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Art & Needlework

Repairing a 1960’s Cocktail Dress

July 30, 2023by harpandsong22 Comments on Repairing a 1960’s Cocktail Dress
Repairing a 1960’s Cocktail Dress

I was traveling in another state when I came across this dress in an antique shop called Ye Olde Ugly Duckling. There was a tear by the back zipper and the hem was coming undone, but it was only $10. I tried it on in a dimly lit bathroom/storage closet. It didn't quite fit, but [...]

Art & Needlework, Renovations

The Art of Repair

February 20, 2021by harpandsong2Leave a Comment on The Art of Repair
The Art of Repair

There is much beauty in broken things. Not in the brokenness itself, but in the inherent value of the object which can be restored. Our culture is quick to buy, quick to throw out. While there has been some pushback to this cultural mentality with the rise of minimalism, zero waste, etc., we are far [...]

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