Vintage Hankies and old Lace Dressform

I MUST write a love song about spray paint. In the meantime, here is my latest project. The dress form started out black and gold from T. J. Maxx. I think it was $6.99.

 

I have a little collection of vintage handkerchiefs. A couple are sentimental to me, but most just sort of struck my fancy with their rosy-ness and femininity. I've been wanting a way to display them and enjoy them.

Here is a preview and then I'll show you the details:

 

I haphazardly (that's my middle name...Melony Haphazardly) pinned them to my dressform in a pleasing-to-my-eye- fashion. I found a crocheted bit and popped it over some pom-poms to cover my pins and to make my girlie have a nice waistline.

For the collar to m'lady I scrounged through some lace bits my Me-Me gave me from her mother (my great grandmother). It appears all handstitched and is so delicate. I added another little lace embellishment to the neck opening and adorned her with a favorite necklace of mine. It isn't old or expensive, and I really love it. I just have a hard time finding an outfit in my closet that screams "Wear a cameo with me!" I will enjoy the necklace more on the dressform.

I added a crocheted buckle and some beads around the bottom. I'm not sure if this buckle is old or new, but  I liked it.

 

Every dressform needs a cup of standby vintage lace.

Or a Goodwill (29 cents) English china bowl filled with tatted lace. (My kids hooted over this...English China. Think about it! LOL!)

 

I tossed an old jaunty straw hat on top of the creation, and perched some millinery flowers on the brim, and called it finished for now. I am pleased with the results and especially like that I was able to incorporate some sentimental sweetness. Check out other interesting vignettes at The Inspired Room.

Comments

[Mitzi Curi]

I just discovered your blog tonight and I'm settling in to read all of your posts! I think we are kindred spirits because I love spray paint, vintage hankies, and decoupage! You will be added to my "favorites" list for sure!

Mitzi Curi

[Pearl Maple]

What a lovely way to display your hanky collection. Followed your link from the inspired room today and really enjoyed all your creative posts.

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

I love this! I'm going to have to look for something like that. I'd love to put something like that in my studio. great idea!!

[HeidiAnn]

Melony! That is VERY very cool - and clever. I love it!

[Dawn]

You know... I just knew you were going for the vintage hanky skirt. I have a dress form and thought someday I'd put the wedding gown on it, but what to do with the bannana clip veil? LOL! Your dress form looks wonderful and something I'd like in my home!

[Eileen]

Such a novel idea! I love it! So pretty! So feminine! So vintage! Hat, and lace, and cameo, and pearls, and flowers and hankies! PERFECTION!