tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post7708103593961777780..comments2024-03-23T04:10:43.846-05:00Comments on Mode de Lis: Estate Saling · Starting the HobbyLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-76332599027074611102015-06-30T21:56:11.302-05:002015-06-30T21:56:11.302-05:00Emileigh, yes they're bound with bias tape! T...Emileigh, yes they're bound with bias tape! The bias tape edge wraps around to the inside of the garment where it's sewn on so the bias isn't visible. :-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-3154655770804032172015-06-19T13:48:15.493-05:002015-06-19T13:48:15.493-05:00The cuffs and collars look like they're bound ...The cuffs and collars look like they're bound with bias tape on the edge. Is that right? So they can be sewn onto a garment at the edge of the bias tape?Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-24452509232779021092015-06-10T17:54:22.573-05:002015-06-10T17:54:22.573-05:00That's always a good rule; buying what you kno...That's always a good rule; buying what you know you want and will use! We're kind of like that ourselves. :) But I hope in the future to become more knowledgeable about what are the rare items and such. Mazzouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801145634769413006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-71443050516515106882015-06-09T14:44:23.436-05:002015-06-09T14:44:23.436-05:00I am so happy you have discovered estate sales! T...I am so happy you have discovered estate sales! They are a great place to find some seriously wonderful vintage and antique items! I hope you find some fabulous treasures in your new adventure!!<br />Blessings!<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345391863552645466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-14542121848997865332015-06-09T11:17:26.785-05:002015-06-09T11:17:26.785-05:00Yay! I'm so glad you all enjoyed this post so...Yay! I'm so glad you all enjoyed this post so much!! It was such fun to write, and I'm brimming with more to share. :-D I'm thinking it'll probably become a monthly feature. :-) (and next time I come across awesome collar sets and such that you all would probably love, I'll be sure to buy enough to share! ;-))Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-3953279505593464862015-06-09T11:15:32.059-05:002015-06-09T11:15:32.059-05:00That is so sad, Renee! I hope you're able to ...That is so sad, Renee! I hope you're able to find some over there. In the meantime, I'll take these less for granted- I had no idea I was so fortunate!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-12360148566442030012015-06-09T11:14:30.886-05:002015-06-09T11:14:30.886-05:00LOL! Yeah.... must. not. hoard. Wait, who am I k...LOL! Yeah.... must. not. hoard. Wait, who am I kidding?? Hoard all the things!! ;-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-48921278046558773362015-06-09T11:13:36.898-05:002015-06-09T11:13:36.898-05:00Jessica, wow! I had no idea that I was taking the...Jessica, wow! I had no idea that I was taking these sales for granted! That knowledge will add to my appreciation from here on out. :-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-2582250397516012312015-06-09T11:11:44.758-05:002015-06-09T11:11:44.758-05:00Marjo, well... I'm far from being an expert ye...Marjo, well... I'm far from being an expert yet! I've just kept my eyes open for things I like at antique stores (helps to travel to different areas, usually there are price bubbles on different things) and go from there. Other than that, I just let my own penny-pinching, tight-fistedness determine what I'm willing (or not) to buy. ;-) At this point, I'm not too concerned with resale value, so it's just a matter of what I want!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-37781928146516630962015-06-09T11:07:36.385-05:002015-06-09T11:07:36.385-05:00Oh man... now this post is just making me wish I h...Oh man... now this post is just making me wish I had purchased *all* the collar sets they had... Yes, that's right. I left at least half of them still there.... kicking myself now! Live and learn, right? ;-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-64996934056889159652015-06-09T11:06:21.871-05:002015-06-09T11:06:21.871-05:00I know! Isn't it, though?! Now I have ideas ...I know! Isn't it, though?! Now I have ideas for how to use up the fat quarters of vintage fabric I was gifted that I'm at a complete loss as to how to use, not being a quilter and all. ;-)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-51119015237212220122015-06-09T10:58:49.078-05:002015-06-09T10:58:49.078-05:00Esther, I do hope you give estate-saling another t...Esther, I do hope you give estate-saling another try! They can tend to be rather "diamond in the rough"ish, but you never know what you might find! ;-) (which of course makes it all the more enjoyable!)Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380842536521048113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-72185270139052525012015-06-06T06:49:49.422-05:002015-06-06T06:49:49.422-05:00I would LOVE to go to estate sales, but alas I don...I would LOVE to go to estate sales, but alas I don't believe they exist here in the UK nor in my home country The Netherlands. Or at least, I've tried finding them in the past but I can never find any. I guess it must be a very American thing. Weird thing is though, that my family did have an estate sale when my grandmother passed. Surely we can't be the only ones!Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016410341840628429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-31488984074262431902015-06-05T09:53:41.971-05:002015-06-05T09:53:41.971-05:00Oh. my. word. What awesome finds! Those collars &a...Oh. my. word. What awesome finds! Those collars & cuffs... That fabric - ooo the colors! I know exactly what you mean about hoarding... Hello, my name is Michelle & I have hoard vintage lovelies. lol!<br /><br />I look forward to seeing more fun finds! :D<br />Michelle ^_^<br /><a href="http://delightfulhandwork.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Delightful Handwork</a><br />Michelle {Miss Strawberry Shortgirl}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01513836550696454322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-82350107326041741152015-06-03T21:10:19.486-05:002015-06-03T21:10:19.486-05:00What truly fantastic finds! You are so fortunate t...What truly fantastic finds! You are so fortunate to have a number of estate sales to attend in your area. If you can luck out and track one down here (soooo rare), they almost never have any pre-70s (and often no pre-90s) items any more. I literally daydream about finally hitting upon an amazing vintage filled one some day. Thirty years of life and counting and it hasn't happened yet! Hopefully sooner or later! <br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-20078859434930963042015-06-03T13:08:33.691-05:002015-06-03T13:08:33.691-05:00OH MY GOODNESS THE POLKA DOTS.OH MY GOODNESS THE POLKA DOTS.Kathrynhttp://www.kathryngracephotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-8345515035594536692015-06-03T10:56:02.453-05:002015-06-03T10:56:02.453-05:00Ooh! You have no idea how much we love estate sale...Ooh! You have no idea how much we love estate sales and antique stores! The thrill of finding a treasure hidden among other things... We used to do garage sales quite often but now mostly frequent one small local antique/thrift store which has given us so many delightful surprises over the years! Those estate sales you found sound like so much fun! And a little overwhelming; I would have wanted to buy ''everything''! One issue I have with myself and antique shopping is that I don't know what is the most rare or valuable. Of course we know what we want, but what is a good deal on fabric-style thing? If you have any tips, I'd love to hear them. :) Mazzouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03801145634769413006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-33964038523459582822015-06-03T09:41:39.632-05:002015-06-03T09:41:39.632-05:00Those collar and cuff sets are ADORABLE!!! You luc...Those collar and cuff sets are ADORABLE!!! You lucky duck! We haven't been able to go to any estate sales recently, but I love going to one when I can.<br /><br />Brigid<br />the Middle Sister and SingerThe Boyer Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954031354687928264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-12828738734771101482015-06-03T08:43:25.426-05:002015-06-03T08:43:25.426-05:00Great finds! Thanks so much for sharing. Oh my goo...Great finds! Thanks so much for sharing. Oh my goodness, those collar/cuff sets are amazing! I would certainly buy one if you listed them for sale. ;)<br />-Emilyvintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-62520448247493406922015-06-03T08:13:05.327-05:002015-06-03T08:13:05.327-05:00The cuffs and collars are such a fantastic find! I...The cuffs and collars are such a fantastic find! I love going to estate sales. Many of the items in my home came from estate sales. Prior to marrying, Adam and I would go to sale quite regularly. We found wonderful kitchen tools, dishes, furniture.... the list goes on! And the prices are usually fabulous. I look forward to seeing your future finds: : )Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970258840708111494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-15444341278614897142015-06-03T07:09:24.967-05:002015-06-03T07:09:24.967-05:00Wow! Those 30s collars and cuff sets are amazing! ...Wow! Those 30s collars and cuff sets are amazing! And that's a great idea for using up very small amounts of cute fabric. :)Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978074164262800388.post-11667505837651044632015-06-03T07:07:36.533-05:002015-06-03T07:07:36.533-05:00Oh. My. GOODNESS. I'm about to go crazy over t...Oh. My. GOODNESS. I'm about to go crazy over those collar and cuff sets!! They are the most beautiful things EVER!! I can't wait to see you wearing them.<br />This post definitely makes me want to go estate-saling again. We've been to one, and it was so epically boring and vintage/sewing-related-less that it almost ruined me for the whole idea! I'm inspired to try it again, however after seeing all this! Goodness! <br />I love that plaid fabric as well, and vintage robes? What could be better?! Thank you for sharing your amazing finds!<br />Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235395280071814298noreply@blogger.com