tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19780741642628003882024-03-13T08:18:03.673-05:00Mode de LisLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-56204720760711193912018-05-23T07:00:00.000-05:002018-05-23T07:00:12.213-05:00· Sisters, Sisters... ·<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh boy, this was a fun photoshoot!! When my grandma's twin sister passed away a few years ago, we came across lots of old photos that I'd never seen before. (you can see a post <a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2014/03/vintage-twin-style-mary-ann-betty-lou.html">here</a>) They grew up in the 1940s and 50s and really did dress identically almost every day! My younger sister and I are not super close in age, but as we were growing up I always had a fondness for matching dresses and roped her into it whenever I could! When I saw all the twin photos I knew I wanted to do a recreation of at least one. :-)</div>
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One of my favorite photos of Grandma and Aunt Daisy was this newspaper clipping- a candid photo when they were out shopping in town one day in 1948. When we saw we already owned a strikingly similar compact, the idea was clinched- I knew this was the photo we needed to recreate. Since my sister and I both dress in vintage styles on a daily basis, I tried to keep the styling as natural as possible- the focus was less on an exact recreation and more on an accurate representation of our daily attire.</div>
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The photo has been many years in the making- first we needed trench coats, then we needed to coordinate schedules between both of us and our trusty-yet-inconveniently-out-of town photographer. Added to that- my sister went through an extended period of chronic illness which put the entire project on hold for a couple years.</div>
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All the planets finally aligned this year and I couldn't be happier with how well they turned out! A rather nice recreation, but even more special- some wonderful sister photos to document our friendship. <3</div>
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Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-18910878201822240732018-05-09T07:00:00.000-05:002018-05-09T07:00:04.038-05:00· May Flowers ·<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't know about you, but I'm hearing the siren call of fresh pastels loud and clear this spring! This outfit ticks all those boxes and puts me in the perfect spring mood!<br />
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I shared this skirt <a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2015/07/fairly-fluffy-fifties.html">on the blog before</a>, but I've had a few additions to my "true vintage" wardrobe since then that I wanted to share! :-)</div>
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This cardigan was a purchase at a vintage store several years ago and I love it! It's such a simple style, but so quintessentially 1950s and comfortable to wear.</div>
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The dickey was a great find at an antique store last spring- one of my favorite booths was going out of business (boohoo!), but everything was 50% off of the already wonderful prices. I ended up getting out the door with a bunch of things that I never knew I was in dire need of... but really, when it's right there and affordable, how can you say no? And thus begins the hoarding....</div>
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I've had fun layering the dickey with several sweaters in my wardrobe and it works particularly well with this one! I find it amusing how many comments I receive along the lines of, "what a beautiful blouse! you shouldn't cover it up with a sweater!". Heehee, well, what you see is what you get with this one- there's really not much more to it!</div>
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The dickey is made from a cotton organdy and is embellished with lace appliques and accented with mini buttons. Super achievable, but very effective!</div>
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Does anybody have a source for lightweight/finely knit fabric and binding like this? I have a few pieces of vintage knitwear that are super simple and they would be satisfying projects to whip up if I could source the right materials!</div>
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The couple pairs of shoes I've purchased from <a href="http://www.hotter.com/us/en">Hotter</a> have been well worth the investment! Hotter has many vintage-inspired styles PLUS an emphasis on comfort. Padded insoles? Yes please! ;-) They also run excellent sales and have nice discounts on clearance items.</div>
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For our trip to Europe a few years ago, I knew I'd need a lightweight water-resistant coat. I toyed with the idea of making my own, but the fabric I found online ended up being totally not what I expected- either in color or content! I ditched that idea and turned to Etsy- I ended up finding this coat which is maybe not my first idea but it's turned into an essential part of my outerwear wardrobe!</div>
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It's a London Fog trench coat (from maybe the 1970s?) with classic styling that helps keep it timeless!</div>
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This April was unseasonably cold for us and we actually had more *snow* showers than rain showers, so I got more use from my wool coats than this one! Now that it's the last day of the month, we are finally settled into glorious spring weather and my! does it ever feel glorious!</div>
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This outfit is quite a bit more subdued and quiet than my normal, but I love the play between brown and black and honestly, I'm surprised by how much I like wearing dark colors! I've noticed this mood coming around every fall/winter and I've started sewing some things to accommodate it. I used to scoff at the idea of wearing lots of black... now I'm starting to understand the allure!</div>
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I've always loved Simplicity 3673 and I made the flared skirt view several years back. This time around, I was looking for a more tailored secretarial look and we had just enough of this thick wool suiting left for a classic neutral jumper.<br />
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This project turned into such a warm, cozy outfit and I really do love this pattern! It might be a bit over-represented in the vintage sewing community, but I think it's got enough redeeming qualities to earn its place as a classic. I really like the empire waist accented with the band, and a boat neck is universally flattering! The faux bow at the front is finished off with a vintage buckle.</div>
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This vintage double-strand necklace dresses up the outfit a little more than maybe it deserves- this jumper is so warm and cozy that it makes me feel like I'm wearing a vintage-styled, office-appropriate version of sweatpants.</div>
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More shoe clips! I feel like <a href="http://www.royalvintageshoes.com/1940s-vintage-shoes/marilyn-1940s-pumps-royal-vintage-black?tracking=5758fefc4fcb1">Marilyns</a> are perfectly suited to shoe clips and I got both this set and my <a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2018/03/checking-it-off-list.html">buckle pair</a> at an antique mall last summer. I'd never specifically looked for them before, but this makes me want to go on a little online shopping spree for more additions!</div>
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This vintage purse has become my standby- it's sturdy and it's just the right shape to hold massive amounts of things very efficiently so it doesn't look bulky! Gum, sewing kit, tape measure, pad of paper, wallet, checkbook, pillbox, mirror, 4 colors of lipstick... you know, just the essentials. ;-)</div>
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Plus the black/brown combo makes it an ideal match with this ensemble!</div>
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We're having one last blast of winter weather and this seems like the ideal time to share my latest, greatest thrift store find! Whenever I wear this coat, I feel like I'm a model in some 1950s ad and like I should probably be hanging out in Paris or somewhere else super cool. Consequently, I try to wear this coat as much as possible.<br />
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I went thrifting with a friend at the best charity shop around- the prices are rock bottom and there are always vintage knick-knacks to call our names... This time I got preferrential treatment and was ushered into the secret inner sanctum storage room- since I was wearing vintage styles, the woman working behind the counter knew that I'd appreciate some of the coats they currently had in storage. I ended up coming away with several and since then, I've added a few more to my rapidly-expanding collection. One can never have too many vintage coats, right?</div>
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I really like cold weather anyway, but now every autumn I start itching for temperatures low enough to break out my collection of vintage outerwear. This coat quickly became one of my standbys and it's just perfect for the commute to work. The style is not as suited for bitter, windy days... but that's what I have a complete coat wardrobe for- options. ;-)</div>
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The coat is made from a soft thick wool felt, unlined. The scarf is attached at the back of the neck and its exact purpose is a bit open to interpretation, but I am fond of the styling shown. The coat closes with just one button- and a giant one at that!</div>
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The construction is very simple, with a few details that make it stand out. I love this aspect of vintage clothing- I can tend to overthink all of my own projects, but it's a good reminder that sometimes less is more! The loose swing style is versatile for layering over full or narrow skirts and is so cozy to wrap up in!</div>
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The back is angled and overlapped at the back. The sleeves are a gentle bell shape and have a slit with rounded edges.</div>
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The pockets are accessed through slits in the front of the coat and just "float" on the inside without being attached to seams- ingenious!</div>
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This hat is one of my all-time favorites! Delightfully quirky and flattering to a variety of hairstyles!</div>
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Overall, this coat just makes me feel super chic. And what's not to love about that??</div>
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Shoes- <a href="http://www.royalvintageshoes.com/1940s-vintage-shoes/marilyn-1940s-pumps-royal-vintage-black?tracking=5758fefc4fcb1">Marilyn</a> by Royal Vintage</div>
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I found the pattern for this dress at an antique mall somewhere along the line and it seemed like a great fit for this fabric- streamlined, but with a few details to set it apart. I can never keep things simple, so I took the opportunity to highlight the details with a narrow piping.</div>
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It also pairs rather nicely with my vintage black wool sweater, so it works for cooler weather too!</div>
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This dress checks every box for me (pun not intended) (wait, who are we kidding? that pun was totally intended.) - it's appropriately quirky, vintage, <i>and</i> green! Hard to get much better than that!</div>
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I finally, finally, finally took the plunge and ordered my own pair of <a href="http://www.royalvintageshoes.com/1940s-vintage-shoes/marilyn-1940s-pumps-royal-vintage-black?tracking=5758fefc4fcb1">Marilyns</a> from Royal Vintage! A perk of having an office job is that I now have an excuse for wearing cute heels 5 days a week and consequently.... I can justify buying more pairs! The shape of the Marilyns is a flattering, classic style that works well from the 1940s into the 1950s and since they come without extra embellishment they were the perfect candidate for these fabulous vintage shoe clips that I got for my birthday! I love them so much and they add such a fun detail!</div>
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The final detail to this dress is the asymmetrical pocket. Between the cute pocket flap and the pointed collar, I knew I'd need to accent them so they didn't get lost in the printed fabric, and the narrow piping was just the trick!</div>
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I've needed to expand the portion of my wardrobe devoted to basic blouses, but let's face it- white blouses get pushed to the back of the list when there are things like novelty prints to dive into! I devoted a weekend to making a couple blouses and wouldn't you know- they are the most used items in my work wardrobe. Imagine that. ;-)</div>
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I had made a wearable mock-up of this pattern before and I was eager to whip up another version! In order to keep this blouse from getting too boring, I used a nice vintage fabric with a woven stripe design.</div>
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I love the way the stripes echo the twist feature on this neckline! The pattern is a vintage McCalls 3577 which was given to me by a former neighbor. The pattern came along with the pattern I used for my <a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2016/10/late-1950s-flamingo-dress.html">flamingo dress</a> and <a href="https://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2016/07/few-of-my-favorite-things.html">Indian muslin dress</a>- this woman's mother had excellent taste! (and even better- was my size!)</div>
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You might remember this skirt from <a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2016/11/autumn-ablaze.html">my post</a> last year- since remaking it into from its <a href="https://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2014/06/new-wardrobe-staple.html">original state</a>, it's seen a new lease on life! I'm so glad I found a way to give this print the appreciation it deserves. :-)</div>
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While the blouse might live up to the title of this post, I'm not sure this post did.... but thanks for stopping by anyway! ;-)</div>
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Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-87357353166562876082017-08-21T07:00:00.000-05:002017-08-21T07:00:14.558-05:00· Sewing Pattern Buddy app ·<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Monday, everyone! :-) I was approached by Megan of <a href="http://kwirkykiwi.com/">Kwirky Kiwi</a> about trying out her app for organizing sewing patterns and I loved it so much that I wanted to share this with all of you!</div>
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I don't know about you, but I tend to amass patterns in batches and I'm quickly reaching the stage where I can't remember every detail of every pattern I own.... I'm happy to report that the <a href="http://kwirkykiwi.com/">Sewing Pattern Buddy</a> app is the end to my woes! Megan has designed the app with so many opportunities to organize and categorize patterns according to your personal favorite method and I've been so impressed by how intuitive and easy it is to navigate. :-) This app is free for up to 25 patterns and is just $6.99 NZD (approx $4.99 USD) for unlimited storage!</div>
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This app really is all could ask for as a pattern database and I'm excited to keep adding to the database! This probably settles me firmly in "nerd" category, but I'm not ashamed. I love organization so much that the thought of spending this evening adding more patterns to my personal catalog adds a little spring to my step today, haha! ;-)</div>
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A couple years ago, JoAnns carried a few lines of fabrics from Denise Schmidt that I was absolutely smitten with! I made sure to snatch them up when I saw them on clearance, but, as in the case with this blouse- there was frequently only a yard or so left. Perfect opportunity for a blouse!</div>
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I was inspired by a cute blouse from a movie set in the 1950s and I decided to use my trusty kimono-sleeve bodice sloper as the base. Well, I'm not sure what the issues were... but man. This was one stinker of a project. My basic pattern did not work AT ALL but I'm not one to give up without a major fight. I beat it into submission and it's still not awesome... but it's passable. Good thing it has cute details and is fabric I love. ;-)</div>
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Target had the cutest flats this spring and I've been tickled pink with how well this color fits into my work wardrobe as well!<br />
The blouse closes at the side with snaps. I have been using zippers at the side of blouses without center front openings, but I'm not always sold on that- they can get so bulky feeling and the zipper pull can tend to be lumpy under skirts. I decided to take a page out of pre-1940s sewing and try out a snap placket and it's been great! I used snaps on a heavier-weight blouse as well, but that was a dismal failure.... so I still don't have a favorite method, haha!</div>
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I talked more in detail about this skirt <a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2016/03/fern-green-skirt.html">over here</a>- happy to have another blouse to wear with it!</div>
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The "bow" on this blouse is just a strip of fabric pinched in by a fabric tube in the middle. I sewed the ends of the bow to the blouse, but left the sides free to keep the 3D effect.</div>
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Buttons on the shoulder add a fun touch and a little something to set it apart. Part of my woes with this blouse involved too little overlap and various other shoulder issues. A few tweaks mid-project and a little extra grace.... and I'm safely to the other side and successful! ;-)</div>
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Do you find that you frequently change gears due to necessity? I seem to have this happen to greater or lesser extent, but I think it's one of the reasons I love sewing- overcoming difficulties, challenges, and puzzles is right up my alley! I usually find that I'm happier with the result than the initial idea as well!</div>
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In celebration of finally getting back to this blog (I've missed you all and blogging!!), I had to share my favorite new photos first.... At the height of my estate sale excursions a year ago, I came across a sale with this lovely organdy dress in just my size! I am not usually a purple person, but when the dress fits perfectly... you just roll with it. I'm so glad that I did, because I am in love with this delicate orchid/lavender color and I honestly don't know why I haven't worn this color before!</div>
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I was afraid that I would have to hem this dress because the original owner was quite tall, but with heels and good posture I manage to just barely avoid tripping! ;-)</div>
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Has anyone else been loving the show "The Crown"? I know I'm late to the party, but it's sooooo good! The clothing/hair/makeup is so perfect and such a delight to see! This outfit makes me feel like I could be in that show, which is one of the best feelings ever. ;-)</div>
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This vintage hat was part of a large collection that was generously given to us by a stranger my mom met in a hotel lobby while traveling. She was part of a historical museum that was running out of room and she shipped a giant box of hats across the country to us. That's one of the reasons I love vintage and am so passionate about wearing older styles boldly- vintage appeals to such a wide range of people and has a wonderful ability to inspire conversations with total strangers. I love the interactions I have on a regular basis with just about anyone and everyone! :-)</div>
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The dress is made of a stiff cotton organdy (why, oh why is organdy not a commonly available fabric?? this stuff is Amazing.) and lined in taffeta. The inner bodice is a simple rectangle with an elastic casing at the top. It's remarkably still stretchy after 70ish years.... They really don't make elastic like they used to! The dress closes down the bodice with large covered buttons and on the side with a zipper. The sash is attached on one end to the zipper, but there was no fastener visible? I've made do with safety pinning the other end in place for each wearing, but I'm not sure what the original plan was! I think I'll end up sewing snaps for an easier way to get dressed. ;-)</div>
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The skirt isn't terribly full, but the fabric still makes it feel elegant and dramatic. The huge tuck in the skirt also adds lovely weight and body to the skirt!</div>
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My lovely gold Chelsea Crew shoes are the perfect touch to peek out. :-)</div>
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I decided that this dress had a simple elegance of its own, so I kept the accessories super simple for this dress and only wore a pearl necklace. :-)</div>
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Thanks for hanging in there during my prolonged absence! While I'm continuing to figure out how regularly I can keep up with blogging, I do have several more posts already on the docket to share. :-) See you soon!</div>
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When I decided to transition away from doing entreprenurial/creative work as my main source of income, I knew that a predictable office job would fill the deficiencies I felt. Something entirely unrelated to sewing has freed me up to pursue personal work and a few select customer projects without feeling extra pressure. It's been a win-win so far, and I'm so glad I took this step!</div>
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Of course, what would the point of this blog be if I didn't have clothes on the brain while coming to this decision?? As you can tell from my Film Fashions series, I've been crushing on vintage secretarial clothes for well over a year now and I'm so excited to have an excuse to "need" them!</div>
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My work place is sadly not in this epic Art Deco beauty (love, love, LOVE it!!), and my office's dress code is rather casual, but that's no reason why I can't get excited about fulfilling my own fantasies of working as a secretary in a <a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2017/01/film-fashions-poirots-miss-lemon.html">1930s private detective's office</a> or a <a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2016/05/film-fashions-brooklyn-2015.html">1950s department store</a>. My workplace's dress code allows for lots of lee-way, so I'm still able to dress for my fantasy job. ;-)<br />
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Years ago, I purchased as much of this herringbone rayon as the store had- which was not much. I've been hoarding it ever since and trying to decide on the perfect use. You know, like I always do with fabric, haha!</div>
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I had a test-run of this pattern with my <a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2015/04/deepest-coral-1930s-dress.html">red wool 1930s dress</a> a couple years ago and I knew this would be the perfect fit! Re-capping from my dress post, this pattern is from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mrsdepew">Mrs. Depew</a> and it's a 1930s French pattern drafting system style pattern. I've had sort of mixed success with this style of pattern- I mean, they always turn out looking like the illustration, but I never can tell how much major re-engineering of the pattern was required to get it to that point! ;-) In short, it can be a fun challenge but must always be viewed from that angle- no quick and easy project here!</div>
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The fabric is so lusciously drape-y and perfect for this blouse! I wish I could find this fabric in tons of colors!</div>
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The fact that I decided to make a skirt from the same patte<span style="font-family: inherit;">rn (<span style="background-color: white;">McCalls 6993) </span>I used fo</span>r the aforementioned dress made for a funny coincidence! I really adore the seaming on this pattern and we had just enough of this rust wool suiting left from a different project to make a skirt! Bonus- stash busting!</div>
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This pattern has rather odd views of how to achieve a high-waisted skirt, however. I'm not really sure how to accomplish that, but I'm pretty sure this wasn't the best way. ;-) I was hoping this waist area would be less of an issue over time, but it seems to keep having issues- sigh. :-P</div>
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Hem lace- I feel like such a noob to have taken so long to appreciate the wonder of it! Way back when I made the copy-cat dress, I was in a quandry as to how best to achieve a truly invisible hem. Answer: hem lace. WHY was I so resistant for so long?? Say hello to my newest friend and closest ally! I'll definitely be making up for lost time now! This is going on EVERY project from here on out!</div>
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Do you have any outfits that will predictably garner the same comments/compliments each time you wear them? Every time I wear this outfit, without fail, I'll receive some form of "do you dance Lindy Hop?". It cracks me up how predictable the response is, and I find it fascinating in a way. Of course, this is veering more into the "teenybopper, soda fountain" style of 1950s than I usually tend towards, so I suppose that makes enough of a difference!</div>
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I'm pleased to report that within the last few months, I've finally learned the basics of Lindy Hop though! Now I don't have to feel like such a lame person when people ask. Because really- if you're going to dress like this all the time, you really *should* know some moves, right?? ;-)<br />
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This outfit is so simple that it's practically boring! My apologies in advance that my "sewing" blog is so lame. We'll just categorize this one under "vintage style" instead. ;-) The skirt is made from one of my favorite fabric lines from Denise Schmidt ever. It's so vintage-y, what with its printed bias plaid, that I couldn't resist the chance to pick some up on clearance. It was unfortunately one of those annoying JoAnns "clearance" experiences where the marked down price is more than half the original price, so there's no more savings than if I had purchased at the regular price and used a coupon. (grrrr, I'm really not fond of that new habit of theirs!) However, I was desperate since I knew I'd regret it if I never purchased any and I picked up just enough for a full dirndl skirt. I figured it would be a nice basic skirt for my tops and sweaters and I was right! It's just the right shade to work with several different things in my wardrobe. :-)</div>
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I wasn't quite sure how to make it a bit more exciting.... and I really never did figure it out! So plain and simple it is, and I focused all my extra energy on matching the plaid everywhere. Because having a simple AND quick project is against my principles. ;-)</div>
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The belt came from my all-time favorite source: a local thrift store that sells them for 10¢! I never really know what I'm looking for in a belt while I'm there but at that price I can just buy lots and see what ends up working with my wardrobe!</div>
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My trusty beret finishes off the look- this silly little purchase has inspired so many compliments and I'm constantly amused by that! I purchased it from Wal-Mart of all places, for $2. And I wear it All. The. Time. Of all the amazing vintage hats I have to choose from, this silly little modern beret gets the most mileage of any! :-P</div>
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The zipper/pocket combo is hidden in a pleat in the side seam. After trying on three different skirts, I *finally* figured out my favorite way to assemble this combo! :-)</div>
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And as a final nail in the lame seamstress outfit... a store-bought knit top! Well over a year ago I was seized by a need for some Breton stripe knit tops. I'm not sure exactly why, but I went with it. Fortuitously enough, they were in style at that moment and easily available at Target! I knew I wanted the typical white with black stripes, but this blue/navy combo, the mint/white stripe, and the pink/navy stripe were so tempting! I solved the dilemma by giving my sister the mint and pink (you know, for convenient "sharing"... ;-)) and keeping the blue and white shirts. The blue, funnily enough, has become the most loved color!</div>
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Heehee! The thing about (amazing! awesome!) local theaters is that you never can control what they might be billing on the marquee. ;-) Maybe not my typical choice of offering.... but when you take photos in Oct, I guess you really can't expect much different. ;-)</div>
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My apologies for neglecting this blog of late! Life has been a new kind of busy lately and I'm still working on settling into the new normal :-) I've had several posts waiting in my drafts folder and I'm super excited to share them! Of course, I've been enjoying the anticipation of sharing these for the past few months, but that only does so much for you... This post has been waiting too long to share, but in my defense- it's only just now seasonally appropriate again. ;-)</div>
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This was one of our very first vintage dresses that actually *fit*! We happened upon it at our first estate sale and didn't have the opportunity to try it on before purchasing, but it ended up fitting like a glove. :-) We've picked up several vintage pieces that we can wear in the past couple years and like I've said before, it really has had a big impact on my personal style and mental process of creating new garments.</div>
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It's also funny what I'll wear for the sake of vintage- I'm really not a big fan of navy. I've never been fond of it and I don't think it's a good color for me. It's something I'm definitely willing to overlook in the cause of wearing an amazing and fun 1940s dress though!</div>
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This dress was also one of my first steps towards building up a tolerance for high, high necklines. Oh, the mid-century love of choke-y necklines! I've become quite adjusted to them by now, thankfully. ;-)</div>
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Can we just take a moment and admire that awesome neckline?!! I think it's so clever to use just the smallest hints of a contrasting color to add interest to this dress and the zig-zag neckline gets major cool points in my book. The overall styling of the dress is just enough different from my usual designs that it is a great inspiration to think outside of my usual rut!</div>
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These great shoes were a purchase from <a href="https://www.royalvintageshoes.com/?tracking=5758fefc4fcb1">Royal Vintage</a> last year, although they're out of stock now. :-( <a href="https://www.royalvintageshoes.com/?tracking=5758fefc4fcb1">RV</a> has more Miss L Fire styles in stock, and the detailing of them is always superb! I adore the shape of these and that little curlicue is the icing on the cake!</div>
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My only caveat is that I think MLF's peep-toe styles fit me better than the closed toe... These shoes don't live up to an all-day outing, but that just means I have all the more reason to wear them on partial-day outings. ;-)</div>
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And then vintage dresses have funny little quirks like this! A back neck zipper, 5" of seam, then a back waist zipper. This is a subject I'm pretty ignorant on- anyone know why they did that? I always thought it was because a zipper going all the way down a back seam ends up bubbling due to the extra bit of bodice length for ease. Is that true? I've come across long vintage zippers before, so I don't think that was the deciding factor. Pipe up if you have any insight!! :-)</div>
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Since I don't gravitate towards navy or maroon, I didn't have any accessories in those colors. I do have lots of black, though! This 1940s hat was a surprise find at an antique store when I was least expecting it, but it's become such a staple for my 40s looks! </div>
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Until I had this dress, I was under the impression that peplums and larger hips didn't go well together. Now that I've dispelled that notion, and I'm excited about the options that have opened up! :-)</div>
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Dramatic vintage poses are always a good idea. Until you're posing in front of a public building and then discover that you've attracted an audience of spectators inside.</div>
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Ahem. I may or may not have this experience frequently during photoshoots... "Carry on! Nothing to see here!" Just yet another chapter in The Awkward Life of Lily. ;-)</div>
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*I received my shoes at a discount in exchange for posting online and all links to <a href="https://www.royalvintageshoes.com/?tracking=5758fefc4fcb1">RV</a> are affiliates- thanks for helping me indulge my love of shoes! ;-)</div>
Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-21232107716391095632017-02-15T07:00:00.000-06:002017-03-07T20:47:17.882-06:00· A Touch of the Tropical ·<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What should you do if it's the middle of winter, but you find yourself without any seasonally appropriate blog posts? Pull out something super summery for complete change of pace!<br />
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I bought this fabric in a desperate search for something out of the box and new a few years ago. I was feeling like I was getting into a rut, and wanted to shake things up a bit. This large floral rayon certainly qualified! ;-) The color scheme is so fun and while I was most excited to accessorize with mustard or one of these pretty blues, when I went to my accessory drawer I couldn't resist the chance to finally incorporate this wooden bangle! To help tie it in with the dress, I added this block-printed silk scarf while the rest of the accessories remained pretty neutral. I'm looking forward to figuring out a few more ideas to accessorize this dress once the weather warms up again- I think the possibilities will be endless!</div>
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It took me a few years to decide what pattern I wanted to use for this fabric, but I eventually settled upon Butterick 6927 (an out-of-print 1940s reprint pattern). The pattern details are amazing and it's such a comfortable style - I really should make it up again in a solid so that the details are showcased, but I always say that and never buy solid fabrics. ;-) <br />
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Angled released darts, slashes and inset gathers, fiddly seaming: this pattern has it all!</div>
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To top it all off, I was such a dutiful seamstress on this dress! My experience with rayon is that it frays like MAD, so after learning that the hard way on my first project, I've made sure to serge all of my raw edges since then. I really wanted to see how using rayon seam binding compared to serging and I think I'm a fan! I'm not sure it made enough of a difference to justify the extra work on *every* project, but it was easy to work with! And as for using it to finish off the hem.... I'm a HUGE fan. Love the way it finishes it off beautifully, love the way it lays so perfectly!</div>
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Since this is a 1940s dress, I had my usual dilemma about shoulder pads- to add them, or not?? I was totally committed and ready to do it, but for whatever reason they were looking horrible in this dress so I left them out. I figured I'd wait until I did a photoshoot and could view it more objectively to see if they needed to be added.</div>
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<i>However</i>, now I can't decide. So, dear readers, help me out and give me your opinion! Does this dress really need a little extra love in the shoulder area? If so, what's your favorite method for making shoulder pads?</div>
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Now enough of the nit-picking and onto the accessories! This silk scarf came from a church sale a couple summers ago and while it's not something I'd typically go for, I'm really happy I kept it!</div>
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I'm still looking for a really great statement necklace to complete this outfit, but I haven't stumbled upon it yet... This is a great shot of the neckline though! I've used this blouse pattern before (<a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2015/09/gold-dotty-birthday-dress.html">my gold dotty dress</a>), and the ingenious sweetheart neckline still thrills me!</div>
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Earrings! Or at least clip-ons. ;-) Definitely an unusual look for me, but it did make me realize how much I love the look of earrings with turbans! I'm hooked now, and my poor earlobes will just have to cope with the clip-on pain. I'm way too much of a wimp to pierce my ears, so this is as good as it'll get! ;-)</div>
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For an entirely different look, I went with a pared-down styling of the dress. The rayon fabric releases wrinkles and dries quickly, which it a great candidate for traveling. I though I'd take a cue from that and style it with a casual resort vibe!</div>
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I've already shared this amazing Mexican painted skirt <a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2015/12/perfectly-autumnal-mexican-skirt.html">on the blog before</a>, but I wanted to take the opportunity to finally feature my lovely vintage beaded cashmere cardigan! I received this as a gift a couple years ago, and I was delighted that it was in pristine condition- never worn! I soon found out why- one of the sleeve linings was sewn in <i>upside down</i>. I know, right- how did that pass QC?? Needless to say, it's obvious why no one ever wore it since it was impossible to get on, but thankfully I happen to have plenty of needles and thread so it was a quick fix. :-)</div>
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It's so fun to see how my real-vintage wardrobe has blossomed since I started this blog! I was shocked to remember that 3 years ago I only had one genuine vintage garment- since then I've amassed quite a few, now here I am posting an outfit with not a single piece that I've created. I really do love the connection to the past that I feel whenever I wear something vintage, but I still love the creative process of making my own clothing. Not to mention the fact that vintage in my price range usually requires enough TLC that the time invested would take you halfway through making something from scratch! ;-)</div>
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While I haven't made any terribly startling changes, I've found that owning vintage clothing has also given me a boost towards more era-appropriate creations as well. In a way, it is a reminder to get my me-made wardrobe up to "par" (but in the best sort of motivational way!) and it's been fascinating and fun to see how differently I will approach the design and construction processes now. And it will be fun to see where I am and what inspires me 3 years from now- who knows! :-)</div>
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The beading on this is so thick and the stamens are even tiny little tassels! Also, I adore how it's such an appropriate sweater for me- the flowers are lilies! :-)<br />
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Kathryn was such a dear and let me borrow her darling Miss L Fire "Gabrielle"s for this photoshoot.</div>
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Perks of being the same shoe size as friends! ;-)</div>
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Eeeep! Mustard shoes. With studs. And bows. How much more perfect can you get???</div>
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It seemed like it was about time to finally post another update on my current endeavors with vintage hairstyling! You can read through all my older posts about my various triumphs and failures under the <a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/search/label/Hair">"Hair" label</a>.</div>
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To re-cap briefly, I have fine hair that holds a curl quite a bit better than it did 3 years ago, but still requires some extra care and attention to achieve "curly" status. Humidity is my biggest hurdle, so I decided to get a perm this past summer. It was a great decision and I'm definitely doing that again! I have also found that cutting off length will increase my curliness dramatically! So the combo of above-shoulder-length + perm kept me happy the majority of the summer. The days of the most intense weather (either extreme humidity, rain, or strong wind) still overpowered my best attempts, so back-up headscarves were my best friends then. ;-)</div>
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I have alternated over the past year on haircut styles. I've tried out straight-cut bobs, layered bobs, layers with shaping, etc. I go back and forth on my favorite, but I typically use this setting pattern regardless of the cut. I might vary it up slightly if I'm trying to achieve a different look at the front.</div>
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I start with freshly brushed hair, parted on the side. On clean hair, I use setting lotion to moisten each strand individually. On next-day hair I use plain water, again, applied individually. (I found that using setting lotion again didn't help enough to justify the expense and mainly just left extra residue on my brush the next morning) If I want a looser curl on the next-day or third-day set, I will set without moistening.</div>
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On the smaller side, section off the hair in front of the ear. Divide in half and moisten the top section.</div>
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Grasp the hair near the ends and wrap once or twice around finger, being careful not to twist the section while wrapping. Curl this section away from the face.</div>
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Ensure that the ends stay nicely curled while continuing to curl up the section upon itself.</div>
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When you reach the base of the hair, secure with clips or bobby pins.</div>
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Curl the bottom section of hair in the same manner, this time with the curl aiming towards the face.</div>
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Now I curl the larger side of the front hair. Section off a piece of the top hair and curl away from the part.</div>
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Curl in the same manner, starting at the bottom and curling up to the scalp.</div>
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Secure with clip or bobby pins.</div>
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My hair is thickest at the top center of my head, so I choose to do two large curls there. I also choose to make them "standing" pin curls since the curl contains more hair than usual. The standing pin curl means that they are only secured on the lower half of the pin curl.</div>
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On the other side, the top half gets curled away from my face while the bottom curls towards it. This alternating pattern helps guide the hair into a wave during the brush-out.<br />
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(If you don't know the basics of wet-setting/pin-curling, I *highly* recommend "Vintage Hairstyling" by Lauren Rennells. She talks about setting patterns, different curler options and wet- vs dry-sets in a way that just makes so much sense and really gives you the knowledge you need to achieve any style you desire.)</div>
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Now for the back! This is the part where you build up a little upper arm strength and muscle memory!</div>
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It helps me if I envision the remaining hair being divided into 3 rows of pin curls, so I section off portions of the top row and curl all of those in the same direction (in this example- towards the left). I'm not super precise with sectioning and number of curls is entirely dependent upon my hair's thickness- I make each pin curl a size that is easily held by one bobby pin.</div>
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A note about using one bobby pin- I found that I didn't actually need the extra security of crossed bobby pins, so I decided to save a little time and only use those on the sides/front/nape of my neck. I sleep with a scarf over the pin curls, which adds extra security.<br />
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Speaking of time- I was so intimidated by pin-curling for years because I thought it would be a major time commitment. With practice and muscle memory, it takes me 7 minutes each night to set my hair. And 5-7 to style it in the morning. Not too shabby! </div>
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The second row gets curled in the other direction- in this case, off to the left.<br />
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Tada! Ready for a good night's sleep!</div>
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When the curls are fully dry, remove all the clips/pins. The level of dryness will affect the strength of the curl, so if you have extra time leave them in longer!</div>
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Finger comb through all the curls to break them up before brushing....</div>
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And then brush away! I use a Denman brush and I've been really happy with it. Firm, good-quality bristles with no extra tips on the end.</div>
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And then it's time to style! I take the smaller side and gently smooth it back and pin right behind the ear.</div>
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And ironically, shortly after taking these photos, I started just securing the side with one bobby pin- so feel free to use whatever works best for you!</div>
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I follow my hair's lead on how to style each day- from experience, that yields the happiest experience. ;-) You'll find that slight differences in the wet set will yield different results, so play around with it!</div>
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As a finishing touch, I like to form my hair into the natural wave that's formed by the setting pattern. It's pretty much at this point after the brush-out, but a little extra definition never hurt anyone. ;-)</div>
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Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-79800922892270385982017-01-12T07:00:00.000-06:002017-01-12T07:00:02.049-06:00Film Fashions · Poirot's Miss Lemon<div style="text-align: center;">
It seemed like it was about time for another installment of "Film Fashions" around here! I'm a *huge* fan of mysteries, especially British. And especially set in the 1920s-60s. "Poirot" was my gateway drug into this genre and the nurturing of my Art Deco admiration! My mom was a big fan when the episodes originally aired and over the past decade or so we've watched the series several times. While they do show their age a bit, the older series (1989-2000) are my hands-down favorites. I really love the sets, clothing, and hair design of the older ones (not to mention the great camaraderie between the four main characters!) to the extent that the lower production quality really doesn't matter. :-)<br />
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Also, Miss Felicity Lemon. She is sadly absent after "Evil Under the Sun", and I feel that the series really does feel a lack with the absence of Poirot's personal secretary and assistant. Her filing system is incomparable, her precision is the perfect fit for Poirot's demanding fastidiousness, and her clothing is the epitome of Art Deco chic in workwear. She frequently pulls through with 3 or more outfits each episode, although they do get repeated over the seasons. Her accessory and outerwear game is straight out of the 1930s and so inspiring!</div>
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The deco trim! The knitted ruffles! That plaid!!</div>
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Seeeeerious collar envy here!</div>
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I love how fearless she is in her fashion sense and how she delves into so many different iconic 1930s styles. Also, I feel like there's no color Miss Lemon won't try! She's just as confident in neutrals as in dramatic hues.</div>
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Her hats are always amazing- they've got to be originals, right?? And she continually gets that "jaunty angle" down pat.</div>
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And then her coats.... ugh. SO good! In short, I need access to her wardrobe. Pronto.<br />
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Honestly, everyone's wardrobes are amazing in Poirot episodes, so the only way to narrow down this post was to focus on just one character! Do you have a favorite episode of Poirot or outfit from the show? Do you have a style crush on Miss Lemon too? Which do you prefer- the older episodes or the ones made within the last decade?<br />
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And finally, if you've never given "Poirot" a try, you really must! The series will beyond-a-doubt give you a deep and abiding love for the 1930s, and who doesn't need that? ;-)</div>
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(Screencaps courtesy of the wonderful Miss Lemon Files <a href="http://justskirtsanddresses.blogspot.com/search/label/MissLemon">here</a>- do stop by to see dozens of screenshots detailing Felicity's wardrobe!)</div>
Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-74240061317929634632017-01-05T07:00:00.000-06:002017-02-18T13:32:44.959-06:00· My Very Own Custom-Made Labels! ·<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm so excited to share this post today! I have thought about making my own custom clothing labels for several years, but I just never found an option that seemed to be worth the effort or cost. I came across <a href="https://www.dutchlabelshop.com/en_us/rewardsref/index/refer/id/16814/">Dutch Label Shop</a>'s offerings a few months ago, but quite honestly, it seemed too good to be true! It wasn't until they contacted me that I really looked into it further and I'm so glad I did.</div>
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This logo design was a joint effort by my sister and me, and <a href="http://www.kathryngracephotography.com/">Kathryn</a> did a magnificent job of bringing our vision to life! I am so impressed by the quality of these labels- they look professional in every sense and are sturdy, yet soft. And the feeling of being a professional seamstress with my own branded line- priceless! I'm so pleased with these labels, and I love putting them in all my projects. :-)</div>
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For my labels, I knew I wanted to take cues from vintage brand labels and went with a larger 3"x 1.75" size. The tag sizes are all customizable, *and* there are 9 different fold styles to choose from- I chose the End Fold so I could attach it at any position, without enclosing it in a seam. The color options are quite vast, which made me a little sad that I decided upon such a basic color scheme! I did take advantage of the add-on option of a "double white" background since that was recommended if my logo had a high contrast, in order to prevent any shadow through, especially with the thin lines! I think it was a great move, and I definitely don't have any issues with visibility and clarity.</div>
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I chose the layout and wordings from vintage examples, and of course Mode de Lis ("fashion of Lily") seemed very appropriate for both personal garments and client creations! I also took the vintage label cue of including my hometown on the label, but since this is the Great Big Internet, I photoshopped that part out for privacy. ;-)</div>
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I did choose the option for photo proofing- for a small fee, the factory will do a test run of your label and email you a photo so you can make any changes necessary before completing your order's full run. Since it was my first order with DLS and I felt that my logo design might be too delicate and illegible, I chose to go on the safe side. This option does add a little bit of extra time- I ordered and got my photo proof 3 business days later, then the final product arrived 7 business days after approval. As it turns out, the label was all that I hoped and expected on the first try!</div>
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All in all, I can't say enough good things about my experience! Dutch Label Shop opens up the world of high-quality, professional finishing touches and provides the option for completely custom labels for even the smallest business! I only purchases Custom Brand Labels, but there are options for care tags, size tags, and paper hang tags among others. I almost want to open up a complete line of custom clothing just so I have an excuse to use all of them! They're so cool!<br />
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Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-29506006057744655822016-12-28T07:00:00.000-06:002016-12-28T07:00:04.431-06:00Sewing Recap · 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
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Here we are at the end of the year already! I don't know about you, but I really love making lists, organizing, and evaluating my progress, so this time of year is a favorite! I'm busy doing my yearly fabric stash inventory and I've taken the time to reflect back on a year of sewing.<br />
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So it's time for another year-end recap! Wow- this year really sped by and was a rather remarkable year in that it held SO much but also SO little. Through it all, I felt like I had a distinct lack of sewing, but it is a bit heartening to see how many things *did* get accomplished this year!<br />
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In many of the aspects of life that I don't touch here on the blog, this was a difficult year of uncertainty and waiting. It followed on the heels of 2-3 other not-so-great years. (but don't get me wrong- those years also held their own wonderful experiences!) I feel like I'm finally getting my feet back under me and I'm so grateful for all the ways I've grown during this in-between season.<br />
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2016 held lots of changes, lots of decisions, lots of travel, and.... not as much blogging as I would have liked. I had a dramatic up-tick in flash sales on the blog this year and they proved to be quite popular! Hooray! I still love estate sale-ing, so look for more of those this coming year, and (maybe! hopefully!) more sewing projects. ;-)<br />
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My big change for 2017 will be a new job and I'm so happy about it and greatly looking forward to the reliable schedule! I know it'll change a lot of things and potentially have a major impact on my blogging, but I'm super excited to see what 2017 holds and I can't wait to get started! Hope the rest of you are enjoying the last few days of 2016 and I wish you all well in the new year!<br />
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A lower level of inspiration this year meant that I ended up with several skirts. If in doubt, whip up a skirt- apparently! The floral skirt was a cheater project; merely revamped from a dress. The green and plaid skirts ended up being vastly popular in my wardrobe (hurrah!), and each warranted 2 posts.<br />
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I had 3 projects with <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/pennyrose/">Penny Rose</a> this year, and I think it's so funny that they were all in the pink/red range! These were all such a great boost out of my rut and I'm so happy with how they all turned out. :-)<br />
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A very Merry Christmas to all of you, dear readers! I usually share a selection of my favorite vintage holiday cards, but this year I wanted to share photos of a recreation that my mom and sister did a couple years ago!</div>
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This is a bit of a funny post to share, since it's my sister's dress and I was entirely un-involved with the entire process, however the finished result is so charmingly festive that I felt like you'd all appreciate it anyway. :-)</div>
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The dress is made from a polished cotton twill, which is well-suited to the box-pleated, full skirt. The plain bodice closes with buttons and the removable faux fur cuffs and collar match the pixie-style hat and muff. A black sash and neck bow add a touch of contrast, and the black purse and shoes step in for the original green.</div>
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The mellow golden leaves this year were the perfect backdrop for a new styling of my "<a href="https://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2016/03/practically-vintage-plaid-skirt.html">practically vintage skirt</a>" and it was just begging for a trip to the woods for photos!</div>
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I posted about this skirt in the spring <a href="https://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2016/03/practically-vintage-plaid-skirt.html">here</a> and one of the reasons I was so excited about this fabric is that I'm totally in love with every one of these colors. <3 After styling it toward the blue range over the spring, I was excited to pull out my best autumnal hues this fall! My sister gave me this sweater as a "hand-me-up" since it ended up being a color she doesn't really wear. Happily for me it's just perfect for my skirt!</div>
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The skirt was made from vintage cotton that we found at an estate sale a couple years ago. Inside the folded pile of fabric were clippings from a 1950s catalog with plaid dresses. I dearly wanted to be able to recreate one of them, but there was only enough fabric to barely squeeze out a skirt. :-/ Oh well! Maybe that's why it was never made. ;-)</div>
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This outfit is a pretty good example of everyday attire for me- my faithful Mary Jane shoes, bobby socks, hat, and no brooches. I need to remedy that last part and make it a habit! I do love a dear little brooch!</div>
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<a href="http://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2015/02/1950s-separates-winter-sunset.html">This blouse</a> shows up in just about *every* skirt/blouse/cardigan post I put up, with good reason. I love it. Although I think a few more blouses might not go amiss either. ;-)</div>
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I'm doing a special sale on my two Etsy shops, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/modedelis">ModeDeLis</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewingEmporiumCo/">SewingEmporiumCo</a>, this year for the Black Friday-Cyber Monday extended weekend- 30% off both entire shops at automatically reduced prices, no need for any coupon codes!</div>
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This is the lowest my prices have ever been and I'm trying to clear things out so I can finally get the rest of my backstock online! So please, stop on by and snag a great deal!</div>
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I don't know what the last few months have been like for you, but we enjoyed wonderful weather and gorgeous fall colors for quite a bit longer than usual this year and I'm so, SO happy that a visit from <a href="http://www.kathryngracephotography.com/">Kathryn</a> coincided with it! I've wanted some wonderfully autumnal photos ever since I started this blog and every year it just never worked out... but it's all for the best since I think I *finally* am getting close to the autumn wardrobe of my dreams. ;-)</div>
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Every year I have high hopes for a grand new wardrobe since this season is the source of my favorite colors and tones, but every year seems to bring something along my path to thwart my ambitions. This year was much the same, but with a few choice additions previously in the year I was able to expand my options exponentially and I'm pretty pleased with the direction I'm headed at last. :-)</div>
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Long-time readers (at least those with an extraordinary memory for trivial details!) will remember this skirt from its <a href="https://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2014/06/new-wardrobe-staple.html">first incarnation</a>. I made it 2.5 years ago after admiring the fabric for quite some time and I was so excited that it would finally be my Ultimate Spring/Autumn Dress! And sadly, it just really ended up falling short of my hopes. I eventually put it up for sale in my Etsy shop since it was frustrating to glimpse it in my closet, just hanging there and mocking me. But no one wanted to buy it. And then I finally realized what I should have years ago- this fabric just really wanted to be a skirt. It's a great print to go with several tops and sweaters in my closet and I think (fingers crossed!) it will finally fulfill its purpose in life. ;-)</div>
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This vintage wool sweater was purchased last February, but never got a chance to shine until this fall! I really, really love it and it also helps me get a step closer to <a href="https://mode-de-lis.blogspot.com/2016/05/film-fashions-brooklyn-2015.html">Eilis's Ever Coveted Wardrobe</a>. (yes, I'm still obsessed...haha!)<br />
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My year so far has been full of big, life-changing things back-to-back and I've finally had a period of quiet over the past month. It's given me time to reflect back on where I've come over the last year and gather strength for the path ahead! If you follow me on Instagram, you'll already know that I've made the decision to remove myself from social media for the foreseeable future. I've found myself growing less creative and more apathetic in many areas of life and I'm ready to step back and rediscover the things I used to enjoy so much! One of which is blogging, so rest assured that this little site won't be going anywhere for a long time. ;-)</div>
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This past year has forced me to branch out a lot more and do things solo. From big city living to taking dance classes to arranging lots of solo cross-country travel, I've been adventuring a lot on my own. I'm highly introverted, but don't get me wrong- I do love company just as much as anyone else! I might be quiet, but I love having at least *someone* there by my side. But that's not always possible, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to realize that, yes- I actually can make my own fun. ;-) </div>
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Through various circumstances in February, I found myself with a day to spend in Cleveland and without any of the companions I tried to meet up with. I've never been to Cleveland before and while the day started off rather bleak, it brightened up quickly with a few excellent recommendations. Wandering through a market in a reclaimed train station and agonizing over which wonderful foods to choose (an Irish pasty won the day!), trying my very first authentic phosphate at the most adorable old-fashioned soda fountain, and some vintage shopping later... and the day was a rousing success! I still have fond memories of how wonderful that day was, and I'm so glad I made the most of it after all!</div>
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One of the vintage shops I visited in Cleveland was going out of business, so all the merchandise was 50% off and I was able to find 2 sweaters and 2 pairs of sunglasses. They were all great additions to my wardrobe and.... definitely help give the trip a rosy hue in my memory. ;-)<br />
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Also, can I just say that I love that I've finally built up a tolerance for high necklines? I used to feel like I was being strangled if anything touched above my clavicle which kind of puts a damper on a truly authentic 1950s look! The sweater is in wonderful shape and just required a few minor repairs to the button loops.<br />
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<br />Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-89927650949074885002016-11-12T16:52:00.000-06:002016-11-12T16:52:43.172-06:00· Fundraiser for Jessica! ·<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As you've probably already heard, Jessica (of the blog/etsy shop <a href="http://www.chronicallyvintage.com/">Chronically Vintage</a>) suffered a tragic house fire last month and lost all of her belongings, including an extensive vintage collection. As she and her husband rebuild their life and get back on their feet, my friend Gina (<a href="http://beauty4ashes7.blogspot.com/">Beauty from Ashes</a>) had the wonderful idea of organizing a vintage pattern sale for a fundraiser!</div>
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Gina has generously donated 30 vintage sewing patterns in all sizes and eras and 100% of the proceeds from their sale will go to Jessica and Tony. Look for these patterns in the "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ModeDeLis?section_id=20380178">Fundraiser for Jessica</a>" section! Joining in, I am taking the opportunity to donate 25% of all proceeds from my entire shop (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ModeDeLis">ModeDeLis</a>), as well as my second Etsy shop (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewingEmporiumCo">SewingEmporiumCo</a>) from now through Nov 16th! This is a great chance to not only get vintage treasures, but to help out a friend in need!</div>
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Jessica has been one of (if not the most!) supportive and welcoming members of the vintage blogging community and I've been touched again and again by her generosity and kindness- she has given so much to this community! I know many of you have already donated directly to her donation site and if you were looking for another way to help (and cross off a few Christmas gifts!), this is perfect for killing two birds with one stone!</div>
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A sampling of some items currently in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ModeDeLis">ModeDeLis shop</a>- vintage patterns pre-1965, magazines from the 1920s, Lu-Ray dishes, vintage scarves, and more!</div>
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And a sampling of the offerings over at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewingEmporiumCo">SewingEmporiumCo</a>- vintage patterns post-1965, retro reprint patterns, costume patterns, and vintage trimmings!</div>
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<br />Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-32699525422292849152016-10-27T09:00:00.000-05:002016-10-27T09:00:53.571-05:001950s Wrap Housedress · Penny Rose Fabrics<div style="text-align: center;">
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My latest post on the<a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/pennyrose/blog/2016/10/27/project-design-team-50s-style-wrap-dress/"> Penny Rose Fabrics blog</a> is up today! You won't want to miss this one- I delved into vintage housedresses....</div>
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This dress has the biggest pockets in the history of pockets...</div>
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....Cute piping accents (since I momentarily forgot how much I don't really like sewing piping!)....</div>
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....And the whole thing is a wrap style!</div>
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See more details <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/pennyrose/blog/2016/10/27/project-design-team-50s-style-wrap-dress/">on their blog</a>!</div>
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And also stay tuned for a post in the next month or so about a local factory that made its own label of housedresses in the 1920s-60s! Fun, fun!!</div>
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