Sometimes life just gets in the way, I've been immensely busy (in a good way) with my ebay auctions since thanks giving to the point that the only time I'm leaving my front door is for trips to the post office but it's proving to myself I could and can make a success of the reselling lark. Then our internet went down for two days which led to late night trips to starbucks just to do work. Anyway's bloggings been a bit of a second thought so I haven't had the time nor the will to catch up myself. So i'm rolling myself back out there with some of the more quirky vintage finds i've come across lately.
This was a real find - a "Tool Kit for the Bride" a mini, say doll house sized package of versions a bride needs to keep her husband in line. It wasn't even opened and was too funny to pass up - it comes with a rolling pin, washing powder, iron, broom and cook book. It found its new home within hours of going online.
While not sure how rare or even useful this piece is but it's certainly a quirky piece for a sewer to have. It's basically called a "Dial-a-gram", which designed to bring "sewing to your fingertips" dates from 1955 which spins around depending on the fabric your sewing with giving suggestions for the best threads, needles and stitches to use.
Vogue sewing books and magazines really are a delight to come across, I could hours just pouring over the stylised images within them. Take this 1958 Vogue Sewing Book for example - aren't just dresses just lovely? It even convinces me to try use get my sewing machine even more.
Now this last item is one I'm giving you a sneak peek at as I haven't got around to uploading it to either of my stores. Elbows Off was a pamphlet published (if I remember rightly) in the 1950's for the Men and Women of General Motors addressing the ways and means when it comes to table manners. It covers everything from what a guest should bring their hosts to topics of conversion and table settings. If you're interested in this then drop me a message one way or another.
It's finds like all of the above that keep me searching and selling.
I'm glad your sales are going well, you've got some fab stuff! x
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DeleteBride Tool Kit? Oh that's awesome! =)
ReplyDeleteThat is HILARIOUS! I love it! What an awesome find. and the old patterns are beautiful - I made a dress from a vintage pattern once and it was so cool to do
ReplyDelete<3 katherine
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The bride tool kit is such a quirky find! I know what you mean about feeling a little bit out of love with things. Sometimes I lose faith in second-hand shopping but then I find something truly amazing and it makes me realise there are so many more things for me to find. Hope you don't feel so down about your blog still, don't ever give up, it would be such a shame after all this time. I'm here if you ever need a chat xxx
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