If you have any problems at checkout or any questions regarding a pattern or item in inventory, please drop me a line and I will answer any questions you may have. 

Thanks,

Denise

Wonderful mail order patterns were advertised in magazines and newspapers around the country starting in the 1930's all the way through the 1980's, and probably then some.  This made it so much easier for the stay at home mom, wife and homemaker to have access to frocks, everyday clothing staples and fancy dress patterns that could be delivered right to her home.  Material could be purchased at the general store in town or ordered as needed.  Many of the mail order patterns I find are postmarked from the mid west, just a little glimpse into fashion history.

Photo from Woman's Day | January 1956

Rescued and distressed packages and patterns are treated the same way mint condition patterns are treated:  we count all the pieces, store them in an archival sleeve with chipboard and reduce the price if pieces or instructions are missing!  You may be looking for a missing piece or instructions for your favorite vintage pattern.  Here is the opportunity to make that pattern complete.

15% OFF SALE STOREWIDE

NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2018

USE COUPON CODE AT CHECKOUT:  CUPID15

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Hello Everyone,

I have started to post sewing supplies and tools from my inventory.  Included will be vintage purse frames for adding to a sewing project or macrame purse, vintage crochet hooks, weaving looms, loops for small looms (the kind we love to make pot holders from), knitting needles, rug making supplies and anything else I can find.  I will also have coming in February an array of vintage hosiery and stockings.  For the 'new old stock' stockings, I will measure from the top edge to heel and from the toe to heel to help determine the appropriate size.  I will especially try to find larger size stockings for the 'plus size' beauties and taller gals.

Happy shopping and if you have any suggestions or requests, please feel free to drop me a line.

Denise

Lord & Taylor Department Store New York City, window display mannequins July 1954.  "Colorful ribbons create a canopy overhead while gaily dressed mannequins pose beneath.  The technicolored summer, look at it only through sunglasses!  The original Italian designs we see brightening many an American weekend!"  As seen in View and Reviews, Retail Reporting Breau, July 1954 issue.

Lord & Taylor Department Store, New York City February 1955, window display mannequins:  "What a wonderful way to break the news!  A magazine stand is the gathering point for the featured shirt dresses.  Lord & Taylor Loves Life in a Shirt Dress."  As seen in Views and Reviews - Retail Reporting Bureau, February 1955 issue.

Countdown to Christmas Sale starts December 4, 2017 and ending December 24, 2017.  Now until Christmas get 15% off storewide.  Use coupon code: HOLLY15

Check back each week because there will be new items to choose from.  Visit our vintage Christmas Craft Kits and Holiday Books and Booklets.  Discount will be applied to all items in the store.