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12-19-2005, 07:21 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Missouri
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So I got this coat...
Digging in my great-grandmother's closet today, we came across this AWESOME coat. She said it had been hanging in there for close to 25 years. The liner I'm going to replace. (a few tears...just old). But it's made of this wonderful heavy wool and looks like it walked right out of the 50's. I wanna spruce it up, but this is no ordinary t-shirt or skirt. This is gonna take some thought. WHAT A WONDERFUL FIND!
Anyway, here's a mock-up of it I did on photoshop. (don't laugh, I was in a hurry)
Any suggestions, guys? BTW, the coat is black. ~DUH~
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12-19-2005, 07:54 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Well I was kinda wanting to "gothify" it...
I like the lace idea...maybe a red-over-black comming out from under the cuffs and collar...
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12-20-2005, 09:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Canada
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Ooooh that sounds spiffy. I like the lace idea.
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12-20-2005, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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OK, so I've ripped out the lining.
I added silver grommets on the back to make a corset-type back to it....with black ribbon.
It's on hold though...till I can get to wal-mart to buy red satin for new lining and lace for sleeves and collar...
I also noticed a worn spot on the back...it's only about the size of a nickel...but it needs covered or fixed somehow.
A patch, maybe?
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12-20-2005, 01:20 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Sedona, AZ
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You could have something embroidered onto the front of it...or what I've seen some people do, is they take a doily or some sort of patterned lace and sew it on the center of the back of the jacket.
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12-23-2005, 05:43 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Blyth, UK - its a weird place but I was born and bred here so I've got to love it.
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Replace the lining with deep purple velvet or silk then holepunch down the back (Put metal rounds in to prevent tearing) and lace red/black/purple ribbon through the holes to create a graveyard effect. It'll look really cool if you lengthen the sleeves so they come just past your knuckles when you wear it. But that's just my opinion on clothes. I like to cover my hands so you can just see my black nail varnish.
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01-02-2006, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: california
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On the pockets, you should do try a red or silver embroidered lace. There and on the collar too. I suggest you use red to match the cuffs.
^^ hope it helps
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01-11-2006, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Missouri
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Well I finished it...(unless something marvelous comes to mind)
I replaced the corset ribbon on the back with purple. 
Replaced lining with purple satin.
Added purple faux fur to cuffs.
Also made a scarf out of left-over purple fur.
*huge thumbs up*
I keep getting comments from people. "Where'd you get that?" "Wow I bet that cost a pretty penny."
I love the look on people's faces when you tell them that you made something spectacular!
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01-13-2006, 12:57 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Don't forget the dead flower...hehehehe.
I'm picture it in my mind and It should look awsome!!!, yes plisss pic.
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02-18-2006, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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This sounds like a really hot coat.Can you post pictures?
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02-18-2006, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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I'm not one for faux fur, but it sounds like you made it work.
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02-18-2006, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Don't forget the dead flower...hehehehe.
I'm picture it in my mind and It should look awsome!!!, yes plisss pic.
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Wait, when did she come back?
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02-19-2006, 02:29 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Sounds incredible, probably looks fantastic! How about you show us a picture so we can all have an auction!
*Harmless joke*
We still want to see it
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12-20-2021, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2021
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Great idea! Would love to join this auction.
*decade thread*
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02-23-2022, 08:21 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2021
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Originally Posted by IlGato_DiDiablo
Sounds incredible, probably looks fantastic! How about you show us a picture so we can all have an auction!
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Lol  I like your "Harmless Joke" (HAVEY) N'ways, I am curious what it looks like.
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02-25-2022, 07:37 PM
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Lol! I am also a fan of this lace thing. I remember good old days 
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03-25-2022, 09:26 AM
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Old days are so much fun, even the way of wearing a dress just compared nowadays.
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05-21-2022, 03:23 AM
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It'll look really cool if you lengthen the sleeves so they come just past your knuckles when you wear it. kitchen remodeling service
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06-29-2022, 06:54 AM
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08-05-2022, 11:33 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Well my dear,
Many years ago, this used to be a thriving community, but then it became so full of absolute bull shit it, choked itself mostly to death, and now, now it just refuses to have the decency to just die.
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