Restoration Revisited

Vintage 1966 Silk Magnolia Beaded Gown Part 4 Finale : This project is still one of my favorites to look back on. Not just because of the gown and it's sorry, but because of all of the things I learned during this restoration that I still use today. This gown was snatched up right away by an amazingly dedicated follower who took part in every live stream, watched every video and motivated me with her excitement to see it completed. I'm so happy it found its second chance right away. I'm excited to show you the full process now that so many of you have joined my page 🥰

To answer some of your questions from during this restoration:
Q. Why didn't you put it in the sun?
A. This video was made last year, at the time the weather was spotty so I didn't want to risk it. I also live in Washington so it's not always available. When it is though I definitely use it!
Q. Why did you use bleach??
A. Normally I wouldn't and these days I've learned much safer practices. I was feeling desperate and it was a last ditch attempt, until I found that stain stick.
Q. Why didn't you take it to the dry cleaners?
A. Dry cleaners hardly accept vintage wedding dresses in great condition due to the liability, they wouldn't have ever touched this.

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