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VINTAGE AND HEIRLOOM APPAREL Before After
Whether it is an heirloom that has been in the family for generations or the archival collection of a fashion designer, Margaret’s has the expertise, sensitivity and confidence to tackle these most delicate and critical projects. We have been trusted with museum collections over decades of service to the community of curators. Dealing with these extraordinarily fragile, vintage fabrics and knits is a skill we have learned over many years of experience.
Below is our “split gown” restoration. A 1965 wedding gown was donated by a customer. Prior to restoration, the entire garment was dark yellow. We cut it in half, restored one half, then stitched it together to demonstrate what restoration can accomplish. The customer also allowed us to use photos from her wedding album to show what the dress looked like at the 1965 wedding.
From Facebook: This bag was my grandmother’s. My mother kept it in her drawer and I loved looking at it growing up. When my mother passed away I kept it in my drawer. Even though it was already falling apart, I couldn’t bear to part with it. When I learned that Margaret’s did vintage handbag restoration, I brought it in not knowing what to expect. It’s thrilling to see something so precious in such a beautiful, brand new state and be able to keep the memory of my grandmother and mother alive. Thank you Margaret’s! – Sharon B
Thank you Sharon! We love being able to keep family legacies alive. Our restoration team was able to replace fragile beading, restitch seams, carefully reline the handbag and polish the jewel encrusted metal casing to its original patina. Love has many faces and hands at Margaret’s.
Whether it is an heirloom that has been in the family for generations or the archival collection of a fashion designer, Margaret’s has the expertise, sensitivity and confidence to tackle these most delicate and critical projects. We have been trusted with museum collections over decades of service to the community of curators. Dealing with these extraordinarily fragile, vintage fabrics and knits is a skill we have learned over many years of experience.
