Why you should always use Facebook Marketplace on roadtrips! Thrifting vintage fabric and clothes

[@lazygardens]

Thrift and charity shops near retirement communities or really upscale neighborhoods can be awesome.

[@lynn858]

Thanks for being strait up about your about all the pricing numbers. There’s a complexity to it that people forget.

[@StephanieCanada]

I am trying to be more clear. I want to be honest about what I pay and what I ask. Plus in case anyone wants to start reselling this could help too.

[@aksez2u]

It must be fun to do all that thrift store shopping without worrying about filling up your house!

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

The 1/2 cup of coffee cup reminds me of the same cup my late mother gave my late father years ago. You guessed it...daddy regularly said " just 1/2 a cup please ". But 3 or 4 times. Thanks for the memories.

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh my goodness!! I love that!

[@teresacoffman5529]

I used to work for Christopher and Banks. Their clothing is actually quite nice and well made. Especially their older clothing.

[@lorihertzog8535]

I found you just recently and I really love watching you. You're fun, and because I to love to sew, I love how you make sewing so much fun. I'm 72 and have been sewing since I'm 7 years old. I have so many fitting issues that it takes me longer to slash and spread a pattern then it does to actually sew it. Oh well, that is what getting old will do for you. Happy sewing, Lori from PA

[@paula6477]

W T Grant went out of business in 1975-76. Great score on that fabric!

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh thank you so much! for the information!

[@ColorJoyLynnH]

The disco era shirt is so classic. I was in college when that era was… they all were synthetic tricot.

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

In the 1970s I worked for House Of Fabrics twice. I loved it. I had Patterson from the 70s until a few years ago. Some of the styles are back 8n style.

[@KatE-jh2fn]

I love the seersucker

[@happeedaze1]

You're so interesting. I love your sense of humour!

[@Lisa-mw6te]

Love your videos. Just want to mention that Goodwill is a for-profit business. It is not a charitable venture, as people tend to assume. If you ever get to Front Royal, VA, there is a thrift store which benefits the Blue Ridge Hospice.

[@lawyernyc01]

Goodwill is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit in the U.S.

[@kristenhurst683]

Purchased three machines (the 4th I got for free) for my four kids at around $25 a piece via thrift stores. One goes for over $250 (yes, used). Love those finds! My serger was also thrifted and the store agreed to pay for the repairs it needed.

[@NellBelle]

I love those crazy plaid robe. heheheh

[@mrcymbalplayer]

Sunflower robe.... Hidden Mickey.

[@katjoy81]

The half cup of coffee mug is something my GPs had in their cottage for forever, and it was at the entrance of their house, so I would see it all the time. I would always say that I would like to have that and after both had passed, it became mine! Still have it - somewhere.... :-)

[@StephanieCanada]

Aww yeah! I love that! I saw it and knew I couldn't leave it.

[@bennie1223]

I thought the breakdown of prices at the end was very interesting. Thanks for sharing it.

[@StephanieCanada]

Happy to share!

[@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem]

i can tell you the shooting stars is mid 90s. i had that when my son was little and he was born in 91. in fact, i probably still have some of it. :)

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh cool! Thank you!

[@snooksmcdermott]

Ok, now I want to go thrifting today. Sigh. I have some days off this week for my birfday, so as a treat I think I will drive to Dayton, Ohio to thrift, which, if you are ever in the area, I HIGHLY recommend! Dayton has some great stores.

[@sarahrosen4985]

Happy birthday! And thanks for the Dayton tip. My sister is in Canfield so she can take advantage.

[@StephanieCanada]

DO IT! Thrift-y birthday! And I used to live just south of Dayton, OH growing up so I love the antique market in Dayton.

[@tinawiththelakeexchange2093]

Love the daisy like floral fabric. Hope you thrifted again on your way home!

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh I thrifted the whole time in PA and a little on the way home.

[@thetimelesscostumemaker1266]

What wonderful finds! I especially liked the fabric you found. I had to laugh when you held up the red star print one, because I actually still have some of that fabric in my stash from years ago.

[@StephanieCanada]

Amazing!

[@stevezytveld6585]

Road Trip - Huzzah. Very cute haul. Well done. Especially with a 6 year old human in the back seat. I love the unicorn hoodie, it's everything a girl could want. Bit of a, um, surprise when I asked the google machine what Leg Avenue was. And then I started goat scream laughing... apparently they-re also in Canada. So. Yeah. That's a whole lot of fabric mesh. In one place. At one time. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@elizabethmccalla5767]

Thrift haul videos are always fun. That Grant Store fabric is just amazing. I had the black color way of that shooting start fabric, I might still have it since I am a fabric hoarder.

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh what fun!!

[@ginaolive4853]

Good morning. Re the red star fabric, Cranston Print Works closed in 2009 from what I was able to tell on a quick Hoogle search. Oops I meant Google but i have fat finger syndrome so let’s just go with it!! Love your channel.

[@button4631]

The notification actually worked as you listed it! Love the little bitty bunny fabric and very nice robes.

[@StephanieCanada]

Huzzah (and that is saying something since it was SO late). The bunnies is cleaned and drying now.

[@pyenygren2299]

I enjoy videos like this.

[@lauralake7430]

In the 90s we made those tier dresses by chopping off a t shirt then adding tiers of gathered fabric, different in each tier. Then, of course, wore with Dr Martens while listening to the Cranberries!

[@margiecook6379]

Had slot of fun watching you! We are kindred spirits. Enjoy your videos.

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@annwolf4084]

We had that rocker chair (in the gold leaf fabric) sometime in my past...probably when I was a teen. So glad thrifting out of town is normal. We were visiting Florida, and stopped in multiple thrift stores during our week away. I even made sure to have spare space in our suitcases in case I did purchase anything. My purchases were probably more fun to purchase than profitable, but that is OK.

[@missfoxylocksnz]

The fabric finds were definitely the best ♥ you're so funny, another great video babe!

[@StephanieCanada]

Thanks so much lady!

[@dianamcanally5515]

I have serious vintage fabric envy for that facebook find. Those bunnies looked a lot like some prints from the fifties, even. Do you ever e estimate yardage by the fingertips of an outstretched arm to the end of your nose is approx. a yard?

[@mmc1955]

My grandma and great aunt both had the half cup mugs. I expect to inherit one.

[@StephanieCanada]

AMAZING!

[@lauramcguire7970]

Those fabrics are wonderful! I do love a housecoat too. I have a blue gingham one with white daisies around the neck.

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh the blue gingham housecoat sounds awesome!

[@mkkp1308]

Those were some fabulous fabrics!

[@StephanieCanada]

I thought so too!

[@umewaka]

You found some amazing pieces! If you decide to sell that Grants gilded fabric I would love to have it :)

[@StephanieCanada]

Actually someone had asked about it already and I did decide to let it go. (Mainly because I have SO many pieces still to sell in my house).

[@ablewithnicole]

So cool! I live south east of York, PA!!!

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh fun! I had a great time thrifting around York too!

[@KKnLiz]

"Chickens everywhere" lol welcome to central PA. Also i have a small scrap of that fabric with the gold that i got in a big garbage bag of vintage fabric i bought off Facebook marketplace. It really is the best place to find fabric!

[@StephanieCanada]

It really was! There was one at the top of the driveway, and then a whole pack as I came around the side.

[@schoononover]

I very rarely see that people travel to my hometown (from York). Hopefully you got some Martin's potato chips while there ☺

[@nikkicoristine8614]

Laci Fay "the vintage girl next door", would love that cat jumper. cats are her favorite animal.

[@StephanieCanada]

Thanks! But actually the cat jumper has already found a new home

[@deannastevens1217]

i have to say it was all phenomenol..... But the white Seersucker with the light blue Blue Sailors (chicory) is sooo adorable. Really adorable. Do you use Oxy Clean? Or something else? You may be able to get it out with Cream of Tartar too. The darker fabric with black outlines and white 'daisies' was beautiful. Great Haul. Great Income making Holiday!!!!

[@StephanieCanada]

I actually have a whole video on what I use here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKeYg4uKoKd4lZY But yes, I can get out those lines (most of the time).

[@deannastevens1217]

@@StephanieCanada Fabulous. Look forward to that video. I am on it.!!

[@SaturdaySewing]

It looks like you're having a great roadtrip. The vintage fabric was quite a score.

[@StephanieCanada]

It was quite the adventure indeed. I have at least one more video coming from the trip.

[@elizabethw.6154]

Can you do a video or two on reselling clothes like these... Like how to start? I thrifted a few that I think I could like to do this... Thanks!

[@cathyswope5174]

So I was happily getting ready to do some IG and Etsy when I saw your vlog. Thanks for messing up my schedule, I can't do other things when I watch you cause you are just too dang interesting 😉. And now I need to go troll FB marketplace and check on estate sales today, even though I already have ALL the vintage fabric patterns and clothes I need. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@StephanieCanada]

Always happy to be your reason to get distracted and go thrifting.

[@lisahodges8299]

Oh no! Goat alert. 😁 Help chicken too! Brave woman - buy things from her, she runs that extra mile with a chicken. Maths included Birdy

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh yeah! When in doubt, just look up Leg Avenue.... it is terrifying

[@karenkellyingram7362]

I am so interested in the cat jumper please!

[@StephanieCanada]

Hi there! There was one other person that asked before you, but if you email me [e-mail] we can discuss more there. But there was one popped seam that I saw after recording this near a closure.

[@bespoke_heirlooms]

I just moved into a place with a pointsettia bush, so now I want that fabric to match!

[@StephanieCanada]

It is for sale! Pop me an email (through my about page).

[@alisonbeiko2050]

@@StephanieCanada want the 5 1/2 yards fabric , is it available or are you going to keep?

[@StephanieCanada]

@@alisonbeiko2050 hi there! The gilded 5 1/8 yards has actually already been bought.

[@alisonbeiko2050]

@@StephanieCanada well there is no snoozing with your listings! Dang wanted it sew badly! Next time I will win! Your 🇨🇦 fan!

[@AdventuresInLife2012]

Fun finds!

[@StephanieCanada]

Thank you so much!

[@debbievandermark5034]

I just had time to watch this video. Missing Jason and Peggy tonight. Well my question is about the dress that is XL Erica Pettie. Do you have it listed and where? I am interested. Thanks Debbie.

[@StephanieCanada]

Hi Debbie! I have it listed on my Mercari shop (backroomfinds) and my personal website here: backroomfinds.com/products/1990-s-floral-rayon-midi-dress-pxl

[@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820]

Cat jumper dress please?

[@StephanieCanada]

The cat jumper I found a popped seam along one side of the closure. Now I can pop a fix on it, or sell it as is for much cheaper. Email me at [e-mail] since you asked first.

[@JenInOz]

I'm first? The red shooting stars is more recent than 80s or 90s. I had some in my stash less than 10 years ago.

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh interesting! Thanks so much. Dang VIP Cranston being around so long. 🤣

[@sandycurrie1780]

How do you clean and dry the fabric and still have it not have knots and such?

[@luckykazivlog8782]

Nice sharing! 😍👌

[@StephanieCanada]

Happy to!

[@HockityPock]

That continuous cut looks a LOT like some of the wallpaper in my parent's house, built early 40s and last major renno in the 70s....

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh man! That is SWEET!

[@lorettaarmsworthy3035]

I just tried to go to back room finds and any links for patterns.the links we broken

[@StephanieCanada]

Oh dear! I will check.

[@sues.9791]

😀

[@loisgehman949]

Harrisonburg Virginia??….. was your thrift stop at “Mercy House” or “Gift And Thrift”??…. both of these thrifts are on Route 42.

[@katjoy81]

why are you washing the fabric you're going to sell?

[@StephanieCanada]

Because a lot of the time it has age lines, or a storage smell that I know how to remove and others don’t. It allows my buyers to know they can opt to immediately use the fabric.

[@roadrunnercrazy]

@@StephanieCanada it would be great if you did a video about how to clean vintage clothing and fabrics. I have passed on buying things just because I don't know how to clean them, you know, besides the usual way of cleaning clothes......

[@roadrunnercrazy]

@@StephanieCanada nevermind, I just realized that you already made that video. I'm off to watch it now.

[@terrigelbaum8066]

I could have cleaned that machine looking and sewing like new. Then sale it for $200.

[@TealCheetah]

Is your child living in her unicorn now??

[@StephanieCanada]

Basically, yes. She has no clue (and I will keep it that way). 😂

[@sarahrosen4985]

Remove the shoulder pads?! Barbarians.

[@StephanieCanada]

I mean, true, but I figure it would be an option if folks want. I am not here to judge that.

[@originalkingdomhearts]

Question, why sell it for 20 when you only payed 3. It doesn't seem very fair to get donated clothes for the sole purpose of profit when people in need can use that.