Comments | andreahg: How cool is this?

andreahg

How cool is this?

Jan 27, 2009 10:46

So, despite my first couple of failed attempts at 30's fashions, I have bought a couple more. I did some research, evaluated both my figure and 30's fashion to try to figure out what will work with me. I recently got a copy of Everyday Fashions of the Thirties as Pictured in Sears catalogs. Normally, these books are pretty good, having several ( Read more... )

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pseudovillain January 27 2009, 15:56:45 UTC

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

How fucking COOOOOL!!!!

sewphisticate January 27 2009, 16:46:38 UTC

That top suit is fantastic.

laughingmagpie January 27 2009, 17:23:33 UTC

Very nice!

You're right, the Marian Martin is quite similar to the one I'm working on (which got stalled 'cause I was away this weekend - but soon!) Can't wait to see yours too!

I had that happen in a pattern too - the seller had peeked in the envelope and saw the printed material and thought it was the instructions. The instructions ended up being missing, but I quite forgave her, especially since the newspaper clippings were so fascinating!

zaika_krasivaia January 27 2009, 17:59:14 UTC

that is soo cool!!

by the way...i fail big time for not thanking you for the pattern. or did i thank you??? at any rate, still trying to find the right yarn for the sweater. :)

andreahg January 27 2009, 18:33:12 UTC

I can't wait to see your sweater!

nuranar January 27 2009, 18:03:32 UTC

I love them! And what a cool add-in!

That first suit is almost identical to one I have; I've actually made it twice, in green fake-linen and burgandy-colored wool.
http://nuranar.livejournal.com/76439.html

andreahg January 27 2009, 18:32:52 UTC

YES!!!!! Ever since I saw the pics of yours, I've been looking for something similar.

nuranar January 27 2009, 22:48:05 UTC

Aww! It *is* a lovely set. I can't wait to see yours!