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50 Shades Of Blue

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3. Velvet! I'm sure they weren't genuine silk velvet but I loved the velvet blazers I used to own years ago.

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Mon Dec 30, 2024, 07:53 PM

Dec 30

I also love velveteen.

And the clothing in R&J was absolutely to die for and IMO Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting were the perfect Romeo and Juliet.

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What are your favorite fabrics? (Inspired by the Romeo & Juliette movie/Olivia H) [View all] electric_blue68 Dec 30 OP

I'm sewing a top right now. from a thrifted vintage dress... the fabric is like a lightweight cotton, zero stretch BlueWaveNeverEnd Dec 30 #1

Very cool. Should be pretty! TY. electric_blue68 Dec 30 #6

Silk velvet. fierywoman Dec 30 #2

Ahhhhh, yes! 😄 🥰 So lush! TY electric_blue68 Dec 30 #7

I can't even imagine buying it! fierywoman Dec 30 #23

Yes, right, you were an orchestral musician! Violinist? What a great video!.. electric_blue68 Dec 30 #24

Oh, to be able to make patterns !!! fierywoman Dec 30 #25

I think my mom Rarely made patterns once out of school....What she Did do... electric_blue68 Dec 31 #27

I've noticed that if your mother sews, you generally don't sew. In my case, fierywoman Dec 31 #30

Yay for Aunt Irene! What cool things she taught you! electric_blue68 Dec 31 #33

Ah, the Viola. I played that for a year in our giffed 5th, and 6th grade. electric_blue68 Dec 31 #28

I started on violin but switched to viola when I was 17 because I really didn't like fierywoman Dec 31 #29

I get it. I love listening to the violinists on the subway. Most musicians on the subway platforms.... electric_blue68 Dec 31 #31

Velvet! I'm sure they weren't genuine silk velvet but I loved the velvet blazers I used to own years ago. 50 Shades Of Blue Dec 30 #3

They were a perfect Remeo & Juliette! electric_blue68 Dec 30 #10

Satin. Like in wedding dresses of old. CTyankee Dec 30 #4

Cool! Oh, my....I forgot satin! Yeah, my mom's wedding dress might have bern partly that. Ty electric_blue68 Dec 30 #5

What is that, velvet? JoseBalow Dec 30 #8

Ha! electric_blue68 Dec 30 #11

I miss some of the older fabrics like taffeta, organza, and dotted swiss. sinkingfeeling Dec 30 #9

I know the names. Going to look them up since they're very vague in my memory. I'll be back to comment electric_blue68 Dec 30 #12

My mom borrowed her wedding dress when she married. applegrove Dec 30 #13

Wow! That sounds absolutely splendid! TY electric_blue68 Dec 30 #14

Simple and elegant. 3catwoman3 Dec 30 #15

The feel of velvet is delightful, provided the nap is running the right way. 3catwoman3 Dec 30 #16

It depends on the usage. When I was a teen, I sewed alot with broadcloth. LeftInTX Dec 30 #17

Interesting (read it)... electric_blue68 Dec 30 #20

Yes, I used to make pants. Jeans are much stiffer. LeftInTX Dec 30 #21

Ah, ok then. 👍 electric_blue68 Dec 30 #22

I once purchased a pair of cashmere sweatpants by polo mdmc Dec 30 #18

Wow! Who knew. Ty electric_blue68 Dec 30 #19

there was nothing like them electic_blue68 mdmc Dec 31 #36

Merino wool WheelWalker Dec 30 #26

Ah yes! Gogeous yarn! electric_blue68 Dec 31 #32

I am very sensitive to polyester so I stick to cotton. yellowdogintexas Dec 31 #34

Cool story! Lots of talent there! TY electric_blue68 Dec 31 #35