Vintage Sewing Notions

Are you a vintage sewing notion lover like me?? There’s nothing I enjoy more than getting my hands on a box of old lace or thread or fabric and sorting through it for treasure. Over the years I’ve published numerous articles on a variety of notions along with several projects utilizing those notions. Today I...

Have you ever purchased a pattern at a charity shop, yard sale or even online, then open to find it missing pieces. A lot of people give me old patterns, most of which I find new homes for. However, there are a large amount that are incomplete. I can't sell those on Etsy and I don't really want to chuck them. Some have fantastic vintage imagery contained inside and outside. With this in mind, I set out to find some fun examples of what one can do with these mini pieces of graphic fashion…

The history behind development of cotton thread is more interesting than you might think! With spools of vintage thread as our muse, let's learn together.

Things you can make with old sewing patterns. DIY sewing pattern crafts.

The history behind development of cotton thread is more interesting than you might think! With spools of vintage thread as our muse, let's learn together.

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vintage thread winders, heavy cardstock. | Vintage needlework, Vintage sewing notions, Vintage sewing machines

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In this article we'll consider historical information about pin cushions, and take a look at examples, while also establishing their values.

I did it. Joined the monthly kit club again. I wanted this months kit bad so I hurried and joined. Always wanted one of these trays by 7 Gypsies and the Button Farm did some nice designs for the dividers and cards.