20 Vintage Sewing Notion Guides & DIY’s
Are you a vintage sewing notion lover like me?? There’s nothing I enjoy more than getting my hands on a box of old lace or thread or fabric and sorting through it for treasure.
Over the years I’ve published numerous articles on a variety of notions along with several projects utilizing those notions.
Today I decided to group them together in one post so they can be easily accessed. Enjoy!
Vintage Sewing Notions Video
Before we get started, I think you’ll enjoy this short video where I share some of my recent sewing notion finds. I mention what I paid for each and what each is worth.
Sewing Notion Collectibles
These first eight articles take an in depth look into specific sewing notions, like buttons and thread, providing history, values, and loads of examples. Click the image below to go to the related article:
Crafts & DIY Projects With Vintage Sewing Notions
I’ve earned significant income selling the projects below out of my antique booth and/or at an annual craft show I participate in every year.
They are my favorite kind of projects: quick, easy, and inexpensive! Click the image below to go to the related article:
Sewing Projects Using Vintage & Thrifted Items
These projects have not impact my antique business per se since I’ve personally used everything that I’ve made.
I do think, however, that each would sell easily, particularly at a craft show. Click the image below to go to the related article:
FREE Printables
When you subscribe to my weekly newsletter you get the password to my Member Library. It’s filled with business printables, project tutorials, price guides, collecting guides, and other free printables.
The printables below each relate to one of the DIY projects listed above:
If you’re a sewing notion lover, please take advantage of these resources! I hope they provide valuable support for you and your antique biz 🙂
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My mother in law recently passed and we inherited a lot of vintage sewing notions from both her and her mother as well. I found two pairs of Singer scissors, C857 & C847. I cannot find any value online. How can you determine what these are worth?
Hi Adena! Check out my article: 9 Free Ways to Price Your Antiques–it should help 🙂
I love your articles and especially your videos! I would like to know what area you live and sell in? The prices you quote I could never get in my area! Thank you!
Hi Sharon–I’m glad you’re enjoying my resources–that makes me so happy!! I live in upstate New York just outside the capital, Albany.
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