Join us to geek out on the art and practice of free sewing (sewing without a pattern). We will discuss how to approach this liberating creative practice with joy and fearlessness. Learn the basic guidelines for free hand cutting and draping of fabric to create a unique garment from your imagination.

A class that will leave you inspired to start creating your own intrepid designs.

Join as a happy observer or a happy participant. Start practicing this art right away by attending class with your sewing supplies.

Supplies list if choosing to participate the day of the class:

Fabric, fabric scissors, pins, manikin (if available) measuring tape and or ruler.

This class will be held on zoom. You will receive a class link by email on the day of the class.

Class Includes: One hour lecture and demonstrations with additional time for free sewing together, questions and positive exchange.

Beautifully preserved early 1900s gold readers. Lenses are a very low / mild magnifying prescription. Sold with original glasses case with velvet lining. This piece of history is in excellent antique condition.

size: Made to wear at the end of the nose pinched measuring 4 inches in length and 1 inch wide in lens

a really cool 1930’s geometric cut pair of reading glasses. The arms are curved for a secure fit and coated in pretty marbled bakelite. Glasses are in great vintage shape with one small scratch on right lens.

size: frames are 4 and 3/8ths inches wide. Lens are 1 ½ inches in length.

Striking antique cabinet card with Edwardian lady in lace. Stamped Boonville Indiana.

This sunny 70’s bolero is embroidered with roses and decorated with eyelet trim. Perfect summer bolero for the sun dress lovers who want to layer unique vintage pieces.

Size: Small/Medium

Neck ties close bolero front at a 38 inch bust and a 16 inch neck hole but bolero can be worn open. Front length is 15 inches and back length 18 inches for a cropped front style.

Condition: great vintage condition. Some lite fraying of edges on front. Shown in photo.

A sunny quilted tote from the 1970-80s. Made with adorable striped calico fabric with light weight faux marble plastic handles. Decorated with extra cute large yellow buttons.

size: 16inches wide and 10 inches deep. Bag is 19inches in length from handle to bottom of the bag.

Condition: excellent

This is a beautiful and luminous antique cotton gauze shirtwaist. Made with crocheted cotton buttons, this is a delicate and romantic example of early twentieth century feminine fashion.

size: above bust 36inches (at arm pits above breast measurement) 44 inches at full bust, measurement over breast. Neck can be buttoned into a high neck collar or laid down. If buttoned, neck measures 12 inches round. Sleeves (arms) are 22 inches long cuffed, not cuffed 23 inches in length.

condition: Great condition for age. This piece has had lots of loving care and mending. Please note cotton is beautiful but thin. The Edwardian cotton quality makes this fashion lovely but take care to not snag or tear it. It is not like modern cotton.

An iconic 1920s flapper purse that’s worthy of any collector’s collection. A lovely metal enamel purse with all metal pieces intact. Original silk lining completely intact with a small coin pocket sewn on one side. Purse closure decorated with lovely blue stones. Enamel pieces form a pattern of birds on branches. This is a hard piece to part with.

Condition: Excellent condition. Metal has some green tarnish that could be cleaned as seen in photos. This has been left for new owner to decide if it should be cleaned.

A dreamy antique 1920’s flapper dress. Made of silk crape and cotton lace. This beautiful rare piece is in great shape for a 20’s silk. The back tails and side tails make it a really fun find.

Size: 38 inch bust and hip. This dress has some stretch but for a 1920’s fashion look a 36inch bust and smaller is best. 37 inches in length with side tails and back tails adding additional length.

condition: Dress is in great antique shape. Please note: Silk has a few small holes shown in photos. It looks like there could have been an additional filet lace panel orginally at the back of the dress under the tails. This dress had a few dark stains and tears that were patched with antique filet lace patches. Gentle care will allow this dress to be happily worn. It has strong bones. This antique dress has been lovingly cleaned for you.

A lovely ivory “Colebrook” sweater. This super soft, all cashmere sweater is decorated with lace in a pretty Victorian style. Lace is studded with pearls and it’s buttons are covered in satin. Perfect sweater for your romantic vintage autumn nights.

Size: XS/S

Bust stretches to 36.5 inches, waist stretches to 28 inches, sleeves are 20 inches in length, neck 14 inches round and the sweater is 18 inches long.

Condition: Excellent , tiny areas of tarnish can be seen from the metal of the satin buttons. Please see photos.

A lovely Edwardian revival piece made by “collar’s n cuffs”. 1970’s Victorian style at its best. In excellent vintage condition.

size small/medium

36 inch bust 22 inches long

Lovely 1920’s cotton crepe embroidered pillow sham with decorative lace and colorful shirring.

Condition: Great antique condition with minor spots and mended areas. One area shown in photos has not been mended. Still shows well when stuffed.

20 inches in length and stretches to 13 inches wide at middle.

A lovely soft vintage sweater made up of a mix of 20% angora, 70% lamb’s wool and 10 % nylon. Beautifully beaded along the front and back of the cardigan.

Size: Shape allows for a Small or Medium

fits up to a 39 inch bust but will stretch to a 40 inch. Sweater is 20 inches in length , 19 inch sleeves.

Condition: great vintage condition with a few small flaws. A few hook and eyes have left small rust stains on the ribbon along the inside trim. Sweater lining looks to have been mended or altered at some point but is in good shape. See photos for flaws.

Time travel with your sewing while using this antique McCall Sewing pattern for infants. Pattern includes instructions for dress and petticoat with a beautiful embroidery transfer. Pattern envelope is damaged but still presents well. Pattern pieces still fit into the envelope.

A beautiful intricate brooch made in Italy. This piece is a wonderful example of the type of souvenirs a lady would take home after a visit to Italy at the turn of the century.

Condition: In excellent condition with a typical antique style C clasp on the back in good working order. Italy is stamped on the back.

A lovely antique shirtwaist made of that wonderful antique wide weave cotton that feels luxuriously soft like linen. Adorned on the bust and cuffs with gorgeous white embroidery. Blouse is in excellent antique condition with only a few tiny imperfections. All shown in photos.

size small

36 inch bust, 20 inches long

A beautifully embroidered and beaded 1930’s/40’s handbag. Bag style is very Art Nouveau like. Tag inside says made in Belgium.

Condition: Good vintage condition. Bag has almost all beads intact but silk is fraying in one corner of bag. Silk has some staining at edge of opening seam. All flaws can be seen in photos.

A lot of care went into bringing this antique beauty back to life. It was received torn, yellow and stained but has been lovingly restored. This bed jacket is loaded with Edwardian pin tucks, tiny eyelets and embroidery. Each ruffle is adorned with tiny embroidered grape clusters.

Please note this blouse has been carefully mended in several spots. Antique cotton has been used to create a pocket covering the patches made. The beauty of this piece still remains.

size small

Best suited for a 33-34 inch bust if wanting to wear this jacket fully buttoned up. A bust up to 36 inches if worn open unbuttoned. Arms 20 inches long , jacket length 25 inches and neck hole 14 inches

The 1970’s does the 1930’s in this beautiful blue dress. Made out of soft polyester with a frilly cape collar and sleeves. The gathered bust ends in a flattering draped waist tie.

Size: Small/Medium 36-38 inch bust, 28-32 inch waist, hip free and length 56 inches

Condition: Good vintage condition, two flaws found and shown in photos. One tiny stain and one faint medium sized stain hard to spot when dress is worn. Price reflects flaws.

Framed sheet music from 1904 with a lovely litho print of female singer and performer Brooke Eltrym. Music is cut into two pieces behind framed glass but is in excellent reading condition as seen in photos. Music and lyrics reads along both sheets.