LessThanPerfect

Less Than Perfect Vintage ~ to display, to inspire new design,or for repair or upcycling.

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One day we started to pull out what we refer to as our "Project Boxes" and "The Back of the Rack" from our studio here. Basicly, it's accumulated vintage ranging from the Victorian era forward that needs attention of one sort or another.

Some have pretty minor problems like a few strained seams, inner collars that have darkened a bit, or a whisper of pilling on a cashmere sweater.

Some pieces have spots, others have faded, others have colors that have run. We have a coat with an oxidized lining. There are hats that are missing rhinestones (we handle jewelry and accessories, too) and one fabulous 1930s femme fatale beaded crepe gown has moth holes in its swooping fishtail hem.

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We absolutely KNOW that we will never finish all these projects. And even MORE absolutely it would kill us to tote these beauties to the landfill. So

we've decided to offer them to others here who are more clever, more focused, more crafty!

Perhaps someone will take the time to sit down and re-stitch the darts on the turquoise dress. Maybe someone else can salvage the amazing full-length rayon Hawaiian print dress that is stained and torn, but still has a LOT of fabric that could perhaps be re-purposed into a cute little sundress. I THOUGHT that I would; I just haven't done it. yet.

Now don't get me wrong, we FULLY believe in the preservation of vintage clothing and accessories, and some of these offerings will be excellent for study, or inspiration for new design, or for display. However, we also know there are a few pieces that are beyond those uses, so if they can be loved, saved or up-cycled by someone more creative and motivated than us, we think that would be wonderful.

We will price most inventory to cover our initial costs; other pieces have more intrinsic value, or just might appeal to us more deeply, so we'll ask a bit more for some items. If you would like to make an offer on something that you feel we may have priced too high, please pop a convo to us and we can go from there.

If you're handy with a needle and thread, or tend to get divine inspiration from a fabulous piece of vintage fabric, this just may be the place for you!

Thanks for stopping in, we hope to "see" you again soon!

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We'll also be adding a few home and office items: ceramics with hairline cracks, or perhaps a well-placed chip. Maybe an old toy that needs attention, or a book that's been loved, and has torn pages, but still has loads of illustrations or poems that stir the heart and the imagination ~

Thanks again for looking, and we hope you find a treasure with us here!

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Because of the nature of our offerings here, all sales are final.

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If you're looking for *young* vintage, from the 1970s, 1980s, and very early 1990s, please check out our sister shop here on Etsy, called Kitsch N Collectibles:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/KitschNCollectibles

Thanks again, and have fun!Auth