Historical costumers and clothing nerds?

Dec. 3rd, 2023 11:39 am
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[personal profile] kathmandu
We are clearing out my grandmother's attic in. We found some clothing and other textiles stretching back over a hundred years. There are two accordion-pleated bonnets. There are a couple of what look to be full Victorian mourning outfits (sized for someone less than five feet tall and slender, maybe as big as a modern size zero). There are celluloid (probably) collars and a celluloid shirt-front. Some stuff more recent, as in sometime from the 20th century but it's not clear when.

It is in varying condition: some intact, some torn, some with little holes. I'm guessing its main value would be as examples to make patterns from.

Can anyone here point me toward any individuals or groups who might be interested? I know we have historical-clothing enthusiasts and re-creators around here, I just don't remember any contact info.

UPDATE Dec. 10: Upon examining the fancy Victorian clothes again, they are too fragile to wear. They are now being evaluated by a museum.
Sorry, everyone.
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ISO women's fashion gloves

Oct. 26th, 2016 07:07 pm
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I give up: where does one buy women's mid-weight gloves in this area? I'm looking for something in suede or similar, for regular outdoor use. Not sporting gear; something slightly fashionable for a professional appearance. Don't want to spend a fortune on fancy, willing to invest a bit in durable.

I get the feeling I'm a bit ahead of the seasons, as CVS didn't have any winter wear in yet, but my hands are cold now.

Suggestions?
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"Thrive Exchange" used-clothing shop coming to former Found location

Jun. 10th, 2016 12:04 am
[personal profile] ron_newman
Signs in the windows and doors of 255 Elm Street indicate that Thrive Exchange will soon replace Found at that address. Like its two predecessors in the space (Found and Poor Little Rich Girl), Thrive will be a used-clothing shop.

EDIT: They also have a hidden home page, seemingly unreachable from their front page. No idea why.

( Photos of the signs )
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Found has been Lost

Jan. 28th, 2016 09:36 pm
[personal profile] ron_newman
Found, the used clothing consignment shop at 255 Elm Street, has closed. Someone identifying himself as the owner was standing outside a few minutes ago, and he told me that the landlord is "a greedy jerk who jacked up the rent, and is not a good person." He also said the shop had suffered from shoplifting. He hopes to find a new location where he can reopen it.
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This Thursday: Beyond the Pattern - the SOS Art in Fashion Show

Apr. 28th, 2015 08:55 am
[identity profile] somopenstudios.livejournal.com
This Thursday at the Armory, Somerville Open Studios presents our fourth annual Art in Fashion Show, Beyond the Pattern.

Our live runway event features 12 participating SOS artists showcasing their original clothing, jewelry, and accessory designs in an exciting and dynamic mode - a departure from the traditional open studios setting.

From daring creations to graceful silhouettes, costumes to couture - and everything imaginable in between - the fashion show offers a unique opportunity to view the work of a group of individual artists, independently and in collaboration, exploring the idiom of art in fashion.

Admission is free. Doors open at 6:30 pm, with the show starting at 7:30.
Seating is general admission; please arrive early for best seating. The Armory bar will be open, featuring local craft brews and soft drinks for your sipping pleasure. The Armory is located at 191 Highland Avenue, a pleasant 20-minute walk from Davis Square.

For more information, including descriptions of all participating artists, visit SomervilleOpenStudios.org/fashion/ .
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Fabric shopping

Nov. 24th, 2014 11:46 am
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What are people's favorite nearby fabric stores? Particularly looking for a good selection of Polarfleece.

Thanks.
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Naot Shoes for Sale

Sep. 2nd, 2014 11:20 am
[identity profile] aislingk15.livejournal.com
I have two pairs of essentially brand new Naot sandals for sale - my mother purchased them and wore them maybe 2-3 times each before realizing that they didn't fit her well.  You can see a bit of the toe prints in the red ones, but there is almost no wear evident in the black ones, and the bottoms are in good shape.  They're size 37 (which corresponds to US size 7.5 or so).  I'm asking $40 each.  Photos are below the cut.  Feel free to contact me for more information.
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need advice: vast tracts of women's clothing to unload

Aug. 8th, 2014 03:48 pm
[identity profile] i-leonardo.livejournal.com
A relative with a clothes fetish and a changed life circumstance asked me to help her sell off a whole lot of good quality women's clothes (mostly blouses and dresses, size 8 to 14).  If I had, say, 3 or 4 items, I'd take them to a consignment shop, no big deal.  But 10' worth of closet pole is a couple hundred items - waaaaay too many to trot down to a shop for an eval - and I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed.

Anyone got advice for how to manage trying to sell off this kind of volume of clothes ?

Thanks !
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need to fix a sweater

Feb. 4th, 2014 07:36 am
[identity profile] phortlane.livejournal.com
A favorite sweater of mine has a hole in it. Do you know of someone near Davis Square (or nearby) who can darn sweaters?
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Open House Moving Sale - Monday 7/29 & Tuesday 7/30 - 5:30pm-9pm

Jul. 6th, 2013 12:47 pm
[identity profile] pennylane291.livejournal.com
Moving on Wednesday, so I will be have an apartment "estate sale"
while doing my last minute packing after work Monday and Tuesday.
Prescott Street - just outside of Union Sq going towards Davis.
Please email me for the address - don't feel comfortable posting it.

Everything is in good condition. Some items are unused, some are still in their original packaging.
If you have any questions about the items - feel free to ask - have photos of everything too.

Handcrafted Indian Embroidered Fabric - $80
1960s Metal Slide Case - perfect for holding little things - $10
1950s atomic coffee carafe - $8
1960s black velvet cape-like jacket - $10
modern black table top or desk lamp - $15

15 gallery quality - concrete & pipe modular pedestals - $75 each
vcr dvd combo player - $35
hand hammered wok - $10
5 black mesh desk organizer accessories - $10 all
( More items listed after the cut... )
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Davis Square clothing drive - May 18-31, 2013

May. 20th, 2013 08:06 am
[identity profile] 2ndchancesinc.livejournal.com
Thanks to the Oberbrunner family, Second Chances is able to accept donations of clothing, shoes and accessories in Davis Square now through the end of May.

Dates: Saturday, May 18 to Friday, May 31, 2013

Bring your clothing to: The Oberbrunner family's house - 83 Irving Street, Somerville, MA 02144 - You can leave your bagged clothing to the right of the front door.

Details here >>

Second Chances provides free clothing, shoes and accessories to homeless and low income people in Somerville and Cambridge. Since 2005, we've worked in collaboration with local shelters and service providers to reach more than 300 local people in need each year. Today, we recycle and reuse more than 100,000 pounds of apparel each year.

Thank you!

-- Andrea
Founder and President/CEO

Web: www.secondchances.org
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Extra-Wide Shoes

May. 1st, 2013 05:11 pm
[identity profile] freetobeme18.livejournal.com
As the weather gets warmer, I find myself in need of some high-quality, comfortable, walking/hiking sandals. I also need similarly comfortable/high-quality walking/hiking sneakers or boots. I have small but wide feet (size six women's extra-wide), so finding shoes that don't give me blisters can be a challenge. Does anyone know of a store that carries a good selection of extra-wide athletic shoes that I could try on in the store? Thanks all.
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Beyond the Pattern: A Somerville Independent Designers' Fashion Show

Apr. 29th, 2013 03:01 pm
[identity profile] rachelmello.livejournal.com
Kicking off Somerville Open Studios this year is our second annual Independent Designers' Fashion Show: Beyond the Pattern, featuring Somerville clothing, jewelry, and handbag designers who are participants in Somerville Open Studios 2013. Not only will their work be featured at the fashion show, but their art will also be on display/sale at their various studios around Somerville May 4 & 5th (THIS WEEKEND!).

Come experience local art in another format-- as a runway show!

Beyond The Pattern
Wed, May 1, 7:00pm, doors open at 6pm (THIS WEDNESDAY, holy moly, it's May this week!)
Center for Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Ave. Somerville, MA.
Admission is free.

Seating is on a first come first serve basis and subject to capacity. Please arrive early for best seating.

The Armory bar will be open, featuring local craft brews and soft drinks for your sipping pleasure. Some parking is available behind the Armory, as well as street parking being available.

On view will be an exploration of gendered play through gendered wear, Asian inspired clothing with simplistic elegance, vintage inspired retro glamor, custom clothing and jewelry that intersects science, art, and technology, sustainably made by local artists.

For our Young Designers' Challenge this year, we are featuring a group of Somerville Public High School students modeling their very own fashion creations they designed and made in class under their teachers' guidance.

Participating Artists:

Joolie Cahill - Coordinator for Beyond the Pattern
JoAnne Coppolo - Assistant Coordinator for Beyond the Pattern
Pampi Das
Jen Flores
Craft Prismatic
Maria Marx
Marilyn Root
Zeph
Nervous System
and the student designers from Somerville High School

Check out the featured designers on the SOS website-

somervilleopenstudios.org/fashion
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The Big Thrifty: All gender fat thrifting event

Apr. 29th, 2013 12:45 pm
[identity profile] sparkymonster.livejournal.com
The Big Thrifty is an annual one-day bargain-hunting all-gender fat clothing event happening at Unity Somerville, 6 William St. (edging College Ave.), Davis Square, Somerville, MA, 12pm-5pm, Saturday, May 4th, 2013! All items $.50-$10.00! XL and up! $5 at the door; cash only!

Volunteers are still needed (free admission), so if you'd like to offer an hour to help make the event run more smoothly, email thebigthrifty@gmail.com to sign up!

And clothing donations are still very much needed and being accepted. Arlington/Cambridge/Medford/Somerville pick ups are still being scheduled for this week, and the Somerville drop off point is still happening. Email thebigthrifty@gmail.com to schedule a pick up or drop off! And, YES, while advance donations are best (for pre-sorting), you can definitely bring bagged clothing donations to the event. There'll be volunteers ready to take those from you and get them out on the tables.

Last year, this event was able to donate $4,000+ to charity. This year's beneficiary will be IMPACT Boston, a great organization.

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black tie

Apr. 26th, 2013 02:19 pm
[identity profile] scf21.livejournal.com
Does anyone know someplace to buy a cummerbund for a tuxedo? I know you can get them online but I was wondering if there any places around that sell them. Thanks.
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Milliner?

Mar. 22nd, 2013 04:07 pm
[identity profile] nikkicosta.livejournal.com
Can anyone recommend a local milliner?  I have a straw sun hat I'd like to get retrimmed for summer.
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North Face, Marmot jackets for sale

Mar. 14th, 2013 02:13 pm
[identity profile] kmac912.livejournal.com
Hi all,

Doing a little spring cleaning and I have a North Face Denali fleece jacket for sale, size XS. Style is pictured below, color is a light sage-y green. Jacket is in perfect condition, I just have another fleece jacket that I wear more often and I'm trying to reclaim closet space. $40 OBO

http://www.rei.com/product/799083/the-north-face-denali-fleece-jacket-womens

I also have a Marmot rain shell is a bright coral color, size S. I *think* it's this one, but not sure. Close enough to give you a good idea, anyway. $25.

http://www.rei.com/product/809218/marmot-phoenix-rain-jacket-womens Rain jacket is sold!
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Davis Square shirts?

Dec. 16th, 2012 12:03 pm
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Years ago - I don't remember how long, but possibly 10 or even more - someone was selling Davis Square T-shirts at ArtBeat that were very simply blue like the background of the Davis Sq sign, with just the road-shape in white on the front, and nothing else. No words or labels or outline or anything. I got one and it's one of my favorite T-shirts.

I wish I'd gotten 2 or 3, but I've never seen them since. Several years at ArtBeat I've seen a different vendor selling Davis Square T-shirts based on that sign, but they have outlines and text and say "Davis Square", etc. I've had an eBay saved search for many years but all it ever turns up are "Mystic River" movie shirts.

Anyone seen the shirts I'm describing or know where to get them or perhaps want to create them anew?

Edit: [livejournal.com profile] wallastreet linked to https://davis.spreadshirt.com/ which is not exactly the same thing but quite close, and I'm going to get some of those!
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Buy frozen yogurt and support Second Chances (Tuesday at Orange Leaf)

Dec. 10th, 2012 01:43 pm
[identity profile] 2ndchancesinc.livejournal.com
Please join us at Orange Leaf in Davis Square tomorrow (Tuesday, December 11th) for some frozen yogurt at Davis Square's latest entry in the froyo contest - and provide free clothing to people in need in our own community while you enjoy some delicious treats.

Your frozen yogurt purchase on Tuesday, December 11th at Orange Leaf (256 Elm Street, Somerville - Davis Square Plaza) helps provide free clothing to people in need! Orange Leaf will donate a percentage of sales from the day to Second Chances.

We'll be there with information about our work from 6:30 p.m. on - please join us in supporting this new local business and our work in the community at the same time. I hope to see you there!

Orange Leaf is also coordinating a pajama drive to support our work! Bring in a new pair of pajamas for our clients and get three (3) ounces of frozen yogurt free at Orange Leaf (256 Elm Street, Somerville - Davis Square Plaza) from Saturday, November 10th to Sunday, December 16th. Details on Facebook

More about our work at www.secondchances.org

Find us on Facebook
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Fall and winter events to help Second Chances help others

Nov. 11th, 2012 10:52 am
[identity profile] 2ndchancesinc.livejournal.com
Second Chances has so much going on this month and next: Free frozen yogurt in Davis Square! Discount on yoga in Union Square! Please help us provide free clothing to more than 300 people in need in Somerville and Cambridge this year by joining us in Boston, Somerville or Waltham for these great events.

FALL / WINTER 2012-13 PUBLIC CLOTHING DRIVES

Boston: November clothing drive at Boston's NonProfit Center (near South Station) from Monday, November 5th to Friday, November 23rd. Details »

Somerville, Davis Square: Pajama drive! Bring in a new pair of pajamas for our clients and get three (3) ounces of frozen yogurt free at Orange Leaf (256 Elm Street, Somerville - Davis Square Plaza) from Saturday, November 10th to Sunday, December 16th. Details on Facebook »

Somerville, Union Square: Thanksgiving clothing drive and get a $10 or $25 discount on yoga at Bow Street Yoga (Union Square) from Saturday, November 17th to Sunday, November 25th. Details »

Somerville, Assembly Square: November/December clothing drive at Lincoln Technical Institute (Assembly Square, near Home Depot) from Monday, November 19th to Friday, December 19th. Details »

Waltham: November/December coin and clothing drive at Realty Executives, Waltham from Monday, November 19th to Monday, December 31st. Details »

Moving? Cleaning? Just can't wait? Please donate at our outdoor clothing donation bins. Locations and directions »

Find us:
www.secondchances.org
On Facebook
@SecondChancesMA on Twitter
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