Vintage clothing question
#187467 - 06/20/05 12:14 PM
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Hey girls (and guys too, I guess),
I did a little "shopping" in my aunt's closet this weekend and found a gorgeous dress. The top is very thin black material that is hand "ruched" -- very teeny tiny vertical pleats are sewn in, if that makes sense. Then there is a wide black satin sash-type thing, built in, that goes around my waist. The top is boned so my waist looks teeny and I love it. The skirt is full, A-line, about tealength. It's white, re-embroidered lace and just gorgeous. It is aged and has some brownish-rusty looking spots on it, but nothing huge. I have called a couple vintage clothing shops asking them to reccommend a dry cleaner, and have had just a little bit of luck. Any ideas / suggestions?
I want to wear it to a wedding in Montreal over 4th of July weekend, so it needs to be ready by that Friday.
Thanks!
Panda
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Amanda
I live in the Big Apple, but I don't eat the skin
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The dress sounds beautiful. I don't know much about getting vintage clothing dry cleaned wo I won't be much help. I think Casey knows about vintage clothes. Maybe she can help.
Good Luck!
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Janey
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Thanks Janey. I'll post a picture when and if I get it cleaned!
Panda
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Amanda
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I can't wait to see it. I'm sure you will look beautiful in it. Sorry I couldn't be more help with the cleaning.
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Janey
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You might want to check with some of the local museums to see who they send flags and other historical clothes to for cleaning. Another suggestion would be to check with costume departments at theatres or universities to see who they use. Some universities have a textile and clothing department that trains students on how to care and maintain garments. I know my alma mater had a program so I am including a link in case they might be able to refer you to someone local. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/textiles/historic.html The Iowa State Extension office always impresses me. Good luck. Can't wait to see the photos!
-Michelle
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What a good idea. It's after business hours now, but tomorrow I will call the museum at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) and I'll call the Met as well. Thanks!
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Amanda
I live in the Big Apple, but I don't eat the skin
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I wouldn't bother with costume shops.  Being a theatre person I know that we take terrible care of clothing, vintage or not. Often the dress just gets the armpits squirted with vodka water to remove sweat smells and stains and that's the end of it.
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I would second Sailing Away's suggestion of calling a museum. OR call around to dry cleaners to see if they clean wedding gowns & historic clothing. DO NOT take it to just any dry cleaner.
I'd love to see a picture, too.
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