Collecting these beautiful pieces of fashion sewing history can be a wonderful joy but there are a few cautions to take. First and foremost, always buy from sellers who check each pattern they list!Don't be...
The earlierst patterns date back to 1860. William Jennings Demorest and Ellen Curtis Demorest began the home sewing pattern industry in 1860 by holding fashion shows in their homes and selling the patterns....
Do you love to cross stitch? So do I, and let's face it - there are a lot of AMAZING patterns and kits out there these days. As a working artist, though, I've been disturbed by the number of copyright...
Cross Stitch Patterns Hand created cross stitch patterns vs computer generated Be careful about buying computer generated patterns as they have frequently not been stitched or tested in anyway and the...
There is nothing like a Vogue Design- Here is a Little History about Vogue Patterns... Vogue patterns started in 1899 as a weekly feature of Vogue magazine. The patterns could be purchased by mail at the cost...
Ok! This guide is for you! (THE BUYERS) HELP IN BUYING THE CORRECT MACHINE FOR YOUR APPLICATION. I have read all of these guides written by sellers of sewing machines. They all started selling machines and...
Characteristics of Beach Sea Glass What to look for when buying genuine beach glass. A good close up picture will tell you everything you need to know. Beach glass or sea glass may show one or all of this...
Spinning Wheels -- The Basics More Listing a spinning wheel? Don't know what you have? This guide will help you identify what kind of wheel you have and how to determine if it is a true working wheel. I am...
After having worked in the costume industry as a Designer and as a Head of Wardrobe for some of the biggest theatre and dance companies in Western Canada, I feel I have a knowledge of products that I wish to...
Designer Vintage Sewing Patterns Why are some designers collected more than others? Why do some designers realize such high prices on eBay? Pucci, Diane von Furstenberg, Ceil Chapman, Issey Miyake - why do...