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Vintage Sewing


What's New in the Collector's Showcase of Vintage Sewing?
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Vintage Real Snap Fasteners, vivid graphics of Flapper Lady, bold color.  


For display or use, wonderful decor for sewing, laundry room.  


Directions, graphics on flip side.  


Correction tape on back removable, does not interfere with graphics.  WT Grant Co, Chicago, USA  Vintage buttons for the athlete, camper, hunter, sports enthusiast, or just for looking active.


Bold, crisp graphics, for use or display.  


Great for sewing, laundry room decor.  Vintage Lady Washington Pearls, "An Attractive Trimming," crisp graphics, very Lucille Ball, 1940s fashion.  


For use or display.  


Sewing/laudry room decor.  I loved the fun shape of this blue plastic sailboat buckle. It measures 2 inches high and wide with an inside opening of 1 3/16ths inches high. It is in excellent condition with no markings.

Vintage Sewing Real Snap Fastener Card $12.95

 

Vintage Sewing Jewel Tone Sports Wear Bu $9.95

 

Vintage Sewing Lady Washington Pearl But $9.95

 

Sailboat Shaped Blue Plastic Buckle $12.50

This smaller white rhinestone buckle is in Mint condition and marked ANN on the silver metal frame. It measures 1 3/8ths inches by 1 1/2 inches.  This two piece silvered pot metal white rhinestone buckle is in MINT condition. The entire buckle measures 2 1/2 inches high by 2 1/2 inches wide. It shows no wear at all.  This 2 7/8ths inches high white rhinestone buckle is bow shaped in excellent condition. The rhinestones are jeweler quality with a lot of fire. The buckle measures 2 7/8ths inches high and 2 7/8ths inches wide. I don't see any markings.  Small, sweet antique natural reed, lidded sewing basket, tightly woven.  


Milk glass knob, wood bottom.  


For Use or Display.

Cute White Rhinestone Square Buckle $9.95

 

1920-40s White Rhinestone Leaf Shaped Bu $39.95

 

Big White Rhinestone Bow Shaped Buckle $19.95

 

Vintage Sewing Natural Reed Basket $39.95

Vintage Bonnie Heather Pearl Button Card, handsome man graphics.


Buttons for Use or Display.  Lady Washington Pink Pearl Buttons, collectible card with all buttons, unused. Distinct graphics. 


For Use or Display.  This neat little box could be used for nearly anything. I picked it up at an estate auction here in Montana. The man was an avid woodworker (as was his father) and this might have been one of his creations.  I have no doubt this is an older piece given the patina on it. The box measures 1 1/2 inches high and 4 inches in diameter. The inside opening is 2 7/8ths inches in diameter. There are no markings on the box.  This needlecase book is in excellent clean condition. It is entitled Sew and Stitch and measures 5 inches wide by 3 3/8ths inches tall. All of the needle holders are attached but the one holding the threader is empty, one is completely full and one is missing three needles. All of the needles are rust free and new looking.

Vintage Sewing Bonnie Heather Pearl Butt $9.95

 

Vintage Sewing Lady Washington Pearl Pin $9.95

 

Old Hand Turned Wood Pin or Sewing Box $24.50

 

Sew and Stitch Vintage Needle Case Book $6.50

A vintage sewing kit that consists of a container of silver color metal with a brass thimble and 2 tiny spools of thread. Measures 2 in. long when assembled.  Seven vintage Starlite, Styled Right, original pearl buttons.  Vivid graphics of Bride, no pulls, tears.   Vintage Button Car.


Five original pearl buttons, bold graphics of young man on golf course, some creasing, paper pull.  


Lady Washington, USA.  Tightly woven, lidded, vintage wicker sewing basket, chocolate leather stap, original metal barrel closure, wire hinges, no defects.  Pretty tawny brown color.  Handle for easy portability.

Sewing Kit, Thimble, Thread $18.95

 

Vintage Sewing Starlite Pearls Bride But $12.95

 

Vintage Sewing Lady Washington Button Ca $9.95

 

Vintage Wicker Sewing Basket

Beautiful bone handle Victorian needlework sewing tool stiletto. In very nice condition,Measuring approximately 4 inches long.  This little vintage thimble holder reminds me of Little Bo Peep, which it may actually have another true name, but it is what I think it looks like to aid with its description.


Standing only about 2.5 inches tall, the little girl with a frilly dress is holding something in her hands, but I can not decide what it is.


The base measures approximately 1.25 x 2 inches and is marked on the base with an impressed UM Co.


Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

 This is vintage thimble holder with a patent date of May 11, 1926, and clearly marked on the bottom as Rosa May Pickard, Wilmette, Ill.


The children have a dutch look to them and are holding arms.  There is a place on the back side to hold 2 thimbles.


This measures about 3 inches tall and the oval diameter of the base measures about 2.5 x 3.5 inches.  This is made of a metal, what kind, I do not know for certain.


Should you have any questions, just drop me a note and I will get back to you.  This is a very cute little sewing collectible. She looks like she should be holding something but did not come with it. I think there was red on her apron at one time or another but there is only a small amount left. The pincushion is under her skirt. The only marking on her is a small oval red and gold Japan sticker and the numbers 3065 (the first one is hard to read and might be different). She is in excellent condition except for the paint wear and also has a few of the old pins still in the cushion. She is about 6" tall.

Victorian Bone Handle Sewing Stiletto $32.00

 

Little Bo Peep Style Thimble Holder $65.00

 

Rosa May Pickard Thimble Holder 1926 Pat $78.00

 

Vintage Japan Granny Pin Cushion $33.50

This set of (8) gorgeous brass buttons each have a pair of unicorns with a shield in between. They have a metal shank and are new/old stock and on the original card. They are washable and dry cleanable.

ADD $3.50 SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A.

 Sewing Carry Case, Vintage. This black case folds in half and then in half again for four sections with many different types of needles and pieces. It is marked Superfine Sewing Needles, Redditch, England. It is 5 inches high and 3 1/2 inches wide closed and 14 inches wide open. It is a rare find and sold just as found.  A useful and attractive sewing basket that stands 8.25 in. tall plus the handle. Diameter is 9.5 in. Fabric lined with plastic divided tray. Shows slight wear on the bottom. Vivid blue and white color. Appears to be constructed of a plastic coated wood. Nice way to keep your sewing and,or craft supplies handy.  Sewing thimble with the thread cutter attached to the side. It is marked but we are not able to read it. A very different thimble to find.

Brass Unicorn Buttons - Mint on Card - S $12.99

 

Sewing Carry Case, Vintage, England $25.00

 

Sewing Basket, Plastic Coated Wood $29.95

 

Sewing Thimble with Tread Cutter $10.00

Sewing thimbles set of three very different pieces. One is quite large and is marked but we are unable to read it and it has a wide pattern band. The second has a lovely leaf pattern. The third is aluminum and is marked Boston, Mutual Life Insurance Co.. A very different set of three thimbles.  Sewing thimbles pair marked England. One large and one small thimble in excellent condition made of metal. A different pair.  Sewing Thimbles Sterling and more set of 4 pieces. 1. signed J.W. Freeman Jewelers with an hallmark, another with a beautiful etched band and hallmarks. One that appears to be silver plate with an ornate pattern band and the last may be silver plate.  A wonderful set of 4 unique thimbles as found.  Sewing Thimble with the threader attached to the side. It is marked M.T. Ptd. Size 9, made in U.S.A. A very hard to find type of thimble.

Sewing Thimbles Set of 3 Different $15.00

 

Sewing Thimbles Pair, England $12.00

 

Sewing Thimbles, Sterling and More $30.00

 

Sewing Thimble & Threader, M. T. Ptd. U. S $12.00

Sewing Thimbles, Vintage, set of 10. There are some in brass and aluminum and all are metal and different sizes. Most are nice, early thimbles with two having a bend. They are as found and a nice lot.  A group of 3 vintage cards of pearl buttons.  Brands are Lady Washington, Mermaid, and LuckyDay.  The buttons are 1/2" diameter, the square buttons are a touch larger than 1/2".


Condition:  No damage to the buttons, the cards show very light age soiling.


Shipping:  $1.93 via 1st class.   Sewing Thimbles Variety of 6. They are quite early and all are made of metal with bands of patterns.  Souvenir Thimbles set of four. There is a porcelain thimble with San Francisco on the front, a porcelain thimble with a conk shell on the front, a silver metal thimble with a medallion on the front with Louisiana and a pelican and a thimble with a band with blue and marked Sheffield Select Milk. A nice, different lot of 4 thimbles.

Sewing Thimbles, Vintage, Set of 10 $25.00

 

Vintage Pearl Buttons on Cards Lot $9.00

 

Sewing Thimbles set of 6, Vintage $20.00

 

Sewing Thimbles Set of 4 $15.00

These can be used as they were intended as Kilt pins or for any number of crafts. This one is in MINT, never used condition and measures 2 1/2 inches long. It is a high quality goldtone metal from LaMode.  Singer Sewing machine Co. Attachments in the original box. There are three attachments, 3 pressure foot changes, a special little screw driver (usually lost) and an empty package for the size 14 needles. Quite a set to find. As found.  This brass sewing bird was used to hold the fabric out of the seamstress wy while sewing a seam. The fabric was inserted in the beak of the bird and it would hold it up allowing the seamstress to use both hands to guide the fabric being stitched. Clamps on a table surface and stands 5.5 in. tall. Total height. The bird has a diamond crosshatch pattern and measures 3.5 in. long and 2 in. wide. Complete and usable.  Made from lovely light colour wood, Measuring approximately 10 1/4 in diameter and 9 inches high.

Mint on Card La Mode Golden Kilt Pin $7.50

 

Singer Sewing Machine Attachments Boxed $25.00

 

Brass Sewing Bird $235.00

 

Sewing Needlework Clamp $120.00

From my personal collection, estate find, have had these over 20 years, charming and adorable, pair of figural wide brimmed hat shaped pincushions, each pincushion is lovingly hand crafted hand made, early to mid 1900s, art deco era, well made.  Pink one is about 4" diameter; yellow one is slightly smaller.  Minimal surface soiling, very good vintage condition, sold as a pair.  A vintage apron that can be worn on either side for a different pattern, machine stitched, ties in back, one pocket on each side. Dimensions: 16-1/2 inches height – 18-1/2 inches width-  tie strings are another 22 inches each. Vintage, shows age wear and use, but also has that vintage charm.  This is an adorable nearing 100 year old antique Made in Japan porcelain pin cushion (original owner b 1880-d 1969)in the form of a Pug dog wearing a large blue ribbon. The base is marked in red Made in Japan and dates from ca. 1900-25. Condition: chip to right ear, pin cusion needs replacing  These fabric labels date to 1985 and are still in their original unopened package. they measure 1 1/2 inches long and 3/8ths inches high.

ANTIQUE VINTAGE HAND MADE CROCHET HAT SH $32.00

 

Vintage Apron, Reversible, Blues $6.00

 

ANTIQUE MADE IN JAPAN PORCELAIN PUG DOG $19.99

 

1985 Set of 10 Sew In Labels, Merry Chri $7.50

Sweet vintage sewing set marked Japan. It is made of redware in the shape of an old chair with Home Sweet Home on the top. It has the pin cushion for the seat of the chair and a retractable tape measure on the side. It is in excellent condition and is 5 inches high, 2 1/2 inches wide and 4 inches deep. A great, different sewing set in warm brown with gold trim. A great find.  This is an adorable vintage sewing tool. 

Egg shaped and turned wood handle.  Original pink paint.  Chipping paint from years of lovingly mending socks. Measures 6" long.  Clean, in very good condition and SHINY IN AND OUT.  NEW in original package.  This is an easy tool to use for making latch hook rugs or wall hangings by Susan Bates.  No. 12920 A09 with 6" wooden handle.  SHINY IN AND OUT.   This duo consists of a nearly complete vintage pack of Boye Brand Needles and a card of two colors of Sitco Brand Heavy duty thread. The thread shows no deterioration and is still usable or for display.

Vintage Sewing Set, Redware, k retract ta $20.00

 

Vintage Wood Sock Darner PINK $9.90

 

Susan Bates Straight Latch Hook No. 12920 $3.99

 

Pack Vintage Boye Needles and Sitco Thre $7.50

These clothing decorations all have a southwestern theme and are unused in excellent to good condition. You are getting a total of 11 sequin sew on designs ranging in size from 3 1/2 inches tall to 11 inches tall, 5 iron on embroidery appliques - 1 1/4 inch high, a roll of iron on decorator borders, 6 craft stencils a feather tac pin and a cactus charm. If you like to decorate clothing or home items with a southwest theme, you could have a lot of fun with this. Everything is in great condition - except the largest sequin decal which has a corner bent under. Most is untouched.  AJC Wine Bottle with Grapes Brooch/Pin in excellent condition


Measures 2 1/2" long and 2" wide


In metal with some enamel on on the grapes. Signed AJC  Wonderful Vintage Sewing Set is a pair of wooden shoes marked made in Holland. They have a lovely delft, painted windmill scene on the toes and one shoe is a pin cushion and the other has a thimble. They are beautifully decorated and are such an unusual find. The shoes are 1 1/2 inches high, 3 1/4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. They are in wonderful condition and a rare find.  Wonderful Vintage Sewing Caddy with 5 of the original 6 spooils of thread in different colors. It is made of an aqua, marbelized patterned, hard plastic with the red knob on the top. It is not marked. The spools of thread are 2 3/4 inches high with cardboard centers and the caddy is in wonderful condition and is 4 inches high and 3 1/2 inches wide. A rare find.

Huge Collection of Sequin Southwest Deco $29.95

 

AJC Wine Bottle with Grapes Brooch / Pin

 

Vintage Sewing Set, Holland $25.00

 

Vintage Sewing Caddy w / Spools of Thread $24.00

This neat old wicker pin cushion is in nice vintage condition with just some wear on the velvet tomato shaped cushion top. It stands 3 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches wide and does not have any markings. The wicker bottom is in very good condition.  2 goldtone metal buttons with topaz rhinestone.  1"  2 silvertone metal buttons with clear rhinestones.  1"  11 Butterscotch Bakelite buttons.  1 1/4"

Vintage Wicker and Velvet Pin Cushion $22.50

 

2 goldtone buttons with rhinestone $14.00

 

2 rhinestone buttons $10.00

 

11 butterscotch bakelite buttons $30.00

6 metal buttons with raised circles on them. 1/2"  Victorian button.  Metal with ribbon and clear rhinestones and amethyst glass.  some wear to the ribbon.  1"  Vintage sewing lot c.1950s, includes 3 1/2 in. heart pincushion, strand of white glass seed beads, clear iridescent sequins-small, 2 pieces of costume jewelry needing repair, safety pin card-poor condition. Nice lot for someone who can use them!  Vintage box of unused steel pins, c.1950s. These were used on the ends of elastic and strings. Medium gauge, 3/4 in. long. Made in England. I do not think it is a full box. Box has neat graphic but does have water stains. No rust on the pins. Great for anyone who can use them!

6 metal buttons with raised circles $12.00

 

Victorian button $40.00

 

Vintage Sewing Lot-Seed Beads, Sequins, P $3.95

 

Vintage Box of Unused Lance Steel Pins c $6.95

Ivory colour, Measuring about over 2 1/2 inches long.  Early 1900's sewing tool, Stiletto, Hand carved from what it appears to be bone, Measuring about - close to 3  inches long.  This adorable pottery thimble is in MINT condition and is decorated with a Scotty or Scottish Terrier transfer. The thimble measures 1 1/8th inches high and has about a 7/8ths inch opening. (it fits nicely on my medium sized hand.)  This adorable pottery thimble is in MINT condition and is decorated with an Irish Setter transfer. The thimble measures 1 1/8th inches high and has about a 7/8ths inch opening. (it fits nicely on my medium sized hand.)

Sewing Tool Stilleto $14.99

 

Sewing Tool Stiletto $32.00

 

Pottery Scottish Terrier Sewing Thimble $7.50

 

Pottery Irish Setter Sewing Thimble $7.50




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