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| Ronna |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 11:33:31 PM
I brought home about 200 40's and 50's era patterns today from Salvation Army. Most are ladies clothing, but some childrens, aprons, hats and embroidery transfers. Some for nightwear and dress suits and everything in between. 3 booklets on using feed sacks. I don't need 3, will need to do some sort of drawing for the two extras. Interesting notes on many of the patterns, dates and who the item was made for, etc. One said "hard to make", bet it wasn't used twice. Some have been cut, others as new. I didn't count the newer ones I don't have any reason to keep, probably 40 or more of them. Total cost..about $15. I've seen some of these oldies on eBay for $5-10 each. Size 18 says 36" bust...how times (and sizing) have changed. Jars of buttons were half price too. I know at least a few of you farm girls like the vintage styling-are you reading this Naomi Michelle?
Ronna |
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| vintagediva1 |
Posted - May 31 2009 : 2:10:18 PM
I am always on the look out for vintage pattern envelopes. If you are interested in a barter, please let me know.
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
www.stitchingby2sisters.etsy.com
Love that good ole vintage junk |
| Runbikegrrl |
Posted - May 31 2009 : 2:02:47 PM
I'd love any women's clothing patterns...especially for tops or pants size 10-14
"So many interests so little time!"
http://lovelifelivegrrl.blogspot.com/ |
| dutchy |
Posted - May 31 2009 : 1:12:50 PM
OhMyGosh!! I never ever find those here, they just don't sell anything like that in any thrift or whatever, I am SO jealous but in a good way, lol.
IF ever you think of bartering some, I am definitely in! Esp in dresses and the such, oh buttons too, lol.
Just asking :)
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - May 31 2009 : 12:56:38 PM
Wow - I am so envious!! I love 1940's dresses - I used to sell vintage clothes so I could support my vintage dress habit, I can never find them any more though so I figure I will have to make my own - if you want to sell or barter for any let me know
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jul 05 2007 : 11:24:12 PM
that is a great find Ronna..way to go! woohoo..high five!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
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and at www.stliving.net
you can also check out my etsy shops at:http://GardenGooseGifts.etsy.com |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Jul 05 2007 : 8:23:22 PM
I am looking for vintage envelopes/patterns if you want to trade some for something your call if not maybe next time. |
| BarefootGoatGirl |
Posted - Jul 05 2007 : 11:16:33 AM
I'm with Naomi, I want to know what your plans are for these patterns? Vintage hat and dress patterns are so CLASSY! My favorite dress EVER was a handmade 1950's swing style dress made from chocolate and white gingham. I bought it for $3 at a thrift store for hubbys graduation (we got married in high school). I looked so great in that dress (you only get 1 or 2 dresses like that in a lifetime)!
Trina
http://glitteringgoat.blogspot.com/
If you would know Love, you must know pain too. -Hannah Hurnard |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 10:53:23 PM
You go girl! Great job thrifting! |
| daffodil dreamer |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 10:35:52 PM
Ronna,
You lucky thing you!! I have managed to scoop up a few vintage patterns and some old Housekeeping magazines from the 50s at our shops. But I think it is like so many things now; unfortunately people seem to know what things are worth now and they end up on ebay for way more than I can afford.
You will have so much fun sorting through them all! Wish I could come and see them!
Happy sewing,
Jayne |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 8:10:59 PM
Hey sunshine if you get the apron patterns, can you pick a couple of them and copy them. Let me know. I am really enjoying aprons for the first time in my life. Have been wearing them off and on for the last 6 months. Our quilt group is doing them this year for our birthday exchange. It is how I found out about you all, because of aprons in Artistry. Okay, got off the subject let me know. Carol Sue
Enjoying the moments. |
| katmom |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 10:56:21 AM
Ronna,
sounds like you scored big time!!!! how cool to get all those vintage pattrens as well as the bottons.... I have a small collection of vintage aprons too & the sizing is a HooT!!!!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
| JeannieC |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 10:10:03 AM
Wow! That sure is a great find! I always loved searching the Thrift stores for sewing goods, sometimes they have great stuff, just like what you found,lol!
I love vintage myself, lately I've been sewing alot of baby things for my upcoming grandbaby, she's due in 3 weeks. :-D
But...congratulations on the great find, Ronna! :-D
Hugs..
Jeannie
~ Jeannie and Jim's Little Country Acre ~ http://countrygranny.blogspot.com/ |
| Naomi Michelle |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 09:34:14 AM
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln |
| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 09:22:38 AM
Ooooh, embroidery transfers! I'd certainly be interested in those, especially plant or animal ones. What a fun day you must have had with your finds.
We make a difference. |
| sunshine |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 05:06:14 AM
apron patterns or hat patterns I would be interested in or any of those buttons if you got some
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
my web store http://vintagethreads.com/ |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 01:24:02 AM
Oh my gosh what a find you found. Hmmmm apron or two, what fun that would be. Great find, good for you
Carol Sue
Enjoying the moments. |
| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 11:59:28 PM
Hey Ronna,
I have a 4 drawer file cabinet that holds my ongoing collection of vintage sewing patterns, booklets and transfers....I'd be interested in any for toddler sizes 2-3-4 or any ladies accessory patterns, belts, hats, stoles, etc.
Don't know what your plans are for all of them so thought I would let you know of my intereat just in case....
Peace, Stephanie
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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