used by Schiap. The # is 11705.

This is another suit which was photographed in Vogue, March 15, 1964. The tape number is 024313. I can't find the photo. The suit was badly treated by an earlier owner. The dress originally had a black silk bodice. It was removed to make a skirt. I'm trying to organize my records in the order...

This jacket from the 60s has a matching skirt. It was no label and was photographed in Vogue or Harper's Bazaar, but I can't find the photo. I've examined this suit many times but I can't decide whether it is a Chanel or a copy. It has no label. It is one of two "Chanel" suits I bought from...

I would appreciate a refresher on what you can learn from an ILGWU label. I have a Chanel copy suit with a Coat and Suit ILGWU label; the number is 10675. I know the date is 1971, but there is no manufacturer's label, only the store -- Lord & Taylor. Many thanks for your thoughts.

I learn something every time I read it.

Most businesses who do reweaving have a large mail-order business. There are several in the LA area. Katarzna, where are you located.

All good wishes for a speedy recovery.