Sunday, January 19, 2014

More Vintage Patterns For Sale!

Thank you to everyone for your commiserations on my last post. I really appreciate them. I debated whether to post about it at all, but decided to as I would want to know about something like that if I were thinking of using a store/quilter/service. So thank you.

I'm also selling another batch of my vintage sewing patterns. I sold quite a lot last time, but I guess I have quite a collection! I'll be putting more on ebay throughout this week, but here is a sample of what I'm selling (on ebay):

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Somebody asked me why I was selling them a while ago. In case you've been wondering too, I have three reasons:

 
  • While we have an office in which I have a dedicated sewing area, I don't have heaps of storage room. I figure if I don't use something, I should probably move it out.
  • My figure has changed post-baby. I have a softer and more sensitive tummy (do any of you also have a more sensitive mid-section after having a baby? I never anticipated that), and a completely different lifestyle. For me personally, I don't find the occassion to wear more vintage style clothing, and don't find it as comfy for my lifestyle with Little M.
  • I'm trying to make a bit of extra pocket money - tight finances around here, so if I want a new pattern or bit of fabric I have to really think about where it comes from. Selling a few patterns has meant I could buy one of the new Papercut Patterns in time to sew it for a very special event - more on that to come!
I hope you're all having a good start to the week - Little M woke me up at 5.59am this morning so I've been at my desk since 7.45am. I guess it means I can leave a bit earlier, but by golly, I've already had one coffee (albeit an instant) and am clock watching for my boss to arrive so we can go and get the real stuff!
 
 


10 comments:

  1. The hardest thing for me with the kids is sleep deprivation. It has improved since they were all babies, the youngest will be 9 in a fortnight. But, I remain ever needful of regular, decent and long lasting sleep.

    Oh and my tummy can't take belts and firm waistbands anymore either!

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    1. I hear you. I suppose around 6am is really an okay time to awaken on a work morning, but Little M also woke up 3 times last night crying out in her sleep and needing one of us to go in there and cuddle, kiss, and re-tuck her in. It is that combo with the early wake-up that kills me. Then I have to go to work and be productive. I find it pretty hard.

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  2. I have a stack of vintage patterns I want to pop on eBay too. After having Imogen I find my style has completely changed and vintage just isn't practical anymore. I save vintage styles for special occasions now rather than the everyday I used to wear it.

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    1. I know exactly how you feel Kat! So far I've had pretty reasonable success selling them on ebay - I guess that is where I bought the majority of them in the first place, so it makes sense!

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  3. 5.59am!! That's a sleep in around here! I love starting work at 7.30am. So peaceful and quiet...

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    1. I know... I'm just more used to the 7am mark. I wouldn't mind a reprieve of peace & quiet if I didn't only get peace and quiet pretty much every day.

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  4. I know exactly what you mean with the tummy. After the birth of no 2 it seems that no matter how much exercise I do, I can't seem to shift it. I am currently altering my sewing/wardrobe to accomodate.

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  5. Hello Rachel, I like your latest dress! I know you're trying to sell patterns, but I was sorting out today and came across Vogue 8552. I muslined it, and it's just not right for my body type. You like dresses like Gaby that a bit looser around the middle, but I can't wear them. Do you want this unloved one? It's in sizes 8 - 16. Cut, but all sizes intact, and it's absolutely free. I'll happily post it to make more room in this house. PS I saw you at the Drapery on thursday. I was with my mother, in case you remember me. Cornelia

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  6. Cornelia, hello! I do remember you - did you have a nice day? It is so nice of you to write to me. I would absolutely love that pattern! I actually tried to buy it a while back and couldn't find it. Do you have an email I can write to you at? And I would be more than happy to pay for postage. Thank you - so lovely of you!

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  7. cornelialehane@gmail.com It's not worth transferring a few dollars to pay for postage Rachel. It's such a little amount, and I'm just happy to see things get used. Throwing out almost finished projects last night that just can't be re-used was a little distressing. In fact I went to bed in a funk. I'll just have to put my big girl pants on this morning, and bring my wee boy to school for the first time! And now time to child wrangle... Cornelia

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