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Eco-Chic Clothespin Bags

Posted on February 11, 2011 by admin

With the revival of the eco-friendly practice of hanging clothes on a line to dry, comes the return of the necessary accessory–the clothespin bag! Aside from loading your apron pockets with clothespins, this is a convenient way to grab a … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machine Instruction Manuals

Posted on February 4, 2011 by admin

I recently acquired and listed a Brother sewing machine manual.  I picked it up because I thought that some used machines might come without a manual and the new owner might want to have one for their machine.  When I got … Continue reading →

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Rick Rack & Embroidery

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

Every once in awhile I find an interesting unfinished project in a box full of vintage sewing stuff.  This one really struck me for the simple use of color and the unusual method of affixing rick rack to it.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Issey Miyake Fashion Designer

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

  Link to eBay Store When I posted this pattern, I said that designs by Issey Miyake are highly collectible. And this post shows you why. Issey Miyake (三宅 一生, Miyake Issei, born 22 April 1938) is a Japanese fashion … Continue reading →

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Entredeux and Lace Insertion

Posted on January 14, 2011 by admin

Lace insertion is a term used to describe a lace which is sewn between two pieces of fabric as a decoration. Trim with two straight edges is called insertion. Insertion is meant to be sewn between two other edges, either between … Continue reading →

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What is Tatting?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by admin

I recently had a question from a buyer asking what is tatting. I answered that it is a form of edging based on circle designs that is often confused with crochet. But I decided to come up with a more … Continue reading →

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Molded Wood Composition Buttons

Posted on December 31, 2010 by admin

I’ve been curious about composition buttons for some time now.  I knew that these are molded buttons and that they are a mixture of glue or binder and a base material.    I recently came across an informative article about wood … Continue reading →

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Finding Pre-Printed Fabric Panels for Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2010 by admin

I recently had a question asked about the older style pre printed fabric panels from the 60s and 70s.  Where can you find them? They don’t make them anymore.  I checked and didn’t find any in my local fabric stores.  … Continue reading →

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Special Orders

Posted on December 3, 2010 by admin

I’m always willing to try to fulfill special orders.  This week I had an eBay customer ask if I could put together an order of all white buttons for her wedding.  She says she needs thousands.  So I’ve been pulling … Continue reading →

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Finds for Halloween from Team ESST

Posted on October 15, 2010 by admin

Create your own slideshow I also recommend: Patterns from patterns4you and PatternsAndSuch Party Supplies from sweetestelle, jensenchantedgarden, JennifersCozyCottage and CsSupplyCottage Embellishments from marynotmartha, sugarpinkboutique and Ribbonsetc, Beads from ViragoCreations and pinkee

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