I haven't had time to post anything here for a while due to the renovations going on here. I've brought home a few odds and ends from the BSL in Eltham, but I've been donating more stuff than I've been buying!
I have quit working at the opshop every Friday now, as I was getting exhausted by the end of the day, so I have put my name down as an 'emergency' - just to fill in if someone is away sick or on holidays. I've really enjoyed my stint there, and will continue to drop in now and then to donate stuff or see what is new on the shelves.
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
Saturday, 21 June 2014
Hunting and Gathering in Knox
Frequently, the only day I have free for op shopping is Sunday, which doesn't tend to work out well, what with most op shops taking a well-earned break on that particular day. You can imagine, then, how delighted I was to discover that the Hunter & Gatherer op shop in Knox was open on Sunday. It's not too far away from me and I hadn't visited it in ages. Clearly, it was time to take advantage of this fortuitous turn of events!
Here's what I found:
Yes, just three things, but they're all perfect. Firstly, we have Kwik*Sew's Beautiful Lingerie, which has barely been touched. The original sheet of master patterns is still attached and in perfect condition.
I'm very much into the idea of making all of my own things and I've been lamenting the dearth of modern underwear patterns. They used to be common, even in the eighties, but now it's next to impossible to find them. Well now I can design my own, all for the very reaonable price of $3.
I rather like the version of this dress that's illustrated in dark brown. It has somewhat of a retro feel to it.
Finally, this zipper:
The colour is gorgeous!
The store itself is lovely. It's a very good size with decent quality stock laid out in an easily accessible fashion. The book section in particular was very well done. Plus, the staff were cheerful and easy going.
P.S. If you'd like to learn more about my knitting and (eventually) sewing adventures, please have a look at my new blog, WoolGeek.com.
Here's what I found:
Yes, just three things, but they're all perfect. Firstly, we have Kwik*Sew's Beautiful Lingerie, which has barely been touched. The original sheet of master patterns is still attached and in perfect condition.
I'm very much into the idea of making all of my own things and I've been lamenting the dearth of modern underwear patterns. They used to be common, even in the eighties, but now it's next to impossible to find them. Well now I can design my own, all for the very reaonable price of $3.
I rather like the version of this dress that's illustrated in dark brown. It has somewhat of a retro feel to it.
Finally, this zipper:
The colour is gorgeous!
The store itself is lovely. It's a very good size with decent quality stock laid out in an easily accessible fashion. The book section in particular was very well done. Plus, the staff were cheerful and easy going.
P.S. If you'd like to learn more about my knitting and (eventually) sewing adventures, please have a look at my new blog, WoolGeek.com.
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
OP SHOP FASHION PARADE
OP SHOP FASHION PARADE
Christ Church Anglican Church Hall, 1076 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon
Saturday the 21st of June, 2014. 2pm Fashion Parade starts.
A $5 entry gives you COMPLIMENTARY SPARKLY DRINK on arrival, and a hot drink with scrumptious slice of cake after the parade of men’s and women’s attire.
Come and enjoy a range of new, retro and vintage clothing amongst household wares including a wide range of books.
For more information call Carolyn on 0408 178 010.
All sales go to community groups and national disasters.
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