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Serendipity Handmade
serendipityhandmade.blogspot.com
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Here to share my love of vintage fashion and sewing patterns, vintage books, and other collectibles. I also dabble in crocheting, knitting, origami, other types of paper art, and cooking. Don't miss the monthly giveaways and the occasional tutorial!
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Patchwork Indie Art & Craft Festival + Soap Tart Giveaway

This past weekend I went to the Patchwork Indie Art & Craft Festival in for the very first time and I had a ball! Patchwork is a free indie arts and crafts fair created by Nicole of Random Nicole...

1 day ago

Madison Avenue Monday: Inspiration in Every Yard

Just celebrating Memorial Day with a picnic-themed MAM!  Have a great day.

4 days ago

The Backyard Co-op Victory Garden

via eBay In mid-April two friends and I started a cooperative organic garden in my backyard, a.k.a. The Backyard Co-op Victory Garden.  Its a creative effort to eat locally and organically (and ...

24 may 12

Madison Avenue Monday: Jammed Zippers and Split Seams

A really cute ad for Talon brand zippers and thread. Though I do think the ad man or woman slipped a bit with the props the folks hold in the background.  One gentleman holds a paper where the h...

21 may 12

A Variety of Fortunate Finds

I went to two estate sales last week over the past two weeks because I knew that they had vintage sewing patterns.  Now you know Im de-stashing but vintage patterns are a weakness.  Its not...

19 may 12

Mothers Work Is Never Done, a Tribute to Moms by Richard Scarry

I went looking for a gift the other day, and in doing so found a new copy of What Do People Do All Day? by Richard Scarry.  It was one of my absolute favorite books in the world as a young child...

11 may 12

Madison Avenue Monday: Spring Treat

Although the fashion is nothing out of the ordinary, the over all mood of this ad charmed me with its cheerful celebration of spring.  From Vogue Knitting Book, Spring-Summer 1961

07 may 12

Ladybug Needle Case Tutorial

Finally, the spring tutorial is here! Thanks for waiting so patiently.  Im sorry for the less-than-stellar photos.  My camera suddenly seems to be on its last legs and colors and exposure s...

05 may 12 1 person likes this

Madison Avenue Monday: Streamline Buttons

This ad for Streamline buttons just says "Spring", doesnt it?  I wish some of these cute buttons and bright trims were still made today.

30 apr 12 1 person likes this

Still Sewing: an Upcoming Tutorial + a Sale

I havent fallen off the face of the planet this week if youre wondering what Ive been up to.  Ive just been working really hard on a spring-themed sewing tutorial for you and I thought Id have i...

28 apr 12

Madison Avenue Monday: Cotton, You Can Feel How Good it Looks

I love the print on this fabric and I would totally make this dress.  Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and go fabric shopping.... From McCalls Pattern Fashions, 1970 Read more at my blog...

23 apr 12 1 person likes this

In Progress: Simplicity 2936 and Pauloa 901A + Giveaway Winner

As I mentioned in my last post, I just felt like sewing over the past week.  When I had a spare moment I cut, pinned, and sewed.  I did that today too in-between errands, and thats why this...

22 apr 12 1 person likes this

I Just Feel Like Sewing

I just feel like sewing this week. Do you ever feel this way too?  When you just want to funnel all of your creative energy into one area, a certain project, or a certain craft?  Thats how ...

19 apr 12

Giveaway: McCalls 6147 Sundress and Matching Jacket Pattern

Its time for a vintage sewing pattern giveaway! Have you been thinking about your spring and summer wardrobe? Why not sew up this little number from 1961? This is McCalls 6147: Cute, no? Its very Bet...

14 apr 12

Fashion Cheats to Save You Money, Part Four of I Hate to Housekeep

Its true these days that most of the clothes that we buy are not built to last for more than a season (or two).  We all love a good bargain and love to show off a great bargain.  But some t...

12 apr 12

Name Your Price Sale on Household Planners at Brocante Home

Have you finished your Spring Cleaning yet? As much as Ive lamented with Peg Bracken about housekeeping in my I Hate to Housekeep series and admitted to being a rather random housekeeper, Ive started...

10 apr 12

Madison Avenue Monday: Fashions Illusion

I really love the bright, cheerful 70s print on this dress...even if it was probably made in polyester just like its Pellon interfacing! From McCalls Pattern Fashions, Spring 1972

09 apr 12

Happy Easter

via apron memories Just wishing you and yours a happy Easter (and happy Spring)! Have a lovely day.

08 apr 12

Fortunate Finds: a Music Box, some Costume Jewelry, and More

I had some fun while I was out thrifting last week.  Guess what?  I went with my dad!  My dad lives a plane ride away from me so I dont get to see him very often. When we get together ...

05 apr 12

Madison Avenue Monday: Zing Into Spring

Sorry that MAM is so late today.... You know I love the color-blocking...so I chose this ad because I like the mod color-block dress illustration in the background.  The artist paired it with pa...

03 apr 12

Out Thrifting

I finally let myself go thrifting over the last couple of days...and hence Ive had no time to blog!  But I made some really finds that I will share with you soon. See you back here on Madison Av...

01 apr 12

Wordless Wednesday: Crystal Cove Beach

 

28 mar 12 1 person likes this

Madison Avenue Monday: Draw On the Boyes

This is my absolute favorite ad featuring hot pants to date....  Though I dont think  that cowboys really have anything to do with knitting needles. From McCalls Needlework and Crafts, 1972...

26 mar 12

A Couple of Finished Sewing Projects + One In the Works

I just finished another apron as a birthday present for a friend.  I used the mid-century modern inspired "Clean Plates" in the Appliance line by Lizzy Dish for Andover Fabrics: I used t...

23 mar 12

Madison Avenue Monday: Step Into Spring

Spring is just one day away...hooray!

19 mar 12

I Hate to Housekeep Part Three: Chores You Dont Have to Do

This is one of my favorite chapters in all of Peg Brackens little book, as she explains that there are many household chores that you really dont have to do, or chores that you dont have to do as oft...

17 mar 12

Shabby Apple Mad Hatter Dress Giveaway Winner!

We have a lucky winner of a dress from Shabby Apples Mad Hatter collection! Congratulations to Allison G., commenter #94! And thanks so much to Shabby Apple for providing such a fabulous prize for Se...

15 mar 12

Madison Avenue Monday: Fashion Frost for Hand Knit Elegance

Love the orange sweater dress...but the belt on the other dress? Not so much. From Vogue Knitting, 1965

13 mar 12

Pucci

Quickie post:  in sewing class today a collector shared a few pieces from his Pucci collection. Sorry for the low-quality shots (I took them with my phone) and the classroom background, but I ju...

08 mar 12

Madison Avenue Monday: Reynolds Yarns

These handmade ribbon yarn knitted / crocheted outfits are so stunning and never cease to amaze me....From Vogue Knitting, Spring-Summer 1965

05 mar 12

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