Back in Business

You may or may not have noticed that my Vintage Pattern Shop on Etsy has been a bit low on stock lately.

For those of you who have a life, run a blog, try to keep up with Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest you can probably relate when I say, sometimes I just need a short break.  And this past year it was from Etsy.

But, it's a new year, and guess what... I have new stock!

Yes, I forced myself to go through my cabinet and release more patterns.  I love these patterns so much that it's really difficult to let them go, but the reality is, that even if I wanted to, even if I did have the time, I just couldn't get around to making them all.  So, it's time to let them go to new homes to others who love vintage patterns as much as I do.

Here's a sample of some of the "new" patterns:

I've even got a couple for those of you expecting a new addition to the family this year!

For those of you who have never visited, I specialize in smaller sized patterns mostly from the 70's but you never know what you'll find there.  Click over to the shop to see what other treasures you can uncover!

Vintage Inspiration: Modern Country

Take a look at these great patterns from the past!  What, or more precisely who, do they remind you of???


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This one has sold but it's so awesome
that I still had to share it~

 Whenever I see these awesome patterns I instantly picture this lovely woman...


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 I don't think you'd have to do much tweaking to these styles at all to emulate Kate Middleton's modern country vibe (I don't think we call her that anymore do we???)

For more great Kate looks check out the series of posts from Sarah over at Modern Country Style.  For more great patterns from the past check out Etcetorize Vintage Pattern Supplies over on Etsy.

We have a winner....

YAY!  The winner of the FREE Vintage Pattern from my new Etsy Shop is:

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Hannah @HannahHandmade said... I Am a follower, and I really like this pattern: 1972 Vintage Simplicity Dress Sewing Pattern-Size 10

Congratulations Hannah!  Check out all of the patterns at Etcetorize Supplies on Etsy and let me know which one you like the best and where to send it! (You can use the email link on my profile for privacy)

Thanks to everyone else who entered.  I'm always adding more patterns to the shop so make sure to go check it out.



Have a great day everyone!

New Shop Announcement....Giveaway!!!

Big News everyone!! 

As most of you know I'm crazy about vintage sewing patterns.  I love finding and collecting them, I love making them, I love looking at them, I love everything about them.

Somehow, over the years, I have managed to collect and keep far more patterns than I could ever possibly use.  And more importantly, I'm running out of storage space.  Sooooooooo, I'm opening a new Etsy shop:

Right now I'm busy checking loads and loads of sewing patterns from the 50's, 60's, and 70's to put into the shop.  Eventually I'll add patterns from other decades as well as vintage sewing books!

'Etcetorize Vintage Pattern Supplies' by EtcetorizeSupplies

1970s Vintage Vogue Caftan R... EtcetorizeSupp... $4.00	1972 Vintage Simplicity Dres... EtcetorizeSupp... $4.00	1977 Vintage Style Dress Sew... EtcetorizeSupp... $4.00
1969 Vintage Simplicity Dres... EtcetorizeSupp... $4.00	1974 Vintage Simplicity Blou... EtcetorizeSupp... $4.00	1974 Vintage McCall's Br... EtcetorizeSupp... $4.00
1971 Vintage Simplicity Dres... EtcetorizeSupp... $4.00	1973 Vintage Simplicity Sewi... EtcetorizeSupp... $4.00	1972 Vintage Style Jumpsuit ... EtcetorizeSupp... $4.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

This is just a sample of what's in the shop now, there's lots more to come.
Head on over to Etcetorize Vintage Pattern Supplies and see what gets your imagination going.  There are patterns for all levels and styles.

And now for the really fun stuff....To celebrate, I'm going to give one of these gorgeous patterns away.  Just follow Etcetorize (the blog) and leave a comment letting me know which of the patterns from the shop you would love to own (don't worry, if you win you can change your mind as there will be more patterns added by the time I do the drawing).  For an additional entry "favourite" Etcetorize Vintage Pattern Supplies on Etsy and leave a comment below to let me know you've done so.

If you're an experienced sewer, beginner, or someone who's always wanted to try but haven't yet, this is for you!

I'll make a random draw from the comments on Sunday, July 17th so make sure to get your entry in by midnight July 16th.  (By the way, anyone from any country can enter, you just have to be a follower).

Good luck everyone!

Two Easy Ways to Win:

Become a follower of Etcetorize and then;

1) Check out all out all of the patterns at Etcetorize Vintage Pattern Supplies, come back here and leave a comment letting everyone know which one is your fav.

For an additional entry

2) Favourite Etcetorize Vintage Pattern Supplies on Etsy, come back here and leave a comment to let me know you've done so.

Easy Peasy!  Good luck!

PS..... Big thank you to Fonda over at Southern Scraps who did a lovely feature on Etcetorize on Friday.  Check out it and you'll find a bonus promo sale code for my regular Etcetorize shop that's full of handmade clothing and accessories~

ADDED July 17-------

This contest has now closed but please still feel free to visit the new shop, favourite, and leave comments.  Thank you!!

New Accessories Section at Etcetorize!

Yay!  I'm so excited.  I've added a whole new section to Etcetorize on Etsy....an Accessories section!

I'm loading up the shop with boho summer bags of every colour and print out there.



Botanical



Eco

  

Floral

All of the bags are either lightweight or heavy duty cotton and fully lined with two pockets inside.

Of course, they're great for anything.  Use them at the market, shopping, at the beach, for school books, carry your laptop.  You name it, it'll probably fit.  There's loads of room for all of your belongings inside.

I added 4 of them to the shop last night and 4 more will be added today, with lots more to come.  Head on over there and let me know what you think~

Hidden Treasures: My Favourite Shops

If you're not part of the Etsy community (yet), you're missing out on an incredible place that is totally committed to the art of the handmade.  It's a wonderful place to find everything you need, or just want, while supporting fellow crafters and artists.  It's also just a treasure trove of  great ideas and inspiration.

I'm posting a treasury of various Etsy sellers each week.  Click on the thumbnail to visit the shops and see what else you can find.  And while you're hanging out at Etsy you can feel free to visit me at the Etcetorize etsy shop~

'Fav Shops' by Etcetorize

Items from some of my favourite Etsy shops~

chefs choice surprise h... jennifermorris... $51.00	Crocheted lace cotton b... AlexKnitwear $95.00	Aqua Naturally dyed han... larimeloom $99.00	Butterfly Push Pins - ... beachcottagest... $8.95
Metaphor - 7 3/4 waterfall $26.00	Shrug au natural cowl b... lamixx $34.00	Adriana - Vintage-Inspi... CreationsbyJul... $30.00	Cami Dress. Knee Lengt... plumprettysuga... $44.00
SALE Vintage Japanese F... artyscapes $8.50	Golden wings 8x12 Fine ... sunshineartdes... $25.00	Accent Color Vintage La... hollystalder $	Spring Old World Charm ... RiverOfRomansk $
Transcendental Meditati... TheBlackSwanTh... $35.00	La Gitana Bohemian gyps... AidaCoronado $380.00	Belle epoque earrings i... odalisca $23.00	Best Quality Hand- wove... Turkishtowel $19.50

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Hidden Treasures: 1920's

If you're not part of the Etsy community (yet), you're missing out on an incredible place that is totally committed to the art of the handmade.  It's a wonderful place to find everything you need, or just want, while supporting fellow crafters and artists.  It's also just a treasure trove of  great ideas and inspiration.

I'm posting a treasury of various Etsy sellers each week.  Click on the thumbnail to visit the shops and see what else you can find.  And while you're hanging out at Etsy you can feel free to visit me at the Etcetorize etsy shop~

'Step Back in Time: 1920's' by Etcetorize

Everything you need for a night out...in the 1920's

Vintage, Original, ear... singingturtle1... $116.00	vintage dress- 1920'... PranceAndSwagg... $175.00	Silver Ox Plated Art De... dimestoreempor... $2.10	1928 Graduation Flapper... pinkpurse $92.00
Ornate Pink Bird Patter... HootCulture $18.00	1920s Antique leather g... OldeTymeNotion... $16.50	UNIQUE 1920'S VINTA... PowerOfOneDesi... $44.99	Gigi - 1920s Flapper - ... VintageBox1947 $55.00
SALE -- sale -- Vintage... CatseyeVintage $399.00	Swarovski Crystal Pearl... fridaysgems $10.00	1920s Vintage Reproduct... Previously $80.00	IN REPOSE - Roaring 20&... floorartetc $75.00
set 5 Boxed Coco Chane... claudiacreates $25.00	vintage woven seed bead... lightmine $18.00	SALE Risque Flapper - V... nouveaumotley $20.00	Black and White Flapper... crazy4jewels $7.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.