A Thrift Store find...

Hi everyone :) Haven't visited in such a long while.  I thought I'd share what I found at Goodwill on Friday and how it turned out. More on my blog including the finished dress.

Have a wonderful week!

Is there a "wanted" section?

I love reading about everyone's sewing... especially as every single piece of fabric and my machines are currently packed waiting for the ship to take them from Australia to the States... my new home!


If anyone has this pattern, McCalls 6750 - smocked bags/purses, I would love to either purchase it or if a copy could be made of the pattern pieces and smocking, I would pay a fair and resonable price.


Please let me know! Thanks :) Monique xx

Pattern giveaway!

Giveaway on my blog to win some patterns for your stash! Easy to enter... caption this pattern cover:



Giveaway open to all!

Introduction...

Hi! My name is Monique and I am Original Mischief. I live in Australia (proud Aussie) but am moving to Wisconsin in approx. June 2010 to be married. I met my lovely man on ebay of all places! He was selling vintage fabric... I was buying vintage fabric. We started chatting and here we are!

I have been collecting vintage fabric for about 10 years. I started collecting barkcloth from the 50's to the 70's, then polished cotton and have been collecting vintage terry cloth for the past year or so. I have in excess of 200+ terry cloths... none the same. I just adore the feel of them. It takes me back to my childhood of the 60s and 70s.

Anyway, I have an addiction to retro clothing and enjoy finding and making clothing from vintage hippie patterns. I love bell sleeves, I love mutton sleeves, I love bell bottoms!

If you get a moment, please have a look at my flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/originalmischief) - I've uploaded about a third of my terry cloths. I have to find the time to upload the rest.

My blog is http://originalmischief.blogspot.com. All welcome.

Monique ♥