tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post4152243286474943979..comments2024-03-28T09:00:09.263-04:00Comments on Va-Voom Vintage | Vintage Fashion, Hair Tutorials and DIY Style: My 50's SwimsuitBrittany_Va-VoomVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-39521532913975475662012-08-08T08:00:03.395-04:002012-08-08T08:00:03.395-04:00On another note; a couple of years ago I went thro...On another note; a couple of years ago I went through a really bad period in my life. I was sitting on the train and Oblah-di Oblah-da turned up in my mp3-player and I looked out of the window and saw a spring in full bloom and realized that tehre WAS some good things in life after all. It may be the silliest song ever written, but it do makes life a little brighter. :)Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380497568603304818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-37368168756999926362012-08-08T07:48:56.313-04:002012-08-08T07:48:56.313-04:00Wow! You look amazing!
You know, it looks exactly...Wow! You look amazing!<br /><br />You know, it looks exactly like my grandmother's 50's bathing suit, though that one is in navy. It is also overwires and you can opt to remove the halterneck if you want to.Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380497568603304818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-25524006646237672432012-07-28T16:03:21.643-04:002012-07-28T16:03:21.643-04:00You commented on my pin that you were going to mak...You commented on my pin that you were going to make it- I'm so glad you did. It turned out really well! I Love it!Sarah Jackmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979813570996282393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-3469708679839606362012-07-27T23:30:24.256-04:002012-07-27T23:30:24.256-04:00it looks really great! i think i need to learn to ...it looks really great! i think i need to learn to sew so i can have a cute retro suit to fit my "extra architecture" . hahaRae - Say It Aint Sohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16066975427295830641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-63172711280536367962012-07-27T08:56:01.515-04:002012-07-27T08:56:01.515-04:00You look amazing! I love the neckline and cute cut...You look amazing! I love the neckline and cute cute buttons, you have done a great job!charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152146546465975329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-16603992587485493662012-07-26T14:03:24.419-04:002012-07-26T14:03:24.419-04:00Oh, so glad you liked it!! This pattern was exactl...Oh, so glad you liked it!! This pattern was exactly what I wanted in a swim suit and not as hard as I thought it would be! Thank you so much for the beautiful pattern!! xBrittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-24930047562893142262012-07-26T14:01:55.783-04:002012-07-26T14:01:55.783-04:00ha! Yeah, not wildly funny. Luckily, I was watchin...ha! Yeah, not wildly funny. Luckily, I was watching my sewing machine more than anything. I just wanted some background noise :PBrittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-41650692249830787542012-07-26T14:01:20.787-04:002012-07-26T14:01:20.787-04:00haha, no not a dumb question at all! They are very...haha, no not a dumb question at all! They are very snug on my head and they leave a line across my forehead but they don't hurt me. I pull my hair up in a loose ponytail under it and gently take it off like you would a rubber glove so it doesn't pull your hair.Brittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-23826755821330025242012-07-26T14:00:08.997-04:002012-07-26T14:00:08.997-04:00no boning, although I do believe that the pattern ...no boning, although I do believe that the pattern gives options for boning. The pattern itself does have a really nice shape and I did a little extra fitting in the bust area also :)Brittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-38984352361702389402012-07-26T13:11:36.507-04:002012-07-26T13:11:36.507-04:00That is gorgeous! Silly me, never though of making...That is gorgeous! Silly me, never though of making my own suit. You did a beautiful job!Not Everyones Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058177145501733421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-77860129714516375522012-07-26T10:14:44.591-04:002012-07-26T10:14:44.591-04:00This is EPIC!! You look fab :) xxThis is EPIC!! You look fab :) xxLandGirl1980https://www.blogger.com/profile/09549128222449333173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-6856506421034963982012-07-26T07:17:51.273-04:002012-07-26T07:17:51.273-04:00This is a fabulous swimsuit, it has a lovely cut t...This is a fabulous swimsuit, it has a lovely cut to it and it looks very flattering. I especially like the contrast red buttons with the aqua fabric- yum! sending you sunshine xx Shaunaprincesspincurlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05046317156348088987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-28455444979874697682012-07-26T03:58:33.549-04:002012-07-26T03:58:33.549-04:00So terrifically pretty! Love the cut and hue of th...So terrifically pretty! Love the cut and hue of this marvelous suit, which you did a completely excellent job with.<br /><br />You have been in my thoughts all day, dear Brittany, and I'm happy to hear that you're tackling this major curve ball with an optimistic attitude. Sometimes that really is the most important thing one can do in the face of adversity. <br /><br />Tons of hugs & strength,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-46314810965407882302012-07-26T03:11:18.800-04:002012-07-26T03:11:18.800-04:00Do wear it as often as you can, you look fabulous!...Do wear it as often as you can, you look fabulous! Great job, and I love the red details. Perhaps I should buy the pattern too, since I agree with you - the reproductions are too expensive.<br /><br />I hope everything works out fine for you and your family, and wish you lots of luck on where ever you need it. <br /><br />Love from Sanne in Denmark<br />Going to Germany on vacation tomorrow in my vintage car, ahhh!Sannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961726199606387103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-54208721783092040362012-07-25T22:43:00.358-04:002012-07-25T22:43:00.358-04:00great job Brittany.. Love the color you chose..Loo...great job Brittany.. Love the color you chose..Looks great on you..Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-87099660099610220662012-07-25T21:43:55.575-04:002012-07-25T21:43:55.575-04:00You look really nice. That is a hard color to wea...You look really nice. That is a hard color to wear. I gotta ask, didn't you think Pineapple Express was a total turkey?Mrs.Leaphearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07903237273139458385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-46614880871513784422012-07-25T19:26:21.121-04:002012-07-25T19:26:21.121-04:00I'm so impressed! You look fabulous! I'm a...I'm so impressed! You look fabulous! I'm already looking forward to pics of the green one with your swimming cap once it gets done. I've been thinking about getting myself a swimming cap, and I was wondering: do they hurt at all? (Is that a dumb question?)nancyworegreenstockingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08316700968114544389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-46179750874531529242012-07-25T18:05:35.007-04:002012-07-25T18:05:35.007-04:00Wow it looks amazing and the color is beautiful!
...Wow it looks amazing and the color is beautiful!<br /><br />xx ChristinaChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304309632106600773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-41825680642651988002012-07-25T17:19:14.189-04:002012-07-25T17:19:14.189-04:00You look fantastic! Did you put boning into your s...You look fantastic! Did you put boning into your swimsuit? The bodice seems to have great structure throughout.Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947075836062801044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-41705949182294534502012-07-25T16:56:50.286-04:002012-07-25T16:56:50.286-04:00Both you and the bathing suit look gorgeous.Both you and the bathing suit look gorgeous.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991158901359984541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-8243205790953477052012-07-25T16:37:10.012-04:002012-07-25T16:37:10.012-04:00Wow. That's awesome. Just last week I told my ...Wow. That's awesome. Just last week I told my boyfriend I should just pay you to make me some fabulous vintage fashions because buying them costs too much and I don't sew well enough to attempt anything like this. You are so talented.Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909991984721171948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-61235752238585929812012-07-25T16:36:09.033-04:002012-07-25T16:36:09.033-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909991984721171948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-76397138687500215492012-07-25T15:07:18.767-04:002012-07-25T15:07:18.767-04:00Brittany, I can't tell you how delighted I am ...Brittany, I can't tell you how delighted I am to see your swimsuit! It's my design dreams made reality! I loved how you added the piping, that was genius, and your tailoring techniques make the fit look so flawless. I give you a standing ovation, my dear.Anna Depewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07055563789966415506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-51818470815385023212012-07-25T14:14:44.447-04:002012-07-25T14:14:44.447-04:00Fantastic job - love the colours and that pop of y...Fantastic job - love the colours and that pop of yellow in the shoes - one hot mumma!!Lashings of Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07583487142617058032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-5320819151689843212012-07-25T14:04:59.732-04:002012-07-25T14:04:59.732-04:00Wow, that suit is amazing!!!! Looking gorgeous as ...Wow, that suit is amazing!!!! Looking gorgeous as usual! :)seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.com