Estate Sale Haul - Buttons, Lace, and Vintage Notions!

I'm not sure where I'm going to put these things but I sure am happy to have them!
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[@susancorvalan6765]

The former owner of these treasures would be so happy that they have been re-homed with you to be loved and used. Happy sewing, as Sue Hausman says!

[@Cathrinehihihi]

Tip for funky buttons that are too funky for clothes: make jewellery like earrings and brooches of them! :)

[@olwendavis327]

Ooh I like that idea I think I might try it I have some penguin shaped buttons that I had no idea what to do with thank you even though the advice was meant for Angela 😊

[@joannasmith4793]

Oh great tip !

[@kiki29073]

Wod be cool for hats also.

[@farmwife7944]

wonderful! My favorite yard sale treasure is to get an "experienced" sewing box. It is fascinating to see what other women placed in their boxes. I had to stop going to these sales as I was getting out of control so I assured my husband I would no longer buy any sewing goods but I would appreciate it if he would grab me some interesting findings. The next week he brought me home yards upon yards of french cotton laces still on their retail racks from Martha Pullen, the entire batch for $5 along with an antique sewing box filled with treasures that I gifted to my adult daughter who quilts. The very tiny buttons, usually mother of pearl, were used for baby clothes and are still in demand for custom made christening gowns and slips as well as coming home from the hospital baby gowns created by hand (primarily) done in the heirloom style with french seams and hand made button holes or loops, and embellished with generous amounts of french lace. These items are so much fun to sew, the tiny hand stitching is relaxing. They also work for making clothes for antique collectors dolls which I do make by hand and sell, another relaxing hobby that brings in $$$ for what amounts to bits and bobs of laces and silks, constructed for models that stand perfectly still and offer no opinions as to the style.

[@tinafisher]

I think you are my sister in another life!

[@SmittenKitten.]

Loved reading this!!!

[@uniquewhimsy622]

Wow your husband scored an awesome deal for you! Send some my way if you have too much. 😍

[@sewmuchdrama8487]

I love the fact that the previous owner is probably smiling knowing someone is treasuring her collection & using her collection!

[@stacyw8466]

I have been to an estate sale, but my best vintage sewing find was from a friend. She recently gave me hundreds of beautiful antique buttons, cards of binding tape, spools of thread, and even hand sewing needles. Many of the items date back to the 1930s.

[@audreymoon7269]

Things you can use non machine washable buttons on: Doll clothes Christmas stockings Christmas ornaments Backpacks/purses Stuffed animals Shoes Hair accessories Hats

[@morrowdimtindomiel]

Please, PLEASE, keep giving us little videos like this one. I happy dance in my chair when I see super bargains and rescued gems from yesteryear. I inherited several boxes of crewelwork yarn and embroidery floss from my grandmother and I never stopped to think of the boxes themselves. See that? You taught an old lady something about perspective. Good on you! And thank you for it. About that lace: some of it is much older than you realize. I inherited a bankers box and a half of lace that belonged to my great-grandmother and her mother and her grandmother. My great-grandmother was born in 1901. Some of your laces are very similar to hers. The handmade ones are from her mother and grandmother. You struck pure gold with those, especially since you already make vintage clothing. I love all that you found, but my favorite part is that you stuck to your instincts and didn't just buy the pattern weights on eBay. Instead, you waited and it paid off. Two sets, plus a load of thread, for half the price of one set! My favorite button has to be the mother of pearl leaf. I am a sucker for mother of pearl. I look forward to the whimsical outfits you make with the shaped buttons.

[@SeanMcGuire92]

It was so fascinating to see the lace the previous owner made as well as the lace ribbon she used to make that piece! What a neat bit of someone’s sewing history you now own. It’s good that something someone handmade will continue to be used in a new way and be truly appreciated!

[@ambrosiata]

Envy, pure envy. But I'm glad to see all of these lovely things come to a good home.

[@roseatdancingearthworms9642]

"thread, not a spider - in case you were worried". 😂 I love you Angela!!

[@lilykiss1145]

I've never been to an estate sell, but people in my area (small villages, everybody knows evrybody ^^), do know I'm sewing and knitting, so I have a bunch of things coming from "it belonged to my mother/grandmother/great-great-aunt, it's in my basement for years, I'm not using it, so take it". I always feel very touched when I'm using those materials, given that the have a real history, and I'm always tring to figure out was it was ment for in the first place. I think the lady who passed away would be very pleased to see her items in your hands !

[@AdirondackRuby]

Those tins are lovely. SO MUCH THREAD! Wow. You need to some super elaborate, over-the-top, colorful, shiny, metallic...thing. I don't know what. LOL! I've never been to an estate sale, but my aunt has been cleaning out her mother-in-laws house, so I have been gifted some of her sewing supplies. Vintage metal zippers, miles of bias binding, grommets & snaps & closures. And over 120+ spools of thread. I won't have to go shopping for notions for a LONG time, thanks to "Grandma" Kay.

[@AngelaClaytonCostumery]

The tins are dated 1988, but I've seen similar tins in Jo-anns - I think they re-released them! And I agree, I need to do something involving shiny embroidery. I've had a similar experience with my great aunt and grandparents...I'm the new home for all the sewing stuff they no longer use lol!

[@olwendavis327]

@@AngelaClaytonCostumery if you ever find you can't use any of it I'll see what I can offer for it. In my case my family give me all the stuff they can't be bothered to list on eBay themselves 😓

[@LedgerAndLace]

I think she would be glad to know that so many of her cherished sewing things went to someone who really appreciates them. LOVE the lace and buttons. I think I would make a Junk Journal out of that box cover! :-)

[@Elemiriel]

So gorgeous, all of it! I love getting gifts from older ladies who have had to give up sewing for various reasons... it's such an honor! Even though you bought the items, it's fun to see someone else who gives due honor to the artists who have gone before us!

[@badgerandk]

That is handmade tatted lace! The hours that had to have gone into making it!!! (The green and ivory lace) Also here is a fabulous blog post about what tatting is: medium.com/re-form/fifty-three-thousand-knots-one-mans-journey-into-the-craft-of-tatted-lace-deefb55795f3 I tried to pick it up about 13 years ago and didn't have the follow through once I realized how long it would take to make an inch of lace. (Still have the tools as I am not quite ready to fully give up yet.)

[@lindsayparmelee6904]

I audibly gasped seeing that! So much time and effort!

[@TheBadgerAndCompany]

@@lindsayparmelee6904 Right?!?! I actually went back and freeze framed to make sure because I was like no, something like that would be on a garment already (Well more likely to be in a doily or a sample primer) not just sitting in someones house.

[@joannasmith4793]

Amazing

[@elizabethfrederick2434]

Over the years I have found many estate sales. Once I bought a car full of fabric. I also worked for a lady the wanted help to go through her stash. I bought all that she unloaded. I almost felt guilty for getting so much for so little. I also got my moms stach of 47 boxes of fabric. Mom's incuded very lush fabric.

[@AngelaClaytonCostumery]

Oh my gosh, where did you put it all? And I thought my stash was big!

[@elizabethfrederick2434]

@@AngelaClaytonCostumery Mom had a shelf system in her garage for it and mine just fills a room like in Hoarding.

[@ALayne08]

They couldn't have gone to a better deserving person, congrats on your treasure finds.

[@lizbethdavern53]

The weights are such an amazing find. I'm inspired to find estate sales!

[@emmaRBC]

I was lucky to be given an 80s sewing machine from my mother in law's house. It works perfectly and I'm so excited to start sewing. You've inspired me to believe I can do it (I've always wanted to see but was told as a teenager that it was too hard so I couldn't!)

[@flamelily1]

Oh my! You have tatted lace, tape lace, looks like some tenerife lace, and then torchon etc. So lucky! don't tell me she had lace making pillows and bobbins, I will cry! So much envy....

[@susancorvalan6765]

Non-washable buttons can be applied by sewing the shank to a standard plain button and using 2 holes in the garment that make a lapped closure. Then the buttons can be easily removed and preserved during the wash.

[@Koboldmensch]

Chef jackets have something like that, never thought of that for normal use ^^

[@jaykneegarner2479]

Or one could make a really cool funky button wall art piece with them!

[@malloryeastman8673]

I love how you can learn the personality of the people from their sewing hoards

[@AdaylnTheLifeOf]

My dad works for an estate sale company, and he does set up too so he gives me a heads up if there’s sewing stuff. In terms of fabric I’ve mostly only found scrap fabric to test patterns, but I have found tons of sewing notions and a nearly brand new sewing machine (I have my moms from the 80s that is solid and never fails, my combo sewing/embroidery machine, and this new one...who ever thought someone could need 3 lol) I got a dress form from one of the sales, that was my best find!

[@Byzantina1204]

Fabulous haul. The cotton lace at 14:48 is Irish crochet lace. Probably late 1900s or early 20th century. Very few people know how to make it now, but there are a few teachers and self-taught enthusiasts, like myself. The tape lace is fantastic too.

[@somecunninglinguist]

I love the idea of the lady that owned this lovely collection, that looks like it was meant for use, being happy you nabbed these things to use in your beautiful garments

[@jackieraulerson2005]

Great find! Love the pearl crescent moon buttons 🙂👍

[@thetimelesscostumemaker1266]

My favorite find was at an estate auction I went to last summer. The person had collected buttons from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century, and mounted them on comic book cards by type or era. I walked away with about 1/2 of the cards. They are phenomenal to look at. My favorite are the calico buttons that are so colorful and dainty looking.

[@michaelaj88]

Wow! This is such a good haul! I love to re-use things too and I imagine that the person who owned it previously would have been happy that their precious items go to someone who appreciates them :)

[@normanshadow1]

Wow! I'm 60, all that brings back memories of thrift shopping when I was a teen, when the picking was marvelous, the prices were ridiculously low and there was no competition for the "old lady stuff". Congratulations on your haul!

[@sharontaylor4392]

The pattern weights were cute when I didn't even know what they were initially lol. I loved the green crochet lace and the tatted lace. Tatting is almost a lost craft, so it is amazing that you were able to find that delicate bit! Thanks for sharing all this fun with us!

[@tripleacosplay]

Thank you so much for sharing! My husband and I love to go to estate sales. Our best find so far has been an entire case full of leatherworking tools for $8!

[@lovewisdomgrace]

Wow! What a great sale! Love the lace, rickrack, scissors and....buttons! So fun!

[@maureencullen1008]

Stunning,I'm so glad they've gone to someone who will appreciate their beauty and will give the time and care to look after them.I love the tins .I don't think we have estate sale in Swansea west Glamorgan uk.If we do please let me know.i love the fact that these came from someone who loved sewing and the beauty of this is you are now part of the memories that inspired her.

[@senbonzakuraky]

Amazing! I find it incredible that so much of this stuff survived for many decades and still in good condition! Truly amazing! Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@billiemonster14]

Awesome haul. Since the Kon Mari method of organizing is so popular right now, maybe you could do a video showing how you’re going to sort and organize all of this. That’d be interesting!

[@samanthagilleland1101]

Estate sales are the best!!! My parents have found so amazing things most notably my mom found a Burberry full length trenchcoat for about $35. Many of the estate sales I've been to with my parents we find some amazing treasures!

[@kangarooo99]

It's so interesting to imagine who this person might be, what projects they might have made - it almost feels like you're continuing or repurposing their artistic vision; it's a compelling thought. And a nice one.

[@kscheuerman5378]

I enjoyed your estate haul of lace, thread and buttons! What fun. My favorite is the homemade lace, beautiful. God Bless.

[@lyndaevans1132]

Oh, my!!! You are making some angel in heaven so happy! I hope someone like you enjoys my things when i'm gone...in a hundred years or so!!!

[@loro9385]

Awesome haul. Im sure the owner would be glad to know someone really appreciates it.

[@hanna6995]

Lovely! With all that lace you could make one of those dreamy Edwardian summer blouses.

[@GhislaineBeauce]

Wow!!! They're all gorgeous!!! For the buttons that aren't washable, you could make cushions or a cute wall hanging to showcase them,. and for the lace squares, I was thinking they'd look nice on the front of a bodice.

[@tracydean3678]

You scored on all the beautiful vintage lace (my weakness) I enjoy making soft dolls with pretty trimmed dresses. I also used to make teddy bears and vintage lace looks good on them too.

[@mothersuperior6751]

That was heavenly. I purchased an entire business off a lady who had not cleaned out anything in the twenty years of working. My husband wanted to get a skip and just chuck everything. I protested loudly and said, No way, there are far to many treasures buried in there. Sorting the buttons took me hours and hours. But it was so much fun. As was the lace, and the fabric. It was almost my favourite part, rather than doing the dress making and alterations for clients.

[@cuddlypinecone8491]

What an amazing haul! Estate sales are wonderful and I love going when I can. I got my beautiful old singer 301A from an estate sale actually and it’s my go-to sewing machine for so much!

[@tomijane5039]

Angela, I am thrilled for you - thank you so much for showing us your lovely treasures, this was one of my favorite videos of yours! These items have gone on to a wonderful new home with you. And I am delighted as how much you love and will enjoy your sewing weights, I hope we get to see lots and lots of them in the future!

[@abundantlyinspired]

What a phenomenal haul, I am drooling over the amazing lace trims!! Soo many lovely goodies!!😍💖💖💖 I love estate sales and recently found an amazing antique circular mirror for $5.

[@funnyface1305]

Loved all the lace!! Especially the lace she made herself! Can’t wait to see what you do with it!! I also loved the buttons!! ♥️

[@MarieahM]

I used to create what I termed goddess gowns using recycled materials - vintage petticoats made ankle length, dyed then decorated with lace and with sew on jewels or flowers. I sold these at craft markets and the local library hosted a wearable art exhibition. The ladies who worked in the Op Shops (charity shops) in the region loved what I was doing and would put all the vintage laces, ribbons, notions and slips aside for me. I'd visit every few months and often picked up huge boxes of exquisite vintage trims - the pleated trims were my faves - that they would sell me for perhaps $10 for the whole box. Most were from the 30s to 50s. Not quite an estate sale. More the estate ending up at the Op Shop. Ten years on, I still have stacks of this stuff left. My other fave was vintage crocheted tablecloths. A round one with a small hole in the middle, elastic and a tub of dye makes a really stunning long circle skirt that people will stop you in the street to admire. Oblong ones make stunning coats dyed in rainbow colors. Or cut one up and sew pieces onto a slip to make a beautiful and unique dress.

[@FlorenceFrazier2002]

Wow!!!! You got some beautiful stuff. I like the hand made lace. I bought some hand crocheted lace at an estate sale about 20 Years ago and I still have it. I want to use it in something i sew for myself. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@sweets6259]

Lovely haul! I can't wait to see what you are going to create with all these treasures!

[@theresanovak4199]

I would love to see you make a gauzy lace blouse with that fabulous handmade lace. I am not letting my envy stop me from being so happy for your spectacular luck with this haul. 👏😊

[@catreid1019]

Wow, what a haul indeed! I love,love,love all the insertion lace. I’m on the hunt for some myself to make an Edwardian blouse with. I have to say the acorn buttons were my favorite even though there’s plenty of lace. The best things I ever found were some really awesome vintage needlework magazines with beautiful illustrations. Yay for your scores,

[@GBSheridan]

Those gorgeous boxes of thread!! 😍 l have a thread addiction. I’ve bought sooo many at estate sales. Great haul!

[@pamelarivera5058]

Wow. What a blast! I love the laces and threads.

[@alibabafurball]

I have to say my favorite part is all of that embroidery thread for that price, Good haul and reasonably priced too. I'll have to sart to look for those weights, i like those.

[@nadiafeaster1117]

Definitely got a good deal at the estate sale! My favorite was the lace and moon she'll buttons

[@vikkizoo1]

It is battenburg lace. So cool!

[@num1weaver]

That thick and thin cord is coronation cord. It was also used in making lace. Nice haul.

[@martaaberg3330]

I am quite literally DROOLING over those pattern weights! And all that thread? What a steal. For the buttons that aren't washable, you can glue magnets or thumb tacks on the backs and enjoy them as useful but really fun bulletin board pins or magnets.

[@susanlein7849]

Wonderful finds!! I love the lace especially -- that handmade stuff is such a treasure!! How unique! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!

[@deannastevens1217]

WOW~!!!! Such Beautiful Laces. I Love the tatted lace. It was early on in the lace show. I'm not sure what was my favorite. It's all beautiful. Love Love Love the weights. Such a great haul.

[@denisestone8491]

😍Wow! Great Estate haul! Love the weights! Laces are not my favorite but only because I never know what to put them on. Love everything though.😍

[@bekytg9393]

What an amazing haul. Great job getting it all. So cute when you accidentally said 1850's, instead of 1950's. I do that, mixing up my 18 & 1900's.

[@constitutionalrepublic1966]

Buttons, lace, ribbons would be my dream haul. I love the fabrics, but the accessories are awesome.

[@shelbyharville927]

This is a dream haul! I would love to have so many vintage goodies. Also I was so happy to say I knew what a French seam was in my sewing class the other day because I watch your videos!!

[@lightshine6851]

Curiosity Inc. Just bought a hoarder house and it had a bunch of vintage clothing from the 50's, 60's and 70's. They have a KZbin channel and they run an antique store. He also ran across some patterns and sewing machines. If you are interested, you may want to contact him.

[@raraavis7782]

I think, he mentioned bringing the patterns home for a client, unfortunately. I thought: ‚Angela would love these!‘ myself, while watching. Amazing channel and such a nice guy!

[@barbaralies]

I know! I just found that channel and it's great.

[@sephestra.]

And now I'm drooling over all of the DMC and Kreinik metallics.

[@traceybradshaw]

I have tears - a wonderful find. My passion is vintage and antique haberdashery and notions. The laces are breathtaking. Looking forward to seeing some of them adorning your historical gowns.

[@kirstenpaff8946]

This video was a lovely way to start my day. Thank you.

[@wykkydtruth]

Wow! Loved the laces the best. The tatted and crochet laces, but would love to learn how to do that open work lace. Yes, the person was indeed skilled/talented.

[@LecheVitrineUK]

Wow what a stash! I love vintage Lace I have a collection and I love buttons, I actually make ceramic buttons, many with lace prints.

[@MoselleGreen]

I also adore vintage boxes and that one is great!

[@CherryHavoc]

I am so jealous of your haul. I always get stuff like this when I see it going cheap. I've got far more than I ever think I'll use. I'm pretty sure a lot of it will end up in my own estate sale one day!

[@barbarasews2799]

Wow! I love estate sales. You never know what you'll find. You really scored with such lovely lace and items from the past. Thank you for sharing your finds. All that thread is aeesome. My favorite of your finds are the buttons. Buttons are not cheap. 😊😊😊 Until later

[@habs2504]

what a haul! :) Thank you for sharing. I am loving the lace, they are all so beautifully made. It is so hard to find this kind of laces now-a-days.

[@sheri3108]

What a haul! I always look for sewing stuff at estate sales as well. My favorite is the Simplicity Sewing boxes.

[@ziggiezag938]

The lace at 14:05 and 14:52 is tatted. Tatted lace is very labor intensive; I know because I've done it for years. I think the lace at 13:17, 13:39 is also tatted. The hand-tatted lace is definitely my favorite. Very cool that you found it!

[@l.p.9693]

There was a lot of lace in a short time. WOW. There was Battenberg lace, entredeux, beading lace to insert ribbons through, cotton laces for heirloom sewing popular in the 90's. I missed the hand tatted lace. But I thought I saw hand crocheted lace. Both have been known to last generations, transferred from one garment to another as styles change and fabrics wear out. Another resource of findings is to attend estate auctions. Domestics are auctioned later in the day when the lawn tractors and snow blowers are gone. They are auctioned by the box, much like a grab bag. Such fun. I've done some machine embroidery... the trick is to use the appropriate needle. Please keep posting. I am inspired by your creativity. Nannette

[@DarklightAmy]

I've never been to an estate sale, but I inherited a sewing kit from my grandma's sister and my other grandma gave me a bunch of thread and buttons because she no longer uses them. I also sometimes get fabric or notions from friends older relatives 😊

[@barbtalbott8911]

I got my grandmothers tin full of buttons. It seemed she kept buttons from worn out garments.

[@saskia105]

I use to run estate sales for years, so I have a good stash of fabric and laces, I found some really awesome vintage fabrics and I make dresses and skirts from them, my current favorite is some orange toned 1970’s upholstery fabric with barns and trees on it that I made into a cute skirt!

[@luvinmylifenow1]

That lace is to die for! What a great find!

[@bethroberts674]

What a wonderful find, it was so exciting to see all the treasures you bought! Love your videos...

[@margiecook6379]

You have some beautiful things. Thanks for sharing.

[@ClarissaCullen101]

I haven't ever gone to an estate sale to find sewing supplies. But I did inherit a lot from my grandmother who was a professional seamstress for a time. My aunt let me go through a bunch of her stuff and I ended up with a box of lace, a box of buttons, a box of bias tape and zippers, more snaps and hooks and eyes than I will ever need, some amazing gingher scissors and pinking shears, a whole lot of ribbon, and, my personal favorite, a singer featherweight sewing machine from 1939. All for free. It was one of the best days because I got so much cool stuff, and it made me feel that much closer to my grandma ♡

[@almadeckard8360]

You did not like the entre-nous lace? If you ever get into French heirloom hand sewing entre-nous will be your favorite friend. To clean the lace I would suggest using Joy dish soap or Synthapol this is what most museums use. Oh! all those fine cotton French lace's! I am jealous! Once the lace is clean and dry wrap it on acid-free card stock to prevent re-staining. You have some nice English lace too. Wow! What a boon!

[@602redroses]

Such a great haul! I love the cute weights. I have never seen these before. I have found vintage lace and patterns at sales

[@Kyriehubbard]

I just went to an estate sale and got a LOT of sewing supplies. But my favorite was the 50s(??) hair dryer. The hair dryer is tucked away inside the box. Outside of the box is a spot to dry nails, and the dial for the settings!! Will look so cool on my bookshelf!

[@Poppy-]

Like the vintage pattern tin boxes, fabric weights. Love the scissor buttons (i own barettes this shape) and the pretty fabric scissors

[@1000scarves]

That was fun! I love estate sales, I once got a vintage sewing machine still in its original table and all the machine feet and accessories for $15! :D

[@123gmari]

My best estate sale find was a beautiful crotchet blanket , costume jewelry, and a vintage piano microphone and stand .

[@tinyseams]

That is a excellent haul! You will have fun with those! I noticed the tatted lace also--exquisite!

[@lindaladner5880]

Arrrgghh! Those laces! I am so jealous 😍

[@MetaMarcy21]

I could see some of those cute buttons on a hat or a bag 💚

[@sardee1315]

The lace... oh, the lace! So beautiful.. but how do you clean it without destroying it? Would love to see how you do that.

[@AngelaClaytonCostumery]

A lot of lace is made of pretty sturdy stuff - most can take a few dips in oxi-clean which do a world of good!

[@susancorvalan6765]

Maybe it could be basted to lightweight cotton or even tulle, washed in a garment bag, then air dried and pressed.

[@sewvintagebysunraedoll]

Oh Wow!! You found some really good stuff👏

[@Made-by-Pepere]

Love the wide lace. That is my favourite and would be great for christening gowns. My best finds lately is fabric I have purchased online from Fabric Mart. You have directed me to that site and have purchased twice and still I have not made anything with them. I think I know what I am going to make but also need to find the time. You have been an inspiration for me. Thanks.

[@patriciamesa8150]

Love vintage sewing notions!

[@0ona]

those pattern weights are so beautiful!! much prettier than the expired soup tins I use lol

[@mandmscheevel8191]

Great finds! You have found a number of laces used in heirloom sewing. There are some marvelous books out there with patterns and techniques for shaping. Think christening gowns and delicate lingerie! Also, I recognize many of those buttons from the 80’s / 90’s when I was sewing for my daughters. Daisy Kingdom had a lot of patterns out then that used decorative buttons.

[@amethystsamia]

How fun! I can’t believe you resisted the fabric AND the sewing machines! I don’t think I could have, if I had had the cash on hand. Can’t wait to see what you make with this! I liked the buttons. Weird I know. The Halloween funky buttons are always a fave for me. Anything Halloween actually. I think I saw a bat button? Love bats. Yeah. I’m weird. Haha! Good score!