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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
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 Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 11:33:31 PM
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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?
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2007 : 11:59:28 PM
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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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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 01:24:02 AM
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Oh my gosh what a find you found. Hmmmm apron or two, what fun that would be. Great find, good for you
Carol Sue
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
1607 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 09:22:38 AM
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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.
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
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Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 09:34:14 AM
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| Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln |
Edited by - Naomi Michelle on May 29 2009 8:55:42 PM |
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JeannieC
Farmgirl in Training
46 Posts
Jeanne
Wylie
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 10:10:03 AM
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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/ |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 10:56:21 AM
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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.
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 8:10:59 PM
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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
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 10:35:52 PM
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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,
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2007 : 10:53:23 PM
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| You go girl! Great job thrifting! |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2007 : 11:16:33 AM
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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/
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2007 : 8:23:22 PM
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| I am looking for vintage envelopes/patterns if you want to trade some for something your call if not maybe next time. |
Edited by - cinnamongirl on Jul 05 2007 8:24:40 PM |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2009 : 12:56:38 PM
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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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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - May 31 2009 : 1:12:50 PM
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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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Runbikegrrl
True Blue Farmgirl
250 Posts
MaryAnn
Waterbury Ctr
VT
USA
250 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2009 : 2:02:47 PM
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I'd love any women's clothing patterns...especially for tops or pants size 10-14
"So many interests so little time!"
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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