Posts Tagged ‘ silk ’

Damn damn damn tiny waist!

Look what I found. Purple, rustly party dress. Dropped waist, square neck, little  cap sleeves, back straps I’ve never seen before. Feels and moves and sounds like silk taffeta. And it’s made by a talented designer, sold originally in an exclusive shop. But damnit! The tiny waist! The teeny tiny waist. I can’t risk hurting [ READ MORE ]

Can you change a turtleneck?

Stunner of a silk sweater. Perfect color. Love the little sleeves. Beads on one shoulder. But turtleneck?! I’m wondering if it’s possible, without wrecking the sweater, to turn the turtleneck into a crew neck or jewel neck. Because this beauty’s going to waste as is… Could I stay-stitch the neckline I want, then gently and [ READ MORE ]

Lousy bosom wrecks all my fun: the 28 Shop version

And now this, too. A number from Marshall Field’s The 28 Shop. It won’t quite fit over my bosom and ribs. Feels like silk, too. Typical. I’ve just learned that the 28 Shop, named for its 28 dressing rooms AND the 28 E. Washington address of said elevator, was a big big deal, thanks to [ READ MORE ]

And refashions, too

More inspiration for spring: Gray paisley silk, pristine condition. Must cut down to something sharp. It’s really a giant dress, with covered buttons. Purple heather knit. Already an awful ugly T-shirt[ READ MORE ]

And fabrics

For spring consideration, stuff kicking around the house. A gray and black and lilac on white rayon blend. Gray twill. Gray and white leopard poly/rayon blend. Black and white dotted cotton blend. Magenta sheer silk. Purples (except the velvet) Purple on white polyester Fun, c/o Gaffney’s and Vogue, mostly. Yard sales, too[ READ MORE ]

Word on Georgie-girl

Sleeping standing up. Nose pokes out.

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