Closed 4/19/09

Christmas Ideas…Exquisite Eggs…100 Edging Designs

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Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns

Paper sewing patterns were first manufactured in the middle of the 1800s. The first ones were designed by Ellen Curtis Demorest and sold through her magazine, Mme. Demorest’s Mirror of Fashion. In 1863, American tailor Ebenezer Butterick was the first to create a sewing pattern in various sizes.  It was his idea to use tissue paper for the mass production of sewing patterns. The earliest paper sewing patterns were pre-cut on plain tissue, with notches and holes for markings which aided in construction of the garment. The printed pattern was introduced in the 1920s, but did not become commonplace until just after World War II.

There are four large pattern companies still making sewing patterns today, Butterick, McCall’s, Simplicity and Vogue.  These are also the most commonly found vintage patterns, though there were dozens of smaller companies who produced some exciting and specialty designs. Pattern magazines and counter books (the big books in stores that pictured all the styles) are also interesting to collect, and they are authoritative aids in helping to place a date on a pattern.

A New Shopping Experience-Not for me…

For You!

Last night I had fun shopping on Amazon.com. Not for me, for you. I created a focused shopping experience for lovers of vintage buttons, fabric and patterns. I hand selected reference books on collecting, books on how to craft with vintage materials, and you won’t believe this. I even found some listings of actual vintage fabric and vintage patterns. Who knew there would be listings of these items! And I topped it off with a selection of DVDs and VHS tapes on sewing.  Bookmark this site for sure.

Closed 1/8/09

Crochet Patterns in the form of Magazines Today!
Country Afghans…Magic Crochet…McCall’s Crochet…Women’s Household Crochet…McCall’s Crochet Patterns Christmas

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Who can’t use another t shirt? There are lots of choices. I can just show a couple. Show that button pride!

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Closed 11/6/08

70s Caftan…Blouses…Wrap Coat…Knit Skirt

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Now listed in eBay Store
Check out my newest listings on etsy and on eCrater

Don’t forget your button friends as we head into the holiday giving season.
Check out my special button buddies design on http://www.cafepress.com

Closed 10/2/08

60s Fashion Today! and Plus Sizes!
Plus Sz Shift…Side Pleated Dress…Plus Sz Wrap Skirt Outfit…Plus Sz Pantsdress

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Now listed in eBay Store

Now listed in eBay Store

Now listed in eBay Store
Check out my newest listings on etsy and on eCrater

Don’t forget your button friends as we head into the holiday giving season.
Check out my special button buddies design on http://www.cafepress.com/rosesbuttons

Closed 9/29/08

1940s Embroidered Infant Layette…1950s Flared Skirt…Clear Glass Cup Buttons…Clear Glass Ball Buttons

SOLD

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Check out my newest listings on etsy and on eCrater

Don’t forget your button friends as we head into the holiday giving season.
Check out my special button buddies design on http://www.cafepress.com/rosesbuttons

Closed 9/28/08

1940s Tulip Dress…1940s Cap Sleeve Blouse…1940s Nightgown…1950s Maternity Dress

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Closed 9/25/08

1947 Girl’s Playsuit…50s Pyramid Coat…50s Cape Collar Dress…Pre-1950 Infant Smocked Layette

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Now listed in eBay Store

SOLD

SOLD

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Closed 9/22/08

1940s Pencil Skirt…Audrey Style Blouse…Cup Glass Mix…Black Glass Mix

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Now listed in eBay Store

Now listed on ETSY!

Now listed in eBay Store
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