Treasure box

A fabulous surprise arrived in the mail this week from my Aunt Dora, a fellow vintage sewing enthusiast. She's doing a bit of de-stashing, and I was the happy recipient!

Fabric, buttons, and patterns from the 50s - 70s plus a couple of modern ones.

Sewing books, and a pattern pamphlet from 1956.

What a bounty!  And all the patterns are my size!  But my favorite thing is the fabric -- it's a vintage piece, probably from the 50s.  The bird print is right up my alley.  It's 35 inches wide, and there a little more than two yards of it. There isn't enough for a dress, but it will make a fantastic skirt.

And here's a better look at the buttons, and that fabulous rick-rack.  I don't have very many vintage buttons, but I find them fascinating.  The button cards have a great vintage-y feel, and I'm sure help date the buttons too.

Happy New Year, everyone!   I didn't get my dress finished on New Year's Eve (I sew so much faster in my head ...) but hopefully today's the day.