New Blog and Today's Sale Finds
As if I don't have enough to do I have begun a vintage sewing and vintage patterns themed blog:
Sew Vintage Sewing

I think I'll mostly post "coming soon" vintage patterns I'm selling on Sew-Retro Vintage Patterns, cute patterns others are selling and vintage sewing stuff.

Today I could not resist the call of the local estate sales. No vintage clothes to be found, but I spent money on some barkcloth (to sell), a few patterns(to sell), a sewing box like grandma had (keeping...needs work), Stockings (to sell), a really cute sewing theme apron (can't decide if I am keeping it), vintage strawberry table cloth (keeping) and a girl scout paper doll set (not sure about it, the clothes are super cute) with some Jane Powell dresses thrown in.....
Here are some pics.

Got a new purse in the mail today and thought I would post a pic of it since it is constructed of vintage barkcloth.
Stephanie over at Pretty Baby Vintage has opened a new shop called PVB Handmade Goods over on Main Street Mall Online.

P.B.V. Handmade Goods is the sister store of Pretty Baby Vintage. Here, we offer a line of cute, original clothing and accessories that are reconstructed/deconstructed or reworked from other vintage pieces. We also make vintage reproduction apparel and accessories, specializing in the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. We sew each creation ourselves on vintage Singer sewing machines and use a combination of vintage (or vintage inspired) patterns, fabrics and notions. We do use modern thread and zippers for strength and durability in our creations, though.

I love my new purse.
Nice and roomy, very well made, 2 HUGE interior pockets and a lovely pastel tropical print vintage barkcloth body.
What more could you want.

You can have one too.
Just stop buy PBV Handmade Goods and buy one.

If you can't find it, then make it

I found this great blog today.
Sew Retro, not to be mistaken with Sew-Retro Vintage Patterns, that is more like
a Live Journal group. Folks join and they post about what they are making or
have made using vintage sewing patterns.
Really great reads and some lovely garments being produced.

This is my favorite sewn of stretch denim:












Made from this pattern:












Very nice.
I'm adding the blog to the blogroll at the side so I can remember to go back more often.

70's Owl Necklace

Owl's seem to hold a special spot in the heart of some vintage fashionistas.
I'm not sure HOW I actually feel about them.
I vacillate between "ewww, creepy their eyes follow you" and "cool...owls!".
Whatever I feel I know you will like these cool vintage necklaces I put up on eBay this week.
Kinda mod.
Kinda creepy.
Way cool vintage.

06/14/07Brisky, Dustin R

06/15/07Pittman, Michael Patrick

06/15/07Sonnenberg, Kevin H.

06/14/07Bechert,, Michael A.

06/14/07Hollopeter, Josiah W

06/13/07Carriker, Casey S.

06/12/07Legrand, Damon G.

06/12/07Strong, Johnny R.

06/12/07Johnson, William C.

06/11/07Felix, Glade L.

06/11/07Payne, Cameron K.

06/10/07Fender, Llythaniele

06/10/07Ngiraked, Meresebang

06/10/07Herold, Adam G.

06/10/07Long, Brian M.

06/09/07Barnes, Eric M.

06/09/07Miller, Scott A.

06/09/07Endlich, Cory M.

Just Wasting Time
Just sitting around messing with Stumbleupon before we head over to the parents house for Father's Day.
So far I have found this page Zefrank, you line drawing creates amazing art.
and cats....I love pages of cat pictures.
I've included a picture of Mr. Killer Kitty for your cat fix.

Vintage Skirts

I'm surprised by the lack of love shown to vintage separates.
A vintage 50's skirt or blouse is just the thing to spice up your wardrobe
when you don't feel like going "all the way" vintage or vintage dresses just
don't seem to fit you right.

I was browsing around and found a couple of super cute skirts.




This 70's wrap around skirt is on ebay right now with a starting bid of $19.
Look, it has KITTIES on it.
Pink and blue Kitties.
With mice.
From Paddyrags.












I love the pink and brown colors on this skirt with flowers, frogs and butterflies from Abbys Vintage on ebay.












Monkeys folks...monkeys and creepy clowns on a 50's circle skirt at
Dress To Thrill Vintage.
I'm dying here.

Clowns freak me out, but monkeys make everything better.

Neil Love

Ya'll know I have much love for Neil Gaiman.
Stardust is a favorite of mine from Neil.
Stardust is now a movie that will be out soon.

Nice interview with Neil on BBC radio.
Better interview with Neil up on Ain't it Cool News.

PLUS I looked at the Harry Potter counter and it is only
25 MORE DAYS till Order of the Phoenix is released.
Gotta get ready for that midnight showing.

Promote Yourself

Part of running an online business is the whole shameless self promotion that one has to do to get noticed.
This is something I suck at.

I've got great vintage clothes to sell, but have a hard time being noticed amongst all the other sellers out there, so it is nice when sites like the Vintage Clothing and Accessories Sellers Registry comes along to make my job a bit easier.

Stop by, sign yourself up (it is free) and get more links to your great vintage out there.

Speaking of great vintage clothes here is some more of that shameless self promotion!
I was on Dress-A-Day last week, or at least my fun (now sold) vintage 50's sun dress made with a great snail print.
It was too cute!

Patriotic Vintage

Red, white and blue is always fun to wear, but there is no better time then in
the next few weeks as we get closer to the Fourth of July.....and
if you are gonna wear RW&B you might as well make it vintage.
Here are a couple of things I have listed
right now at Damn Good Vintage.

Super vintage hipster set. Cotton flares and a cute sleeveless top which is mostly open in back. The vintage pants have a insert of red at the bottom. Cool.

Great silk Nat Kaplen vintage dress in red and blue, add a white necklace or shoes and you will look perfect.

I love this pair of vintage mod sling back flat shoes.
Awesome square toe box, nice and chunky.

End Shameless self promotion.

06/07/07 Newman, William N.

06/06/07 Sutton, Greg L..

06/06/07 Gajdos, Shawn D

06/06/07 Soper, Matthew

06/06/07 Cole Jr., Timothy B.

06/05/07 Kuglics, Matthew J.

06/05/07 Balmer, Ryan A.

06/05/07 Higgins, Andrews J.

06/05/07 Verdeja, Justin A.

06/03/07 Christopher, Caleb P.

06/03/07 Gagarin, Greg P.

06/03/07 Akin, James C.

06/03/07 Kritz, Tyler J.

06/03/07 Surber, Robert

06/03/07 Watt, Kimel L.

06/03/07Brown, Joshua D.

06/02/07 Dressler, Shawn E.

Yes, I should be working on my listings for ebay, I've got
stuff to move outa the house. Nice vintage slip lot.
But I am not....
Why not?
'Cause I have been watching the scariest Dr. Who evah.
"Blink"
Scary, very scary....in that not gory kinda way with stone
angels who do bad things.
I so love Dr. Who when it has been as good as the last few
weeks. First the 2 Family of Blood episodes and now
this one.

God, I love YouTube and folks who are willing to say
screw BBC and their copyright.
If not for them then those of us not fortunate enough to have
BBC on Demand would be stuck waiting around for the SciFi
Channel to get around to running the episodes.

Don't worry SciFi, I'll be watching them all over again
beginning next month, but a girl has gotta get her Doctor fix.
Now just make sure you bring back Dresden Files and I'll be a
happy gal.

Don't turn around and don't blink.....

Sad

Requiem in pace

Today one of the best women I have ever known in my life
passed away after a 2 or 3 year battle with cancer.
Peggy Adams was an amazing friend, mother, wife, lover of life and human.
She had a huge heart, a fantastic laugh, a generous spirit and
a hell of a sense of humor.
This world is poorer for her absence, but our
lives are SO much richer having had the honor of knowing her.
From Peggy I learned that one could drive with a big ass rabbit in their
lap and that a sofa did belong in the kitchen and that life is too short
to fuck around worrying.
So tonight I'm raising my G&T in her honor.
Here's to you Peggy.
Cheers....

ETA: Peggy's Myspace page has some great pics of her.
Here is a write up on the Arkansas Times Blog.
And here is a bit of her obituary:

PEGGY LOPEZ ADAMS was 36 on May, 27, 2007. Although she left this life on June 8, 2007, following a two-and-a half year battle with cancer, her spirit will remain with us forever. She is survived by her husband, Steve; daughters Chloe, 11, Simone, 9; and son Loic, 5. All three children were home schooled by Peggy.

She was preceded by her father, Edwin Lopez, of Orlando, Fla. Additional survivors are her mother, Elba Lopez, and the families of her sister, Maxi, and brothers Edwin, Steven, and Clyde and 15 nieces and nephews, all of Orlando; and her mother and father in-law, Gay and Tom Adams and brothers-in-law Jason and Bryan Adams.

She leaves countless friends, many admirers, and many more who, when reminded of her, will warmly recall their vivid first impressions of a tough, beautiful woman who never suffered fools. Though it’s too often said of others, it was indeed true that Peggy transformed the room just by being in it. Her energy and charm were infectious; they sweetened a strength of character driven by a stubborn honesty. It was easy to envy Peggy. She kept her whole family on their toes and had the respect of everyone she knew, whether she intimidated them or loved them or both. Peggy will be missed, and she will be celebrated.

So Sad.
Still

"Sisterhood of the Travelling Dress"

I have been asked numerous times why I sell vintage clothing by friends and family members who know how much work is actually involved and how little money I make. My husband is constantly trying to get me to work PT at a "real job".
This story on the Bangor Daily News which comes by way of Couture Allure
is one reason why.
It made me tear up, stories about vintage clothing and their previous owners do that to me. Vintage and Pre-1980's clothing, shoes, purses and other accessories such as
sleepwear and lingerie are links to the past. It connects us to the women
who went on before us and their daily lives.

By buying and collecting vintage you and I are preserving our history everyday.

I wonder what is the story of the dress above.
It is from Horrockses in Great Britain. Did the original owner purchase the dress on a trip to London? Maybe she was on her honeymoon? Was she a transplant from the UK who married a Yank after the war. I love thinking about how it got here to me so I in turn can pass it on.

That is why I sell and collect vintage clothing and sewing patterns.

My New Sofa

I picked up this vintage green MCM naugahyde sofa
the other day when I got all those great shoes.
(Ignore the ugly carpet, I pretend it does not exist.)
$50, it was a deal and almost what I have been
looking for. My dad said "looks like a $50 sofa".......
It is the most comfy sofa I have ever had.
That round pillow came with it.
Sweet.
So happy.

Vintage Shoe Orgy
Hot shoes, bad pictures.
Went on a buy last week.
Got lots 'o shoes.

Couple pair of Spring-O-Lators, some Delisio Debs......

All are sling back stilletos.

requiem in pace

06/02/07 Crouch, William J. DoD Confirmation

06/02/07 Catalan, Romel DoD Confirmation

06/01/07 Horner, Bruce E. DoD Confirmation

05/31/07 Domino, Chadrick O. DoD Confirmation

05/31/07 Baylis, Matthew E. DoD Confirmation

05/31/07 Bean, Matthew A. DoD Confirmation

05/30/07 Cuellar, Bacilio E. DoD Confirmation

05/30/07 Moore, Joshua M. DoD Confirmation

05/30/07 Lundin, James E. DoD Confirmation

05/29/07 White, Doonewey DoD Confirmation

05/29/07 Liggett, Robert A. DoD Confirmation

05/29/07 Correa, Richard V. DoD Confirmation

05/29/07 Weiglein, Joseph M. DoD Confirmation

05/29/07 Markham, Jonathan A.DoD Confirmation

05/28/07 West, Kile G. DoD Confirmation

05/28/07 Ewing, Anthony D. DoD Confirmation

05/28/07 Baker, Zachary D. DoD Confirmation

05/28/07 James E. Summers, III DoD Confirmation

05/28/07 Alexeev, Alexandre A. DoD Confirmation

05/28/07 Sanchez, Junior Cedeno DoD Confirmation

05/28/07 Church, Theodore U. DoD Confirmation

05/28/07 Heidtman, Keith N. DoD Confirmation

05/28/07 McFall, Thomas M. DoD Confirmation

05/27/07 Villarreal, Emmanuel DoD Confirmation

05/26/07 Hester, Charles B. DoD Confirmation

05/26/07 Smallwood, Erich S. DoD Confirmation

05/26/07 Trussel Jr., Francis M. DoD Confirmation

05/26/07 Blodgett, Clinton C. DoD Confirmation

05/26/07 Bailey III, William Lee DoD Confirmation

05/26/07 Dunn II, Clayton G. DoD Confirmation

05/26/07 Jaurigue, Michael J. DoD Confirmation

05/26/07 Millard, Gregory N. DoD Confirmation

05/26/07 Walsh, Nicholas R. DoD Confirmation

05/25/07 LaForest, Mathew P. DoD Confirmation

05/25/07 Rosa Jr., Alexander DoD Confirmation

05/25/07 Lindsey, David Paul DoD Confirmation

05/24/07 Caguioa, Mark R. C.

Vintage Video







Over on The Vintage Fashion Guild's Blog we are directed to
VIDCAT:Fashion Media Archives, a wonderful website FULL
of fashion videos. Fashion shows and newsreels from the 50's
and 60's are available for you to view.
Be warned I spent a few hours over there.

requiem in pace

LaForest, Mathew P.

Zylman, Casey P.

Ashley, Benjamin J.

Dembowski, Robert H.

Uruo, Iosiwo

Pulido, Victor H. Toledo

Winterbottom, Jonathan D.

Shoemaker, Russell K.

Dunham, Robert E.

Anzack Jr., Joseph J.

Cagle, Daniel P.

Higdon, Kristopher A.

Worthington, Robert A.

Kuehl, David C.

Montgomery Jr., Robert J.

Sauceda Jr., Oscar

Butcher Jr., Steve

Desilets, Benjamin D.

Woodall, Julian M.

Weaver, Shannon V.

Ardron, Brian D.

Davis, Michael W.

Wisniewski, Justin D.

Moore, Christopher

Medlin, Jean P.

Behrle, David W.

Gilmore, Joseph A.

Varela, Alexander R.

Haslip, Travis F.

Schumann, Jason A.

Collins, Ryan D.

Baum, Ryan J.

McCants, Marquis J.

Brown, Scott J.

Nash, Casey W.

LOST

DUDE!
OMG!!!!!!!!
and squee...
Jack, I hate you so much, but even I felt sorry for you at the end....though I did wish John had just shot you right between the eyes.


WHAT a way for a show to come back. Before last night I was really getting all "Jesus, get on with it" and thinking I might give up on the show....except no one on tv is as hot as Sawyer.
Now I can't wait for next season almost as much as I can't wait for Battlestar* to come back in FUCKING January.
Much Love to you Lost.


*BEST show on TV, if you are not watching it you should be.

SAVE GAS













Just a reminder to SAVE GAS and
shop online. Your favorite vintage
seller will love you for it and so will
the environment!

requiem in pace







Wright, Thomas G.
Walker, Jeffrey D.
Packer, Steven M.
Gautier, Aaron D.
Hamm, Jonathan V.
Martinez, III, Anselmo
Romero, Joshua

New Vintage Patterns at Sew-Retro

So I'm listing new vintage patterns at Sew-Retro as a way to get over my sadness that no one ever offers to sell me a box 300 vintage patterns (you know who you are) or heck just gives the damn things to me.
Where are my FREE 30's and 40's patterns?
Where I ask you.....
Yes I am bitter, why do you ask?

I do have some nice ones:


So 80's it scares me.

Pretty 30's Frock


This 30's ensemble came with a "free" Vogue Cape pattern
inside that I'm going to include cause I'm so wonderful.

40's Swing Dress Pattern


I really love this "Sabrina" dress that I have had a few times.



When did women stop wearing long skirts
in the evening? Very Pretty.

So that is my shameless self promotion for the next week or so.
Carry on.

requiem in pace

Hartge, Nicholas

Self, John T.

Bacevich, Andrew J.

Klasno, Rhys W.

Murphy, Christopher E

Connell Jr., James David

Happy Mother's Day to Me!!!!!





The PURSE has been discussed below.
The PURSE now belongs to ME!
The PURSE is FAB and so over-the-top in a "skinny rich woman with a great big head" kinda way that I will love it forever!





















The PURSE has bunny studs......
















and the PURSE has poodle studs....








and the purse came with a creepy lamb pin!
I am satisfied. and now I can tell you where it has been hiding low these last few weeks.
It was at Dorothea's Closet's real brick and mortar shop in Des Moines, Iowa.
Ya'll need to go buy some good shit from her now.
OK?

You know, I'd like to make this blog just about vintage clothes.
I'd like to just discuss fun stuff....lots of people do.
I'd like to not piss off potential customers.
Really I would.

But I just can't.
Everyday, in my name as an American citizen, more people die.
Solders die.
Civilians die.

And everyday the Bush administration sounds more and more like the Johnson administration during Vietnam.
They are lying to us and they are wrapping the American people in the flag and patriotism and "supporting the troops" that we will not see what a mess Iraq has become.
The press is complicit in this.
Where is the nightly body count? (for those too young I can remember watching it go up on the nightly news as a child during Vietnam.)
Where are the pictures of the flag draped coffins? (who cares what the Bush administration says. Only by showing their sacrifice to we actually honor and support our troops.)
Where is the outrage that the lives given are not being acknowledged or honored.

So from now on, amongst the fun stuff and the great vintage I'll be including the casualty count for both the military and civilians at the top of the page in the right hand corner.

• American Military Casualties in Iraq: 3,387 as of 5/10/07

• Civilians reported killed by military intervention in Iraq: 63,373 min.

I'll try to honor the fallen by at least making sure we know their names each week.

In WW2 the sacrifice was spread all around. Rationing, even in fashion, was an everyday sacrifice made by everyone. Now there are huge sacrifices being made by just a few while the rest of us go on as before. War is not fun and it is time that we Americans stop and think about what is being done in our names.

I hope this will not make me loose any customers, but if it does so be it, it is the least I can sacrifice for the sacrifice they have made.

Why I'm Broke









All last week I was buying vintage clothes from one of the BEST estate sales I have ever been to.
Tons of lovely vintage all in this small bedroom.
It was like walking into a vintage boutique except the clothes were all the same size.
Some of it needs work, but here are a few items that are going up in my store, Damn Good Vintage, this week.



A NOS Van Raalte Nightgown:












This snazzy 40's Linen Jacket:












A sexy Floral Silk Cocktail Dress with a Twist Bodice:












and this cool Pinup Tiki shirt:












I also got the most amazing 30's patchwork housedress frock that I have not gotten pictures of yet.

Vintage Shoe Porn

Go check out this animated homage to Salvatore Ferragamo.
Amazing!






Picture; "orthopedic wedge" 1935, Ferragamo