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Here you will find vintage clothing items which need repairs. This is the perfect place to find great vintage clothing items at a reduced price! If you're handy with a needle and love to restore - this is the place for you!

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1940's Dress W/Beading

This pretty green dress is simple in design, yet elegant in appearance due to the beadwork accents. The dress has a "V" neckline with beaded points draping from the shoulders and along the neckline toward the bustline. The dress has short, raglan sleeves and a fitted waistline. The matching belt is included; however it does have wear. A wide peplum begins at the waistline and continues through the hips. The front of the peplum is also decorated with beading - this time, the beaded triangles reach upwards. The skirt is fairly straight, yet ample in width. The dress has a side metal zipper as well as a short zipper at the neckline. The dress does have a light stain on the front - you can see it in the Bodice Views. There are no labels in the dress, but it measures approximately: bustline=44"; waistline=38"; hips=45" and length=48 1/2".

Bodice Views
Beading Views

PRICE: $75.00
ITEM NUMBER: VEC889

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Simple 1900's Dotted Cotton Gown

This simple gown is made of a white cotton decorated with small brown dots. The gown has a rounded neckline (slightly squared in the front) edged with a two narrow rows of white lace. The gown is cut with a higher waistline and center back closure. The bodice of the gown features four vertical pleats at each shoulder - front and back. The bodice is gathered into the waistline and the skirt is fitted to the waistband with vertical pleats. This gives the skirt a fitted look while allowing ample room through the hips. It is also a nice decorative touch. The bottom portion of the skirt has a wide horizontal pleat - giving the skirt the illusion of having an overskirt. The gown originally had a button closure in the back; however the buttons are no longer with the gown, so new buttons would need to be added. The gown is in good condition, but does need buttons and there is an area at the back waistline which does need mending. The gown has long sleeves and these are also decorated with horizontal pleating at the upper arm and edged with a narrow lace trim at the wristline. There is an area on the sleeve which needs restitching. The gown does have some small stains on the skirt. One looks to be juice. There is also a stain on the left cuff. These stains are not drastically noticeable and I believe most will come out, but I have not tried to clean the gown (price reflects). The gown is wearable or would make a nice display piece. Measurements: bustline=32"; waistline=24"; length=56".

Bodice Views
Detail Views

PRICE: $135.00
ITEM NUMBER: VEC718

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Circa 1900-1910 Dress - Embroidery

The bodice and skirt may be homemade, but if so, the workmanship and detail are very good. The dress is done in what looks like a lightweight wool in a very pretty peachy tan color. This dress is trimmed around the neckline and sleeves with pale yellow embroidery thread! The bodice has a side front hook/eye closure and no boning or underlining. The bodice has a square lace yoke with hand embroidered flowers in green, blue, light pink and ecru. The stand-up collar is also done in lace with two stays in the back of the neckline. The top of the collar is edged with a narrow row of braided embroidery thread. Over 1" wide scrolling, braided embroidery thread also decorates the bodice and runs below the lace yoke. The braided embroidery continues all around the back of the neckline. The bodice has long, straight sleeves which come to a point on the top of the hand. The sleeve edges are also decorated with the braided emboidery thread. The matching skirt is plain. It has a set in waistband with two narrow vertical sewn pleats down the front. The skirt has a back hook/eye closure which is hidden by a large open vertical pleat which runs the length of the skirt and there is a hem protector on the skirt. The bodice is in good condition, but does have some moth holes and underarm damage. The lace and braiding is in very good condition. The skirt also has some moth holes, but material is very sturdy. Waistline measures approximately 26". The trim on this dress is wonderful!

Front Bodice View
Close-Up Neckline
Back Bodice View
Side/Sleeve View
Close-Up Sleeve Edge
Back View

PRICE: $145.00
ITEM NUMBER: VE646

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Blue/Black Floral Dress

This dress is a nice "all around" dress. It is perfectly at home for shopping or dinner. The dress is navy blue with a lighter blue floral design. The dress has a mandrin collar and center front button closure. The collar and front closure is trimmed with a light blue edging. The dress has short, raglan sleeves and two (2) side pockets. The bodice is fitted and the dress originally had a belt. Unfortunately, the belt is no longer with the dress, but a black belt would work nicley. The skirt has a few small pleats to give it a bit of fullness. There are some scattered small moth holes, but they are not noticeable when the dress is worn over a dark blue slip. A label which reads, "Fashioned by Smartcraft" is attached to the dress. There is no size information, but the dress measures: bustline=33"; neckline to waistline length=15 1/2"; waistline=24" and the waistline to hemline length is 28".

Bodice Views

PRICE: $45.00
ITEM NUMBER: VEC910

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1940's Green Beaded Blouse

This 1940's blouse is a great example of the era. The blouse is a medium green color and is decorated with gold, blue and red sequins and beads. The design is an array of beaded circles which begin on one shoulder and continue across the bustline. The blouse is fitted through the waistline with darts and the sleeves are short. Unfortunately, someone has taken the blouse in through the arms and in the waistline. There is also some discoloration under the arms. The blouse is still wearable or would be a perfect garment to make a pattern from. The label in the blouse reads, "Dorothy Korby Sport/Wear, A Rayon Fabric." The blouse now measures approximately: bustline=33" and waistline=23". Again, this blouse has been modified.

Close-Up Beading

PRICE: $35.00
ITEM NUMBER: VEC897

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1940's Gown/Jacket

This mauve colored floor length gown/jacket ensemble is gorgeous; however it does have some problems. This would be the perfect dress for the vintage restorer! The dress has two narrow spagetti straps and the bodice is gathered with a 1" wide ruffle along the entire top edge of the dress. A 3" inverted "V" begins directly under the bustline. The floor length skirt falls to a beautiful swirl; however it is not bias cut. The gown has a back metal zipper. A matching short sleeve jacket is a great compliment to the dress. The jacket is very fitted and has short, puffed sleeves. It has a front metal zipper (part of the zipper needs to be resewn). Eleven 1" diameter spirals accent each side of the jacket. These spirals begin a gathered section of the jacket which ends at the side seam. There is also a neck closure which consists of two of these spirals (missing hook/eye). The back of the jacket is fitted with a self tie belt. The jacket has small shoulder pads. Now for the problem. The dress has been stored away and has light stains and fading throughout it. I would suggest dying the dress and jacket a slightly darker color than it's current color. The material is sturdy and this dress is very wearable and a wonderful example of vintage elegance. The gown measures: bustline=32"-33"; waistline=24"-25".

Close-Up Dress Bodice
Dress Back View
Close-Up Back Bodice
Front Jacket View
Back Jacket View
Close-Up Jacket Detail

PRICE: $65.00
ITEM NUMBER: DMC004

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Lavendar Gown W/Sheer Topper
Size 11/12

First let me say that this gown needs some attention. The gown is a light lavendar color and has a sheer overlay. The dress underlining has narrow shoulder straps and a fitted bodice which ends at the natural waistline. The sheer overlay has a high neckline with trim and an applique which looks like a choker. The overlay has capped sleeves; however the shoulder seams of the overlay have frayed and the seam has come undone. There are various seams which are also frayed and all would need to be finished off (a liquid made for this purpose could be applied. The shoulder seams and maybe a bit of the side seams would need to be restitched. A narrow material belt encircles the waistline. The skirt is also flowing. It consists of the underlining with a few layers of overlay. The top is cut asymetrically, giving the gown a great touch. There are a few small spots on the overly, but I have not had the gown cleaned. This gown is being sold "as-is" at a very reduced price. I'm sure a good seamstress would have no problem making the necessary repairs. The gown is a size 11/12. It measures: bustline=34"; waistline=26"; hips=36" and length (shoulder to hemline)=59".

Bodice Views
Detail Views

PRICE: $65.00
ITEM NUMBER: VWC307

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1960's Black/Cranberry Lace/Sequins

This dress has the typical 1960's cut, however it is unique in it's design. The dress has a full black lining. The dress itself is a black and cranberry lace. This lace is decorated with black strips of material which are zigzaged throughout the dress. Black sequins are also done in a zigzag design. Very interesting effect. The bodice of the dress is fitted, with a rounded neckline and sleeveless. There is a black piping around the neckline, the armholes and the waistline. Two small black bows accents the waistline. The skirt is straight. The dress is in very good condition. A few of the sequin rows and zigzag rows need to be retacked and there are a few breaks in the lace, but it is sturdy and in very wearable condition. There is a union tag on the inside, but no size information. Measurements: bustline=34"; waistline=27"; hips=38"; length (waistline to hemline)=25".

Front Bodice View
Side View
Back View
Back Bodice View

PRICE: $45.00
ITEM NUMBER: HMC084

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