Vintage sewing notions

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

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…

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Today's post focuses on vintage sewing notions. I unearthed a bagful at an estate sale and today I'm sharing the treasures found within.

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Spools, patterns, buttons- you find a LOT of sewing supplies at thrift stores. Here are some non-sewing ideas for upcycling them.

As the end of summer and the beginning of fall approaches, I am so excited! COOLER WEATHER! It makes me actually want to move around again. The coolness permeates the house through the open windows in the mornings. It is invigorating, and I think, 'What will I do today?' Now don't get me wrong. I'm not so full of spunk that I am going to clean all the rooms in the house today, or get that huge project finished, or anything funny as that. But I do see some progress in my work, which to me, is…