Sunday, January 8, 2012

Flea market finds, vintage loveliness

Does it count when the flea market finds are gifts from a neighbour who used to run a vintage clothes shop?  I hope so because I've been given such a lovely collection of vintage clothes and I need an excuse to show them off.  She told me that she used to buy the clothes by the bundle, and many of them are from overseas. She also kindly lent me the dress form which has been very useful, not only for photographing clothes, but for using in my sewing efforts and it (or should a dress form always be a she?) is about the same size as me. I feel very lucky to have been given these amazing clothes - some of them need some fixing up and I'm planning some alterations on others.  I can't wait!

This is a handmade dress possible from the 50's in a pink and yellow cotton. Amazingly it fits me perfectly but  is in need of some repair so I'll need to reattach the bodice and fix the rips.   I'll  probably take off the bows at the neck and pockets too.

A 70s maxi dress. I'm not sure about whether to shorten this one or leave it as is.


A 60's shirt - no alterations needed here.


A really great chiffon dress; not sure of the era, maybe the 70's.  One sleeve was hanging by a thread so I took it off and I'm planning on taking the other one off  as well to make it sleeveless.  Then I'll need to add binding to the armholes and take in the bodice a bit.
She also gave me some red high-waisted pants from the 70's. These just about fit me, although in my post-Christmas excess state I have to breathe in :) and I love them, especially with my new shoes....
For more flea market finds, pop over to Sophies.

9 comments:

  1. Oh that floral maxi is devine! I'd leave it as is!

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  2. What a lucky duck you are. The first dress with bows is so sweet, I'd leave them I think they make the dress. The maxi might look really nice made into a long sleeved mini dress with boots. Love the blouse and the plans you have for the last dress.

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  3. What a neighbour to have! Enjoy!

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  4. Oooh, those are super duper cute!

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  5. Gorgeous finds! Oh...they'll be so much fun to wear!!!

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  6. How lucky you are. I love vintage clothes and it looks like you were given some treasures. Good luck with your alterations, I'm sure they will turn out fabulous.

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  7. Wow you're so lucky! I love all the dresses!

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