Skants and Body Suits

For those of you who missed it, there was a contest over on Dress a Day for 3 patterns for a 1970's Skant pattern Simplicity 5082..........Actually there were three of them given as prizes for the best and worst Christmas Presents.

There were lots of wonderful stories and Erin had a really hard time choosing the winners. LOL. This pattern seems to be one of those Love It or Hate It type garments and the suggestions and comments on it ran long and lots of fun to read.

One of the lucky winners (who really wanted the pattern) was Sew Ducky and she has detailed the making of her pair of Skants (Skirt/pants in case you missed that reference)

One of the things that came out in all the discussions was................what to wear with Skants. Well obviously a Body Suit is perfect. So, I dug around to see what I could find in the way of Bodysuit patterns and I found a few from the 70s and some from the 90's................I wore them both times they were popular and I loved them, cause they stayed tucked into pants or skirts and moved with you.............

Designer and Couturier

For decades the pattern companies have issued Designer Fashions. Some more prolifically than others. Vogue is of course known for their Couturier and Paris Originals but the other companies had their own lines. Sometimes the Designer was mentioned and sometimes it was anonymous.

cemetarian is kickin' off the New Year with a presentation of some of my favorites all available NOW at cemetarian.com

Babylon Mall is having a Happy New Year Sale and La Dolce Vintage and La Dolce Vintage Dainties and Unmentionables has everything in the store marked 20%-40% off. Just click the images to see the discounts on already low prices.


And Everyone......Have a Great and Safe New Year!

Black Friday Specials and Vintage Blowout Sale

It's Black Friday and the busiest shopping day of the year..........along with the Vintage Blow Out Sale on eBay, I am offering a 15% coupon on any purchases from www.cemetarian.com

Just use the coupon code VBO

Today I'm adding bunches of Coats and Suits and Jackets from all eras. 1950's, 1960's, 1970', 80's and newer.





I'm also adding several holiday Craft patterns, it not too late to grab a sweet Santa Claus and get him made in time for Christmas, or if Angels or Elves are more to your liking, I've got several of them also.

Lana Turner & James Galanos

No, they don't really have anything in common, except for the fact that they were both in Hollywood at the same time. One designed clothing and the other wore it extremely well.

The only connection they have is the fact that I got this wonderful Imitation of Life Photo Album and the Simply Stunning Chantilly Lace GALANOS Dress at the same Estate Sale. And as I was photographing and writing the listings for both I couldn't help but notice the similarity of the Lace dress Miss Turner is wearing and the Galanos Lace Dress.

That's the only connection..............except for the fact that both Turner and Galanos were outstanding in their fields.

The album was sent to the jeweler who supplied the $1,000,000 worth of jewelry worn by Lana in the film and there are 17 photos in the album with the cover letter. The album is currently listed at cemetarian on eBay.






The dress is one of the most exquisite garments I have ever had in my hands. The craftsmanship is beyond anything I have ever seen. It will be available on Monday, Nov 24th on cemetarian on eBay.