Vintage Sewing Notions and Buttons

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Vintage Sewing Notions and Buttons

I moved a box today and found a ton of vintage sewing notions and buttons. It was actually a mixed lot made up of items from at least a few different estate sale purchases. I started wondering why the heck they are called "notions"? I checked an online dictionary and found that one definition was "small lightweight items for household use, such as needles, buttons, and thread." That defines what I've got here. It seems that the word springs from the idea of "clever invention." That clears THAT up.

So anyway, if someone saw my box of sewing stuff, they'd probably think that I was pretty into the craft. Actually, I'm still getting by on what I learned in the home ec class I had to take in eighth grade, and that isn't too much. At my best I was able to produce a serviceable oven mitt in about a week. I've got a ton of this stuff that has been building up. I decided to do two separate listings. One for all the buttons and the other for the more eclectic mixed lot that includes quite a bit of thread. In the spirit of clearing the clutter, I'm once again starting the bidding at a price which will actually lose money for me. Getting my game room back is worth it to me.

Update: My lots are sold, but I am leaving a live feed up to current auctions. I always come across this stuff, so I'll most likely be popping my own stuff back in very soon. I hope you find something you like!