Becoming a Lilly Pulitzer collector is fun and easy. Once you've acquired one piece and seen the great dressmaker workmanship and details, you'll want to have many others. Some collectors go after certain...
So you wear a Size 12? You are comfortable buying a Size 12 anywhere and feel that it will fit. You purchase size 12 patterns at your local fabric store. Buying Vintage Sewing Patterns is a much different...
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The most wonderful sewing projects can start with a vintage sewing pattern. You can follow the pattern exactly or get creative and interpret yesterday's styles so it coordinates with today's fashions. As an...
Selling and Buying Antique Quilts/Tops/Blocks Overwhelmed at trying to sell an antique quilt? With a little bit of knowledge, research and clear pictures, you can be a successful seller. Using the guide...
Vintage patterns are easy to locate on ebay, with a number of sellers offering the most unique, as well as popular, patterns of the day. Surprisingly, the majority of vintage pattern buyers buy them to sew...
The purpose of this guide is to help sellers of pocket knives get more money for their knives.When writing an ebay listing, using the proper terminology identifies key features of your knife to potential...
Guide #3: Side-by-side comparison of counterfeit to authentic DvF wrap I hope to ensure that the Diane von Furstenberg that you buy is the authentic, high-quality, gorgeous piece that it should be! I do...
Why should you buy vintage magazine ads? ‘Cause they’re FUN! Remember that fancy party dress Mom wore to the Country Club, Dad’s favorite fishing lure or the family’s first new car? Those items may be gone...
An eBayers Guide to buying buttons on line. Whether you are a serious collector or a seamstress, a scrapbooker or just looking to hold your pants up, there are several important things to know before buying...