Here's your chance! It's closet clean out time, so that means you get a chance to own some vintage pieces you may have fallen for in the past on this blog :) All items are in wearable condition, and in great condition unless otherwise noted. You can purchase any items right here just by clicking the PayPal button, and if you want multiple items just email me at solanahraquel {at} gmail.com or purchase the items and I'll refund you the leftover shipping. Happy shopping!
1960s canvas sailor dress $20
Bust-36 Waist-26 Hips-50 Bodice-15 Skirt-24
A tough little sailor, this dress has seen some tough times but still loves to be taken out. A bright salmon color, it's made of flexible cotton canvas, with buttons up the front, and pull tabs at the waist. There is some discoloration, as can be seen in the photos, but this dress is so cute and fun, no one will ever notice! Sold
1960s yellow flowers dress $60
Bust-38 Waist-26 Bodice-15.5 Skirt-22
Can be seen fully styled in this post
This pretty sunny yellow dress is fun and flouncy! The wide neckline is dramatic and the shell is light and flowing, in great condition. Watch out for breezes! Sold
1950s silver and mint shirtdress $25
Bust-38 Waist-27 Bodice-15.5 Skirt-26.5
Can be seen fully styled in this post
Casual and festive all in one. This cotton shirtdress has silver thread woven throughout, with a button front and enough room for a petticoat. It has underarm marks and a hole that needs patching up under an arm, which the price reflects. Sold
1950s Madeline grows up dress $50
Bust-36 Waist-26 Hips-36 Bodice-15.5 Skirt-25
Can be seen fully styled in this post
This is what little madeline wears when she's all grown up, frolicking around Paris. She would still have a yellow hat, and white gloves to match the collar and buttons. And take a peek at the pretty buckle detail! Perfect. Just very light underarm marks, and a mark on the back collar, as shown. Sold
1930s style April Cornell dress $20
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Bust-36 Waist-27 Hips-38 Bodice-15 Skirt-24
Can seen fully styled in this post
This soft cotton polka dot dress is a great summer frock, with matching trim and a low v-neckline, it's fully lined in light cotton lawn. A small bit of marks on the front bodice, not very prominent, as shown in the photo. Sold
1940s rayon navy dress with striped detail $60
Bust-36 Waist-27 Hips-48 Bodice-17.5 Skirt-30
Can be seen fully styled in this post
A beautiful 1940s dress in deep navy blue rayon, with cream and navy trim. So dramatic! A partial button front, a completely breezy and classic 40s design. The only flaw is a little pin sized hole on the back, as shown in the photo. Sold
1950s pink wiggle dress $20
Bust-35 Waist-24 Hips-36 Bodice-15.5 Skirt-25.5
A powder pink cotton wiggle dress, for those bombshell days. Dress it up, down, and don't forget to wiggle when you walk. Has multiple fades, and a few light spots, as reflected in the price. But could easily be dyed a darker color! Sold
1950s blue floral sundress $40
Bust-36 Waist-28 Hips-50 Bodice-17 Skirt-28
Can be seen fully styled in this post
A perfect cotton sundress with pretty blue flowers allover. Trimmed in rick-rac, with waist ties, and even two pockets! Can't beat a dress with pockets. Great condition, just general wear. Sold
1950s pink prom dress $20
Bust-32 Waist-24 Bodice-10.5 Skirt-40.5
A beautiful 1950s prom dress, of shimmering pink and a black velvet ribbon belt. Missing the zipper, all folded and ready to be stitched in. Sold!
1950s plaid suspender skirt $25
Waist-26 Length-25 Bodice (straps)-14
Such a cute little cotton plaid skirt, in a variety of appealing colors. The suspenders are stitched to the waistband, but have a little fabric to move them if you so wish. Sold
Kitty skirt $20
Waist-27 Hips-45 Length-23
It's a skirt with kitties! Has a slight elastic waist and zip front. And cats. What more is there? Sold
Polka dot circus romper $20
Bust-36 Waist-28 Hips-50 Bodice-16 "Skirt"-14
Can be seen fully styled in this post
This romper is so cute! Made from a poly/rayon blend, it's an antique cream with black polka dots and a ruffled collar and front. It zips front, and has so many style possibilities! There is a pink stain on the left hip, and small mark on the back of the neck, as shown in the photo. Sold
Blue wool cable knit cardigan $15
Bust-36 Waist-26 Length-18.5 Shoulders-15 Sleeves-25
This is a great cornflower blue cable cardigan made from 100% wool by Banana Republic. Classic! Sold
1950s cream short sleeve cardigan $15
Bust-38 Waist-28 Length-20 Shoulders-17
Can be seen fully styled in this post.
A perfect little "Web foot" knit blouse in wool, navy scalloped trim on the collar and cuffs. A great basic for chilly fall and spring days! Sold
1930s style linen blouse $15
Bust-36 Waist-29 Length-20 Shoulders-16
A perfect little white linen blouse, with such a 1930s look and feel. Seven buttons up the front and a little peplum add a bit of a flirty air to this must have basic. Sold
I picked this dishtowel up at a yard sale the other day for a song, and even though it doesn't match my blue kitchen I figured something could be done with it. Today that something got whipped up. A tote! I am a minimal work, maximum results kind of gal, so making a tote bag without cutting the fabric or hemming the edges? Perfect. All you need is a dishtowel, one of the heavier ones, I wouldn't recommend the worn out (but pretty) vintage ones. However, if you really wanted to, you could just double up a flimsy towel with a durable one as the lining. And a length of cotton or nylon strap.
Make sure your towel is clean and ironed. If you want to be creative and add appliques or pockets, do so now.
Fold the towel in half and stitch the sides.
Turn the bag inside out...
....and fold it so the seam is down the middle
Take a point and pin a few inches from edge.
Sew along the pinned line, repeat on the other end, and turn right side out.
Now take a length of strap, just make it whatever length you're comfortable with, and fold the edge under.
Pin each end of the strap to the bag, one side on front, and one side on back.
Stitch an hourglass using this guide, this will assure more strength for the strap.
Ta da! See how easy that was? Now go make some for your friends. Personalize them. They will be impressed.
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