Looky at what I got.
Some great vintage undie garment patterns, a skirt pattern, teeny wooden spools of thread, lace elastic, needle threader, folding scissors and matchbook sewing boxes filled with needles or button, etc. I am particularly excited about the under garment patterns. I have been very keen on the idea of making my own underwear out of old t shirts. That must be a really odd thing to read if you are not familiar with the DIY – undies – phenomenon. All of the patterns are from 1970! How cool is that? My husband, by the way, thinks this whole underwear business is hi-larious.
Anyway, everything is from my mother-in-law, aka Gramma Cindy. I’m puttin this post in the “thrifted” category because Gramma Cindy’s house is just like a thrift store ~ except that I didn’t have to pay for any of this awesome stuff. Thanks Gramma C!
less than $4
10 Days of Happiness- Day 2
Thrifting Therapy
Holiday thrifting
June 26th, 2009 at 6:49 am
I am going to make some too out
of some soft sheets my dd was
going to throw away. I am going
to just draw a pattern from the
undies I have.
Thriftier than Thrifted are Gifts
from a loving Grandmother!
Sweet of your Gramma Cindy!
God Bless You and Yours!!!
June 26th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Lucky! I really need to learn how to sew my own clothes, also find a cheap sewing machine (preferably thrifted! lol). I love vintage clothing and I feel like I’m missing out with all the patterns that are out of my reach because of my lack of skill.
June 26th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Lucky you with all those vintage goodies
June 26th, 2009 at 10:14 am
so diggin’ those little boxes that look like books!
And the stylish unmetionables! awesome!
June 26th, 2009 at 11:45 am
You are so welcome Regina. I’m just glad to have it all go to a loving home and put to good use. Love you all.
June 27th, 2009 at 4:38 am
This post makes me ache for a good visit to the goodwill and our closet thrift shop. Glad you’re up to more fun with the vintage sewing goods. can’t wait to see the beauty and creativity that you’ll come up with!
June 28th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
I remember knickers with a casing and elastic – one had to make sure one always had a safety pin – if you see what I mean!!!!
My Gran used to make ‘French Knickers’ and ‘Cami Knickers’ for the ladies of the family. I remember overhearing a conversation between my Aunty Margaret and my Gran when I was quite small – it was many years later that I understood the significance.
Aunty Margaret to Gran ‘If our Alice wants to wear French knickers she should learn to sit like a lady!’
July 5th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
i came close to dying when i saw this post. i love this stuff, my oh my. i just bought myself a serger, and want to get in on this action, as soon as we get settled in portland. we’re moving this month!
xo
kittee