FRESH VINTAGE May 17th - May 23rd

Here are some wonderful new offerings from some of our 

VFG members for this week.

1960s Abstract Swirl Cuff Bracelet - The Spectrum

60s Silver Brocade Dress - ProperVintageClothing

 

Wonderful Printed Cotton 1860s Civil War Era Bodice - Past Perfect Vintage

 

 1950s Long Black Nightgown - Endless Alley 

 

1960s Patent Leather Mod Doctor's Bag Purse - Viva Vintage Clothing

1970s Hawaiian Matching His Shirt & Her Dress Pomare Tahiti Honeymoon 

Falls Avenue Vintage Fashion

There are more items to see in our Fresh Vintage Forum....come and take a closer look!

Fresh Vintage Forum - May 17th - May 23rd

Fresh Vintage from the VFG - May 3rd - May 9th

Fresh Vintage from the VFG - May 3rd - May 9th

 A few fresh offerings from some of our VFG members this week.

1940s Deco Leaf Design Black Corde Purse from Marian's Vanities Clothing

50s Crinoline Vintage Pastel Rainbow Ombre Tiered Net Pink Blue Yellow at MagsRags

Striped cotton 1950s Halter Neck Sun Top at VivaVintageClothing

 

1970s Unworn Vintage Short Shorts Hot Pants at Bettes Bargains Vintage

60s Malihini Tangerine Orange Floral Shift Dress at JoulesVintage

If you would like to see more of our Fresh Vintage offerings this week, please just click on the following link..
More VFG Fresh Vintage this week

 

 

Wonderful Wools 101!

After a hiatus, the "Fabric Junkie" is back, tackling a timely subject--wool. As in the past, we're looking at both fiber and weave. Last time we mentioned how one weave (jacquard) can be made in a variety of fibers. This time we'll look at how one fiber can be made in a variety of weaves. Everyone knows wool, right? But do they realize the amazing variety of wools and weaves there are? Like silk, wool is incredibly versatile. It can be woven, knitted, or felted; finely or coarsely woven; made in winter or summer weights; etc. It can be made from the coats of not only sheep and lambs, but goats, camel, alpaca, llama, and more. Tweeds, worsteds, twills and gabardines, bouclés.... No wonder wool is one of my favorite fibers! One would need a book to cover all the wools and they ways they're used, so I'll hit just a few common ones: "Nubby" or rough woolens, typically thought of for outerwear, winter suits, and heavier winter dresses. Two specific weaves that come to mind are tweed and bouclé. A tweed weave is a rough-surfaced wool woven in two or more colors, often in a checked or plaid pattern, but can have a flecked, heathered, or herringbone look. You can usually see the warp and weft yarns pretty clearly in a tweed. The Harris tweeds of Scotland are probably the most well-known ones, but tweeds are produced in other countries as well. Bouclé is a very nubby fabric woven with looped yarns, often found in winter coats and jackets. The loops can be very short or long, so bouclé doesn't always look the same from garment to garment and can be used in formal or casual looks. "Suiting" wools, which are smoother and sometimes not easy to recognize as wool. Probably the most familiar of these are the twills and gabardines--weaves with easily visible diagonal lines and with a tighter, finer finish than the woolens. These are often found in mid-weight mens' and ladies' suits and overcoats, although they can vary from heavy to light. Worsted wool is probably what most people visualize when they think of suits, even if they don't know the term. This weave is created using a tightly twisted yarn with smooth finish. The short, "hairy" fibers are combed out of, so that it loses its woolen look. It may not "look" like wool, but when you feel it, you can usually tell that it is. Then we have tropical wool, which is a worsted, but is very plainly woven, very lightweight, and airy--excellent for suits and dresses worn in the spring and summer or in, aptly, tropical climates. The last wool I'll tackle is knitted wool. While everyone is familiar with loosely woven, bulkier sweater knits, many finer knits are used in apparel. Tops, jackets, skirts, and dresses can be made from these knits. These are usually lighter in weight than a typical sweater knit, more tightly knitted, and with a much smoother finish. They drape nicely and can be lined or unlined, and are found as a single-knit fabric such as jersey, or in double knits. Today, the sellers of Reflections of Vintage present some of our seasonal wool fashions!

From My Vintage Cocktail comes these listings: A Vintage 60s Pinup Sweater, Designer, Wool Knit, OOAK, XS, Sm, Med And this fluffy Vintage 50s 60s Designer Mohair Sweater Cardigan, Sm Med, MINT NOS Deadstock Vintage Baubles Too offers this Vintage 50s 1950s Swing Coat Car Coat Turquoise Boucle Wool Sm Med From Alley Cats Vintage, we have a Vintage Hat Gray Wool Stetson Fedora This adorable Vintage Handbag Purse Black Wool Small And this worsted-wool Vintage Suit 1940s 1950s Glenhaven Blue Tweed Nipped Waist B34 Size Small Military Inspired Catseye Vintage presents this Vintage Cardigan Sweater / Angora Blend / 1960s 60s / Hand Beaded / Glass Beads / Peach / Size L A Vintage 50s Suit / 1950s / Skirt Suit / Fur Collar / Mink / Wool Gabardine / Navy Blue / Youthcraft / Size XS And this sophisticated suit-weight Vintage 60s Dress / Shirtdress / Coat Dress / 1960s / Grey / Gray / I Magnin / Georgette Trilere / Size S / US Shipping Included

A New Year of *Fresh Vintage* Dec 30-Jan5

The Vintage Fashion Guild is ringing in the new year with plenty of new vintage listings!

Past Perfect has been listing hats and shoes, including this lovely 50s wide brim hat.



If your NY resolution is to find a great new handbag, check out this 1960s mini doctor's bag purse new at Viva Vintage

And you have a few days left to bid on this amazing late 40s New Look coat, complete with rhinestone buttons, listed on eBay by Vintage Devotion

As always, there's more Fresh Vintage to check out by clicking this blog post title to be taken to the VFG forum thread.

Pretty Party Purses

Need a little last minute bling to carry while you ring in the New Year?  

check out these fabulous finds from members of the Vintage Fashion Guild:

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How about this stunning 1920s beaded handbag from Belgium available at 

Proper Vintage Clothing?

or this sweet and sensational little 1930s beaded clutch from

 Catwalk Creative Vintage?

or this gorgeous, glamourous beaded handbag from France available at

Poppy's Vintage Clothing on Ruby Lane?

or this amazing floral beaded beauty from 

Dressing Vintage?

 

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Here's wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and 

an amazing New Year!

 

 

VFG Etsy Treasury ~ Seeing Red - Vintage that is

'Seeing Red - Vintage that is' by VintagefromVermont

Nothing like some bright vintage colors to spice up the holidays.

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Vintage 50s Warner ... metroretrovint... $29.95	SALE - Vintage 60s ... CatseyeVintage $34.99	Vintage Rockabilly ... MissMartys $48.00	Lipstick Red Biker ... walkbymoonligh... $54.00
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