Mexican Painted Skirt restoration...and news!

 Hey everyone!

It's been a while since I've done a sewing post. I've been busy, and I think I'm nearly ready to reveal why. But first, check out this AMAZING Mexican painted skirt I got a couple months ago.

It has the same image on both sides and it is in amazing shape. The more I looked over it I realized most of these skirts were made to be disposable because of how cheap the fabric is that they are made of. In any case, this amazing sample has stood the test of time and she is mine now.

Playclothes Friday: Early man's Tuxedo jacket with tails

Hello everyone.

It's a good morning today, yay marriage!

But onto a much less important thing, repairing vintage clothes!

Here I am! raises hand

Hey everybody! I've been busy this month, scrambling and trying to stay in the state. I'm close, but if you can, I'd like to ask for your help. 

I need to come up with $300 by the end of the week, so if you are thinking of buying anything from my etsy store, now would be the time and would really help me. As far as finding a job, I feel I'm getting close. I have a few nice commissions and have been picked up by a few places but the fruits of that are hopefully coming down the pipeline. For now, I just need to stay diligent and keep going, and I'm so close this month.

Clothing Restoration: Shirring dress final

Here it is. A finished panel. Success.

After a lot of rotten thread, rotten elastic, and thread clippings, its done.

Both are done, and I was now able to put the dress together.

Clothing restoration: Repairing rotted shirring pt 1

Hello lovely people.

Before I get started with this post I'd like to let you all know I have a new repro pattern available. It's another addition to my men's patterns and a great pair of late 1940's slacks. The pattern is a 38" waist and is available for pre order in my etsy shop.

I got to work on a 30s evening gown!

Even Brian was excited for me.

A friend came over with a recent purchase from the Santa Monica vintage expo and it was just lovely.