tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post8053501057942896443..comments2023-10-09T06:43:15.379-07:00Comments on This Old Life: All Buttoned UpNabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15452631431357479401noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-72743813337551705202011-07-28T11:17:55.472-07:002011-07-28T11:17:55.472-07:00Thank you all so much for your comments! It is so ...Thank you all so much for your comments! It is so nice to have positive feedback from like-minded people! <br /><br />Jackman Clan: I've gotten most of my vintage patterns from ebay or etsy, but there are a lot of great resources out there! Debi did a very informative post on vintage pattern sources; here is the link: http://fashionsfromthepast.blogspot.com/2011/01/resources-for-1930s-and-early-40s.html<br /><br />Lauren: Wonderful! I'm so glad that they worked for you! :)<br /><br />Karen and Val: Thank you both for the information on Costume College; I've visited the website, and I must say, it does look wonderful! If only I weren't so far away! Karen, I live in downtown Springdale, about a block away from the Shiloh Museum! I'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't been involved in very much since giving birth to my first child two years ago, but I am hoping to change that very soon. Please do contact me when you plan to be here in Arkansas; I would love to meet up!Nabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15452631431357479401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-23749683474399179122011-07-27T09:34:10.562-07:002011-07-27T09:34:10.562-07:00Wow I have just discovered your blog, you are so t...Wow I have just discovered your blog, you are so talented this dress is simply heavenly xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058025208625196060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-77683223965274019772011-07-26T07:37:07.072-07:002011-07-26T07:37:07.072-07:00Hello there, I've just found your blog and I h...Hello there, I've just found your blog and I have spent an age gawping at your marvellous frock creations. Lovely to meet you, I am now an avid follower :)<br />G xGemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810138152483666653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-273486481771728112011-07-26T02:29:13.498-07:002011-07-26T02:29:13.498-07:00HI There! i just came across your blog thanks to t...HI There! i just came across your blog thanks to the Butterfly Balcony, and I have to say I am in LOVE!! <br /><br />You are one crazy talented lady and am so jealous at your sewing skills.<br /><br />I absolutely adore the dress, and think the contrast sits perfectly with it! Hopefully with a little more practice I might be able to create something soon again too! <br /><br />Also ready your previous post about the knits and your straw hat and feel inspired to run out to the charity shops and get cutting up some old big hats :)<br /><br />thanks again and cannot wait to see your next creations!<br /><br /><br />L.J.<br />xxxLady Jardin - Vintage Views of the South Coasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464389005844139295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-31360037595482575522011-07-22T21:13:56.641-07:002011-07-22T21:13:56.641-07:00Hi, I followed a link over here from another costu...Hi, I followed a link over here from another costumer. I'm an historical costumer, and am all over the eras. I haven't made anything past 1918 yet, but am dabbling in the 30's. I'm also an attendee (since 2003) and teacher at Costume College as Karen had mentioned. And she's partly right about next year's theme. I think it would be right up your alley. <br />I love the colors and trims you use. They're amazing. <br />ValTime Traveling in Costumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353351035426201805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-45702517919168340282011-07-22T19:15:06.184-07:002011-07-22T19:15:06.184-07:00Lovely! I love the idea of detachable sleeves! :)Lovely! I love the idea of detachable sleeves! :)Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-555835276386819462011-07-22T12:07:25.089-07:002011-07-22T12:07:25.089-07:00Hello from California! My name is Karen Lavoie, a...Hello from California! My name is Karen Lavoie, and I'm very impressed with your creativity, as well as your dedication to the 1930's. I'm writing to ask if you have ever heard of Costume College, sponsored by the Costumer's Guild West? It is a weekend costuming conference held annually by our organization, emphasizing costuming skills for all levels, historical facts and such, and features more than 100 classes one can take during the weekend--all taught by volunteers. Each year a huge variety of class subjects are taught, in addition to there being a Bonus Track of one particular time period of interest. Some are lecture, and in others actual garments, trims, etc are actually constructed. Our next one is in a week and a half; although it may be too late in the game for you to mobilize, I would invite you to check us out on the internet at www.costumecollege.org. You can also link from there to the Costumer's Guild West website. And the cost is exceedingly reasonable--I've been a member sonce 2002.<br /><br />I'm not trying to be overly nosy, but I'd like to inquire: Where in AR are you? I ask because my husband and I have costuming ties to Arkansas--his great grandfather was a Civil War hero from Fayetteville, and we are supporters of the Washington County Historical Society. In fact, I have been invited back to Arkansas next March or April for the Arkansas Living History Assn's annual meeting by --in addition to doing something with bonnets, I am going to make a small presentation on Costume College to inform people about this wonderful resource to their period interpretations. For the past 7 years I've been working with the WCHS Director of Historical Programs' DeeDee Lamb, and just met Mrs. Pody Gay from the Shiloh Museum. I would enjoy meeting you when I'm next in Arkansas.<br /><br />Now, as this would pertain to an aficionado who makes it her style to interpret the '30's daily, I can tell you there is some talk that next year's Bonus Track will be about the heyday of the 30's--I am not sure, but must wait until the Dean of next year's College makes her official announcement on July 31st. This is another reason I have posted to you, in addition to telling you your work is lovely: it's right up your alley and if I may be so bold, you belong with us!<br /><br />If you would like more information, my personal e-mail is snuzequeenataoldotcom--spelling it out so as not to be prevented from posting.<br />Best wishes--<br />KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-12630053818944615732011-07-22T10:14:03.365-07:002011-07-22T10:14:03.365-07:00Beauuuutiful! I would absolutely die of heat exhau...Beauuuutiful! I would absolutely die of heat exhaustion in this type of fabric right now...kudos to you for looking so cool in it!!BaronessVonVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329735134543431231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-67059918645451574492011-07-21T12:20:41.050-07:002011-07-21T12:20:41.050-07:00P.S.- Got the shoes today and they're great! T...P.S.- Got the shoes today and they're great! Thanks so much for the recommendation :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474033571158410724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-2597122964445658292011-07-21T12:19:34.756-07:002011-07-21T12:19:34.756-07:00Can I be you when I grow up?
Seriously. Your sty...Can I be you when I grow up?<br /><br />Seriously. Your style is pure inspiration.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474033571158410724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-44707751070355682342011-07-21T07:55:11.019-07:002011-07-21T07:55:11.019-07:00Wow! You look amazing. That dress is incredible. I...Wow! You look amazing. That dress is incredible. I love the changes you made. Sooo unique.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12109785104252594410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-87736245164472376522011-07-20T16:42:51.567-07:002011-07-20T16:42:51.567-07:00I am SO pleased to have found your blog via Sew Re...I am SO pleased to have found your blog via Sew Retro. I discovered you earlier in the year before I knew about the workings of RSS feeds, and then I couldn't find you again when I wanted to subscribe! So hurrah - here you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-82442664935127611952011-07-20T15:31:45.160-07:002011-07-20T15:31:45.160-07:00Too gorgeous for words! Your creativity and talen...Too gorgeous for words! Your creativity and talent amazes me. To envision this final garment from the original pattern takes such an eye for detail and beauty. Your pictures look like they came right out of the 1930s, everything is perfect.Annabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11544332573834094941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-68173961217968519442011-07-20T14:38:18.497-07:002011-07-20T14:38:18.497-07:00You look picture perfect and I love the length on ...You look picture perfect and I love the length on you.Shelleyjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223944949880318245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-21645150750323882062011-07-20T13:44:01.223-07:002011-07-20T13:44:01.223-07:00Simply GORGEOUS! This is one the most stunning ren...Simply GORGEOUS! This is one the most stunning renditions of vintage I've seen. I love it.<br />AngelaAuset's Stitched Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10924962703801889913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-63638447023101866452011-07-20T13:05:52.829-07:002011-07-20T13:05:52.829-07:00Um, wow, is all I can say. You look stunning.Um, wow, is all I can say. You look stunning.Patricia Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180937582581275400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-25784348415430115772011-07-20T10:37:21.691-07:002011-07-20T10:37:21.691-07:00Amazing work!!! What a gorgeous dress. And I'm...Amazing work!!! What a gorgeous dress. And I'm stunned by how much you look as though you've just stepped from the pages of a 1930s catalog!Dakotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955329474063496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-7531465845484548932011-07-20T10:34:52.491-07:002011-07-20T10:34:52.491-07:00How gorgeous!How gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-16233999287003932742011-07-20T10:10:46.156-07:002011-07-20T10:10:46.156-07:00Gasp! My chin just hit the floor... What an incr...Gasp! My chin just hit the floor... What an incredible inspiration you are!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11894247974983793889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-72297543811730926622011-07-20T10:03:03.984-07:002011-07-20T10:03:03.984-07:00I love the scarf detail, you are such an insperati...I love the scarf detail, you are such an insperation.sew valahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02379909459776405202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-62616464352180551972011-07-20T09:51:22.779-07:002011-07-20T09:51:22.779-07:00perfect!perfect!The VIntage Mexican Seamstresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549623388799455138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-48043212739409069042011-07-20T08:13:01.242-07:002011-07-20T08:13:01.242-07:00The alterations you've made are fabulous. And...The alterations you've made are fabulous. And detachable sleeves? What a great idea!Lauren Hairstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037717621464819611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-58182471875776438512011-07-20T05:01:07.023-07:002011-07-20T05:01:07.023-07:00The scarf detail is so perfect! (Actually, the ent...The scarf detail is so perfect! (Actually, the entire outfit is perfect! :) I am always inspired by how details such as that were really utilized in 30s fashions.Casey Maurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09060290127464174281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-24489068542243848452011-07-20T04:36:06.691-07:002011-07-20T04:36:06.691-07:00I just love this dress!! Well done, I think I need...I just love this dress!! Well done, I think I need to get some practice in the sewing department!!! XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5631927567279264727.post-55471026125957202582011-07-20T04:20:16.999-07:002011-07-20T04:20:16.999-07:00I am thrilled to have found your blog. Your posts ...I am thrilled to have found your blog. Your posts are so inspirational. I look forward to more. xMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126549814631693504noreply@blogger.com