Becoming a Vintage Clothing Collector
If you think you might be interested in beginning a collection of Vintage Clothing, it can be an enjoyable pastime. You'll be securing a piece of the past for those few people who appreciate the talents these long-gone seamstresses had when they created these beautiful garments.
Many seamstresses of the Victorian and Edwardian period possessed the ability to design clothing patterns, embroider and sew their own clothing. The fine details they made with just a needle and thread are sadly becoming a lost talent.
If collecting Vintage Clothing is something you might like to do, some of the best places to find Edwardian & Victorian garments are antique stores, flea markets and estate sales. You could also search through the numerous online vintage clothing sites available.
Sometimes, you may even learn an interesting fact, or hear a fascinating story about the garment's previous owner.
For me, especially since I’m a writer, I find that learning something personal about the person who originally wore the garment is awe-inspiring.
Although today there aren’t as many fragile Victorian & Edwardian garments around that have survived time and are up for sale, every once in a while, you might come upon a hidden gem with an intriguing story of its own.
Many seamstresses of the Victorian and Edwardian period possessed the ability to design clothing patterns, embroider and sew their own clothing. The fine details they made with just a needle and thread are sadly becoming a lost talent.
If collecting Vintage Clothing is something you might like to do, some of the best places to find Edwardian & Victorian garments are antique stores, flea markets and estate sales. You could also search through the numerous online vintage clothing sites available.
Sometimes, you may even learn an interesting fact, or hear a fascinating story about the garment's previous owner.
For me, especially since I’m a writer, I find that learning something personal about the person who originally wore the garment is awe-inspiring.
Although today there aren’t as many fragile Victorian & Edwardian garments around that have survived time and are up for sale, every once in a while, you might come upon a hidden gem with an intriguing story of its own.
Vintage Clothing Care
Store Vintage Clothing in a Dark, Cool, Dry Location.
Keep Fragile Clothing Away from Light, Heat, Dampness and Insects.
When Storing in Garment Bags, Use Only Padded Hangers.
Wrap Acid-Free Paper over Padded Hangers to
Shield from Possible Fabric Dye Transfer.
When Storing in Boxes, Wrap Garment in Acid-Free Paper.
Every Once in a While, Inspect Your Fragile
Vintage Clothing for Any Age-Related Defects.
Keep Fragile Clothing Away from Light, Heat, Dampness and Insects.
When Storing in Garment Bags, Use Only Padded Hangers.
Wrap Acid-Free Paper over Padded Hangers to
Shield from Possible Fabric Dye Transfer.
When Storing in Boxes, Wrap Garment in Acid-Free Paper.
Every Once in a While, Inspect Your Fragile
Vintage Clothing for Any Age-Related Defects.
Washing Vintage Clothing
Gently Hand Wash Fragile Vintage White Pieces,
Fabrics of Batiste, Cotton, Linen, etc.
Do Try to Avoid Washing Silk Garments.
(I Washed a 1905 Black Silk Shirtwaist Once.
Washing it Deteriorated the Garment so Terribly
That the Shirtwaist Practically Liquified.)
Using Your Favorite Gentle Liquid Soap,
Wash Garment Inside a Container in Cool to Warm Water.
Lay Garment onto a Clean, White Towel.
Pat Gently to Dry. Never Wring Fragile Garments.
Let Fragile Garments Lie Flat to Dry.
If You Choose, You May Risk Air Drying Durable
Garments on Smooth Plastic Hangers as I Have Done.
Fabrics of Batiste, Cotton, Linen, etc.
Do Try to Avoid Washing Silk Garments.
(I Washed a 1905 Black Silk Shirtwaist Once.
Washing it Deteriorated the Garment so Terribly
That the Shirtwaist Practically Liquified.)
Using Your Favorite Gentle Liquid Soap,
Wash Garment Inside a Container in Cool to Warm Water.
Lay Garment onto a Clean, White Towel.
Pat Gently to Dry. Never Wring Fragile Garments.
Let Fragile Garments Lie Flat to Dry.
If You Choose, You May Risk Air Drying Durable
Garments on Smooth Plastic Hangers as I Have Done.
Victorian & Edwardian
Clothing & Accessories
Also Available Through Bookstores & Preferred On-line Retailers.