Rose’s Buttons

Sophisticated vintage fashions, patterns & fabrics for those who love to create & collect

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Entries from November 2009

Closed 11/22/09

November 15th, 2009 · No Comments

Misses Blazer…Jessica McClintoch Dress…2 Misses Nightshirts
Link to My eBay Store to view and bid.
Now listed in eBay Store

Now listed in eBay Store

Now listed in eBay Store

Now listed in eBay Store
Etsy Listings
Take a peek at my newest listings on etsy.
Website Listings
I’ve added a new category for shirt button sets and recategorized for collectors, [...]

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How Much Fun is This?

November 13th, 2009 · No Comments

Ever wonder where those crazy star trek fans get the uniforms that they wear to conventions?
Some, I’m sure purchase them.   But did you know that they can be made from “official” patterns?
Check out the  Gene Rodenberry Star Trek site patterns.  They are pricey. But think of how you could alter them to fit your fantasy…

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Closed 11/19/09

November 12th, 2009 · No Comments

Girls Swimsuit…Cutwork Embroidery…Madame Alexander Doll Dress
Link to My eBay Store to view and bid.
 Now listed in eBay Store

SOLD

Now listed in eBay Store
Etsy Listings
Take a peek at my newest listings on etsy.
Website Listings
I’ve added a new category for shirt button sets and recategorized for collectors, sewing or shirt sets on www.rosesbuttons.com.

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Tags: Sneak Peek @ eBay Listings

Wild Wednesday Closed 11/18/09

November 11th, 2009 · No Comments

Gilded Glass…Yellow Floral Glass…Bubble Dot Rhinestone…Stamped Copper
Link to My eBay Store to view and bid.
Now listed ineBay Store

Now listed in eBay Store

SOLD

Now listed in eBay Store
Etsy Listings
Take a peek at my newest listings on etsy.
Website Listings
I’ve added a new category for shirt button sets and recategorized for collectors, sewing or shirt sets [...]

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Tags: Sneak Peek @ eBay Listings · Wild Wednesday

Closed 11/17/09

November 10th, 2009 · No Comments

Bakelite Formed Buttons…Black & White Swirl…Green Rimmed…Metal Rim…Formed Metal…Purple
Link to My eBay Store to view and bid.
 Now listed in eBay Store

SOLD
 Now listed in eBay Store
 Now listed in eBay Store
Link to eBay Store
Link to eBay Store
Etsy Listings
Take a peek at my newest listings on etsy.
Website Listings
I’ve added a new category for shirt button sets [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: Sneak Peek @ eBay Listings

Closed 11/15/09

November 8th, 2009 · No Comments

Misses Wardrobe…Girls Costumes…BabyDoll Maternity
Link to My eBay Store to view and bid.
 
SOLD
Link to eBay Store

SOLD
Etsy Listings
Take a peek at my newest listings on etsy.
Website Listings
I’ve added a new category for shirt button sets and recategorized for collectors, sewing or shirt sets on www.rosesbuttons.com.

[Read more →]

Tags: Sneak Peek @ eBay Listings

Sizing Vintage Patterns

November 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Vintage pattern sizing runs much smaller than current clothing sizes. How do you choose the correct size?

Vanity Sizing: 
Fairly early in the 20th century, the US government came up with a standard set of sizing that was based on average measurements of the day.  Both commercially made and pattern made garments were the same.  However, this state [...]

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