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Well I have felt 1940s rayon before and it seemed to have a tighter weave than this dress. It was already quite small - vintage size 11. It has a paper tag with a woven backing. I learned a lesson. I normally dry clean 1940s dresses but I felt pretty confident about this one. Oh well. Live and...

So I have this dress I laundered in cold water. It is cut like a 1940s dress but is made of a synthetic fabric that I thought for sure was nylon tricot so thought it was a vintage repro. Well I washed it and I think it shrunk! it does not feel like crepe at all, so I ruled that out and washed...

Thanks everyone! I hope you find it useful. Please feel free to send me any questions!

Hello VFG friends and colleagues! I am thrilled to announce a project I have been working on, Vintagepreneur.com. This site is dedicated to sharing social media and online marketing tips specifically for vintage and antiques dealers. We all work so hard on sourcing and merchandising our...

It's gorgeous!

It would have helped if I included the promo code! duh. Promo code: VFGMay

Hi everyone! I wanted the VFG to know first that I am now offering ads on my blog. Here's the link: http://www.debutanteclothing.com/advertise/ I am also offering all VFG members and friends 10% off every ad until the end of May! Please let me know if you have questions. I am using a new...

I am currently reviewing a book titled Style Me Vintage: Weddings. It is an amazing resource for anyone interested in vintage wedding looks and vintage wedding gowns.

You're welcome!

It's such a great show. You can buy the episodes via iTunes. I have included a button to purchase and download the show: http://www.debutanteclothing.com/vintage-fashion-maven-doris-raymonds-la-frock-stars/

The feedback has been very insightful - be prepared to see some apparently much needed workshops!!

I'm so glad you all like the idea. Feel free to spread the word. I have FB'd it and Tweeted.

Excellent! Good. I glad it was fast and easy.

Wow!!!:wow22:

Thanks everyone! Already receiving some responses!!

I just got back from a very inspiring blogger conference called BlogHer. I am thinking, seriously this time, about offering some vintage specific social media and blogging workshops. I was wondering if anyone would like to participate in this very quick (3 minutes or less) survey to get a...

MoreWine, I know your request for hellp was sincere and you meant no harm. Education is your best insurance against buying fraudulent vintage, but I totally understand feeling this would be the ultimate place for reassurance. Sandra

I think I have figured out who it is. Unfortunately, I think she will keep doing it.

My bottle says you do not have to rinse and I am not feeling the soapy residue Eileen was referring to, so I think I got the good stuff. I'm going to give it another go and then wash again with Eucalan just to be sure. Wish me luck!

Yup, got mine as Home Depot also.

I, some would say foolishly, purchased a hand embroidered 1920s cotton day dress or tunic. It had pit and unidentified stains all over. Don't ask me why I bought it. I just wanted to rescue it. I remembered someone on the board discussing Folex. I had already tried pretreating and washing with...

Adore is wonderful! I love her branding and marketing. Her blog is fantastic and she is very accessible. She's a total pro.

Do not alter. I just saw a picture on Adore Vintage's blog of a very stylish young woman wearing a Victorian dress and she looked amazing! Girls are buying these as is. Don't cut it!

I can say that the color of the metal is dull and not shiny at all.

Joules - yes, I'm keeping it!! Linn - that was natural light with the WB set on cloudy because it was cloudy and I was in doors. Let me try to get a cu of just the metal. Thanks for your patience and expert advice.

Well I trust your vibe more than mine on this one Melody. I got a 1930s vibe as well. Just the color of the metal, but what threw me off was the size of the bracelet. It's pretty large for a larger wrist.

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Hi Linn, Sorry I took the photos with my cell phone so the quality isn't the best. I can try later with my DSLR. I have no idea what kind of metal it is. it's not silver, that I know. Maybe pewter?

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