Yesterday morning, for the first time in way too long, Dylan and I went out yardsaling. And did very well.
An old oak school desk, that I'm starting to clean up. It has a D carved into it.
Black opal earrings from Australia.
A black felt hat.
A linen tablecloth.
Spend under $10 for the lot.
We also made it to King's English Bookshop, and I now have Bernadette Banner's Make, Sew and Mend book. By five pages in, I had a better understanding of sewing than my mother the seamstress ever taught me. I have a much clearer understanding of the WHY to go along with the rote instructions. And an attitude toward clothing, and how I will dress for the rest of my life. For a start, I will pick up a lot more linen tablecloths at yardsales, with the intention of making and mending clothing with the fabric.
4 comments:
Wonderful finds!
I just love the hat!!
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It's very like one I spent too much for 30+ years ago, then laid down for a moment, and it was stolen. I knew the shape of it was that hat. Knew it was coming home on me.
If you didn't wear the hat and the earrings for your visitors last night . . . you should have. Stunning!
My daughter loves Bernadette B, I'm glad to know there's a book out. Have fun learning in a new area. So practical to be able to manipulate fabric, at any skill level.
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