Unbox mystery patterns with me (that I totally DID NOT forget existed in my house)

Ever forgotten you had an entire BOX full of patterns? How about forgot about it for 3 years?
Well, today we unbox a mystery bin of vintage sewing patterns that I completely forgot existed. I bought a huge lot of vintage New York patterns in the summer of 2019, and this tub came with them. While I have listed all the beautiful 1950's New York sewing patterns, I have just kept hiding this box out of sight. Today is the day THIS get's unboxed FOREVER!
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[@wowzieee]

HA HA! You said, "BOX!" I love puzzles and vintage patterns. I m in. Keep inspiring.

[@cheaphussey5028]

I'm also vintage pattern seller, and my favorite moment of hell is the extra piece in the notched pattern, "Oh, hello what are you, a bodice piece or bodice facing, where do you come from, where do you belong?" And don't get me started on staples, rubber band, paperclips and my favorite, sharp, rusty straight pins, left on a pattern piece for 50 years.

[@nniffa393]

It has been many moons since I've had that 'I emptied out a tub' feeling. And I probably will keep that up lol

[@lauralake7430]

Oh, hell no. You are not sending that tub of wonder to me. I just gave away a tub of my own, girl!

[@CaptainStitchyPants]

2:28 the little "Oh no, oh no, oh no..." is so adorable it made me giggle 😄 Go you! You did the thing! You did it! 🎉 We moved into this house 8 years ago. I still cannot use my sewing/craft room because (a) it's not set up and (b) it's full of crap in boxes. From moving in. Eight years ago. I've actually forgotten most of it, which is making most discoveries feel like the best gift from past me 😳🤦‍♀️

[@zeusathena26]

My mother moved a dozen times in 30 years, she took her boxes from house to house, & never dealt with most of them. There was always a couple of rooms, a garage, etc filled with boxes in every home she had. 😂 So you're way ahead of her! We have the extra room of furniture, & boxes from 8-10 years ago too. We're just keeping things from a landfill, it's better for the earth! 😉

[@michellejohns5371]

I feel better. I've been in my place 5 years and my craft room isn't together and my crafting supplies are all over the house.

[@CaptainStitchyPants]

You two are making me feel better 😁

[@lizcademy4809]

I just leave my inactive supplies in their boxes, arranged as neatly as possible in the corner of the room.

[@DawnDavidson]

My mom made me my favorite Halloween outfit ever out of that Halloween costume pattern with the leopard. She made me a Pink Panther costume when I was 7. Good times!

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

Ha ha you said box 😂 I love patterns with missing pieces. My brain feels like I've defeated a top tier boss when I successfully draft a replacement. I'll definitely be back may 12

[@jessmberger]

HA HA! You said box 😂 I usually print my own and have to up size everything, so it looks like an interesting jigsaw puzzle :)

[@debe8890]

OMG this...! This is what I envision every time I see someone use the Mimi G pattern storage method. I don't understand why they can't scan the pattern envelope and place that in the binder instead of separating the envelope from the instructions and pattern tissue. Copy the envelope, front and back on the front and back of a sheet of paper, slide it in a clear sleeve and put that in the binder. Less bulky too.

[@elizabethsloan3192]

I’ll comment, because this was fun! Do I want any part of those patterns? NO!! I have enough of my own! But there certainly were some cute ones!

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for feeding the KZbin algorithm! I always appreciate it!

[@craftingwithcasca]

That kids bunny costume was the thing if nightmares 😂 Also wasn't expecting the Gir react 😁

[@StephanieCanada]

Yeah.. halloween costumes are the stuff of nightmares

[@eleanorterry-welsh7784]

"Sewing in chaos" is the only way i know how to sew! Right now I am sitting on the floor like a gremlin hand finishing a a pair of pants so I can hopefully wear them to the ren faire tomorrow. This is both a fine and normal way to live my life.

[@sueb4368]

I correctly guessed which two you would pick! Totally NOT interested in any of those patterns. Some lucky person will win. Thank you for sharing.

[@user-wl8rr7wb4y]

Sofa slip covers patterns gives me, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," vibes😂.

[@rachelsiler7610]

EVERYONE reset when Covid hit......

[@Roxy0405]

Not willingly! Forced!

[@LadyWiggin]

Ha ha you said box! That is a hilarious statement. What a challenge!

[@Whitney_Sews]

"HA HA! You said "BOX!" I love the dress pattern you decided to keep but the rest are such a fun treasure as well!

[@JLucas-dn2cl]

HA! HA! You said BOX! Love the advance 6673 pattern! Good save.

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for playing along!

[@Matrinka69]

Ha,ha! You said box! If I happen to win, this will keep me busy for a while. I love a treasure hunt

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for playing along!

[@obsidianrosestudio2663]

I definitely needed the giggle today. I don’t need another mystery box of patterns right now so I will let someone else enter for that fun. 😂

[@zeusathena26]

May your wrist heal soon!🙏

[@ruthkirkparick3535]

I really love your "forest" dress -- seen it before but still love it. You make it look great! Oh, am I supposed to be looking at what you have there? Never mind -- I still love that dress.

[@BigSlink197]

Ha ha. You said box! 🤣 As someone who spent the last week clearing out my office/sewing/catch-all room recently, your RESET comment was spot on.

[@aukjevankolck1017]

HA HA! You said, "BOX!" My sewing room is not even set up yet since moving, it's still in boxes... But it's finally getting there after half a year and I really miss sewing and messing with patterns and drafting and making pretty clothes

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for playing along! And I am sure you will get back to sewing soon!

[@suzi9828]

Ha Ha! You said “Box!” Love this video!

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you Suzi! I had a blast going through it!

[@jacquieskipper4907]

Hello Stephanie, so good to see you again

[@erinivie-pawson6868]

Ha ha, you said "Box"! *said in the voice of Nelson from the Simpsons* These kinds of boxes are always pretty fun to go through. Some really pretty art in this one.

[@stevezytveld6585]

You and your Pattern Fashionista Cohort - you do this work so we don't have to. Madam, I salute you... Like, holy doodle, man. I guess this is what happens when you work on more than one pattern at once? I'm restraining myself from typing a certain phase because this is a rabbit hole I don't need to go down. But, thank you anyways. I'm assuming there's a collage artist out there whose jumping up and down right now. I hope your wrist heals soon. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@Rotten_Ralph]

Must not fall into the fomo must not fomo I have just finally got my walk away dress pattern printed to resize and gauge up. I have patterns I haven’t used. I’m not missing anything but the joys of putting puzzles together

[@janisi9262]

I now realize that I am lucky in the fact that all the patterns I own fit into one tote. That's still too many and I want to get rid of about 50% of them, but at least it's manageable.

[@theculteredvulture13]

Oooh! Those are totally worth at least trying to draft the missing pieces if possible. The older and smaller sizes seem to fit well, with less adjustment. Thanks for giving us a peek! HA HA! You said, "BOX!"😂

[@eileenhildreth8355]

As a mixed media "artist" ( no I am not an artist just dabble) I can see so many possibilities for random pattern fronts and tissue pieces...hopefully someone in USA gets to create with them

[@shevaunhandley1543]

Well, I missed that one. I'll say it for posterity's sake and because I too am a little juvenile and a young gen-xer "ha ha... You said box!" 🤭🤭

[@melissafrick3997]

Oh my soul! HA HA you said box!!

[@kathyjohnson2043]

Having spent many hours in the pit of opera & musical theatre, I would love having you as my stage manager!!!

[@StephanieCanada]

Aww thank you!!!

[@GamyH]

HA HA, you said BOX! LOL, do I need a jigsaw puzzle? No, do I want? Yes lol

[@alexandraleigh]

HA HA, You Said BOX! Did it come with its original Ribbons?? LOL and THANK You for the HUGE Smile you gave me and the Laugh to start what I hope will be a Better weekend and New Week you are truly a Gift to your members...

[@SewRena]

Lol I would probably never have opened that container 😂 I need to give stuff away too

[@colfaxpowers6829]

HAW HAW!!! You said boxxxx

[@dawnrenner1764]

What fun! To watch. I'll let someone more adventurous tackle the patterns. (As an archivist, it looks too much like work to me❤)

[@lesliemccann628]

Thank you for always singing for us ❤

[@MildredCady]

Ha ha, you said “box“ Also, what’s in the box? Pain. Because I have to throw in my own twist on this.

[@catherine2563]

So glad to spend some time with you today! ❤️

[@zeusathena26]

"HA! HA! You said, "Box!" You are more organized than most are. I wanted to tell you I enjoy your content, & have been missing your videos. I know you don't have time to film as much. Thanks for all you do!

[@zeusathena26]

I'm fully prepared to come back on the 12, or give you my IG handle here if you need it.

[@kristenhirscht3600]

"HA HA! You said, "BOX!"

[@Shes_Sew_Amusing]

"Ha Ha you said BOX" this made me chuckle 😂😂😂.

[@The_Crafting_Gamer]

Nice to see you back love your humor and irony. Good luck on the giveaway I am not doing it due to live in Denmark 🎉🎉🎉😂

[@sallyatkinson1682]

Ha! Ha! You said box! It’s so good to see you back again for a bit. I miss your snark and giggle each and every time you post. Thanks for today’s laugh

[@shannonwhitwick3443]

It was fun! Even though I am late to the party

[@mariepindstruplinde1671]

Ha Ha! you said Box! My weird brain likes sorting stuff like that, so I was just sitting here being jealous of the mess.

[@StephanieCanada]

Honestly this one was so popular I may try to do another one.

[@jennyhair331]

Haha you said box. Love the idea and the possibilities

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for participating Jenny!

[@TruFlyFox]

OMG!! A video!!! Totally made my whole week.

[@barboueratz6846]

Ha ha! You said BOX! 😂😂😂 I really love your Videos, greetings from Germany

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for playing along!

[@debe8890]

So glad to see you again. You always makes me smile!

[@2minimom]

"Ha Ha! you said box"...some interesting patterns! Glad to get the box out of the way!

[@heatherrandle1307]

Haha...you said box 📦 😅😅. I love your personality...you make my days. Whenever I need a pick me up (or reality check that sewing is hard). I find one of your videos. I've seen them all. My husband watched one with me and laughed be cause we "drive the same way"...meaning no shoes. Please don't ever stop spreading your joy.

[@StephanieCanada]

Aww ☺️ thank you!!

[@vickismallwood2082]

Girl I am loving your channel. 😊😅😂

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@JenInOz]

Ha ha! You said, "box!"

[@bethknapp4935]

Welcome back!!!! Seeing you pop up made me sooo happy!!! ❤

[@wiebke8250]

HA HA! You said box! It was a really interesting insight, thank you :)

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for the kind words and playing along!

[@bridgetcaddick-king1296]

HA HA! You said, “BOX!”

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for playing along!

[@jamesmckinney505]

"Ha Ha! You said, "BOX! " Can't wait for your next post!

[@dariazajac3496]

"HA HA! You said, "BOX!" Hi, I love puzzles:)

[@pixiedust7659]

Ha ha you said box! 😂 As a Gen X it makes me laugh too!

[@StephanieCanada]

I am glad I am not the only one. Thank you for playing along!

[@CannotDoItAll]

“Ha, Ha! You said “BOX!” See you on the twelfth, Ms Stephanie. 🎉

[@kellyevans3848]

Ha, Ha You said box. So glad to see you back!

[@suzanne9546]

"HA HA! You said. "BOX!" I have never really tried vintage patterns. But I would love to try the little boys' pattern for my grandsons.

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for playing along!

[@juliabetts9801]

Yeah I got so excited when your name popped up on my list brill video 😊

[@lisahodges8299]

Ha Ha you said "box". Loved that, missed you. Birdy

[@daxxydog5777]

Ha ha you said BOX! I guess I’ll be back on May 12.

[@TheJoyNinjaNZ]

I actually have some of these (partial) patterns so maybe they could come on a blind date to my house and see if we have a match. Ha Ha - you said Box

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for playing along!

[@lorrainebailey4267]

Ha! Ha! You said box!

[@charlawelcome7527]

Ha Ha! You said “Box!”

[@jessicaneal8553]

I don't know that I need it but I do like puzzles and HAHA you said BOX 😂

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for playing along!

[@katybradley5143]

Ha ha you said box! 😂 @sweetteaandstitchery and yes definitely sewing in chaos up in here!

[@StephanieCanada]

Amazing!! We love some good chaos! Thank you for playing along!

[@Broodybeans]

“HA HA! You said “Box!” Funny, I had a moment in the garden store today giggling about primo box…

[@StephanieCanada]

AH-MAZING

[@annewhitney8809]

Great to see you back. Love the wisecracks.

[@kaytiej8311]

You're always such fun. And I'm good to see the arm capable of Muppeting. 😊

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

I am muppet armsing over your empty tub with you! Way to go, you did the thing! I will now fight the urge to go work on making my home office usable by reminding myself that i am still very much in the "recovering" phase of the reason why 2020 caused so many of us to yeet tubs full of whimsy and mystery into those oft ignored nooks and crannies, and will go watch another video instead. Better safe than sorry, right? 😉

[@bathildat8136]

HA HA! You said, "BOX"!😂🤣 Thanks for your amazing content!

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for playing along and I am glad I can make you smile

[@dressdeveloper]

Yay, I love your unboxing videos!

[@KenZchameleon]

Yay, an empty tub! This was satisfying to watch 😁

[@StephanieCanada]

So glad it was fun for you too!

[@mrcanada1104]

Ha ha, you said "Box!" Yeah, I know, I am not allowed to win, because reasons. But I had to comment! :)

[@StephanieCanada]

🤣🤣🤣

[@patriciakellyadams134]

I enjoyed your video.

[@marciadywan4428]

Missed your videos 😊

[@lindafraser2044]

Haha you said box! So glad to see your lovely smiling face again! 😊 I don't have Instagram (i probably should) but I'm watching something on KZbin every day so will be here on the 12th!

[@joanlowe2660]

Sweetheart I feel your pain lol I have a number of boxes like that,that I just can't face sorting out.....maybe one day .....

[@SherBear88]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video and I would commented on it, but somethings telling me if I did, I would probably be the one to win it and I don’t wanna win any of these patterns just because it would get too upset having pieces of patterns that I’ll never be able make. 😮😢😊

[@StephanieCanada]

Completely valid! I am glad you enjoyed the video anyways!

[@user-sw5io3kj9i]

HA, HA, you said box!

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you for playing along!

[@isabelbonilla2193]

Thank you for showing us...I love this type of videos. I wonder if someone ever made that couch cover Ha ha, you said box!

[@anymoose6685]

Ooo. That looks like a storage nightmare. I hope whoever gets it has the time and space to deal with it. It’s nice to see the illustrations though for drafting inspiration.

[@StephanieCanada]

Glad that they provided inspiration after being relegated to a bin for 3 years!

[@samoldham4700]

Ha ha! You said ‘Box’ 😁 retrosammyo fab video, look forward to seeing your autumn leaf one 😬

[@SageWulf]

Ha ha! You said box!

[@darussianping61]

Ha ha you said box! (I don't have Instagram)

[@nancylefebvre2266]

Ha ha! You said “box” i will come back on the 12th

[@Nebularific]

Ha ha! You said BOX!!!!

[@Abpgsetiloincawdyubkolmbrs]

Nice to see you again! I have a grandson, so maybe those boys patterns could be good? He was with me when I picked up a BIG pair of 60’s curtains to make a summer dress and much more - like maybe boy pjs. So, Ha ha, you said box!

[@StephanieCanada]

It feels good to be back! Thank you for playing along!

[@MiffoKarin]

HA HA! You said, "BOX!" I visit youtube daily and may or may not receive a notification from being tagged depending on youtube's mood... 🙄

[@tiredoftrolls2629]

That looks like my sewing room.

[@lizzyrbits1283]

Ha ha you said box! (Not actually interested but I am also a millennial and couldn't help myself!)

[@stevezytveld6585]

{On behalf of Gen X... the struggle, she is real!} - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi