tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post8610194609720436876..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Do you thrift?Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-51557251296351010802015-10-05T17:47:42.542-04:002015-10-05T17:47:42.542-04:00I love thrift stores and as a costumer for years I...I love thrift stores and as a costumer for years I spent much time searching for costume pieces or parts for shows. I made most of what was used but once I asked twenty kids to bring in one white dress shirt so I could remove the collar and sew the band closed. It made a good look for Fiddler costumes. After waiting forever I went to the thrift shop and got a big bag that I could fill for $5.00. That shop was run by a ladies group and they definitely did remove anything of any real value before it hit the sales floor.<br />Now that I live in a different area we have a huge Goodwill with terrific prices and the town where it is located is surrounded by very wealthy towns where much of the clothing donated is great quality. I shop there for garments for the plays often. Once the show is over I just donate it all back.NancyFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865355449228458761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-51139996122789344982015-09-20T13:45:13.258-04:002015-09-20T13:45:13.258-04:00When I look at one particular school picture of my...When I look at one particular school picture of myself around grade 9, all I see is the awful thrift store dress my mother made me wear for the picture. She had picked it out, not me. However I recovered from that long ago traumatic event. I thrift store shop all the time, mostly for repurposing or because of a unique trim or construction technique. I look for skirts in unique silks and wools, especially large size pleated skirts because there will be lots of fabric. Leather coats and pants also come home with me to be cut up for trim or made into purses. I purchased a coat just for it's mink fur tassels. A pair of silk brocade culottes labeled Giorgio Armani with size and fabric content in Italian was purchased because of the exquisite finishing techniques. As was a man's wool suit tailored in Hong Kong with the most interesting pockets (one for a pen in the interior of the chest lining) and internal tailoring. Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-50345960318948923452015-09-17T22:59:33.376-04:002015-09-17T22:59:33.376-04:00My family loves second hand/thrift shopping. Fun p...My family loves second hand/thrift shopping. Fun post. I think you should wear the silk blouse, it's lovely. Opalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957783084101407094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-73106563773866349362015-09-17T04:07:06.632-04:002015-09-17T04:07:06.632-04:00Our charity shops (that's your thrift shops) ...Our charity shops (that's your thrift shops) are way more expensive. It's an alternative/addition to charity donation. I agree lots of things go into the vintage sections and get an even higher price tag. I've never thought really of shopping for trims but wonder if the prices make it worth it. Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932830885813917282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-73252869598421714452015-09-15T11:42:46.730-04:002015-09-15T11:42:46.730-04:00Es verdad. La chaqueta de lana fue muy bien hecho ...Es verdad. La chaqueta de lana fue muy bien hecho y por eso enseño el interior. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-86125931692215685852015-09-15T09:03:24.424-04:002015-09-15T09:03:24.424-04:00Last month I found a Diane Von Furstenberg silk tu...Last month I found a Diane Von Furstenberg silk tunic for $7. There were also two pairs of Paul Fluevog shoes that retail for $200+ that I didn't buy. I'm still kicking myself over that one. My thrifting experiences normally aren't like this, but I love that tunic -- and it's even in my size. A friend of mine started an Etsy shop and buys all of her fabric from thrift stores. This is now her full-time job. Roryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805361804242016497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-79007852760884819512015-09-14T20:17:09.728-04:002015-09-14T20:17:09.728-04:00Por casualidad entre en su pagina y me parece muy ...Por casualidad entre en su pagina y me parece muy buena, este tema de la ropa de segunda mano es maraviloso y ademas de encontrar tesoros tambien se aprenden tecnicas de costura, gracias.maria del socorro pinzon de rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12062220394543303346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-62269569668839744142015-09-14T17:38:58.094-04:002015-09-14T17:38:58.094-04:00I loved that jacket, Sheryll. What a a gorgeous fi...I loved that jacket, Sheryll. What a a gorgeous find!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-51314560789422341662015-09-14T17:37:29.659-04:002015-09-14T17:37:29.659-04:00I agree. The buttons are really tacky and will sea...I agree. The buttons are really tacky and will search for upgrades. It fits perfectly and looks pretty good. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-3379084502180440052015-09-14T16:27:36.213-04:002015-09-14T16:27:36.213-04:00I love thrifting, too, for reusable fabrics as wel...I love thrifting, too, for reusable fabrics as well as clothing to alter. Our Goodwill is too high, but we have a couple of church sponsored shops that have great prices. I try to stick with those, especially at end-of-season, when you can get a bag full of stuff for $1.00! If that's going on, and I've found wonderful things, I will donate $10. . I have found some wonderful clothing that I couldn't wear, but I knew someone who could, or I'd just use the fabrics and trims (oh, the buttons!) White Featherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483244242119593426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-43891742004026919242015-09-14T16:27:13.212-04:002015-09-14T16:27:13.212-04:00I love thrifting, too, for reusable fabrics as wel...I love thrifting, too, for reusable fabrics as well as clothing to alter. Our Goodwill is too high, but we have a couple of church sponsored shops that have great prices. I try to stick with those, especially at end-of-season, when you can get a bag full of stuff for $1.00! If that's going on, and I've found wonderful things, I will donate $10. . I have found some wonderful clothing that I couldn't wear, but I knew someone who could, or I'd just use the fabrics and trims (oh, the buttons!) White Featherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483244242119593426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-826029597660473162015-09-14T15:03:36.867-04:002015-09-14T15:03:36.867-04:00Your last sentence, ditto!Your last sentence, ditto!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-39438663202400610522015-09-14T14:59:02.888-04:002015-09-14T14:59:02.888-04:00I have never thrifted and found anything I would w...I have never thrifted and found anything I would want to spend time re-making although many of my clients bring me stuff they have found. Some of the ladies are the first to handle the bundles that arrive and they grab the best stuff for themselves.I remember back when I lived in So Cal and the Junior League had a thrift shop and members could pick through all the bundles for the best stuff before putting it out on the rails which I found a bit like cheating. The same thing happens here at St. Vincent's which is a shame but they assume if you volunteer, you can cherry pick the best stuff...sad. Your finds are amazing! The labels tell a story and the clothes look like they never been worn...fabulous!mrsmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329515914613595719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-14276152068269066612015-09-14T14:34:51.745-04:002015-09-14T14:34:51.745-04:00I love thrifting, but don't have a lot of time...I love thrifting, but don't have a lot of time to do so! It does take time and patience but can reap rewards, and the fabrics of old are of a quality that is hard to find today. I like to keep good stuff in it's original state, however I just wrote about a jacket I made from an old coat because the fabric was unique!Sheryllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460472835794108787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-57441075171533632322015-09-14T13:24:31.021-04:002015-09-14T13:24:31.021-04:00I thrift, but don't get the bargains you find....I thrift, but don't get the bargains you find. I notice a decrease in quality as most of the goods appear to be worn out fast fashion. <br /><br />The rise of vintage stores means that the really high quality goods have been picked over by professionals. They scour Los Angeles stores daily at opening.badmomgoodmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569728075698885020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-81769939132575307032015-09-14T11:43:09.496-04:002015-09-14T11:43:09.496-04:00iI don't thrift although years past I found a ...iI don't thrift although years past I found a few things at St. Vincent's. Regarding your cape, I say keep it, it is so on trend now, but do replace those buttons. The jacket if beautiful too.<br />patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-45705649169373815112015-09-14T11:24:25.804-04:002015-09-14T11:24:25.804-04:00Our thrift stores aren't like yours for sure!!...Our thrift stores aren't like yours for sure!! Great finds for you!! Love all those pieces.Angela Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288387417097722899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-4600988814654007112015-09-14T09:36:26.759-04:002015-09-14T09:36:26.759-04:00It really is amazing how much quality fabric can b...It really is amazing how much quality fabric can be had in in certain styles and sizes, perfect for little one's clothing. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-39158178648129001742015-09-14T09:31:26.538-04:002015-09-14T09:31:26.538-04:00I do the same when my SILs come to visit. I do the same when my SILs come to visit. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-75666506225821107672015-09-14T09:30:39.567-04:002015-09-14T09:30:39.567-04:00I also remember when people shopped more seasonall...I also remember when people shopped more seasonally for their clothing. The closet would get purged of older "looks" and sent to the thrift store. That's what it was like when I used to hit Hadassah Thrift years ago. Now people buy constantly and constantly throw away cheap fast fashion junk. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-84703723820028996442015-09-14T09:29:18.323-04:002015-09-14T09:29:18.323-04:00I agree, thrift stores are filled with clothes fro...I agree, thrift stores are filled with clothes from WalMart but once in a while there's a gem. It is a search, for sure. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-42368142963986456092015-09-14T09:22:25.350-04:002015-09-14T09:22:25.350-04:00I haven't thrifted in a few years. One summer...I haven't thrifted in a few years. One summer my daughter worked in a charity shop, a recipient of (apparently) very wealthy ladies. She was lucky to find some very expensive unworn clothing and shoes, which she snapped up, however they were nowhere near $1. <br /><br />You sound like quite the teenage opportunist, Bunny! Great finds.Su-zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817519272798857249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-59430002258342836072015-09-14T07:11:03.566-04:002015-09-14T07:11:03.566-04:00You've found some real treasures with your thr...You've found some real treasures with your thrifting! I never considered buying the silk items for the hong kong seams - great idea!Kathy dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890101339724137560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-16546524550643708222015-09-14T05:16:41.345-04:002015-09-14T05:16:41.345-04:00I started to sew from mainly charity shop /thift i...I started to sew from mainly charity shop /thift items over a year ago, it pretty much started with wool coats - I could not believe that wool coats could not sell for 3euro (I find them on the 'reduced' rail). I had not sewn 'properly' in a long time, so sewing and pattern drafting using thrift was great... and the qualities of the fabrics are amazing and the other plus is you know how the fabric hangs and wears, as well as the challenge of making it all better again ...eimearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953042771647853865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-25901366097704931472015-09-14T04:02:36.844-04:002015-09-14T04:02:36.844-04:00I live in Sweden and thrifting is very popular her...I live in Sweden and thrifting is very popular here! Red Cross and other help organisations are the best to make bargains but you have to be quick ;-) I always look for fabrics and textiles in general, even large garments that I can use for homedecore in collage tecnique that I make and sell.<br />When my kids were small I made a lot of their clothes from thrifted findings, a good way to stretch the budget for a young family :-)Julianniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615732338432266927noreply@blogger.com