I recently picked up these beautiful haberdashery items at a car boot sale for £2. I’m always on the lookout for bits and bobs to use when making dresses. These are some of the oldest I’ve seen dating from the Edwardian period to mid century. Most of it is too old to use and the beauty is in the vintage packaging.
My plan is to frame the ones I like best with a fabric background to hang in my room. I’d already planned to frame some of my older vintage sewing patterns so I think these would go perfectly with the frame. I may also add a few vintage fashion illustrations to finish the look. Watch this space!
8 Comments
booketta
July 28, 2013 at 2:16 pmLovely finds 🙂
vintagefrills
July 28, 2013 at 2:47 pmThank you. Xxx
Shybiker
July 28, 2013 at 3:28 pmSo pretty! I like the packaging as much as the products. Vintage illustrations and language are so endearing.
vintagefrills
July 29, 2013 at 12:28 pmThey are! These are just so pretty, too good to be stored away so I’m definitely going to display them.
Jessica Cangiano
July 30, 2013 at 6:34 pmMy goodness, these are such immensely lovely finds. It’s incredible to think some of them, delicate as their packaging is, have survived for about a century at this point. It’s fantastic that you’re going to frame some and ensure they live on for many more years to come.
♥ Jessica
vintagefrills
July 31, 2013 at 3:35 pmAren’t they amazing! On closer inspection I think the needle packet is a bit older possibly late Victorian. Too previous to use!
pippinrunwild
August 2, 2013 at 8:54 amThese are so pretty! I love all the beautiful details in the packaging. There are so many great things to be found at car boot sales!
vintagefrills
August 2, 2013 at 9:35 amThey’re gorgeous aren’t they, car booting can get a bit addictive. I’ve had some amazing finds recently! Xxx