8.9.09

all zipped up

Hello peeps! Well, my op-shopping adventure wasn't quite as bountiful as I'd hoped. My meanderings took me to Sandgate, where I did however managed to pick up a few vintage sewing supplies! I just love the packaging on these things, big bold colours and lettering. My favourite would have to be the 'Lighting' zipper – how fantastic! The packet folds out to reveal detailed sewing instructions, with pictures and all.





I also happened upon a great old fabric shop called Russell's at 45 Brighton Road (I think they've been around since the 50's) that has a great selection of cotton prints, patterns and someone behind the counter who knows their stuff. Worth a visit if you live in the area.

Posted by Julia { a creature strange } at 3:29 PM
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Julia
    have you been to the Carrara markets at the Gold Coast? There are a few stalls there that sell all sorts of old haberdashery things. Worth a look.
    Angelina

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  2. Julia { a creature strange }September 9, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    No I haven't. Might have to check it out sometime :)

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  3. charlotte lucyOctober 7, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    my grandma had a habadashery store in post-ww2 london, and we have boxes of randomly beautiful sewing untensil packages at home...I think they are the most beautiful things...

    xxx

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