New listings at Hanrietta’s Buttons

A selection of the hundreds of items i have for sale at ebid, grab them now before they all go!

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/vintage-womans-weekly-sewing-pattern-b567-ladies-bride-bridesmaid-dress-size-16-77466124.htm#

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/vintage-blackmore-pattern-7793-babies-nightdress-sleeping-bag-77465643.htm

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/1970-s-practical-pattern-6397-ladies-dungerees-shorts-size-16-used-77465834.htm

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/mixed-lot-of-deco-plastic-buttons-casein-various-shades-and-sizes-77402546.htm

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/set-of-5-goltone-metal-flower-shaped-buttons-5-8-77436374.htm

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/mixed-lot-of-deco-plastic-buttons-casein-various-shades-77402564.htm

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/lot-of-old-vintage-mother-of-pearl-buttons-various-sizes-etc-77436078.htm

1940′s Butterick fashion designs

Below a selection of sewing patterns from the 1940 Summer edition of the Butterick Fashion magazine.

Marshall Cavendish knitting patterns

Are you like me and think that the 1980′s sweaters and cardigans were more comfortable to wear? Of course if you are of a certain age the answer will almost certainly be yes.

Here are a few from the Marshall Cavendish range which you can purchase from Henrietta’s at

Marshall Cavendish at ebid – 1980′s knitwear – only at  Henrietta’s aka purplestevie

My 1940′s Knitting Patterns are going fast

New in and selling fast a selection of 1940′s knitting patterns

 All these  items  have been  SOLD

Fair Isle Beret & Bag - bestway-knitting-pattern-ladies-fair-isle-beret-and-bag 

Willow Pattern Jumper - bestway-knitting-pattern-ladies-willow-pattern-jumper-

Fair Isle Cardigan (not jumper) - bestway-knitting-pattern-ladies-fair-isle-cardigan

Fair Isle Jumper - weldons-knitting-pattern-ladies fair-isle-jumper

Fair Isle Cap & Gloves - -weldons-knitting-pattern-ladies-cap-and-gloves-in-gay-fair-isle

Vintage crochet patterns with a touch of celebrity

Just listed is this fabulous vintage crochet pattern for a long line waistcoat I’m sure this would turn a few heads this Summer!

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And the model on the crochet pattern below is Shakira Caine the wife of actor Michael Caine.

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Visit my auctions (all buy it now) for knitting & sewing patterns, buttons & buckles and much more
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Buy more and save with purplestevie

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All my auctions at ebid are buy-it-now or snap-it-up so there is no need to worry about losing that item to the highest bidder.


At the end of April Royal Mail bring into effect new postal prices for example small packets from 0g – 750g will be £2.70 first class and £2.20 second class (UK). This is bad news for small packet sellers! 
So i have decided to allow all my buyers to accumulate items up to 2 months which  can then  be paid for in one transaction. Saving You the buyer postage & packing costs and me paypal fees and packaging costs.


I sell vintage buttons, buckles, knitting patterns, sewing patterns and other related items. I also sell inherited items from various family members. So please bear in my that  most of my items are vintage or second-hand.

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So visit my store today and MULTI-BUY, new stock regularly added.

http://uk.ebid.net/items/purplestevie

Vintage silk handkerchiefs

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Why not visit  http://www.ftmlondon.org/

The Printed Square – Vintage Handkerchiefs

 

22 March – 16 June

 

Vintage handkerchiefs have become a source of inspiration for contemporary fashion brands. With beautiful examples from the 1920s to 1950s, The Printed Square celebrates early twentieth-century handkerchief design in a magnificent display of colour and pattern. A new book by Nicky Albrechtsen accompanies the display.

above 4 images by: © The Printed Square by Nicky Albrechtsen, 2012

Lovely summer fabric

Summer is fast approaching and i will be listing lots of fabric yardage.

View and buy my fabric just press this link

New in at Henrietta’s Buttons and Patterns

Lots of lovely new vintage ladies sewing patterns at my store Henrietta’s patterns – grab them now before they all go – make them in whatever fabric you like don’t let the fashion police dictate to you.

http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1523325

 

 

http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1523332

 

 

 

http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1523331

 

 

http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1523329

 

 

 

http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1523328

 

Red White and Blue for Prince William and Kate Middelton

An estimated 1 – 2 Billon will be watching the Royal wedding ~ will you be one of them? I certainly will.

Red plastic buttons

White glass buttons

blue plastic buttons

April Heatwave

Here in the U.K. its the hottest April for 40 years! So here is  a selection of  dresses to make for the April Heatwave:-

Only at Henrietta’s Buttons

Mail Order Printed Pattern

Style Pattern 1877

1960′s Practical pattern – halter necks

 

Come and have a haggle

  

Come to my store Henrietta’s Buttons and have a HAGGLE

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Just look for the haggle button

 

 I also combine postage and packing too.

 

A few of my favourite glass buttons

Always popular are glass buttons, here are a few of my favourites which are for sale at my store Henrietta’s Buttons and Patterns

These lovely vintage buttons can be used to jazz up a vintage  sweater, jumper or cardigan,  they could  be used to create unique pieces of  jewellery or they would make the perfect Xmas gift for the Button Collector.

Set of 8 vintage black glass buttons with gold lutsre and flower detail

Set of 7 vintage black glass buttons with gold lustre detail

Set of 11 vintage oval black glass buttons with gold lustre

Set of 5 vintage black gold lustre glass buttons with deco detail 1/2″

Warm Woollen Mittens

Are your hands getting cold? yes of course they are because Winter is upon us. Why not knit a pair of warm mittens or gloves.  

Find these wonderful glove patterns and more at
Henrietta’s
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1940′s knitting pattern at Henrietta’s Buttons & Patterns



Henrietta’s Buttons & patterns – 4 lots of gloves knitting Pattern



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Knit a cosy jumper

Come and choose a vintage knitting pattern from my store at Specialistauctions and knit a jumper in the style and colour that you like!

So come and splash your cash on a vintage knitting pattern at Henrietta’s Buttons and Patterns store

Halloween Stripes!

This lovely stripy Lady’s Sweater can be knit in mohair and wool all you need is 14oz – 16oz of wool.  The garment will fit 34″ – 38″ Bust, It can be knit in 3 sizes. Available at Henrietta’s
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Perhaps you could choose Halloween colours?

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Cool crisp Mornings

Now is the time to dig out those gloves, scraves and chunky knit jumpers, the temperature has dropped dramatically in the last few days, condensation on the windows first thing in the morning and many of us will have probably switched the central heating on for the first time this year.

At Henrietta’s buttons i have a selection of vintage knitting patterns for gloves and mittens etc.

 

 Bestway knitting pattern 416 – gloves on 2 needles

 

 

 Bestway knitting pattern – gloves, footlets and forage cap

Vintage Lucite or perspex buttons

At my store – Henrietta’s Buttons I have an abundance of vintage treasures, including  buttons made from many different materials. Today i would like to show you a set of lovely 1940′s lucite or perspex buttons, a lovely deep pink/red colour surrounding a clear honeycomb bubble centre. The buttons have brass loop shanks, these buttons are ideal for many different vintage projects.

You Can only purchase these buttons at Henrietta’s Buttons

Le Petit Echo de la Mode for the Fall

Yes i know this magazine is written in French but it  has fabulous vintage fashion drawings on the front and back covers as well as inside. These magazines are ideal for fashion students,who will be amazed at the detail, the colours, the drawings.

I have several of these late 40′s magazines for sale featuring stylish late 1940′s coats ideal for the Fall.

To buy these vintage magazines please click here