Vintage Sewing notions and pattern

My mama gave me a small bag of vintage sewing items she found while rummaging through the garage. She thought I might like them, and she was right! It’s always fun seeing the prices of things and the vintage packaging. I had to share my gifts with you all. 

Vintage zippers. I’m not a big fan of using them, they seem to get stuck easily. But, they’re fun to look at.

Where are the 80's babies at? My mom made my whole nursery using this book. The cloud pillow wall hanging. I had a mobile over my crib. I find it so funny that trends always come back around. Rainbows are everywhere right now. And don't even get me started on unicorns! I had a unicorn bedroom as a child. Oh memory lane, how I love you.

The instructions in this book are really simple. Today, sewing books and patterns are over-complicated.

And then there was a roll of pleat-making tape. I've never used it but, it's cool to have. Have you used this before? What is it for?

Red lace seam binding. 65 cents! Can you imagine?? These were back from the days where it was less expensive to make your own clothing. Sigh…

Well, that's it. She gave me an old tailor’s ham as well as some muslin. The muslin was used right away, Ha. Hope you enjoyed a little look into the bag of goodies my mama gave me. I am always amazed at how things change and some things stay the same. I hope you enjoyed the items I shared.

Let me know in the comments below if you've found some cool vintage sewing notions or patterns. What vintage notions do you have? Do you use them or save them?

Happy finding,

Annette