vintage 1940s blouse, made of fluttery rayon -- very high quality, from the Enka factory ➡ navy blue, with novelty print squares of drawn ducks, butterflies + marshland ➡ neckline features an attached scarf at neckline, which can be worn a variety of ways -- a hood, over one shoulders, all the way around were the three i thought of. but i bet there's more! the scarf features a kerchief point shape, coming to a point across the center back ➡ thick padded shoulders ➡ nipped waist with matching sash belt ➡ very full sweep skirt ➡ side metal zipper closure label: martini designed, fashion approved enka rayon material: rayon garment is shown unpinned on my 34"/25"/36" form, for reference. bust: technically, up to 38", but this clings down (it's shown on 34") waist: 24" - 26" taut hips: free length: 47" shoulder to waist: 16" condition: freshly dry cleaned + ready to wear. there's one tiny hole near the front hem, but this is the only flaw i can find to note. see pic!
Once spring arrives I am always excited to hang laundry outside to dry on my clothesline again. There is something absolutely wonderful about wearing a garment that smells of fresh air and sunshine! I have found my clothes pin bag to be a very handy accessory. In the past I would sometimes be guilty of leaving clothes pins on the line. Over time the clothes pins would become discolored and the springs could become rusty. But with a clothes pins bag it is so easy to collect my clothes pins up at the end of the day. Over the past two years I have enjoyed making my own homemade laundry detergent. I found this recipe on Pinterest and really like how quickly a batch can be made. I always add lavender essential oil to my detergent. Homemade Laundry Detergent: An empty 1/2 gallon old detergent jug or 1/2 gallon canning jar 1/2 cup liquid castile soap 1/2 cup baking soda 5 drops lavender essential oil Combine ingredients in 1/2 gallon container, fill container with hot water. Shake to combine. Gently shake before each use. Use 1/4- 1/3 cup per load. Another laundry favorite is this stain remover recipe. Use 2 parts peroxide and 1 part blue Dawn and baking soda. I usually use 1/2 cup peroxide, 1/4 cup Dawn dish soap and 1/4 cup baking soda. Apply to stain remover prior to washing. I shared this some time ago, but thought it would be a nice addition to this post.... Old Recipe ------------------------ Years ago a Kentucky grandmother gave the new bride the following recipe for washing clothes. It appears below just as it was written, and despite the spelling, has a bit of philosophy. This is an exact copy as written and found in an old scrap book (with spelling errors and all). 1.Bilt a fir in backyard to heat kettle of rain water. 2.Set tubs so smoke wont blow in eyes if wind is pert. 3.Shave one hole cake of lie soap in bilin water. 4.Sort things make 3 piles. 1 pile white, 1 pile colored, 1 pile work britches and rags. 5.To make startch, stir flour in cool water to smooth, then thin down with bilin water. 6.Take white things, rub dirty spots on board, scrub hard, and then bile. Rub colored don’t bile, just rinch and starch. 7. Take things out of kettle with broomstick handle, then rinch, and starch. 8.Hang old rags on fence. 9.Spread tea towels on the grass. 10. pore rinch water in the flower beds. 11. Scrub porch with hot soapy water. 12.Turn tubs upside down. 13.Go put on clean dress, smooth hair with hair combs. Brew cup of tea, sit and rock a spell and count your blessings. ***Paste this over our washer and dryer and next time when you think things are bleak, read it again and give thanks for your blessings! The clothes pin bags featured in this post are for sale in my Etsy shop. I have also added some pretty new aprons too. "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." Colossians 3:23
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Retro silky dress with full, bloused top; elastic waist; and pleated skirt in black fabric with black flowers. Skirt is pleated. Pleats at shoulders, gathered sleeves at top, no cuffs on long sleeves, single button closure in back. Tag size 14. Chest measures 23 inches laying flat from armpit to armpit (46 inches total). Elastic waist measures 19 inches when fully stretched across laying flat (38 inches total). Skirt measures 27 inches from waist to bottom hem. Fabric is a washable silky polyester. Like new, clean, no stains. By In Cinq - Made in USA. The waist and chest were measured laying flat, so the actual fit vary somewhat. Measure a similar garment that fits you in the same manner for comparison. Visit my shop for more vintage clothing, fabric, fabric panels, quilt blocks and quilt tops, vintage patterns, needlework and kits, original handmade creations and more - https://www.etsy.com/shop/VirgieMae
To view this vintage item’s full description, please expand the listing. ♥️ Vintage ‘70s swishy nylon little black dress. No labels, was likely made by a seamstress. Solid black with fixed straps. Darts for shaping in the bodice, wide waistband, gathered at the waist. Dress zips up the back and is unlined. Original hem with lace tape. Excellent vintage condition with no issues. Clean and ready to wear. ✂️ No size label, fits like a juniors XS or XXS. Please compare measurements against a garment that fits you well, as all sales on vintage are final. Measured laying flat, seam to seam, not doubled. Across chest: 15.5” (x2) Across waist: @13” (x2) Length, center top bust to bottom hem: 37.5” Total length top shoulder strap to hem: 43.5” Across bottom sweep: 39” (x2) prom dress Christmas dress holiday dress Audrey Hepburn costume classic lbd little black dress pretty fem feminine fem core pretty old money aesthetic traditional prom dress vintage prom dance Christmas party holiday party birthday outfit taffeta dress 🖤 Complimentary domestic shipping! Thank you for shopping with House of CLOVESS and for your support of sustainable fashion! We strive to bring you the very best in vintage apparel. The collection consists of pre loved and dead stock items. Each piece has been carefully inspected and flaws/potential issues have been disclosed. All items are sold in as-is condition. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions prior to purchase as all vintage items are final sale. IG follow @houseofclovess
Clothes Pin Bag Vintage Handmade Hanging Clothespin Bag Measures approximately: 22” height, 18”length across widest part of bag Colors: deep green, white lace, gold/yellow, 2 cream buttons. Acorn design fabric. Not sure of fabric possibly a cotton blend Great vintage condition consistent with age and usage. Adorable handmade clothes pin dress. Handmade. No rips, tears, holes, marks, or stains. ****threads on sleeve***pictures Use as intended to store your clothespins or as a decorative piece to brighten up the laundry room. **********laundry bag only**(props not included) wire hanger not included** Most of my items are previously owned, used, and loved. These items are rarely in perfect condition and are sold “as is”. While I do my best to describe each item accurately, I do occasionally miss things. For complete details, please look closely at the photos in addition to my description. All sales are final. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to message before making a purchase. ***free shipping to the 48 contiguous states *** I will gladly combine shipping on multiple purchases. Smoke free home. Thanks for looking! Please check out my other vintage items at: www.etsy.com/shop/IvesDriveVintage
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Vintage fabric is quite a find, but you might want to lose the smell. Check out this easy tutorial to learn How to Clean Vintage Fabric so you can sew it into something beautiful. There will be no further need to avoid those lovely vintage fabrics at thrift stores and yard sales after you master these easy skills. Learning how to clean fabric opens the door to an array to sewing projects you might have previously put off. Purchase your favorite used fabrics and follow along with this tutorial so you can get to sewing right away.
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Rare vintage purse. From 1950s to early 1960s. Made and designed in Madrid Spain by Sebastian Giner. Satchel, handbag, box purse. This bag is very rare, very unique and beautiful! Hard to find .. Please keep in mind this is a vintage bag of age. There may be variations to the material due to age and or use. There may be stains, holes, rips, as well as vintage odor. Leather and fabric Blue white Vintage
Pretty little silver mesh purse with fancy frame , kiss lock and fringe along the bottom. Tags inside: Whiting and Davis and ELSAH (Elsa Schiaparelli designed for Whiting and Davis starting in the mid 1930s). I don’t believe it’s sterling, not marked. This purse is in excellent vintage condition with some minor wear to the kiss lock. No breaks in the mesh. Measurements Frame is 2 3/8 inches wide Length measuring from top of frame to bottom edge 3 3/4 inches not including 1/2 inch fringe Width of mesh pouch 2 1/8 inches A great piece to add to your collection or as a gift.
Tweet Meghan Graham, owner of Into the Wardrobe, offered me this tip for refreshing dry clean only vintage and second-hand clothing: Wet a washcloth with water. (Not dripping wet.) Place it into the clothes dryer with the offending article(s) of clothing. Run the machine on air setting (no heat) for a few minutes. Flaunt your fresh style! I told Meghan my trick for removing the smell of perfume or mildew from funky clothes: I spritz them with vinegar. She thought it was a good idea but warned that the acidity of vinegar can ruin certain fabrics, especially silk and wool. It's good to have friends who are pros! What about moth balls? Moth balls are toxic (they're a pesticide) so she says it's best to not even bother with clothes that smell of them. If you can't live without a particular item that's been stored with moth balls (like maybe your great-granny's sweater), Care2 suggests putting the clothing in the sun, repeatedly until the smell disappears. Thanks so much for reading this blog entry! I hope it was helpful. Wanna keep nerding out about creative green living? Let's stay connected: Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Pinterest // Monthly(-ish) Newsletter // Bloglovin' Consider supporting this blog by purchasing green cleaning & fun home goodies selected by me via my Amazon shop. Thanksies.
