Visit The Gatherings, to see all of the beautiful antique and vintage textiles I have ~ antique clothing, hats, accessories, children's clothing, vintage bed and table linens, antique children's toys, vintage sewing notions, quilts and so much more!
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Do you like to sew? Or create new items from antique & vintage textiles? I am sure I would receive many yes answer to this question.
Today "creating from old" has developed into a sizable cottage industry. It has afforded many stay-at-home mothers a means of earning extra cash as well as launching others into a full time business. For a time, I have been on the outside edge of this industry as a supplier by help finding and selling to these artisans to produce their wares. Many of these items produced are one of a kind. Most notably, in the past I worked with teddy bear artists. It was truly a joy to see their critters come alive ~ and I always marveled at the skill of their creation.
The making of teddy bears is only one small part of this large industry. Many others are skilled in the making of quilts, sewing reproduction era clothing for adults and children. The making of dolls and clothing is a category all of its own. The list is large as it is varied. I am sure many of you can add your own to this list.
So to whet the appetite here are a few antique and vintage treasures that could possibly find new uses.
A great turn of the century cotton fabric in a white with tiny black print. This type of design / fabric is called "neat" and was used mainly for aprons and everyday clothing. You will find fabric of this type used over and over again in quilts also. And it is always a "neat" little design to the fabric.
To see this fabric or other late Victorian -1940's fabrics please visit me here
A fantastic old store find from the 1920's! All these machine appliques are still attached to the cloth backing from the factory. The only one shipping tag on the end of the backing cloth indicates these beauties were made in Switzerland.
Want to see these appliques or other laces, trims, ribbon, buttons and sewing notions? I am sure there will be something to please. Why not take a look here .
As a little extra bonus here is a sweet late Victorian small traveling sewing case complete with a few necessary tools and notions. This darling size would be a perfect compliment to an antique doll.
For more details on this small sewing case just click here The offerings are many so hope it spark your creative imagination.
