tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post7266644630704277083..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: The kind of vintage piece that pipe dreams are made ofWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-53619599061513453982013-01-19T06:33:18.648-08:002013-01-19T06:33:18.648-08:00I think it's the kind of piece that can go eit...I think it's the kind of piece that can go either way in terms of price: One either lucks out and finds it for a total song at, say, a yard sale or thrift store, or alternatively practically needs to take out a second mortgage to afford if the person selling it online (or at a vintage shop) knows the treasure they've got in their hands. Should I ever actually encounter one of these awesome bathing suits, I truly hope it's the former of the two!!!<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-67710552689998724102013-01-18T14:04:57.007-08:002013-01-18T14:04:57.007-08:00That print is amazing!! Can you imagine how expens...That print is amazing!! Can you imagine how expensive that suit would be today? I have a few bathing suits but nothing as lovely as that!TemperamentalBroad@blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305259918940809169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-71974407535830832192013-01-18T01:41:57.894-08:002013-01-18T01:41:57.894-08:00Hi there, yes, I've been following Spoonflower...Hi there, yes, I've been following Spoonflower for at least a couple of years now. I'm not very skilled with graphic design personally and wouldn't want to possibly infringe on the original company's copyright by reprinting their pattern (or a close copy of it) without their permission. Otherwise, for sure, that could be a good route to take. <br /><br />Thank you for your comment and suggestion,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-57087777950141139952013-01-17T14:11:18.345-08:002013-01-17T14:11:18.345-08:00Heard of spoonflower? If you can get a good enough...Heard of spoonflower? If you can get a good enough close up of the images on the fabric, and some mucking around on photoshop, you might be able to replicate the fabric. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-15295538721660236372013-01-16T14:29:10.348-08:002013-01-16T14:29:10.348-08:00Hi Kathleen, I really like your proactive approach...Hi Kathleen, I really like your proactive approach. I suspect that finding this exact fabric would be next to (if not completely) impossible. I've tried some keyword searches to see if anything like it (or it) could be unearthed, but those came up more empty handed that the search for the swimsuit itself. The style could easily be replicated by a skilled seamstress (which I'm not myself), but it's the pattern - chocked full of West Coast Canadian imagery - makes this swimsuit such a dream for me. Now, if someone could replicate the pattern, then we might really be talking! :) I'll keep you abreast of how things unfold over time with this vintage hunt, and again, really appreciate your thoughts on the matter.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-55011391615042407302013-01-16T06:48:09.769-08:002013-01-16T06:48:09.769-08:00Can we break this problem down? First, is there a ...Can we break this problem down? First, is there a chance you can get the fabric and a pattern and sew it or take it to a seamstress. I'm actually surprised writing this that more seamstresses don't advertise custom bathing suits. Would you think it was a cotton, or a special fabric? Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078901495017414649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-16635839179614969022013-01-15T20:00:35.311-08:002013-01-15T20:00:35.311-08:00I completely agree. One of the few (if not only) r...I completely agree. One of the few (if not only) reasons I miss Summer is the vintage swimwear. My husband bought my a vintage re-creation swimsuit last year and I absolutely adore it! I just think the vintage style is flattering on so many body types, you really can't go wrong. I hope you find the suit you're looking for, and I will certainly keep my eye out for it.<br /><br />Good luck,<br />Deborah www.hellcat-vintage.comDeborahhttp://www.hellcat-vintage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-76142224307582960992013-01-15T16:56:35.829-08:002013-01-15T16:56:35.829-08:00*Blush* thank you very much, dear Charmaine, readi...*Blush* thank you very much, dear Charmaine, reading your comment just made my day. It is an amazing suit and one which I'll always hold onto the hope that I'll be able to track down one day (even if it's not my size, I'd love to own one just and give total pride-of-place in my vintage Canadiana collection).<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-38257952699063383952013-01-15T16:21:03.056-08:002013-01-15T16:21:03.056-08:00A warm hello right back to you, sweet Tania. Thank...A warm hello right back to you, sweet Tania. Thank you very much!!! I completely understand what you mean about vintage hunts of a "I'll know it when I see it" nature - I go on those all the time! But if at any point there's a particular suit (or type of swimsuit) that I can keep my eyes peeled in turn that you're looking for, please don't hesitate to let me know.<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-74990522733415453712013-01-15T16:07:11.320-08:002013-01-15T16:07:11.320-08:00Hi Lynne, how wonderful that your mom had a Rose M...Hi Lynne, how wonderful that your mom had a Rose Marie Reid bathing suit. What did hers look like? I've seen some of Rose's other suits and have adored all of them as well. I'm sure your mom's was a stunner, too!<br /><br />Esther Williams' suits are such a delight! Owning one of those (from any era) would be a total treat (I've been swooning over them for years!). I really appreciate that you thought to share that link in case I wasn't aware of it.<br /><br />Thank you very much for your lovely comment, dear lady,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-55923214232787521722013-01-15T14:45:31.284-08:002013-01-15T14:45:31.284-08:00Thank you very much! Love the cute pun! :) (I'...Thank you very much! Love the cute pun! :) (I'm a huge pun fan and maker myself, too.)<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-16367942998103610752013-01-15T14:44:37.946-08:002013-01-15T14:44:37.946-08:00That would be through-the-roof amazing! Ohhhhhh, I...That would be through-the-roof amazing! Ohhhhhh, I'm swooning just imaging such a message arriving. Even if the person wanted to sell it, so long as the price was reasonable, I'd be jumping out of my seat with glee! Let's keep our (vintage glove covered) fingers crossed that maybe, just maybe such will one day prove to be true.<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-71604576018238124822013-01-15T14:34:11.251-08:002013-01-15T14:34:11.251-08:00Ultimately, I'm more a winter person than a su...Ultimately, I'm more a winter person than a summer one, too (and like yourself, my very favourite season is autumn). There are pros and cons to each - adorable vintage swimsuits like this being a pro, but the sweltering weather you described usually being a con. I'm grateful for the all the seasons, and definitely wouldn't want to live with either just summer or winter for the whole year.<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-19099513545419695832013-01-15T14:17:25.962-08:002013-01-15T14:17:25.962-08:00Thank you very much, dear Lisa, I really appreciat...Thank you very much, dear Lisa, I really appreciate that. As a fellow canuck - and one living in a large metropolitan area - you might have a far better chance than I of spotting one. <br /><br />I completely agree, the thrill of the hunt is a huge part of the fun and excitement of loving and wearing vintage. I wholeheartedly believe I'm addicted to the hunt and fully believe that will never change. :)<br /><br />♥ Jessica<br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-15666946776906900242013-01-15T11:07:37.828-08:002013-01-15T11:07:37.828-08:00boy is this swimsuit gorgeous!!! one of a kind!
i...boy is this swimsuit gorgeous!!! one of a kind! <br />i´m also looking since ages for a wonderful vintage swimsuit in my size, but it´s really hard to find :(<br />kiss,mary<br />http://www.maryloucinnamon.comMonsterchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418938515760517614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-55356432179019279172013-01-15T08:19:34.173-08:002013-01-15T08:19:34.173-08:00lovely <3lovely <3yiqin;https://www.blogger.com/profile/08832675032174105468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-63075619905102493122013-01-15T08:18:23.622-08:002013-01-15T08:18:23.622-08:00That suit is pretty much amazing if you ask me, ma...That suit is pretty much amazing if you ask me, ma'am. I will truly be maddeningly jealous if you do ever find one! <br />Jamie<br />http://chatterblossom.blogspot.com/<br />ChatterBlossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16812718292807106583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-75848152331765362862013-01-15T04:33:22.931-08:002013-01-15T04:33:22.931-08:00That bathing suit is so pretty. And Yvonne de Carl...That bathing suit is so pretty. And Yvonne de Carlo is simply stunning. She's such a beauty!!seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-63002213810255258162013-01-15T03:45:03.051-08:002013-01-15T03:45:03.051-08:00Hihi dear!
I absolutely love your blog! I'm f...Hihi dear!<br /><br />I absolutely love your blog! I'm following you now :)<br />Hope that you will visit me!<br />Love,<br /><br />Paula.<br /><br />http://getoffmyclouddarling.blogspot.com.es/Mademoiselle Rock'n'Rollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15480933309813742674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-34425401735095435522013-01-14T17:55:20.297-08:002013-01-14T17:55:20.297-08:00Oh what a prize that would be! I wish you the best...Oh what a prize that would be! I wish you the best of luck in finding something suitable (har har) sometime!Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-18956465927222494442013-01-14T12:33:53.764-08:002013-01-14T12:33:53.764-08:00Love your posts! We have had lots of snow here in ...Love your posts! We have had lots of snow here in Yorkshire, England - its now melted! The thought of a swimsuit gives me a chill! But I know exactly what you mean about pipe dreams with vintage items, just lately I have found so many beautiful items...but alas they are pipe dreams, because they are either not in my size or out of my price range! <br />I shall keep a look out for a swimsuit for you darling!<br /><br />xoxKatyhttp://vintagewife.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-70988045910553178302013-01-13T19:46:24.984-08:002013-01-13T19:46:24.984-08:00"A piece of Canadiana sartorial dreams are ma..."A piece of Canadiana sartorial dreams are made of." Best quote ever! This swimsuit is so amazing. Wow. Charmainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13401894609161419194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-48165591686535346682013-01-13T18:20:57.255-08:002013-01-13T18:20:57.255-08:00I love it, the bathing suits were so cute back the...I love it, the bathing suits were so cute back then. I would have to say anything with novelty print is high is my book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-91175637245404386042013-01-13T16:07:32.288-08:002013-01-13T16:07:32.288-08:00I know what you mean about seeing something and th...I know what you mean about seeing something and think "I need you to complete me...you are the ultimate. You are the ultimate bathers (or shoes or bag or dress)and I will never find another one like you again". I hope that someone sends you a little message saying "Yes, I have one of those, in your size..it was my mum's, she only wore it a couple of times, it's almost new...send me your details I'll send it to you...no, no payment necessary...you enjoying it is payment enough"...or something along those lines.<br /> xx ShaunaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-90638831938970402812013-01-13T15:31:09.478-08:002013-01-13T15:31:09.478-08:00OMG, what a beauty. And so connected to you in th...OMG, what a beauty. And so connected to you in theme. I hope you find one... well, actually, two -- one in your size and one in mine!Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.com