Vintage Fabric Haul! Plus how to tell if it's vintage fabric?

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I have a bunch of vintage fabrics to show you in this thrift haul! I was recently asked in an interview how to tell if it's vintage fabric? And it was hard to answer, so I also talk about how I can tell if it's a vintage fabric!
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@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

How can you tell vintage fabric? And which fabric is your fave? I think mine is the blue tartan! And I'm still thinking a pinafore....

@refashionrose9499 4 года назад

What a great haul. Thanks for sharing. Favourite??? All 😂. But I do love high quality linen. Not the modern. I did see somewhere that the more you wash linen the softer it gets and the more delicious it feels.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

Oh yes, any linen or cotton tge more you wash the softer it gets. It's one of the nice things about vintage dresses, pre softened!

@billiebluesheepie2907 4 года назад

Evelyn Wood - be careful with your pattern choice with the tartan pinafore, you don’t want it to look like a school uniform! I love church sales and second hand shops. Heavy cotton sheets are the best if you avoid the middles, and beautiful hand embroidered linens that look like they’ve never been used (perfect for baby clothes and the scraps for patchwork and quilts) but the hunt is half of the fun. Definitely be careful of dye coming out of the fabrics when you wash them, they used many that weren’t as durable as the ones we have now.

@belindacoba5158 4 года назад

I really like it, is it enough for a 30's skirt? Like a narrow one?

@Misssssysparkles 4 года назад

i like the black flower one which would make a great playsuit

@elenin.3228 4 года назад

"By garbage I mean polyester"!!! Thank you, I couldn't have said it better myself! And yes, you are right. You just khow when a piece of fabric is old. An excellent way to tell what fabric is made of is to burn a tiny piece of it and smell it. With some experience you can even tell blends. Careful though, some fabrics -viscose for example- can be highly flamable. I have a "thing" for tartan and anything that reminds me of it, so the plaid wool is inevitably my favourite. I would make a waistcoat out of it and a scottish cap if I had enough.

@alskarmode 4 года назад

Eleni N. Hi! I’m new to sewing! I know this is an older comment and video, but can you explain why polyester is a bad fabric? And what would you say are “good” fabrics? I think it’d be a great video idea for Evelyn to make one on fabrics!

@ZethsCraftDesk 4 года назад

@@alskarmode Polyester usually doesn't breath (occasionally you'll get an athletic fabric with a special weave to the polyester that's designed to breath better). So polyester can have bad temperature control since often your sweat won't dry out properly so you'll either feel muggy or get cold and clammy, depending on what's going on. Odors can also get trapped in it easier since it can't air out as easily. It's also often not as durable as something like real wool. It will also behave differently; polyester chiffon will drape differently than silk chiffon. It can also be shiny and look like plastic; the polyester gabardine that my work sells doesn't wrinkle easily, but it's kinda shiny and doesn't breath at all; I've got a costume made from it that with polyester lining and I almost had a heat stroke in it during summer one time, and if I wear it in the winter I'm freezing cold (or if I move from a hot environment where I got sweaty to an air-conditioned environment; I'll wind up shivering). Contrast that with the cotton twill my work sells, which is more comfortable in either extreme. It also has a matte finish. (Granted, cotton can be shiny if it's brushed like sateen or mercerized, or a blend.)

@knittyfreckles9013 4 года назад

My *very* favorite is your gleeful excitement and enthusiasm you present to us as you unveil your stash💋

@sometimessnarky1642 4 года назад

How to tell vintage.. If it feels like it was made to last and isn't just disposable....it might be vintage

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

😅😅😅

@panacheluxury4262 4 года назад

I agree.

@grednamben 4 часа назад

That watermark fabric is called moire (moray) here in the U.S. When I was a child in the 1960's and '70's my mother was a seamstress and made many bridal gowns and bride's maids gowns and I had so many wonderful scraps of fabric to create with like satins, silks, velvets, lace and moires.

@shekthecat 4 года назад

The wool plaid / check would make an awesome waistcoat / vest.

@theclumsyprepper 4 года назад

I agree.

@little_creative_sheep 4 года назад

Two days ago I posted a fotage of my 13 y.o. daughter sewing scrunchies. People from all over my city,even my country,concacted me wishing to give me fabrics for my daughter. Most of them I accepted and we got some beautiful vintage fabrics. And as you said,you can tell it's vintage by the width of 90 cm if not allready by touch.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

Yes!! And that's so nice! People can be so nice right! ❤

@lesliejacobs3605 4 года назад

I like the mustard with the matching print fabric best. Can’t wait to see your makes!!

@mce1939 4 года назад

Love the navy and red plaid fabric! You inspire me to sew even though I'm a beginner. And to mend! I have a 1940s cotton novelty dress that has a rip in the bodice that is not on a seam, but I don't know the best way to mend it. Would love a video showing how to mend a rip that is not on a seam.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

It always depends on the garment! Maybe save it until you've done a few other similar mends and then know how to tackle it!

@Steven-de8zc 4 года назад

Although I have no interest in sewing I do find your videos very entertaining and I like when you refashion modern thrift into vintage. Subscribed awhile back and glad I did. Looking forward to what ever you post. Thank you Steve

@joy7437 4 года назад

When I saw that blue plaid it brought so many memories to me! My mom made me a neck scarf with that same fabric back in the late 50's early 60's. I think I still have it somewhere. Light weight wool, perfect scarf for the winter. Wow!

@deninevh 4 года назад

I completely agree w/you on natural fabrics. Hemp, linen, cotton---preferably organic. Love them and work to not put anything poly next to my skin. Big exception for vintage clothes---I'm a ruffles girl and the clothes from the 70's w/ruffles are poly. Can't give up my ruffles!

@denisejacoby965 4 года назад

I loved those check patterns.

@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm 4 года назад

That red, blue, white checked fabric is soooo you. A pinafore would be wonderful !!! I love your good energy hunny. ♥️

@JLucas-dn2cl 4 года назад

Love the haul. I would also like to see a video on how the properly wash vintage fabrics. I am leery of just throwing them in the washer.

@tinawelch3005 Год назад

you have encouraged me! i love yard sale and estate sales, my eyes are scanning for anything fabric. in our area , southeast usa, tablecloths and bed linens offer better quality. 3 years later and you still impact our hearts!

@darnelleechols8556 4 года назад

Love the beautiful fabric haul. Love your enthusiasm. I love fabric too. Walking around a fabric store and touching the selections is like heaven to me. I would have really enjoyed this rummage sale so very much. My favorite is the first piece of worsted wool yardage - - the tan and navy blue check. I'd make a tailored jacket and matching trousers or skirt. You know, one of those Lauren Bacall looks. Love the cute wool hat too.

@debe8890 4 года назад

I liked the first piece of plaid wool you showed. I think it would make a nice pencil skirt.

@addiekl 4 года назад

Yes, that's my favorite too. I was wondering if it would be enough for a skirt. I agree with Evelyn about getting to know the feel of vintage fabrics but also I can usually tell by the color combinations and prints the era the fabric was made. I thought that very lightweight wool was maybe a linen before you said it was wool because it was so light! Thanks for sharing.

@Joaniem76 4 года назад

I love all the fabrics, but I particularly love your enthusiasm and passion for the materials and all your projects. You are inspiring!! You are a beautiful person and I really enjoy your videos. You help keep me motivated to sew, which is my passion also. Thank you Evelyn for all that you teach and share with us.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

Aww thankyou for watching! I'm so glad to hear I can inspire your sewing!

@gloriaw9228 4 года назад

I worked at Pendleton woolen mills in Washougal, Washington. They make/made a 49er jacket big patch pockets, cuffed sleeves and big mother of pearl buttons. It was a must in a fashionable ladies wardrobe. I have one I love to wear. The feel of real wool fabric is like butter to margarine. Lovely haul happy sewing.

@MrMonkiepunk 3 года назад

someone was about to dump (what an awful word) 5 leaf bags of vintage fabric!! my wonderful friends tagged me in the post and i was BLESSED with it! i’ve never seen such proper amounts of vintage suiting fabric, so much vintage fabric. i am just in awe

@Voirreydirector 4 года назад

Good haul. We have to preserve all we can and you appear to do it quite well. Thank you for inspiring others.

@panacheluxury4262 4 года назад

The mustard colour fabric is definitely divine.

@sharonfowler9971 Год назад

I love your outfit ! And the ones in your beginning of the videos your cute white hat oh so very unique 👌! Thank you for showing us your thrifted wonders! Very cool !

@traceybradshaw 4 года назад

The watermark fabric is moire taffeta

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

Yes thankyou! I realized editing I didn't even say either of those words the whole video! 😅

@denisejacoby965 4 года назад

Taffeta was huge in the 80s as well

@sonjawright518 4 года назад

Denise Jacoby I remember my older sister made her prom dress and it was made with taffeta.

@beebuzz959 3 года назад

Yes, it's called watermarked taffeta, but it's also made of acetate (taffeta isn't always watermarked). I'm not sure that it's always made of acetate, but I've never known it not to be, though I think it's possible really luxurious taffeta is made fun silk. Acetate will dissolve in acetone, which is in a lot of nail polish removers.

@sharonschmidt6464 2 года назад

My favorite has to be that small white piece with the delicate pattern. Beautiful.

@sharonfowler9971 Год назад

My favorite was the mustard and colorful blk background; my second fave is the purple squares made into a jumper ! And love that hat too! 👒 TY for sharing! Sharon from Ohio USA!!

@IngridRollema 4 года назад

Wow, what a great haul! I thought my favorites were going to be the 1940s pattern and matching yellow fabrics, but then you pulled out those two wool plaids! All 4 are my favorites! :-)

@helendurow8211 4 года назад

Just Beautiful .... I LOVE fabric !!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@johnwhitley2898 4 года назад

Cool haul, Evelyn! Great stuff again!! Lol! I really appreciate and understand digging out the gold, hit or miss! Surprise us with your wonderful "creation" from the plaid- as it will be spot on!

@MsMonikaBar 4 года назад

The last one is realy marvellous! I would love to see what you did with it, the finished garment. :) By the way Evelyn i am curious how do you wash those stained fabrics? Is there a special treatment or some kind of special product to clean them? If you could please make a video about how to take care of vintage fabrics 💗 :) Thank you so much

@gloriastroedecke2717 4 года назад

The 1940's floral with the solid mustard and then the vintage white weave with the blue plaid would make beautiful blouse and skirt/jacket outfits.

@theclumsyprepper 4 года назад

Pity we live on different continents Evelyn cause you could raid my stash. I have so much fabric that I know I won't be able to use in my lifetime and I can imagine you turning it into beautiful garments. Anyone else, hands off my stash. My precious.

@nancyjones1060 4 года назад

My favorite is the blue flower rayon love it

@rnicholson4135 4 года назад

The silk organza would be a real find for me, I use it as interfacing in light weight, particularly silk, garments. There’s something about the selvage on vintage fabrics, it’s firmer, more pronounced and often has the holes from the tethering hooks showing. But you’re right, it’s a number of things together that identifies a vintage fabric.

@kscheuerman5378 4 года назад

I always love all your choices. I really liked the white fabric that you showed closeup of the print/texture. I liked the blue Tartan & blue linen tablecloth.

@cristinastefan3283 4 года назад

Lovely fabrics and great colors! 👍👍👍☺️🌹

@nesrinechemaa4913 4 года назад

I was smiling all the time , so happy for you

@PandDaBaby 4 года назад

Love the fabric haul!!! That white organza is beautiful! Would you consider doing a video on how you pre-wash different fabrics, especially delicate vintage pieces and things like wool or silk that can’t go in the washer?

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

Perhaps I might! As I put wool and silk in the wash! 😀

@PandDaBaby 4 года назад

I’d love to know how that works? On every garment I’ve seen, the instructions always specify dry cleaning only

@mariaflores8576 4 года назад

Evelyn, love,love your videos. Could you please, make video of making a crochet tablecloth into a skirt. I found a real beauty and would to make a skirt. Thank you

@otterheart3844 4 года назад

The blue and red is amazing! I would love to see you sew the pinafore as I am also planning a pinafore!

@kaiakakos 4 года назад

You are the living Snow White! So gorgeous!

@margiecook6379 4 года назад

Silk organdy and the rayon. I love to make fancy baby clothes. The organdy would be perfect for a baby girls first Christmas, Easter, or birthday overdress with silk ribbon embroidery. Oh yes the blue table cloth would make a perfect short pants and button on shirt for a baby boy. As you can tell grandbabies on my mind. Great haul!

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

😅 I love you already have the outfit worked out!

@StephBer1 4 года назад

Hi Evelyn, may I just say to start with that you look beautiful today! I love your pinafore with the pale pink shirt. It suits you so well. I actually love the tablecloths. I think they are divine, but I would keep the rickrack. It's so striking. It would look lovely on the front of a structured 40's/50's short sleeved jacket with the double row of rickrack running down the front of the jacket on each side.. They were fitted and not very long. It was a holiday look. Some times they would have a box pocket in the front on each side on the hip area to break up the pattern, with maybe a row of rickrack going to the other way.The moment I saw that fabric I pictured the jacket. I think it would be gorgeous.

@marylynneturner5290 4 года назад

Vintage yardage is often given away by the width, which you mentioned. The looms have grown very large, so I have found 24-40 inch (60-100 cm?) wide pieces which are certainly vintage. The selvedges seem different to me, too, but it is difficult to describe. The feel and charm seem to be the other keys. Also, I did not catch the size of your buckles, but if you made a pleated wrap skirt, they could go on leather tabs as closures. Think kilt. If they are not too large, they could decorate the top of a pinafore. So many options! My stash would be much smaller and my wardrobe fuller if I could actually make a decision and carry out the plans.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

Me too!!

@MiljaHahto 4 года назад

I remember buying new 90cm wide aka single width fabrics still in the 90's - it was necessary to always check the width, as there were double width fabrics (todays normal width) as well.

@damnbro_idc 4 года назад

I am a sucker for wool and rayon and I can really imagine that wool being used for a skirt of trousers

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

😃 Right!!! Even winter weight!

@RnR-Rebel 4 года назад

Hiya I’m a new sub & fellow vintage lover (vtg fabric hoarder as well😉). I love the rayon print w/ the matching mustard/yellow fabric best! I can see a lovely dress, matching jacket. Love the tartan... oh love them all; so exciting when you find so many! In the US we call the “watermark” fabric moire taffeta (there’s moire that’s less stiff crinkly also). Beautiful, thank you for sharing your finds! Church sales rule, always find interesting items. Have a lovely week! Jet 🧡🎸🎶⚡️

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@Grace_x68 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to see all the transformations.

@angelaarena5208 4 года назад

Wow!! Love all that you got....you find the best vintage fabrics. Wish I could tell between the fabrics all I know that most of the fabrics today I can’t even touch they make my skin go all yucky.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

That's how you tell if it's polyester! 😂

@angelaarena5208 4 года назад

I’m a natural linen and cotton girl I need to breathe especially now with menopause 🤣🤣 that polyester gets me all the time 🤪

@robincrean 4 года назад

Maybe you could do a video about your washing magic. Love to see how you care for the different fabrics. 😁

@myredajohnson8592 4 года назад

Love the Mary Poppins hat.

@TheRozylass 4 года назад

"Tropical weight"!! That's hard to find these days. And you're correct, it would never pass muster in a Minnesota winter.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

🤣🤣🤣 Maybe only in the summertime!

@geministargazer9830 4 года назад

But it’s just what we need in subtropical Brisbane, Aus. Lol

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

It will be PERFECT for winter here!! 😅

@tlsaw9483 4 года назад

always love a good tablecloth.

@MorphisMoneyMakeover 4 года назад

The red, blue plaid is gorgeous! I wouldn't leave that behind if it was me. Beautiful buys!!

@sparklemint2458 2 года назад

Fun ♥️ I liked the tartan and think it would be great as a jumper dress♥️

@redpetals4543 4 года назад

I think a pinafore woild be cute with the tartan. But i would do it as a skirt alone. Its so lovely ♡

@anngardiner9144 3 года назад

Waistcoat would look gorgeous .in the tartan.

@lynnlange1147 4 года назад

The plaid...oh my gosh! That reminds me of the plaid in a Pendleton jacket (49er style) that my mom wore, then I took it and wore it until it was threadbare! Love it! You hit the jackpot at this sale!

@msmayree 4 года назад

I absolutely adore your haul videos!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

@margaretrose8105 4 года назад

Nice haul of fabric

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!!

@deannastevens1217 4 года назад

I Love fabric hauls. My daughter got a free box of fabric from her work place at a flea market. Nothing truly vintage but some yellow slightly striped SeerSucker... beautiful.. going to make a couple baby outfits from it to sell. I would never have let without that Tartan. Gorgeous! My favorite. I can't wait to see what you do with it... OH and THAT HAT!!! SUPERB. I Love hats. I Love wool and Vintage hats. I'm a sucker for a good one. Thank you for such a yummy video.

@JehanineMelmoth 4 года назад

I love the tablecloths! That colour is gorgeous, and the ricrac really adds something. I hope you keep it!

@loribarnum227 Год назад

Love it

@michelemorgan5118 4 года назад

I agree, the only way to tell vintage fabrics is by the look and feel of the piece.

@shrljazz 4 года назад

I like the rayon crepe best. I very much love the feel of rayon. If you want to part with it just send it to me - I have a birthday coming up soon! Lol

@irenelovelyasusual8035 4 года назад

I love what you’re wearing in this video. Did you made a tutorial of this one? The blouse is divine and the vest is so pretty! I’d love to be able to recreate that.

@kateperez7444 3 года назад

Oh, I would love the “tropical weight wool” tartan and plaid fabrics for the 1940’s suit I’m working on in you class! I’ve seen a few of those vintage on line. Hmm. I’m going to take a second look 👀 🍄🌹🦋

@marymendoza3351 4 года назад

Omg, I am drooling!!! I love your fabrics, that watermark one looks just like the dresses they would make for us back in the 70’s (oops, dating myself) for kids parties that I would attend, lol! That chiffon is to die for, and on the checkered one, I would make a little jumpsuit to wear with cranberry colored knit hose. Nice choices and what a bargain!

@marls62 4 года назад

The tartan is amazing. Great haul, lucky you

@illfayted 4 года назад

Church sales are the best! At least where I live, families often donate things from elderly or deceased former members so there is a lot of vintage. I once found an entire table of hand embroidered linens and decorative items from the 30's - 50's all done by the same woman.

@abigailwrigley6462 3 года назад

I have vintage cottons in my stash which I was given about 20 years ago. The lady who gave them to me bought them so I know they are from the late 1960s. Apart from the patterns, colour combinations and the composition of the fabric, a clue is also in the width. Mine are in half yards, so pre metric which was 1971. I’ve made baby dresses for my daughters in them but still have enough left for short sleeve blouses or aprons - but I’m hanging fire stil😂

@mariansmith7694 4 года назад

Love your haul & the lovely hat. Love the tartans best, but it's all wonderful.

@DarklightAmy 4 года назад

Such beautiful fabrics!

@yougotmeinstitches1847 4 года назад

Haya. Hope all is good with you? Wow, wonderful fabrics, the hat is super cute as well. Thanku for sharing. x

@Widdekuu91 4 года назад

I'm highly sensitive to wool (wearing it for 3 minutes causes my skin to turn flaming red with spots, rash and itchyness lasting for at last a day), but I've 'learned to" appreciate everything vintage from the 60's and up (towards 90's.) Admittedly, most of the vintage-items that I own, come from my parents. My mom had pants and dresses she wore when she was 30 and I'm 28 and I wear them now. The feeling of nostalgia or appreciation really does stop at the 60's for me though, I have no affinity with the 50's or 40's style. Or the music, haha. But I'm always happy to find 80's stuff at my thriftstore :)

@sharronwolfe7711 4 года назад

My favorite was the yellow (mustard?) and the fabric that looks so great with it! Which is strange because I have never been a fan of the mustard yellow! But they do look great together! I find it so interesting the days difference in in our language expressions! Here in the U.S. we measure fabrics in yards and half- or quarter- yards, but still we both refer to our fabric as a haul and our own personal collection as a stash! I would love to visit Australia some day - the closest I’ve ever been is Hawaii! Ha! Really enjoyed your video! This was the first time I’ve seen it but now am a subscriber! I’m Sharron from Texas! 😍

@lauragagliani4691 4 года назад

I really loved the blue tone of the two tablecloths! And I think I would make a pleated skirt out of the blue plaid. Thank you for sharing these beautiful fabrics :)

@Chantilly871 4 года назад

The tartan would make a nice pinafore jumper or great cuffs and lapels. Thanks for sharing I love show n tells!

@RockabillyRavenVintage 4 года назад

Love Love! That 1940's Rayon print with the matching solid yellow! That nary and ruby red tartan is also just AMAZING! Such great finds. Do you hunt for vintage buttons and sewing notions too? I do and it always seems like feast of famine. Thank you for sharing!

@emmawilliamson142 4 года назад

You held up that tartan and my first thought was, ‘that would make a cute pinafore’, and you had the same idea! Can’t wait to see what becomes of all this beautiful fabric.

@janedaniel7288 4 года назад

Oh wow what bargain hunting. Well done. Loving the "Winter Weight Wools" Can't wait to see what you make with all your super finds. xxJane

@kimheater9754 4 года назад

I loved the 1940s print fabric that went well with the solid mustard fabric.

@beebuzz959 3 года назад

When the tartan, if you haven't already made something, since it's so soft I'd try something different than you usually do, something course to your skin, maybe even a shirt (that doesn't matter you look like a lumberjack) But I often think of skirts (like a pencil) or jackets for plaids. But I bet if you play around, you could create a short sleeve blouse, if you have enough, maybe with some ruffles or collars, even, could be really cute.

@YouHaveAGoodPoint 4 года назад

A great way to asses if there is any synthetic materials in a fabric. Cut off a small piece and burn it. If it melts it’s synthetic if it turns to ash it’s natural.

@bonniecolleenpappin8807 4 года назад

The tropical weight wool! I love it. Moved from BrisVegas to a place that has actual winter so it would be an autumn fabric here but so lovely.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

Actual winter!! 😍😍😍 Envy!

@eileenhaskins2710 3 года назад

I have so much lovely fabric from thrift stores. I loved your silks. I'd be tempted to make a generous scarf out of the white material with the wonderful texture. Also the winter weight plaid, a lovely blazer. I live in Canada, but I run hot, all year, so for me it would be a winter weight. I have several large pieces of silk and I am afraid to cut into them, but eventually I will.

@lisamariebruno9707 3 года назад

the moire (watermark) fabric, if it was silk it would not make all the noise that we heard, definitely man-made. Do a burn test to be more specific. I lived through the 1980s, many of the fabrics colors, prints, etc mimicked the 40s. It was a time, let's not forget, of the reappearance of the 40s peplums. Polyester became sophisticated, sneakily resembled silk, again do a burn test. The hat's look (especially if it fits a larger size head) looks very 1980s. A good way to tell if your fabrics are a certain age when you buy a (lot) from the same person if the hat, clothes, shoes are from a certain era, there is a good chance (but not always) the fabric is from that time as well. great collection glad to see someone else so happy with a find of fabric, i don't feel alone. Thanks for sharing.

@602redroses 4 года назад

That was fun. I check out fabric at thrift stores. Never come across vintage fabric, but will be on the lookout.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

I very rarely do either!! That's what makes this haul so special!!

@AlanaYaw 4 года назад

I can tell that you're really pleased with what you find

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

Oh yes! I don't often find vintage fabric like this!!

@pepparker6747 4 года назад

Tropical weight wool is what I try to find for winter in central Arizona. It's 106 f at 7 pm.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

that sounds like here too 😅😅

@whyteowl3706 4 года назад

I love the idea of a pinafore for that blue plaid! Lovely.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

You too! I can see it now!!

@hazelgeno 4 года назад

Yes, my favorite as well!

@musikkfamilien 4 года назад

the blue and red tartan can be simular to the one you are wearing! I was just thinking the same, just before you said it!. You will have a really nice time making new outfits. Good luck! I know you will!

@annetteandhercrafts 4 года назад

The tartan is lovely. I've noticed that even modern polyester doesn't feel as it did before, say 10 years ago. Nice finds. Looking forward to a project with some of them.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

Yes I think it changes over a decade too, 80s polyester is very different for example!

@belindacoba5158 4 года назад

Really? How so? Better or worse?

@Evelyn__Wood 4 года назад

In my opinion, 80's polyester is BAD! So plasticy!

@lynnhampton6269 4 года назад

Love your videos! Rayon is actually a natural fabric, though processed.

@TheStitchess 4 года назад

I have the same trouble describing vintage fabric. It’s just...nicer overall lol

@elizabethfrederick2434 4 года назад

I also buy vintage fabric at estate sales. No one tends to buy fabric at estate sales. They look for dishes and kitchen things and furniture. I once bought 300.00 at a great sale of a seamstess.

@cc83jc85 4 года назад

thanks so much! very informative! xxx, Marietta Brisbane

@deannastevens1217 4 года назад

I recently bought 3 giant curtain panels of heavy Linen in a fabulous retro avocado green with floral print. They aren't vintage but very good quality. I intend to make Vintage styled aprons with them. Can you think of any thing else to do with it. They are beautiful. I wish I could upload pics here.