tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post581420345825241834..comments2024-03-28T09:00:09.263-04:00Comments on Va-Voom Vintage | Vintage Fashion, Hair Tutorials and DIY Style: Tutorial: 'The Help' Skeeter's SweaterBrittany_Va-VoomVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-76319367826045368072013-06-06T10:04:28.561-04:002013-06-06T10:04:28.561-04:00I've read the book, but haven't seen the m...I've read the book, but haven't seen the movie. I LOVE the idea of taking a plain, ready-to-wear sweater and jazzing it up with a little something. Inexpensive, not too time consuming (I've got five children, so that's important to me! lol), but it TOTALLY changes the look!The Fabulous Mrs.Winghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058757637757549459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-68087145053951456452013-06-05T15:39:12.242-04:002013-06-05T15:39:12.242-04:00I must do this!! It's so simple!
-ViolaI must do this!! It's so simple!<br /><br />-ViolaAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106743258272195134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-13436834900977514322013-06-01T14:54:33.331-04:002013-06-01T14:54:33.331-04:00Super adorable! I love the knitted trim! What a ...Super adorable! I love the knitted trim! What a great idea!!!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-60256469680731957582013-05-30T07:50:13.250-04:002013-05-30T07:50:13.250-04:00That's awesome! My husband would flip, but I m...That's awesome! My husband would flip, but I may have to try it! Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05526769217231356987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-59246357769580228682013-05-29T12:39:53.171-04:002013-05-29T12:39:53.171-04:00Haha! You're going to love this- spray paint! ...Haha! You're going to love this- spray paint! yep, totally did that. I have to do it again because my microwave recently died on me so Im feeling a tutorial coming on. In case you can't wait, the basics are mask it off, prime it, paint it and be done! Let it dry between coats, of course but I just used regular rustoleum, use a sponge and surface cleaner to clean the outside of it and it lasted for ages with no problems. Do not paint in the inside, though :)Brittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-74051880820534121562013-05-29T12:31:14.876-04:002013-05-29T12:31:14.876-04:00So cute! When the thrifts start putting out the co...So cute! When the thrifts start putting out the cooler weather clothing, I will certainly be looking for shirts to do this with! <br /><br />I've never seen the movie, but I loved the book!<br /><br />On an unrelated note, I was reading some older posts and ran across one about your kitchen. How on earth did you paint your microwave? Would love to know!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05526769217231356987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-20808276722662647762013-05-29T08:59:17.905-04:002013-05-29T08:59:17.905-04:00I haven't seen "The Help" for a whil...I haven't seen "The Help" for a while. Need to rent a copy and watch it again, I really enjoyed it the first time I watched it.<br />Great a great tutorial! I never would have guessed that cute top started life as a $3 thrift store shirt. This is proof that with a little time and a needle and thread, a girl can create a fabulous wardrobe without spending a fortune! Thanks again!<br />-Emilyvintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-55321662586245967132013-05-29T08:10:34.549-04:002013-05-29T08:10:34.549-04:00Also, this just reminded me- again about Great Gra...Also, this just reminded me- again about Great Grandma- my grandma once told me that while driving in downtown St Louis (which is very racially varied) my Great Grandma would always turn her rings around so the stones were on the inside of her hands so no one would be able to see the diamonds! I didn't believe her until we went to the city for my Aunt's wedding and I saw it myself!! I do believe that that fear and prejudice is passed down through the generations and I am so thankful that grandma had the good sense to break the cycle!Brittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-88347340191312125372013-05-29T08:03:47.226-04:002013-05-29T08:03:47.226-04:00I think you misunderstood me. I said "there a...I think you misunderstood me. I said "there are some small towns in southern Missouri that are probably not safe for anyone who ISN'T caucasian" as in, they're probably not safe if you're black, latino, etc. Small town southern Missouri is pretty much all white people- the type that being a white, blue eyed girl myself, I wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley! <br /><br />I do think you are correct that so many white people are afraid of anyone who doesn't look just like them but I, in fact am not one of them.Brittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-46236904302640394382013-05-29T07:01:31.164-04:002013-05-29T07:01:31.164-04:00Lovely sweater, you've done a great job. And I...Lovely sweater, you've done a great job. And I love both the book and the movie too. When I read the book I couldn't put it down. So well written, and it is amazing that it is not that long ago. Scaring. SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-914881911232968112013-05-29T06:53:04.649-04:002013-05-29T06:53:04.649-04:00I'm always staggered at how relatively recentl...I'm always staggered at how relatively recently segregation was normal in some parts of the States. Horrible.<br />On a happier note this top is really clever and looks so cute! Thanks for the inspiration, as always.<br /><br />LauraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04406329584682201837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-25460545293793931142013-05-29T04:52:46.005-04:002013-05-29T04:52:46.005-04:00" . . . ut even today there are some small to..." . . . ut even today there are some small towns in southern Missouri that are probably not very safe for anyone who isn't caucasian."<br /><br />Why are white folk seemingly always so afraid of Black folk?<br /><br />I felt "some kind of way" about thinking this when I finally decided to ask my supervisor if it was true when I lived up North (circa 2008). She answered in the affirmative almost before I could finish the question. Now in a sub-tropical climate area in these United States the term "red neck' is thrown about with pride. Humph, ignorance and fear is experienced on both sides; yes even today in 2013.<br /><br />Signed, <br /><br />A Black woman, LyricAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-53517373517113509482013-05-29T04:47:35.272-04:002013-05-29T04:47:35.272-04:00I am thinking you may be a cute genius. Glad Amer...I am thinking you may be a cute genius. Glad American Duchess turned me on to YOUR blog when I inquired that I wanted to find kindred spirits who wear vintage, Regency, and/or Edwardian as a fact of life versus "costume playing" at it.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-64190426643509729832013-05-29T01:37:02.972-04:002013-05-29T01:37:02.972-04:00The book was really good. I haven't seen the m...The book was really good. I haven't seen the movie but I would really like to. What a great sewing idea! You did a great job. I love those shoes.Chrissy88https://www.blogger.com/profile/09129212920783317786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-88016607947999427112013-05-28T23:37:08.827-04:002013-05-28T23:37:08.827-04:00Seriously cute sweater! I just love diamond and ha...Seriously cute sweater! I just love diamond and harlequin patterns - they so often call to mind an instant atomic era vibe for me. I have a cute little 1950s blouse with diamonds on it and this post is just the reminder I needed to wear it more in the coming summer months.<br /><br />Fantastic creation and tutorial, sweet gal - you look absolutely lovely!<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-53954162769950749132013-05-28T22:15:38.349-04:002013-05-28T22:15:38.349-04:00It is scary, isn't it? My great grandma was bo...It is scary, isn't it? My great grandma was born in 1918 so she had a lot of stories to tell that to her were very commonplace but to me was shocking. She always referred to "colored" people and even remembers living in a town where whites and blacks lived on separate sides of the train tracks! I don't think St Louis had as many segregated areas as the south but even today there are some small towns in southern Missouri that are probably not very safe for anyone who isn't caucasian. I will have to call grandma and ask her more about her memories of growing up in those days.Brittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-67597521522258052292013-05-28T22:09:34.960-04:002013-05-28T22:09:34.960-04:00Very cute and creative! The colors blend so well....Very cute and creative! The colors blend so well. So nice to see this cute tutorial:)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439393534029787165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-10230010537669299832013-05-28T21:00:05.552-04:002013-05-28T21:00:05.552-04:00One of my favorite movies along with Mona Lisa Smi...One of my favorite movies along with Mona Lisa Smile. It's funny, living in the "north" and being born in 1961, I asked my mom if she remembers any racial inequities such as separate bathrooms. She does not, but it is scary that it's only been eliminated (somewhat) in the last 50 or so years. Great tutorial and I love your shoes!!! I'd love to share and link on my blog. Hugs!Kim Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582728131377008415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-87340995821291020912013-05-28T20:19:36.380-04:002013-05-28T20:19:36.380-04:00Thank you, everyone! The crochet part is SO simple...Thank you, everyone! The crochet part is SO simple too. Seriously, if you've never crocheted before, this is a really easy project to learn on. I learn a lot about knitting and crochet from you tube! :PBrittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-25033964228675953212013-05-28T19:49:56.835-04:002013-05-28T19:49:56.835-04:00What a fun project. So simple and so very cute!What a fun project. So simple and so very cute!Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274399710388948522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-49840721593989065322013-05-28T19:47:42.607-04:002013-05-28T19:47:42.607-04:00Oh, I'll definitely be doing this. Great idea!...Oh, I'll definitely be doing this. Great idea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09801222196004812346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-71659126133237357832013-05-28T19:47:19.404-04:002013-05-28T19:47:19.404-04:00You are freaking AWESOME! Sigh...just awesome! I l...You are freaking AWESOME! Sigh...just awesome! I love it and you did an outstanding job of this sweater! Omg I need to share this link!!!! xoxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399307155035285501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-2003226322317353692013-05-28T18:55:47.305-04:002013-05-28T18:55:47.305-04:00Very nice! Great idea :)
Very nice! Great idea :)<br />Lexi DeRockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03483350495244272186noreply@blogger.com